DeKalb Police, DA split confiscated cash

The DeKalb County Police Department and District Attorney will share in nearly $46,000 confiscated and forfeited in state criminal cases.

The police will receive the bulk of the total, with $35,000. The rest will go to the DA’s office for general expenses.

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