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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  While some may think with the growing use of hands-free technology like Bluetooth headsets there are less distracted drivers on the road, a study performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says otherwise.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Albany police need your help finding a woman wanted for attempting to cash stolen checks which were taken from a vehicle parked at Mikata's on April 19th.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  An incident on Tift Avenue Tuesday night left one woman and her family shaken, and three suspects behind bars.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Albany Police Department, Albany Fire Department and EMS responded Wednesday morning to a car accident involving an ambulance on Stuart Avenue.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Albany police need your help finding the owners of items recovered after a search warrant executed in Lee County yielded multiple items.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; As Tropical Storm Andrea makes her way into the southeast, many are seeing heavy rainfall causing dangers to drivers. However, AAA officials and police officers say there are some important tips to follow that can lower your chances of having a rainy day accident.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Officers now have a 16-year-old male in custody.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Have you seen Antonio Rentrell Hayes?

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department responded to a call Monday night regarding a possible trash can fire on Hilltop Drive.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Albany Police Department’s Investigations Division needs the public's help locating Tonie C. Hall.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Albany police officers responded to a call in reference to a shooting at 601 South Shadowlawn Drive Thursday night.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; Gangs have plagued the city of Albany for years, and now the Albany Gang Task force is working to combat the current gang problem.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department, Albany State University Police, Dougherty County Police, Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, and local school police have teamed up to start a summer initiative called “Operation Take Back.”

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department has extended opportunities for employment to 16 people who may one day man the streets of Albany.