Outlook 2013: Police officials use more technology in fight against crime
Various law enforcement agencies promise to protect and serve the community in 2013.
Fire hits house second time in a day
A tricky fire smolders and restarts in a home located on Honeysuckle Drive.
One suspect is arrested in hotel television theft case
Albany police arrest a suspect after he advertises stolen TVs on his cell phone.
UPDATE with identity. No evidence of foul play in East Albany death
A man finds his friend dead in an abandoned auto repair shop before 4:20 p.m. Thursday.
Veteran walking to Atlanta travels through Dougherty
A Marine Corps veteran plans to walk to every state capitol in the country to aid wounded veterans and raise awareness of their needs.
Man pleads guilty in $1M bribery case
The Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany retired employee faces a maximum sentence of 15 years.
DCPD: Habitual shoplifter wanted in Feb. 5 theft
Wearing pantyhose during a theft, a habitual shoplifter could come under felony status if he continues, authorities say.
Anatomy of convenience store burglary (With Video)
Dougherty County Police Department investigators search for two smash-and-grab convenience store burglars.
Police/Fire/EMS reportss for February 11, 2013
Dougherty County police respond to at least 18 incidents.
Men don red high heels for Lily Pad
“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” raises about $20,000 — and probably some blisters — as men put on high-heel shoes for a fundraiser.
Albany women arrested in Florida shoplifting ring
Five Albany women face grand theft charges in Panama City Beach, Fla.
Exchange Club honors law enforcement
Six law enforcement officials accept tokens of honor as officers of the year from an Albany civic club.
Sylvester Police drug unit makes arrests
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Man explains fatal shooting of pit bull
In a battle between two pit bulls, an Albany man chooses to halt a possible attack on a neighbor with a fatal gunshot.
Lookout groundhogs, Chehaw has Asante
Video Added
Asante the Chehaw meercat predicts an early spring.
Raid nets three guns $9,000 and marijuana
A Friday afternoon drug raid results in one man in jail and recovered guns, cash and marijuana.
Defendant takes plea in murder case
One of eight men accused in the February 2010 murder of LaShelton Kernard Stanford pleads to aggravated assault Friday.
APD: Entering auto thefts show need for precautions
The Albany Police Department cautions residents to lock car doors to help prevent entering auto crimes.
Burglar wanted for break-in at Mrs. Bea's
Video cameras catch images of a burglar in Mrs. Bea’s Restaurant on Jan. 18.
Farm broker gets sentenced to prison
A Dougherty County man faces 15 months in prison for bribery and kickback crimes.
Police/Fire/EMS Report - Feb. 1, 2013
Albany police respond to at least 42 incidents Wednesday and early Thursday.
Burglar wanted for break-in at Mrs. Bea's
Video cameras catch images of a burglar in Mrs. Bea's Restaurant on Jan. 18.
APD: Entering auto thefts show need for precautions
The Albany Police Department cautions residents to lock car doors to help prevent entering auto crimes.
Eight defendants face trial
The defendants face a gang-related malice murder case, according to indictments.
One arrest connected to Sunday knife assault
According to Albany police, a woman hinders an investigation while her son is wanted to answer questions.
Name of deceased driver in Saturday crash released
A 59-year-old woman died and three occupants of an ambulance were injured in the wreck.
'Choo-choos' still chugging along in the 21st century
People have cell phones and more electronic games and gadgets than ever, but the model railroading hobby continues to flourish.
Liberty Expressway site of fatal car crash
The driver is killed when a car smashes into a guard rail on the southbound side of Liberty Expressway on Saturday.
Three arrested near Westover High
A fight near Westover High School leads to arrests on drug and gun charges.
Animal Control responds to cruelty calls
Albany officials receive a number of complaints pertaining to the inhumane treatment of animals.
High school athlete charged in rape case
A Westover High School student is under investigation for allegedly raping another student Jan. 7.
Custodian arrested for enticing 14-year-old
The Department of Juvenile Justice announces that one of its Albany custodians is arrested for attempted sexual contact.
APD: Information needed to locate three wanted men
Albany Police Department officials would like the community's help in locating three wanted men.
Phillip Phillips makes a good-will stop at benefit
Phillip Phillips winner of the 11th American Idol series stops off to support “Bleep Cancer! A Benefit for Jessica Wilson” Sat.
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