Albany
CRIME & SAFETY
Albany Fire Dept. provides update on Family Dollar store fire
ALBANY, Ga. – In the wake of a devastating fire on South Slappey Boulevard Tuesday morning, we managed to speak with the Albany Fire Department about Tuesday’s blaze. Albany firefighters battled a blaze for over six hours early Tuesday morning, with the building’s roof partially collapsed. Assistant...
Police: Suspect wanted in Albany kidnapping at gunpoint
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is asking for the community’s help in finding a suspect in a kidnapping incident. Police say Quincy Stephens along with other individuals kidnapped a victim at gunpoint and took him from the 300 block of Grant Place. The victim was then allegedly beaten and had items taken, per a release.
Juvenile Justice welcomes new correctional officers
DECATUR – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 44 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer cadets recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets, which includes two Albany natives, have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state.
4 charged in connection to Tifton entering auto crimes
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Four suspects have been arrested following a Tifton police investigation into recently entering autos incidents. On Wednesday at around 3:30 a.m., Tifton police officers say they made a traffic stop on a vehicle on 12th Street and Love Avenue for traffic violations. Three teens and a 17-year-old were then taken into custody.
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