It will be the second funeral for a member of the law enforcement community in the state of Georgia in two days. Officer Richard Halford was laid to rest Friday as visitation for Officer Shawn Smiley began. Both were aboard the Atlanta Police Department helicopter that went down last Saturday.
The pair was in that helicopter last Saturday looking for a runaway child. Officials say the chopper clipped the top of a utility pole and fell to the ground engulfed in flames. Both died in the crash.
The 40-year-old Lithonia man joined the Atlanta Police Department in October 2012. He started with the air unity earlier this year serving as a tactical flight officer.
Smiley is survived by his wife and three children ages 5, 7, and 9 years old.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:48:59 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:53:05 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
