ATLANTA, GA — January 22, 2026 — tip411, the anonymous crime-reporting platform used by law enforcement agencies across Georgia, recently aided in a significant drug enforcement success in DeKalb County, where an anonymous community tip submitted through tip411 directly led to a major narcotics seizure and the arrest of five individuals earlier this month.
On January 7, DeKalb County Police Department investigators executed a search warrant on a Decatur residence in the 1900 block of West Lakeside Drive after receiving an anonymous tip through the tip411 system. The operation recovered illegal narcotics, including ecstasy, prescription pills, and marijuana, as well as firearms and cash. Five suspects — ranging in age from 17 to 38 — were arrested during the enforcement action. Officers also encountered a suspect hiding in a crawl space during the search. Two detectives were injured while pursuing suspects but are expected to recover.
The DeKalb County Police described the case as “community policing at its best,” noting that the anonymous tip was the catalyst for the investigation. The department underscored the importance of residents reporting suspicious or criminal activity as it helps officers disrupt crime before it escalates.
“tip411 makes it easy and 100% anonymous for community members to share information directly with police — and this case shows the real impact that anonymous reporting can have,” said tip411 President Terry Halsch. “When residents step up and share what they know through tip411, it empowers law enforcement to act and keeps communities safer.”
tip411 is a secure, user-friendly system that strips identifying information from tips before police ever see them, so tipsters can remain completely anonymous. In addition to one-way anonymous texting, the platform also supports two-way communication — allowing investigators to follow up and request additional details, including photos or video, while still protecting the tipster’s identity.
Law enforcement agencies across Georgia are partnering with tip411 to increase community engagement, improve public safety, protect schools, and solve crimes with help from citizens. Residents are encouraged to continue submitting tips about ongoing criminal activity, suspicious behavior, or threats to keep Georgia neighborhoods safer.
More information about tip411 and how its helping communities in Georgia and across the country can be found at https://home.tip411.com/.