CRIME & SAFETY
Coyt Sworn In As New Jonesboro Police Chief
JONESBORO — During a ceremony held Thursday afternoon at Jonesboro City Center, Todd "T.O." Coyt was sworn in as the city’s new police chief. Coyt, who served for more than 30 years at the Atlanta Police Department, retired as assistant chief of the APD but said “I am grateful for this opportunity to continue my passion for law enforcement in this beautiful city.”
Georgia man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Defendant struck cops with crutch
The defendant used a metal crutch from a crowd approaching a police line, raised it overhead, and thrust it repeatedly at police, striking law enforcement officers.
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