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Sandy Springs police won't respond to burglar alarms without proof

Sandy Springs police won't respond to burglar alarms without proof

Sandy Springs police won't respond to burglar alarms without proof

The police department wants video, audio or in-person evidence that a crime is occurring.

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Sandy Springs police won't respond to burglar alarms without proof

The police department wants video, audio or in-person evidence that a crime is occurring under a new ordinance that just took effect.

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New false alarm ordinance takes effect in Sandy Springs

The city of Sandy Springs has a new plan to cut down on excessive false alarm calls.

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Woman who injured officer in hit-and-run due in court

Madison Leftwich was caught on Monday after surveillance footage led police to her.

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Woman arrested after Sandy Springs officer struck in hit-and-run

The red car drove away from the scene going east on Powers Ferry Road and turned north on New Northside Drive.

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Woman arrested after Sandy Springs officer struck in hit-and-run

Police confirmed they found the vehicle in question at a nearby apartment complex and arrested a 25-year-old Atlanta woman, Madison Kelley Leftwich.

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Sandy Springs officer struck in hit and run

The officer received several stitches at Grady Hospital and is now home recovering, police said.

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Unlucky number: Serial bank robber's sentence means more than 7 months in prison per heist

Patrick Mouton was arrested after police said he robbed one Atlanta bank for the second time. He was later tied to 9 in all.

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Man charged in six-month-long Sandy Springs burglary spree

The 51-year-old Atlanta man is facing charges for 14 commercial office burglaries.

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Charges dropped in Offset phone-smacking incident

The Migos rapper was accused by a teen fan of breaking his phone last month.

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Sandy Springs amends ordinance in attempt to cut down on false intrusion alarm calls

This is a part of the "true verification" process.

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Sandy Springs passes ordinance to limit false alarms

They voted on new alarm policy for homeowners and businesses.

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AUDIO/TRANSCRIPT: Terrified 20-year-old makes desperate call from million-dollar home

A terrified 20-year-old made a desperate call to 911, telling the dispatcher that she and at least seven other women were being held against their will.

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Sandy Springs citizen patrol volunteer accused of attacking man on Silver Comet Trail

The attack left the victim with a broken eye socket, according to police.

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Sandy Springs citizen patrol volunteer accused of attacking man on Silver Comet Trail

The attack left the victim with a broken eye socket, according to police.

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Sandy Springs man accused of using babysitters' feet in sex acts gets 100 years

Prosecutors said 38-year-old Shakir Cole used his victims' feet to touch himself inappropriately.

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