APD increasing patrols along BeltLine's Eastside Trail
“We have officers on foot, bicycle and in an all-terrain vehicle. We want to make sure folks are safe while using the BeltLine.” - APD spokesperson Carlos Campos
Since its opening in October, thousands of people have hit the path to enjoy the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail. But it has also been a draw for criminals and, in response, the Atlanta Police Department is beefing up it presence along the 2.25-mile section of the BeltLine that runs from Irwin St. to 10th St. and Monroe Dr., connecting the neighborhoods of Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, Poncey Highland and Virginia Highland. Earlier this month, a 34-year-old man was jogging near the Old Fourth Ward Skate Park portion of the trail one afternoon when he was approached by three men, one of whom was on a bicycle. According to police, one of the suspects struck the jogger in the head with his fist, and another produced a gun. The men…
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