New citizen’s arrest bill gains unanimous support

Release: Gov. Kemp Applauds Final Passage of Citizen's Arrest Overhaul Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded the final passage of HB 479, an overhaul of Georgia's citizen's arrest statute. The bill passed the Georgia…

Valdosta man arrested for felony assault

Release: On March 18, 2021, at approximately 11:56 am., E911 received an emergency call from a citizen in the 2100 block of West Hill Avenue, who reported that a female ran to him yelling for…

19-year-old Valdosta man arrested for murder

Release: Persons Involved: Arrested: Jarod Antwan Gordon, Jr., African American male, 19 years of age, Valdosta Resident Victim: Jahnard Brooks, African American male, 21 years of age, Valdosta Resident On Monday, March 8, 2021, at…

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…