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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Raids uncover largest fentanyl pill operation in state history in Atlanta, Douglasville
Raids at a man's Atlanta and Douglasville residences found a 'massive' fentanyl pill pressing operation, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Federal agents told Channel 2's Michael Seiden that it is the largest fentanyl pill operation ever found in Georgia. Law enforcement agents said the operation uncovered a total of 93 kilograms of fentanyl, along with a stockpile of other drugs and guns, including a machine gun. 'This armed felon allegedly ran a massive fentanyl pill pressing operation in our community, producing enough deadly fentanyl to potentially kill millions of people,' said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. Bartholomew Keeton Harralson, 47, of Atlanta, was charged by a federal grand jury with possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 'The scale of this fentanyl operation - run by a convicted felon - posed a grave threat to our community,' said Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. 'The presence of high-powered firearms alongside industrial pill-pressing equipment underscores the deadly convergence of drug trafficking and violence.' Officials executed search warrants Thursday at both locations, and Haralson was arrested at his Atlanta residence. In addition, law enforcement said they found two large pill press machines capable of pressing up to 25,000 pills per hour, three hydraulic presses used to form kilogram-sized bricks of narcotics, as well as a book titled 'How to Avoid Federal Drug Conspiracy & Firearms Charges.' TRENDING STORIES: Georgia Supreme Court makes ruling on changes to elections Fake Uber Eats killing suspect in court, victim's family removed from hearing 1 dead after crash on I-75 NB in Cobb County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Nursing imposters': Man impersonating healthcare worker arrested, officials say
A Henry County man is in jail after being accused of impersonating a nurse. He's one of many on a state registry that keeps track of impostors. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Investigators told Channel 2's Michael Seiden that 56-year-old Lonnie Williams applied for a job at the Auburn Avenue Medical Facility late last month. They praised the staff at the nursing home for doing the right thing. 'We work hard to earn our degrees and our certifications and our training,' said Yvette Wells with Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 'And for someone else to pretend like they're one of us, it's kind of a slap in the face.' Officials said Williams applied and then came in for his in-person interview. At first glance, he appeared to be the perfect candidate. 'He was eager to work here,' said Jozell Simmons with Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 'He wanted to come in as a nurse manager, a supervisor. He let me know that he had had experience as a unit manager and a supervisor.' But the day before his interview, a staff member shared the statewide list of 'nursing imposters' with the human resources department. According to the Georgia secretary of state's office, Lonnie Williams also goes by the name Lonnie Releford. Investigators said he has been using the license of a real nurse to work in medical facilities across the state. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
1 dead after shooting near Chamblee charity; shooter on the run
Chamblee police are searching for a shooter after a man was killed in front of a charity building on Friday morning. Police say they were called to St. Vincent de Paul on Chamblee Tucker Road just before 7:45 a.m. Channel 2's Michael Seiden is at the scene and will have the latest details on Channel 2 Action News at Noon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They say they found a man who had been shot in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital, but died from his injuries. Investigators say surveillance cameras caught the shooter running away from the scene. Police are working to identify and locate the suspect. The victim's identity has not been released. TRENDING STORIES: A trip to a GA Burger King's drive-thru led to a high school graduate's dream he never saw coming 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Truck carrying hazardous materials overturns, evacuation ordered in Douglas County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Scammers threatening drivers with suspended registrations now a nationwide problem
Have you gotten a text message that appears to be from the 'Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles?' You're not alone. Thousands of people across the country have gotten them. But these messages are fake. They claim to suspend your vehicle registration and driving privileges unless you pay your outstanding traffic ticket. Channel 2's Michael Seiden spoke with the Georgia Department of Driver Services and confirmed it's a phishing scam. Officials with the DDS say they've seen a major increase in calls and emails regarding this scam. 'We have heard from many, many, many people that have received the text,' said DDS spokeswoman Susan Sports. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] In fact, Sports says, the texts are incorrect from the very beginning. The State of Georgia doesn't even have a statewide Department of Motor Vehicles. 'We don't have a state DMV in Georgia. It is Georgia Department of Driver Services,' she said. Sports says a link in the text message that takes you to a website that asks you to enter personal and banking information. Officials say criminals looking to steal your money are behind the texts. 'Before a suspension or before anything like that would happen, we notify our customers in writing,' Sports explained. TRENDING STORIES: Trump pardons Todd and Julie Chrisley: What are the next steps? Kool & the Gang member dies in car crash in Mableton Former DeKalb officer takes plea in killing of unarmed, naked Black man 10 years ago Seiden went to a DDS office on Wednesday afternoon where several drivers knew about the texts. 'I went to the DMV, yeah, and it's a police officer there,' driver Jabril Mohammad said. 'I said, 'Where do I go pay this fine?' He said, 'Let me see it.' I showed it to him. He said, 'That's a scam.'' State officials say you can protect yourself by downloading the DDS app on your phone. 'Anytime there's a change in your driver's license, we will send you a notification that your status has changed, and you can contact us to find out the change,' Sports said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘It just smelled funny': Uber drivers unwittingly used as drug mules in metro Atlanta
Channel 2's Michael Seiden uncovered some drivers for Uber Courier, a package delivery service, fear they are unknowingly being used as drug mules. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'How are you?' asked a Johns Creek Police officer in body camera video. 'Sorry, my English is not good,' replied the Uber driver. In the bodycam video, a driver for Uber Courier called 911 in October after a customer asked him to deliver a suspicious package to an apartment in Atlanta. 'It's just that one bag,' said the officer on video. Investigators said the bag contained marijuana. But that was not an isolated incident. 'It just smelled funny. It just smelled funny,' said an Uber Courier driver who asked us not to use his name due to safety concerns. He said he doesn't know what is inside the packages he delivers most of the time. Channel 2's Michael Seiden gets behind the wheel to make deliveries for Uber, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 5. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
