CRIME & SAFETY
16-year-old shot in Albany, police investigating
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A 16-year-old has been shot in Albany, according to police. The shooting happened on the 1300 block of Bonnyview Avenue. Phoebe’s emergency room was temporarily put on lockdown after the victim arrived, which is standard practice, a spokesperson told WALB. The current condition of the...
More warrants issued in Big Daddy’s shooting investigation
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Investigators with the Albany Police Department (APD) have issued warrants for four more suspects believed to be involved in the shooting at Big Daddy’s that left four people injured on April 13. After further investigation, police have issued arrest warrants for:. Donavian Smith, 22, on...
Albany police search for teen missing since March
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a runaway 16-year-old last seen in March 2024. Taneal Ward was last seen getting into a white GMC Acadia (tag number SCS5078), according to APD. She was wearing a black bonnet, black graphic t-shirt, black ripped jeans and Crocs shoes with the letter “P” on top.
Albany police searching for stabbing suspect
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a woman wanted for aggravated assault. Lashunya Green, 35, is wanted on an aggravated assault-family violence warrant. She is 5′0 and weighs about 104 pounds. Police say Green stabbed her boyfriend in...
East Albany residents call for action after rash of shootings
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The recent rash of violence on Albany’s east side has one local business owner convinced that the area is not as safe as it once was. “I wasn’t surprised. It’s always something in that area from Big Daddy’s to the shopping center. So, I wasn’t surprised,” a local business owner said.
Dougherty County District Attorney announces conviction in 2022 Albany homicide case
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office has announced a conviction in a 2022 Albany homicide on Maple Street. Ricky T. Jackson was convicted by a Dougherty County Superior Court jury for the homicide of Kenneth Ware, Jr., according to a release. The jury trial was held starting on Monday, April 8, and ended on Tuesday, April 16.
Property crimes increasing; DOCO business owners worried
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards is addressing concerns raised by business owners regarding the threats posed by individuals arrested and released on bond for property crimes. WALB News 10′s Madison Foglio will have more insights from the DA during the 4:00 and 5:00 pm newscasts.
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