Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA:

VSU ARMED ROBBERY

An armed robbery on the campus of Valdosta State University left two students shaken. The incident took place just outside Centennial Hall on Sustella Avenue. The names of the students were not released but officials confirmed that the robbery took place as the students were moving into their residence hall. No injuries were reported.

SGRC PLANS IN PLACE

Corey Hull of the South Georgia Regional Commission, based in Valdosta, says that big plans are being put in place to ensure pedestrian and bicycle rider safety. The initiative covers projections for growth in the area which brought to the commission an award from the Association of Development Organizations. The plan will benefit 18 areas under the Southern Georgia Regional Commission’s operation. Once the plans are submitted local municipalities and county governments must then implement the plan of action.

SHOOTING DETAILS RELEASED

More details have been released regarding the shooting of a female as she drove out of the Ora Lee West Housing Development site. Valdosta Police report that around 6:45 pm, officers responded to the Kentucky Fried Chicken at 1207 N. Ashley Street, after Whitney Myers, 28, told employees that she had been shot as she was driving out of the Ora Lee West Housing Complex.

She told police that a white man wearing a dark blue shirt shot at her.

EMS arrived and transported Myers to South Georgia Medical Center for treatment. Officers searching the area located a white man, Steven Jolly, who matched the description, near the intersection of N. Troup Street and E. Brookwood Drive. Jolly was armed. Detectives say Jolly had been walking through the Ora Lee West Complex, firing his gun.

Jolly has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

Anyone having any further information regarding this crime or any other crime is urged to contact the Valdosta Police Department at 229-293-3145 or can remain anonymous at 229-293-3091.