East Point Police Uncover Counterfeit CD/DVD Operation

EAST POINT, GEORGIA (July 29, 2005) - - The East Point Police Department has uncovered a counterfeit CD/DVD Operation. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) filed a report of possible counterfeit CDs and DVDs being sold at 2053 Stanton Road (Stanton Plaza T-shirt Boutique) in East Point, Georgia, Fulton County.

Following the filing of the report, East Point Police, RIAA agents, and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) agents began conducting undercover operations at the location. What they discovered was a business that fronted as a T-shirt shop, but conducted counterfeit CD and DVD operations in the rear of the store.

As a result of their findings, a search warrant was obtained, and on June 23, 2005, East Point Police, RIAA and MPAA agents converged on the location. Two subjects were arrested and charged with five counts each of felonious reproduction of recorded material. A total of 5, 739 counterfeit DVDs and 16,240 counterfeit CDs were seized. The seizure had an estimated real value of $385, 121. Other items seized were: a van used to transport the counterfeit CDs and DVDs, a video surveillance system, and products used to package, store, transport, and deliver counterfeit materials.

This case is the result of an ongoing collaboration between Metro Atlanta law enforcement agencies, the RIAA and the MPAA to protect the entertainment industry and consumers against the effects of fraudulent reproduction of recorded material.

East Point Police Department Celebrates 22nd Annual National Night Out

EAST POINT, GEORGIA (July 13, 2005) - - The East Point Police Department will celebrate the City’s 22nd Annual National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2, 2005, 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The celebration will take place at the Christopher R. Betts Memorial Precinct, located in the Camp Creek Market Place in East Point, Georgia.

National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). The NATW is a non-profit, crime prevention organization, which works in collaboration with thousands of law enforcement agencies and crime watch groups across the nation to develop and implement crime prevention programs. More than 34 million people participated nationwide during the 2004 National Night Out celebration Through its annual National Night Out campaign, the NATW accomplishes the following:
Heightens community awareness of drug and crime prevention.
Encourages community support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs.
Fortifies the partnership between police and the community.
Sends a message to criminals letting them know that the community is organized and will not tolerate crime.

The community is cordially invited to attend and meet City dignitaries, along with law enforcement, community and civic leaders. Scheduled activities will include crime prevention techniques, drug awareness and interpersonal skills training, and a variety of fun and games. The “Night Out” events will culminate with refreshments provided complimentary to all attending.

“Our East Point Police Department is committed to keeping our communities safe,” stated East Point Police Chief, Frank Brown. “The National Night Out celebration supports this mission by promoting safety in a fun, educational, innovative, yet highly important way. We encourage everyone to please join us and be a part of this significant event. We have planned an enjoyable and festive evening.”