Public Safety

Investigators Are Actively Working to Determine the Cause of a Man's Fall From a Roller Coaster on Monday, Prompting Widespread Grief in the Atlanta Area.

Authorities Report a Hunter Faces Charges After a Missed Shot Intended for a Deer Struck and Killed a Beloved Pet Donkey in Anderson County, Leaving a Rescue Organization Traumatized.

Accused Says Vehicle Drove at Him; Police Chief Reports Teens Were Fleeing After Mistakenly Approaching His Home in Addis.

Authorities Reported the Child Was Found Unconscious and Without a Pool Fence Present at the Home.

Dr. Kris L. Taylor, Owner of Landings Animal Hospital, and Camile Nieto Face Multiple Felony Charges in Lorain County for Allegedly Obtaining Oxycodone and Alprazolam Using a Deceased Dog’s Name.

A Settlement Between the State and the Social Media Platform Will Provide Financial Restitution and Implement New Features Designed to Protect Minor Users.

The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission Has Approved Significant Increases in Financial Support for Victims and Their Families, with New Rates Taking Effect Next Week.

Holmes and Jackson Counties Report Thefts From Farm Equipment, While Henry County Officials Warn Residents of Increasing Risk as Fuel Becomes a "High Commodity."

A West Virginia Family Is Sharing Their Devastating Experience with Sextortion, a Rapidly Growing Online Crime That Led to Their Son's Death, to Educate Parents and Prevent Similar Tragedies.

The Agreement with the Social Media Giant Addresses Concerns Over Youth Mental Health and Implements New Safety Features for Teen Users Statewide.

A State Task Force Has Finalized a Proposed Definition for Recidivism, Seeking to Better Measure the Effectiveness of Re-Entry Programs That Impact Dothan and Wiregrass Communities.

Jeffery Lee, 49, Was Executed Thursday by Lethal Injection, Over Two Decades After Being Convicted of the Murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson in a 1998 Pawn Shop Robbery.

State Commission Increases Compensation for Financial Losses, Medical Expenses, and Funeral Costs, with New Rules Taking Effect Next Week.

The Alabama Department of Corrections and the State Assert Progress on Staffing and Safety, While the U.s. Department of Justice Argues Continued Failures to Protect People in State Custody.

The Utility Company, Identified as Flock Safety's “longest-Standing Reseller,” Offers Automated License Plate Readers and Cameras to Over 80 Cities and Counties, Sparking Privacy Concerns Among Residents and Lawmakers.

A Recent Report Recommends Making Local Court Costs More Uniform and Flexible, Addressing Significant Variations and Unclear Legal Standing Across Jurisdictions.