Crime

'Mr. X' killer's appeal denied

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 9:50am

ATLANTA -- The Supreme Court of Georgia has rejected an appeal from a man convicted of raping and murdering a woman in 1994.

Michael Harvey was found guilty in 2010 of killing Valerie Payton. DNA collected at the scene was investigated by a cold case squad in 2004, which led to Harvey's arrest a year later.

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Payton's body was found in a vacant lot at the intersection of Wylie Street and Flat Shoals Avenue in southeast Atlanta. She had been raped, sodomized and strangled, and her body had more than 50 postmortem slashes. A photo of Payton's then-8-year-old son was found on her stomach; someone wrote "I'm back Atlanta, Mr. X" on the back of the photo.

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Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 2:05pm

Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

On the heels of a successful campaign launch for "I Am Not Yours!"- a campaign committed to taking a stand against child sexual exploitation, Jasmine Guy has been making her case in national media with the likes of

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SPECIAL REPORT: Drug traffickers operating Sandy Springs rehab center

Submitted by Devin Fehely, 11Alive Reporter

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 3:45am

SPECIAL REPORT: Drug traffickers operating Sandy Springs rehab center

11Alive News has learned that two metro Atlanta men who recently pled guilty to federal drug trafficking charges have been operating a Sandy Springs facility for recovering addicts for several years.

In October, federal prosecutors announced the indictment of Drew T. Green, Thomas Malone Jr. and eight others for drug trafficking, money laundering and conspiracy, alleging they were operating one of the largest synthetic drug cartels in the country.

Federal prosecutors say Green and Malone's company Nutragenomics sold millions of dollars worth of chemicals used to manufacture so-called designer drugs like synthetic marijuana and bath salts.

"I've come to a point where I refuse to use the term synthetic marijuana. It gives these poisons too much credence," said Lance Dyer whose son Dakota committed suicide after smoking a synthetic marijuana product named "Mr. Miyagi."

"These drugs are literally poisons."

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Atlanta Commission on Women to host free Women's Health & Safety Forum Wed. 8/22

Submitted by Arit Essien, 11Alive Contributing Blogger

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 9:01am

Atlanta Commission on Women to host free Women's Health & Safety Forum Wed. 8/22

The Atlanta Commission on Women (ACW), in partnership with various organizations including self-defense/protection company Practical Combat Applications, Atlanta Police Dept., and Health, Fitness & Life Coaching--will host a free Women's Health and Safety Forum, Wed. Aug. 28, 12PM noon at Atlanta City Hall.

Focusing on the topics: self-defense, diabetes, heart disease, fitness/nutrition, HIV/AIDS, obesity and preventive care; the free forum will take place in the old city hall chambers (3rd floor, city hall tower) on 68 Mitchell St, Atlanta. The public is invited.

The event will also feature: the Atlanta Fire Dept, AID Atlanta, Cynthia Jameson, Independent agent for health insurance and durable medical equipment, Pulse by Kayt Wolfe, and Sonali Sadeqee Nutrition and Lifestyle consultant.

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See below and be alert for scams like this

Submitted by kiprupp on Friday, March 23rd, 11:53 am

*Return of the Parking Lot Scammer(s)*

From time to time we post about a scammer, speaking with what seems to be an island accent, who will disable a target's car and then "fix" the car with the expectation of some money. One of our contacts in Virginia Highland recently received this account from an encounter with such an individual along with some pictures (posted below) of the person allegedly operating this scam.

We believe several different scammers are working the area using this and similar tactics. Should you become a targeted victim call 911 immediately, and then call Midtown Tire (404-874-1112) - they will come fix the car for free. Don't pay the scammer.

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DeKalb, Fulton receive grants to fight sexual abuse

Submitted by Associated Press

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 12:41pm

DeKalb, Fulton receive grants to fight sexual abuse

ATLANTA -- DeKalb and Fulton counties have been awarded grants for use by law enforcement agencies to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation.

The grants awarded Tuesday are administrated by the U.S. Department of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

Federal officials say DeKalb County will receive $496,793 and the Fulton County District Attorney's Office will receive $352,803. They say Atlanta continues to have a reputation as a center of child prostitution.

Twenty grants totaling $9.2 million are being awarded to agencies across the country.

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Car Break-in Suspect Arrested

Submitted by Marc Richardson, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, August 18th, 2011, 11:52am

Inman Park -- This morning we received a letter from the Inman Park Neighborhood Association VP of Public Safety reporting that 2 men were caught breaking into cars.

Last night a concerned citizen flagged down Officer Claud in the Inman Park Patrol car to report that two men had been seen entering vehicles in the lower Austin area. Officer Claud of the IPSP was able to locate the individuals, take them into custody, and recover items (GPS, charger, change)stolen from a car on Austin Ave. The suspect who had the items on his person was arrested and taken to jail.

A huge thank you to the citizen who reported the suspicious activity and an even bigger thank you to Officer Claud for a good catch! Remember, if you see suspicious activity call 911 immediately and then the Patrol at (404) 414-7802.

Be safe!

Greg Scott

IPNA VP for Public Safety

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