Atlanta, GA
'GTA but in real life': Atlanta police release more video of stolen ambulance chase
Bird’s-eye view police chase stolen ambulance
La’Darius Williams allegedly led a multi-jurisdictional police chase using a stolen ambulance on April 17. Atlanta police have released more footage that shows the police chase from a bird’s-eye view and more dash cam and body cam video that shows the moment Williams was caught. (Credit: Atlanta Police Department)
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Police Department has released another video showing the hot pursuit of a stolen ambulance from Piedmont Henry Hospital on April 17, comparing it to the popular, action-packed video game about crime, Grand Theft Auto.
New video shows the police chase from the dash camera, body camera and even a bird’s-eye-view from a helicopter flying overhead.
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED VIDEO: Atlanta police release video of stolen ambulance, high-speed chase
La’Darius Williams, 27, hijacked an ambulance from Piedmont Henry Hospital with medics inside, according to investigators.
The Atlanta Police Department and Georgia State Patrol teamed up in the effort to get Williams to pull over.
When it appeared that he was going to try to outrun them, officers took turns using multiple tactics to disable the ambulance.
New video shows stolen ambulance chase
La’Darius Williams allegedly led a multi-jurisdictional police chase using a stolen ambulance on April 17. Atlanta police have release new footage that shows the lengths law enforcement went to catch him.
Police say Williams can be seen in the video disobeying traffic laws, hitting a civilian, mailboxes, law enforcement vehicles, driving on property, and taking the stolen ambulance across jurisdictions. They tried deploying stop sticks multiple times to deflate the tires.
Toward the end of the chase along Tara Boulevard, dash cam video shows the moment Georgia State Patrol troopers used the PIT maneuver, sending the ambulance swerving, across a grassy median and into a utility pole where Williams tried his luck on foot.
Ladarius Williams (Clayton County Sheriff’s Office)
Officers chased him until he was apprehended without further problems.
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that a major weekend construction project, set to fully shut down two miles of I-285, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Atlantans are relieved, with many looking forward to more freedom to travel this Mothers’ Day weekend. Kim Leoffler has the story.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta flight attendant and mother of eight is among 17,000 Spirit Airlines workers struggling to find a new “destination” after the carrier suddenly shut down.
Spirit Airlines Atlanta impact
What we know:
Spirit Airlines ended all operations on Saturday, grounding its entire fleet and ending employment for its 17,000-person workforce. Flight attendants and customers were stranded across the country, often forced to pay for their own travel home after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Kamille Carter, an Atlanta-based flight attendant of five years, said she received the termination email from the CEO at 3 a.m., despite earlier assurances from union representatives that the company was stable. The company immediately cut healthcare benefits and stopped payments for sick leave and vacation time for all staff members.
Unpaid wages and benefits
What we don’t know:
It is unclear if Carter and her fellow employees will ever receive their final paychecks or if there is any legal recourse for the lost benefits. The company has not specified if any transition assistance will be provided to workers, some of whom had been with the airline since it launched in 1994.
Employee reaction in Georgia
What they’re saying:
“This is a death because you have to mourn, you have to grieve, it’s a process,” Carter said of the sudden job loss. Despite the financial strain of supporting eight children, Carter is looking toward her passion for cooking as a potential new career. She noted that while being uncomfortable is difficult, it can “push you to your destiny.”
Finding help in Atlanta
What you can do:
Community members looking to support Carter and other local workers affected by the shutdown can find more information on the FOX 5 Atlanta website. The station is collecting resources for those navigating the sudden loss of income and healthcare.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an interview conducted by FOX 5 reporter Eric Perry, who spoke directly with former flight attendant Kamille Carter in Atlanta. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
The search for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite is over. Atlanta police announced just before midnight Thursday that he had been located, more than a week after he vanished from his Regency Trace home.
The department shared the update on social media but did not release additional details about where he was found or the circumstances surrounding his recovery.
Braithwaite had been missing since the night of April 27, when he was last seen around 9 p.m. at his home in Atlanta. His family said they had no contact with him during the entire time he was gone.
The disappearance of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School sophomore and basketball team member had galvanized the Atlanta community. His family, teammates, Atlanta police officers and neighbors gathered at the school last week to raise awareness about his disappearance. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where his mother works, joined the search effort — asking the public to watch for him at MARTA stops and fast food restaurants.
A $10,000 reward had been offered for credible information leading to his safe return.
“Even small details matter. Your awareness could make the difference,” the airport wrote in an Instagram post earlier this week.
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