Local Crime Watch · Mar 18 Daily Digest
Deadly Shooting Investigation
- 🔥 Northwest Atlanta: Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Atlanta.

Created by Rocky Dennis
Local police updates and crime alerts for personal safety
Explore the latest content tracked by Local Crime Watch
Rural theft near Cross Cut – help catch the culprits and boost safety:
Asheville police swiftly arrested a man accused of firing multiple rounds into an occupied vehicle around 6:21 a.m. on March 14. No injuries reported, suspect held without bond – strong public safety win.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Atlanta – stay vigilant in urban areas for personal safety, even as details emerge.
Major traffic safety win in east Charlotte:
Slow down – your safety matters.
Road rage escalates to shots fired on I-85 in Durham Saturday around 3:20 p.m. at Hillandale Road – suspect targeted victim's vehicle, but no injuries. Drivers: stay alert, drive safely, and report aggressive behavior on major highways.
Swift sheriff action: 25-year-old Marquel Rush arrested and charged in Friday night's shooting on MC Wilder Road. Community reassurance from Franklin County Sheriff's Office response.
Former Lauderhill police officer arrested Thursday in Davie hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist seriously injured earlier this week. Key reminder: Drive defensively – officer misconduct erodes trust and heightens road safety risks locally.
Community relief near schools: Multi-agency search led to the arrest of John Connor, Mansfield stabbing suspect, after his vehicle was found at a convenience store near two Greenwood schools on March 13. Quick police response enhances local safety.
Shocking twist: A local TV journalist was arrested for shooting at two people because of their ethnicity, now facing possible hate crime charges. Awareness reminder: Danger can hide in plain sight—stay alert in our community.
Trend spotlight: Suspects fleeing traffic stops are crashing vehicles and endangering communities.
Alert for Alabaster area: An officer-involved shooting occurred along Simmsville Road on Tuesday, March 10. Alabaster Police requested ALEA investigation, signaling strong protocol for transparency and accountability in use-of-force incidents.
Local school safety alert for Adams City High:
Evansville PD alert: Multiple shots fired reports just after 9pm Tuesday in 200 block Washington Ave.
Relief for the community: 38-year-old Eric Fenton, accused of shooting a man at JCC on February 17, turned himself in to Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail late Monday. Suspect now in custody signals solid police progress on resolution.
Strong local police work yesterday: