APD in the news: recent Atlanta-area cases include high-profile arrests and federal updates tied to crime and security. The department has long served Atlanta since its 1873 founding.
Gustavo DeJesus Torres, 33, has carried out multiple bank robberies across New York City over the past week, targeting Chase branches with note threats. He has stolen over $600 in total, with some attempts unsuccessful. Police are actively searching for him, aided by security footage.
Kelvin Evans has pleaded guilty in Atlanta to entering an automobile and criminal trespass, with a two-year prison sentence. The theft involved hard drives containing unreleased Beyonce9 music and tour plans, captured by surveillance cameras and linked to a July 2025 break-in just before Beyonce9’s Cowboy Carter tour kickoff in Atlanta.
Reps. Fuller and Clyde have filed resolutions to impeach U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross, citing alleged misconduct. The House Judiciary Committee will decide whether to pursue impeachment. The investigation into Ross followed clerks’ reports of sexual activity in chambers with a high-ranking officer, a private reprimand, and questions about supervision.