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Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; Two teenagers – one 16 year old and 17-year-old Shane E. Merchant -- were arrested by the Sylvester Police Department in connection to a burglary that happened on Monday.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  Two teenage girls died after their car struck a tree.

Friday, July 20, 2012  A group of teens robbed other teens for their bikes.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; With the 4th of July just hours away, police are cautioning teen drivers to use extra caution out on the roadways.

Friday, June 22, 2012  A man is no longer on the run after firing shots at two teenaged girls in south Albany.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Updated with video; At a Tuesday morning city commission meeting, the Albany Police Department has announced a curfew will be in place.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany High Students learned about victim's rights Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Police say even when in town students need to be mindful of the law and keep in touch with parents for safety.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; When texting turns into stalking and how teenagers handle it.

Monday, October 17, 2011  An armed robbery took place Sunday evening at K&S convenient store at 1104 Newton Road.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  A behavioral health expert informed people of local suicide prevention outlets and initiatives as well as handling suicide intervention with others.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  The Albany Police Department’s Gang Task Force and Violence Prevention unit met this morning at Government Center where they were briefed by a local juvenile court judge on the state of youth crime in Dougherty County.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Two residential fires had Albany firefighters racing around town on Wednesday: One from a blown transformer and a grease fire.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  According to experts, too many young people have never developed a sense of responsibility. They’re being left on their own and with all the negative influences in society today, it’s a recipe for trouble.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Albany City Commissioner Christopher Pike wants parents to be held more accountable.