Arrest made in Coffee County murder

DOUGLAS - The GBI has arrested and charged a 52-year-old man from Douglas with the death of John Lark Conley, age 80. Release: The GBI Douglas Office has arrested James Schmit, age 52, of Douglas…

Valdosta man arrested for setting vehicle on fire…

Release: Offender: Parker, Daniel, Caucasian male, age 48, resident of Valdosta On November 13, 2021, at approximately 2:00 am, an officer with Valdosta Police Department was passing by 1800 North Ashley Street (Circle K) when…

Coffee Co. man sentenced to life in prison…

Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that Timothy Larue Sheffield, 59, was convicted of Murder and Arson on Friday, October 29th, in connection with a 2013 incident involving the death of…

Manchester, GA Stolen Vehicle Fire Ruled Arson

Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a vehicle stolen in Meriwether County was found abandoned and had been intentionally set on fire. The car was discovered burned on White Oak…

Habersham stolen vehicle fire ruled arson

Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a vehicle stolen in Stephens County was found abandoned and had been intentionally set on fire. The fire occurred on Skyland Drive in Cornelia…

Madison County fire declared an act of Arson

Release: Danielsville Fire Ruled Arson Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that a Madison County fire has been ruled an act of Arson. The owner reported the fire to authorities on…

Evans County man arrested for 1st degree arson

Release: Man Arrested in Connection with Evans Fire Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that John Kelly Dickerson, 39, was arrested for Arson in the 1st Degree. The arrest stemmed from…

GA youth arrested for three counts of arson

Release: Youth Arrested for Three Counts of Arson ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that an 11-year-old male is in custody after being suspected of committing three acts of arson.…