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Smartphone, social media users at most risk for identity theft

By Officer Larry Jacobs Identity theft continues to rise with the increased use of smartphones and social media. Smartphones have given us something to do while waiting in line at…

Construction under way at Interstate 85 and Georgia 400

Construction started March 6 on the much-anticipated interchange at I-85 and State Route 400. The project will reconstruct the interchange of 400 and 85 by providing connector ramps from 400…

Defense expert in Neuman trial claims defendant was obsessed with victim’s wife

Defense expert in Neuman trial claims defendant was obsessed with victim’s wife

An expert witness for the defense in the Hemy Neuman trial testified that the defendant had an obsession with the widow of his victim, Rusty Sneiderman. The defense began presenting…

Buckhead Police Blotter dated through Feb. 11

From police reports dated through Feb. 11.   The following information was provided to the Buckhead Reporter by the Zone 2 precinct of the Atlanta Police Department from its records…

Tax refund identity theft a growing trend

By Officer Larry Jacobs I have often warned about identity theft – about how to protect yourself before you become a victim and about how to correct the problem if…

Neuman trial begins with claim of affair, followed by denial

Neuman trial begins with claim of affair, followed by denial

On the opening day of his murder trial, attorneys delved into the personal life of Hemy Neuman and his feelings for Andrea Sneiderman, the widow of the man he is…

APD wants seniors to sign up for Smart911

Atlanta police want more senior citizens to sign up for the Smart911 system. The Smart911 system is a free program that allows residents to create a “household safety profile” with…

Live in an apartment? Learn this crime prevention checklist

By Officer Larry Jacobs In Sandy Springs, apartments cover 4 percent of the city, yet nearly 36 percent of emergency calls for service come from rental communities, according to Sandy…

Atlanta Police Zone 2 sees biggest drop in crime

Police officers patrolling Buckhead streets put a 13 percent dent in crime in 2011, the Atlanta Police Department says. Zone 2 saw the biggest drop in overall crime among Atlanta’s…

Man begs woman for money, then hugs her and licks her neck and other Buckhead crime reports

From police reports dated through Jan.  28.   The following information was provided to the Buckhead Reporter by the Zone 2 precinct of the Atlanta Police Department from its records…