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Georgia Officer Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Upon arrival, officers encountered APO Huggins with multiple gunshot wounds. Moments after officers entered the home, Rebecca Boyett Huggins, his wife, took her own life with one gunshot to the head. The two were married February 14, 2018.

April 2, 2018

Technology

How Cities Should Handle Ransomware Attacks

In Atlanta, hackers demanded $51,000 in the cryptocurrency bitcoin. City officials declined to say whether they made the payments. Baltimore officials didn’t release details on the ransom amount.

March 30, 2018

Technology

Cyberattack Hobbles Atlanta, Affects Police Operations

Because of a ransomware attack, the Atlanta Municipal Court has been unable to validate warrants. Police officers have been writing reports by hand. The city has stopped taking employment applications.

March 28, 2018

Special Units

Video: Georgia Officer Dragged 1 Mile While Suspects Toss Guns from Car

A Marietta, GA, police officer conducting a traffic stop was dragged down the road for more than a mile at high speeds.

March 9, 2018

Special Units

Georgia Officer Dragged 1 Mile While Suspects Toss Guns from Car

A Marietta, GA, police officer conducting a traffic stop was dragged down the road for more than a mile at high speeds. More Here.

March 9, 2018

Patrol

Georgia Deputy Had His Ex-Wife Arrested Because He Didn't Like Her Facebook Post

Anne King and a friend found themselves behind bars for a few hours in 2015 after reportedly bad-mouthing King's ex-husband, a Georgia deputy, with posts on Facebook. Now King is suing her ex and his colleague for violating her constitutional rights.

March 9, 2018

Patrol

Georgia Teacher Arrested After Shot Fired in Class Wednesday Has History of Bizarre Police Interactions

In that incident he reportedly carried a rifle and set his car on fire. The incident didn't result in criminal charges, but Davidson was transported for a mental evaluation and the rifle and two other firearms in the home were confiscated.

March 2, 2018

Patrol

Georgia Teacher Arrested After Shot Fired in Empty Classroom

Police didn't immediately say why Davidson reportedly fired the gun, but noted that he aimed away from anyone into an exterior window as the principal tried to unlock the classroom door. After the gunshot, the school was immediately placed on lockdown.

February 28, 2018

Patrol

Video: Loaded Handgun Found Inside Georgia Jail

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a female inmate reportedly hid the weapon inside her "body cavity" as she was processed into the jail.

February 20, 2018

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Loaded Handgun Found Inside Georgia Jail

A husband of a female inmate contacted the jail staff after his wife told him there could possibly be a gun inside the female section of the jail. Corrections deputies later found a small .22 caliber handgun, which was loaded with one bullet. More Here.

February 20, 2018

Patrol

Officer Killed, Deputies Wounded in Georgia Shooting Identified

The names of the Locust Grove, GA, police officer who was killed and two Henry County, GA, sheriff's deputies who were wounded in a shooting when they tried to serve an arrest warrant Friday have now been released.

February 9, 2018

Patrol

Georgia Officer Killed, 2 Deputies Shot Serving Arrest Warrant

One deputy was hit below his ballistic vest and is reportedly in serious condition at an Atlanta hospital. The second deputy was saved from serious injury by his vest, Henry County Sheriff Keith McBrayer said in a press conference.

February 9, 2018