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Two burglaries believed to be connected

Two smash-and-grab burglaries committed in Buckhead early June 8 probably are related, according to Atlanta Zone 2 police. In the first of the two burglaries, thieves used a piece of…

Pancakes flipped into furniture

Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 21 on Roswell Road has finally reaped the rewards from a pancake breakfast held in the fall of 2007 to raise community funds to improve the…

Car break-ins drop 33 percent

By Michael Jacobs michaeljacobs@reporternewspapers.net   Automobile break-ins in Buckhead were down 33 percent through May compared with the first five months of 2008. That improvement came amid a deep recession,…

Sharp-eyed cop, fire trainer win BBA safety awards

By John Schaffner editor@reporternewspapers.net   The Buckhead Business Association (BBA) presented its first two 2009 Public Safety Officer of the Quarter awards at its luncheon meeting April 22, at which…

Plumber killed by tree

Four hours after leaving his Ball Ground home north of Atlanta on April 13 for a plumbing job in Buckhead, Raymond Jones, 63, was crushed to death in the cab…

Smash-and-grab burglars hit Filene’s Basement again

For the second time in about a month, early-morning smash-and-grab burglars March 12 struck Filene’s Basement, the Buckhead store famous for its annual “Running of the Brides” discount bridal dress…

Police arrest sex-assault suspect but withhold identity

Atlanta police have arrested a Midtown man in connection with the investigation of a string of sexual assaults on women in the Buckhead area since August, but they have not…

$15,000 worth of clothing swiped

It could be called “the smash-and-grab of the grooms.” The Buckhead store of Filene’s Basement is well known for its annual “Running of the Brides” dress sale, at which thousands…

Veteran cop negotiates Zone 2 command

By John Schaffner editor@reporternewspapers.net Maj. Robert Browning, the new commander of Atlanta police Zone 2, speaks with pride about his membership in the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, though…

Police Blotter – Reports dated through Dec. 6

The following information was provided to the Reporter by the Zone 2 precinct of the Atlanta Police Department from its records and is presumed to be accurate. Aggravated assault 3300…