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…
Wanted man arrested in Valdosta following car crash
Release: Offender: Walker, Dasmine A, African American male, age 29, resident of Decatur, Georgia Incident Details: On March 17, 2021, at approximately 10:55 pm, officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to 1505 Lankford Drive, after…
Minor admits to setting two fires at the…
Release: MINOR ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH TWO THOMASVILLE FIRES ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that a minor was arrested on 1st Degree Arson charges in connection with two Thomas…
Thomas County man charged with first degree arson
Release: WARRANT ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH BARWICK FIRE ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that Rodderick Lamar Christopher, 37, has been charged with 1st Degree Arson in connection with…
Valdosta man arrested with stolen gun, drugs
Release: On Monday, March 8, 2021, at approximately 11:21 am, a citizen notified E911 that a subject flashed a handgun and made a threatening statement while he was walking near the intersection of North Forrest…
Arrest made in Lakeland murder
Release: UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the GBI arrested Lennon Roberts, Jr. aka “Bug,” age 35, of Lakeland, GA, in connection to the death of Rodney Flowers, found murdered on February 21, 2021. Roberts…
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…