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Former army soldier convicted of abusing children in Georgia court
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
A jury in the Southern District of Georgia has reached a verdict in the trial of Cedrick Demon Robinson, a former Army soldier, finding him guilty of charges related to the abuse of two minors.
EMS driver convicted of rape in DeKalb County
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that Bruce Andre Hines, an EMS driver from College Park, has been convicted of rape.
Felon sentenced to 14 years for firearm possession and resisting police in Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
Arthur Gene Young, a repeat offender with a history of violence, has been sentenced in Newnan, Georgia, to 14 years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm while resisting arrest.
Cobb County driver sentenced for street race that killed 15-year-old passenger
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
A Cobb County jury in Marietta, Georgia, has found Caleb Hasty guilty of reckless driving and speeding due to his involvement in an illegal street race that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Ryan Huckeba.
Savannah resident faces minimum of 30 years for drug and weapon offenses
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Savannah resident, Malik Javier McKenzie, aged 27, has been convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges following a trial in the U.S. District Court.
Donovan Carter sentenced to life without parole for Marietta ambush murder
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Cobb County jury found Donovan Carter guilty of several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, for the killing of Kenneth Cunningham Jr. in Marietta.
Gilmer County man indicted for AI-related child exploitation charges
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A man from Gilmer County, Georgia, has been indicted for allegedly creating child sexual abuse material using Artificial Intelligence.
Decatur woman sentenced to life for daughter's death in a closet
By GA News Gazette | Apr 23, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has confirmed that Alondra Hobbs, a Decatur resident, has pleaded guilty to charges of murdering her special needs daughter.
Cobb County man sentenced to life for crimes against a child
By GA News Gazette | Apr 22, 2025
District Attorney Sonya F. Allen announced the sentencing of Cooper Hamilton, aged 20, to life imprisonment plus 20 years following his guilty plea to 25 counts related to the sexual exploitation and abuse of a minor child.
Stone Mountain man sentenced to life in prison for fatal apartment complex shootings
By GA News Gazette | Apr 22, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston revealed that a jury has convicted Rontell Devon Shelton, a man from Stone Mountain, in connection with two shootings at an apartment complex, one of which was fatal.
Lithonia man sentenced to life without parole for series of rapes
By GA News Gazette | Apr 18, 2025
A man from Lithonia, convicted as a serial rapist, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Drug trafficking operation in Atlanta leads to seven convictions and sentences
By GA News Gazette | Apr 18, 2025
Seven individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs in and beyond the metro-Atlanta area.
Federal prison sentence handed to Atlanta fentanyl dealer possessing firearms
By GA News Gazette | Apr 16, 2025
Alexander Arellano has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl while unlawfully possessing firearms in the Atlanta area.
Federal authorities indict individuals from international drug and money laundering ring in Atlanta
By GA News Gazette | Apr 15, 2025
Federal authorities have charged seven individuals in connection with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering ring linked to a Mexican trafficker.
Indictments and sanctions target leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel
By GA News Gazette | Apr 15, 2025
Siblings Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga, known as “El Pez,” “Pescado,” and “Mojarra,” and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, also known as “El Fresa,” “El Feyo,” and “La Fruta,” have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia.
Atlanta man sentenced to 20 years for robbing elderly veteran
By GA News Gazette | Apr 15, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the outcome of a criminal case where a man assaulted and robbed a 93-year-old military veteran.
Man charged with threatening Director Tulsi Gabbard and her family
By GA News Gazette | Apr 14, 2025
Aliakbar Mohammad Amin has been arrested and charged with transmitting threats to injure Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and her family.
Cobb County CASA champions child abuse prevention during awareness month
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 10, 2025
At least 1 in 7 children in the United States experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year, according to recent statistics.
Man indicted for threats against Augusta National Golf Club employee
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 10, 2025
The Grand Jury for the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Joseph Armand Zimmer, a 48-year-old North Dakota resident, for allegedly making threats against an Augusta National Golf Club employee.
Stone Mountain man sentenced for murdering boss in Lithonia
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 7, 2025
A Stone Mountain man has received two life sentences for the murder of his boss, as determined by a jury and on the decision of a DeKalb County judge.