Fulton County Police Air Unit Help Locate Missing Child
Fulton County Police Air Unit Help Locate Missing Child
April 05, 2022
On April 4, 2022 at approximately 8:45am Atlanta Police responded to a stolen vehicle call with a child passenger inside the vehicle. At the time of the call the APD Air Unit was unable to assist so the Fulton County Police Air Unit, Air 1, was dispatched to assist with locating the vehicle and child.
Minutes after receiving the call, Police Pilot Chamption and Detective Ward with the Fulton County Police Air Unit responded to the area to assist the Atlanta Police Department. Within an hour of the initial call, Air 1 and Atlanta Police were able to locate the vehicle. Once the vehicle was located Georgia State Patrol Troopers were able to perform a PIT maneuver to safely disable the vehicle. The driver then fled on foot, but Air 1 was able to keep eyes on the driver and provide updates to officers on the ground. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and the child returned safely to his guardian.
“Police Pilot Chamption and Detective Ward’s quick response led to the safe return of a young child. I am proud of the work of these two officers, and I am grateful we were able to assist our law enforcement partners in swiftly resolving this case” said Fulton County Police Chief W. Wade Yates.
For more information or to request an interview with Police Pilot Chamption and Detective Ward please contact Donald Hannah at 678-640-8178 or via email at Donald.hannah@fultoncountyga.gov.
Minutes after receiving the call, Police Pilot Chamption and Detective Ward with the Fulton County Police Air Unit responded to the area to assist the Atlanta Police Department. Within an hour of the initial call, Air 1 and Atlanta Police were able to locate the vehicle. Once the vehicle was located Georgia State Patrol Troopers were able to perform a PIT maneuver to safely disable the vehicle. The driver then fled on foot, but Air 1 was able to keep eyes on the driver and provide updates to officers on the ground. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and the child returned safely to his guardian.
“Police Pilot Chamption and Detective Ward’s quick response led to the safe return of a young child. I am proud of the work of these two officers, and I am grateful we were able to assist our law enforcement partners in swiftly resolving this case” said Fulton County Police Chief W. Wade Yates.
For more information or to request an interview with Police Pilot Chamption and Detective Ward please contact Donald Hannah at 678-640-8178 or via email at Donald.hannah@fultoncountyga.gov.