DeKalb police investigate possible sexual assault

A possible kidnapping in DeKalb Wednesday afternoon turned into a suspected sexual assault.

Just after noon, DeKalb police responded to a 911 call that suggested someone had been kidnapped from 2726 Shallowford Rd. DeKalb police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said an investigation at the scene uncovered something else: a possible sexual assault.

“(Police) were led to a room with a female victim inside,” Parish said. “In that room, (police) detained a male and a female and they are speaking with investigators at police headquarters.”

No formal charges have been filed at this time.

About the Author

Michelle E Shaw

Where can I find it?

AJC readers are looking for help finding actual toothpaste (not gel) and Mayfield cottage cheese.

Robert Banks, longtime film, TV actor, dies

Robert Banks, longtime film, TV actor dies

Teamsters trash collectors in Alpharetta area end months-long strike

A labor contract struck in Georgia is the final deal to end strikes by local Teamsters unions that started in July at several Republic Services locations across the country.

The Latest

Credit: AJC

A.M. ATL: Contingency plans

Sweet Tea: How andouille do?

High school scoreboard: Friday night’s football action around the state

Featured

Credit: Ben Hendren

Atlanta airport sees TSA staffing shortages amid shutdown

Hartsfield-Jackson recommends travelers allow extra time for security screening amid the government shutdown.

Geoff Duncan’s Democratic gamble in Georgia tests party loyalty

Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan’s biggest challenge might not be money or organization, but trust. Once a Republican, he's now running as a Democrat.

Hulu tackles Murdaugh murders with big-budget series shot in Atlanta

Hulu’s “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” shot in metro Atlanta, stars Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette in a drama based on the downfall of a powerful South Carolina family.