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DeKalb County officials announce crackdown on illegal tire dumping; 10 arrested, 4 suspects sought
Summary
At a news conference, DeKalb County leaders described a stepped-up enforcement effort against illegal tire dumping, saying the county has removed more than 30,000 tires, arrested 10 people and is seeking four additional suspects; officials promoted a free tire amnesty program and stronger ordinances.
DeKalb County officials on Tuesday described an intensifying crackdown on illegal tire dumping that they said has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars and created environmental and public-safety hazards.
County CEO Lorraine Johnson said the county's initial cleanup removed more than 30,000 tires and that officials have "doubled down" on enforcement, arresting 10 people and seeking four others in a campaign to stop individuals and firms from dumping tires in neighborhoods and along county corridors. She urged residents to use the county's free tire amnesty program and to report suspected dumping.
The announcement centered on new investigative tools and coordinated enforcement. "Since the launch of our digital shield program, our investigators have arrested 10 individuals connected with illegal tire dumping," DeKalb County Police Chief…
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