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3 days ago
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Missing Chamblee siblings found safe
UPDATE: According to the Chamblee Police Department, the children have been found safe. ----- The Brief Authorities are seeking public assistance to locate missing siblings Arielle Copeland, 16, and Zyeon Vaught, 10, last seen near Chamblee Tucker Road and Interstate 85. Arielle Copeland is described as a Black female, 5'3", wearing black pants, a black shirt, and blue and white shoes; Zyeon Vaught is a Black male, 5'0", wearing a red Champion shirt, gray shorts, and black and white slide sandals. Information on their whereabouts should be reported to 911 or the Chamblee Police Department at 770-986-5005. CHAMBLEE, Ga. — Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating two missing children last seen Tuesday near Chamblee Tucker Road and Interstate 85. What we know The Chamblee Police Department said officers are searching for siblings Arielle Copeland, 16, and Zyeon Vaught, 10, who were reported as runaways. By the numbers Arielle Copeland is described as a Black female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, and blue and white shoes. Her younger brother, Zyeon Vaught, is described as a Black male, 5 feet tall, and was last seen wearing a red Champion shirt, gray Champion shorts, and black and white slide sandals. What we don't know Police are actively searching for the pair. What you can do Anyone with information about their whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact the Chamblee Police Department at 770-986-5005. The Source The Chamblee Police Department provided the details for this article.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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Chamblee police officer, his daughter charged in connection to drug, gang investigation
A Chamblee police officer and his 22-year-old daughter remained behind bars in Gwinnett County Wednesday, more than a month after they were arrested and charged in connection with a drug and gang investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Chamblee Ofc. Ulysses Arthur Bernard was booked into jail on Feb. 24 on multiple drug charges, including trafficking, violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act, possession of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to jail records. Bernard's daughter, Kayla Alyssa Bernard, 22, is also facing multiple drug offenses and nearly two gang charges, court records confirmed. A third suspect, Tashavia Jakira Wilder, was also arrested on a drug charge. Jail records show that she had bonded out of jail. A judge denied bond for Bernard and his daughter. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta Braves purchase another 34 acres near the Battery GA mother charged after baby found in trash bag on back porch Atlanta Braves purchase another 34 acres near the Battery On Feb. 24, investigators with Gwinnett County police served a search warrant at 252 Braxton Place. When officers went inside, they discovered fentanyl, opium, marijuana, magic mushrooms, fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl, firearms, ammunition, and digital scales, according to court records. Police haven't released any specific details about the circumstances surrounding the investigation, citing the ongoing investigation. In an arrest affidavit obtained by Channel 2 Action News, investigators accused Bernard's daughter of selling drugs in the parking lot of Walmart off Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Property records show that Bernard purchased the townhome in 2021. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] A spokeswoman for Chamblee Police Department confirmed that Bernard had been suspended without pay pending termination. 'The Chamblee Police Department does not tolerate these behaviors and holds its officers to the highest standards,' the spokesperson wrote in a statement emailed to Channel 2 Action News. 'CPD will continue to fully cooperate with outside law enforcement agencies during their investigations.' Channel 2 Action News emailed and called Bernard's attorney but as of Wednesday evening, no one had returned our messages.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Car buyers caught in stolen vehicles, left with debt and nothing to drive
Drivers are getting caught in a stolen car scheme that's leaving them in debt and with nothing to drive, according to Chamblee Police Department. Undercover officers with the Chamblee Crime Suppression Team said more and more thieves are sticking made up VINs on stolen cars so they can sell them to people and dealerships without getting noticed. A sergeant on the team said it's left drivers tens of thousands of dollars in debt. He shared video of an innocent metro-Atlanta woman who lost more than $20,000 after buying a stolen car from a woman. In the video, the woman told the officers, 'I put in the VIN and came up with a Honda '22, all the information. So, I was thinking there wasn't anything wrong.' TRENDING STORIES Mom accused of stabbing son to death before being shot, killed by police CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man committed murder, carjacking, assaults and more – all in 20 minutes Alpharetta native, son of Backstreet Boys star joins 'American Idol' on Channel 2 We are not sharing her name to protect her identity because police said she's innocent. 'Now, she's left without a car but also a car note she has to pay for a car she doesn't have,' the undercover sergeant told Channel 2's Courtney Francisco. He said thieves copy VINs from random cars in parking lots, scrap yards, make up their own and print out stickers with those numbers. Chamblee police have recovered more than 20 stolen cars with fraudulent VINs so far this year. Officers said the scheme does not just affect those in the market for a car. It's causing insurance premiums to rise and funds criminals who put metro-Atlanta in danger. They shared dash camera video of six people running from a stolen Jeep with guns in their hands. 'Right in front of Plaza Fiesta,' the Sergeant said. He shared a photo of a table full of guns and ammo discovered in another VIN case. So, before you buy, he said you can pay for a CARFAX report or an OBD scanner. If the VIN is registered in two states, that's a red flag. You can also type the VIN into the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration's recall website for free. That website will show an 'error' message if the number is fake. You can also type the VIN into the manufacturer's website to check to see if the VIN exists. The team in Chamblee has a Regional Auto Theft Taskforce that teaches officers around the Southeast how to investigate the crime and educate the public. To protect yourself from car theft, they said you can buy a wheel lock or use a GPS location device in the car.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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Metro Atlanta police department shifting schedules of officers to improve public safety
Chamblee Police Department is making changes to the types of shifts officers work. Police Chief Michael Dieppa said it will better serve the officers which should improve public safety. He said the department did an organizational health assessment with Kennesaw State University. He said the results showed his officers might be sleep deprived, so back in October the city and police department started having conversations about how to address that. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The chief proposed moving his officers from the 12 on, 12 off shifts to four,10-hour days. 'A 12-hour day puts a significant strain on the body and performance of our officers, as if the profession itself doesn't already cause a strain,' Dieppa said. With the new schedule, Dieppa said his officers have more time off to do self-care or spend with family all while their pay remains the same. 'You don't want an officer that's depressed, or tired, or overworked, or not able to use clear decision making,' Dieppa said. TRENDING STORIES: GA woman charged with murder in the death of her husband Undocumented immigrant arrested after disturbance call at GA home 3 people in stolen Range Rover killed after high-speed chase on I-75 The chief also said they looked at their calls for service over the past year. They will have more staff during their busy times and a reduced staff from 1 to 6 a.m. 'We are putting the least amount of resources that we have during those hours because there aren't as many calls for service,' Dieppa said. Some Chamblee residents believe it will be a positive change for the city. 'Retention and attracting quality folks to work for our city, word will spread that the city is one that takes care of its employees, so that's going to help us keep the employees we've got, and when a position opens, I think it's going to attract the right kind of people to come work with us here in Chamblee,' said Chamblee resident, Fred Avett. Chief Dieppa said the new schedules take effect on March 30. He said the department will evaluate how it works along with their calls for service over the next six months and make adjustments from there. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
