Alani Letang

San Diego

Reporter and Fill-In Anchor at KSWB-TV (San Diego, CA)

Atlanta Reporter at @atlnewsfirst. @SDABJTweets Treasurer. Story idea? Send me an email at [email protected]

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Georgia teen speaks publicly days after returning home from ICE custody

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. - A Dalton State College student, who was wrongfully pulled over and then held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for weeks because of her undocumented status, spoke publicly about her immigration journey Tuesday evening. 19 year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal and her attorneys gave remarks and answered questions during a press conference scheduled Tuesday night. WATCH THE FULL NEWS CONFERENCE BELOW:Arias-Cristobal said her life has been unenjoyable since her release.
Georgia law enforcement keep busy on Memorial Day holiday weekend

1 week ago | walb.com | Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Law enforcement served up safety this Memorial Day weekend, from the waters to the roads. “Safety first, we try to be as safe as possible,” said Shafer Harrington, who visited Lake Allatoona over the Memorial Day weekend. The Georgia Department of Public Safety said they have seen a “noticeable increase” in driving under the influence (DUI) arrests and distracted driving violations.
Traffic charges dropped against Ga. teen in ICE custody, police say

3 weeks ago | wrdw.com | Josh White |Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police said they’ve dropped traffic charges against a Dalton teen being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after investigators discovered she was pulled over by mistake. Despite the dismissal, 19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal remains in ICE custody and is facing deportation to Mexico.
Traffic charges dropped against Dalton teen in ICE custody, police say

3 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Josh White |Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police said they’ve dropped traffic charges against a Dalton teen being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after investigators discovered she was pulled over by mistake. Despite the dismissal, 19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal remains in ICE custody and is facing deportation to Mexico.
Ga. mom spends Mother’s Day seeking justice for son killed by off-duty officer

3 weeks ago | wrdw.com | Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia mother spent Mother’s Day fighting for justice and demanding accountability with friends and family. According to WRDW’s sister station in Atlanta, Devon Anderson was shot and killed by Melvin Potter, an off-duty Atlanta police officer, last August. “My heart is broken, my heart will forever be broken,” said Valerie Lans-Anderson, Devon’s mother. It is the first Mother’s Day for Lans-Anderson without her youngest son.
Ga. city council passes resolution urging changes to GSP pursuit policy

1 month ago | wrdw.com | Doug Reardon |Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Members of Atlanta’s City Council voted overwhelmingly in support of a resolution asking Georgia State Patrol (GSP) to make changes to their pursuit policy. It comes less than a month after Atlanta teen Cooper Schoenke was killed by a driver GSP troopers were chasing. The resolution is purely symbolic — Atlanta City Council members have no authority to force state entities to change their policies.
Atlanta City Council to vote on urging limits to GSP pursuit chases

1 month ago | wrdw.com | Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Monday, Atlanta city leaders could send a strong message to the state when they vote on a resolution requesting that Georgia State Patrol change its pursuit polices in the city. Changing Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies is a goal of the Atlanta City Council. The council will vote on changes to GSP chases, since the council cannot require the state to do so.
Atlanta City Council to vote on urging limits to GSP pursuit chases

1 month ago | walb.com | Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Monday, Atlanta city leaders could send a strong message to the state when they vote on a resolution requesting that Georgia State Patrol change its pursuit polices in the city. Changing Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies is a goal of the Atlanta City Council. The council will vote on changes to GSP chases, since the council cannot require the state to do so.
Small businesses see impact of Trump administration’s economic policies during first 100 days

1 month ago | walb.com | Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office is Tuesday. Economic policies he implemented since returning to the White House are starting to impact Georgia businesses. From a manufacturing company that makes their products in the U.S., to a wholesaler that gets nearly all their products outside the U.S., Trump’s new tariffs are a waiting game for businesses. Since taking office a second time, a trade war has resulted in 145% tariffs on Chinese imports.
Fulton County police shoot, kill man who reached for handgun after foot chase; chaotic scene ensues

1 month ago | walb.com | Alani Letang

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Fulton County police officers shot and killed a man in Atlanta’s Adamsville neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, prompting a chaotic scene that drew several law enforcement agencies.