Doug Evans

Atlanta

Reporter at WAGA-TV (Atlanta, GA)

Reporter/Meteorologist/Chief Drone Pilot for Fox 5 Atlanta

Articles

Heroic deputy saves victim in dramatic head-on collision

5 days ago | fox5atlanta.com | Doug Evans

We are hearing from the Fayette County deputy who was an eyewitness to a very serious accident and jumped in to help the innocent victim. What they're saying: "I just happened to see a dust cloud form and then something red shoot across my vision," said Deputy Charles Yeh. "And out of nowhere I see this explosion of parts." Yeh is talking about the day he was an eyewitness to a very serious head-on collision. He was so close, it was captured on the dash camera of his patrol car.
15-year-old arrested for shooting 14-year-old outside Newnan barber shop

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Doug Evans

A 15-year-old is facing charges after police say he shot a 14-year-old outside a Newnan barber shop on Sunday afternoon. What we know: According to investigators, the shooting happened outside the Hairstar Beauty and Barber Shop on Taylor Street. The 14-year-old had just finished getting a haircut and was leaving the shop when a group of teens approached. Police say an argument broke out, and one of the teens—allegedly the 15-year-old suspect—pulled out a gun and shot the younger teen in the arm.
22-year-old Coweta County man arrested for child sex abuse material

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Doug Evans

A 22-year-old Newnan man has been arrested on child sexual exploitation charges after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led investigators to his workplace. What we know: The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested Chopper Whiting at a memory foam manufacturing plant where he was employed. Authorities emphasize that the alleged crimes occurred at his residence and were not connected to his place of work.
22-year-old Coweta County man arrested for child sex abuse material

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Doug Evans

The BriefChopper Whiting, 22, was arrested at his workplace after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led investigators to him. Whiting faces charges including possession of child sexual abuse material and using a communication facility in the commission of a felony. Authorities seized multiple electronic devices from Whiting's home; additional charges may be filed pending further analysis.
Fayette County Animal Shelter over capacity, urges public to adopt dogs

2 weeks ago | fox5atlanta.com | Doug Evans

A local animal shelter says it has double the capacity of dogs and is asking the public to consider adoption to help lower the numbers. What we know: The Fayette County Animal Shelter, which opened in 2024 to address longstanding animal care challenges in the county, is currently over capacity—specifically for dogs. Like many shelters in North Georgia, it is struggling to manage the growing number of animals. The shelter is now housing twice as many dogs as it was designed for.
Lousy getaway skills lead to would-be burglar's arrest in Newnan

2 weeks ago | fox5atlanta.com | Doug Evans

A burglary suspect tried to outrun Newnan Police in a stolen side-by-side but learned his driving skills and vehicle were no match for pursuing patrol cars. What we know: The burglary happened at Cycle City early last Saturday morning. Owner Greg McDonald got a security alert that movement was detected in his back lot. "So, I pulled my camera up," said McDonald.
Lousy getaway skills lead to would-be burglar's arrest in Newnan

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Doug Evans

The BriefA man tried to outrun police cars in a stolen side-by-side following a burglary at a Newnan dealership. Surveillance video captured the man crashing through a fence at the business. Police have charged the man with damaging the business as well as burglary. NEWNAN, Ga. - A burglary suspect tried to outrun Newnan Police in a stolen side-by-side but learned his driving skills and vehicle were no match for pursuing patrol cars.
Woman caught using fake money at Senoia Dollar General leads to big bust

2 weeks ago | fox5atlanta.com | Doug Evans

Police in Senoia are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of passing $20 bills at a local Dollar General Store. There has been one arrest in the case. What we know: Police say it was good detective work that led to the arrest of a Norcross man on the radar of U. S. Secret Service agents for allegations of counterfeiting.
Woman caught using fake money at Senoia Dollar General leads to big bust

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Doug Evans

The BriefSenoia police need help identifying a woman who used counterfeit money to purchase gift cards at a Dollar General Store. Police say they have arrested the ringleader of the operation, Ramel Stallings. U.S. Secret Service agents were already investigating after Stallings allegedly left behind $1,300 in bogus money at a Tennessee motel. SENOIA, Ga. - Police in Senoia are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of passing $20 bills at a local Dollar General Store.
Mom turns in son accused in Peachtree City high school band instrument theft

2 weeks ago | fox5atlanta.com | Doug Evans

There are new developments in Peachtree City, where thousands of dollars in band instruments were stolen from a local high school. Police say the suspect's own mother turned him after recognizing her son on social media. SEE ALSO: Police searching for suspect in Peachtree City high school band instrument theft Social media post Local perspective: It started as a tongue-in-cheek post on the Peachtree City Police Facebook page in the style of the old TV show Dragnet. It worked.