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Man posing as Amazon delivery driver accused of stealing multiple packages from neighborhood
By Jessica Tran
Shooting leads officers to find drugs, cash at Austell home, police say
Jessica Tran
Jessica Tran
Reporter · Columbus, GA
A Columbus native with a degree in Communications from Columbus State University, Jessica has been active in community journalism for 6 years, often contributing to community-focused publications. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of local residents.
More from Jessica →Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 4:05 PM · 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A shooting investigation led Austell police officers to find suspected drugs and tens of thousands of dollars in cash, according to the department. Police were called to a residence at around 1 a.m. on Saturday, where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. His wife was taken into custody as the suspect. During a search of the home, officers said they found more than 300 grams of suspected cocaine, suspected marijuana and more than $34,000 in cash. The woman arrested has not been identified, and her charges are unknown. Police also did not say where the shooting took place. Atlanta News First has reached out for more details. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
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