2 Atlanta children at center of Amber Alert found; suspect in custody, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Amber Alert issued after a mother allegedly kidnapped her two children from their court-ordered guardian overnight has been canceled, according to Atlanta police.
Bernice Keys, 33, is accused of taking her 8-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter. At the time of the alert, they were last seen driving away from the 400 Block of Carey Drive SE in a dark grey Jeep Cherokee.
With the help of the FBI and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana, Bernice has been arrested, Atlanta police said. Both children were found unhurt.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
Recent Posts
SPiCE indie creators’ expo returns to Savannah for the weekend
WTOC named ‘Station of the Year’ at 2026 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Awards
GA Power volunteers participate in ‘Your State Parks Day’ cleanup effort
More Than $13,000 Raised for Coastal Georgia’s Littlest Fighters at Inaugural NICU Run
1 displaced after structure fire on Queens Court in Chatham County
SSU recognizes 40 Under 40 honorees for making an impact in their careers, communities, and beyond
19-year-old Army soldier charged with homicide by vehicle after fatal crash
Savannah Police respond to early morning shooting
Compass asks MLSs to block listing data from recruiting tools
THE END ZONE: Game of the week from Sept. 25, 2026
