Dekalb County District Attorney's Office
Recent News About Dekalb County District Attorney's Office
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Judge rules teen's murder case can proceed after MARTA bus driver shooting
The legal proceedings against a 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a MARTA bus driver are set to continue, following a decision by DeKalb County Magistrate Court Judge Claire Jason.
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Loganville man convicted in 1990 double homicide cold case using DNA
A Loganville man has been convicted for a double homicide and sexual assault that occurred nearly 35 years ago, following a cold case investigation using DNA evidence.
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Loganville man sentenced for fatal gas station shooting
A Loganville man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years following his conviction for a deadly shooting at a gas station.
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DeKalb County's Love Run raises over $26,500 for domestic violence center
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston expressed gratitude to the community for their participation in the 10th Annual Love Run 5K, held on February 22, 2025, at Decatur Square.
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Lithonia man convicted for murder; sentencing pending
A Lithonia man has been found guilty of murder and other charges related to a 2020 homicide.
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DeKalb County DA's office takes on Gilmer child exploitation case
In response to a request from the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office has agreed to take on the role of conflict prosecutor in the case of State v. Ronald Richardson in Gilmer County.
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Decatur man pleads guilty after injuring officer during traffic stop
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a guilty plea in the case of Derric Alexander Simpson, a Decatur resident charged with injuring a police officer during a traffic stop in Dunwoody.
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Lithonia man receives lengthy sentence for shooting wife amid divorce proceedings
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Dmante Dontrell Anderson, a Lithonia resident, for shooting his wife following her filing for divorce.
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Decatur man receives life sentence after fatal landlord-tenant conflict
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a jury trial conviction of Danny John Marillo Hunter, a Decatur man charged with the fatal shooting of Kateasha Cardell.
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DeKalb County Courthouse closed due to weather forecast
The DeKalb County Courthouse and County offices, including the District Attorney's Office, will not be open on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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DeKalb County changes judicial circuit name to DeKalb Judicial Circuit
DeKalb County has officially changed the name of its judicial circuit as of January 1, 2025.
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Decatur man sentenced to life after motel murder conviction
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Tyler Merritt, a 23-year-old from Decatur, for murder following a fatal altercation at a motel.