VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Lanier Co. man charged with arson
Release: ATLANTA – On July 20, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigations Unit arrested Ronnie Brewington, 33, of Hortense, with Arson in the 1st Degree. The charges stem from his involvement…
VPD arrest burglar after chase
Release: On August 6, 2020, at approximately 2:59 am, Valdosta Police Officers responded to 1707 North Forrest Street, after receiving a 911 call that someone had possibly observed a burglary occurring. When the first officer…
VPD make indecent exposure arrest
Release: On August 4, 2020, at approximately 6:50 pm, a patrol officer with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 1100 block of North St. Augustine Road, after a citizen called 911 to report an indecent…
Lakeland men arrested for fraud and arson
Release: TWO LANIER COUNTY MEN CHARGED WITH ARSON, INSURANCE FRAUD ATLANTA – On July 23, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigations Unit took out warrants on Nilesh Patel, 41, and Bhavinkumar…
Retired GA deputy arrested is sexual exploitation case
Release: On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Reason Fredrick “Rick” Culpepper, age 68, on sexual exploitation of children charges. Culpepper was arrested in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia by GBI…
VPD: Man assaults woman and officer, attempts to…
Release: On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at approximately 3:22 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Kimberly Drive, after a female called 911 and reported that she was involved…
Fairmount Police chief and officer arrested by GBI
Release: GBI Arrests Fairmount Police Chief and Officer for Falsifying Records JULY 27, 2020 Fairmount, GA (July 27, 2020) – On Friday, July 24, 2020, the GBI arrested Fairmount Police Chief Chandler Walter, 31, of Calhoun,…
VPD arrest man who stole vehicle with victim’s…
Release: On Saturday, July 25, 2020, at approximately 10:11 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of West Hill Avenue, after a citizen call 911 to report that someone had stolen her motor…