Woman arrested for Decatur burglary, fire

Release: ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Shakeerjha Tejha Parker, 20, was arrested on 1st Degree Arson and Burglary charges in connection with a Decatur County fire that…

Kemp announces overhaul of Citizen’s Arrest Statute

Release: Governor Kemp Announces Overhaul of Citizen's Arrest Statute Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced bipartisan legislation to overhaul Georgia's citizen's arrest statute. The bill is being carried by Kemp Administration Floor Leader Representative…

Lowndes I-75 traffic stops lead to drugs, money,…

Release: This week, members of the Lowndes County Sheriffs Office, Interstate Criminal Enforcement team conducted traffic stops on Interstate 75 which resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics valued at approximately $600,000 and between $40,000…

Man arrested for stealing from elderly in Brooks,…

Release: Brooks County, GA (February 6, 2021) – On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office to initiate an investigation into multiple thefts of monies from an elderly couple…

Vehicle break-in victim helps VPD make arrest

Release: On January 31, 2021, at approximately 12:41 am, patrol officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Orlando Drive about a subject, later identified as Nathaniel Thomas breaking into a vehicle.…