The Decatur Police Department has issued a statement regarding the officer who was placed on leave following an incident.

Decatur police officer Malachi Compton was placed on administrative leave, according to Police Chief Torry Mack.

The Decatur Police Department announced Tuesday that Officer Malachi Compton has been placed on administrative duties.

Officer Malachi Compton of the Decatur Police, involved in a contentious arrest, is on leave pending an investigation, officials confirm.

The Decatur Police Department announced Tuesday that Officer Malachi Compton has been placed on administrative duties.

A Decatur woman arrested during a 2024 protest related to the deadly police shooting of Steve Perkins has filed a lawsuit ...

The Decatur Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday. According to Police, the crash took place on ...

The Decatur City Council has approved a measure to equip dozens of police officers with life-saving equipment aimed at improving emergency response time across the city.

On Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Decatur Police responded to a shooting at the Decatur Library. Officers located an adult male inside the library suffering from a gunshot wound.

DECATUR, GA — The Decatur Library remains closed Tuesday as police continue searching for a man accused of shooting another man inside the facility. Decatur police have identified the suspect as ...