THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Two juveniles caught after burglary of Academy Sports
Release: On April 28, 2020, at approximately 10 pm, patrol officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 400 block of Norman Drive (Academy Sports) in reference to an alarm. Upon arrival, officers found damage…
Former VSU employee arrested for threatening colleges with…
According to an AJC report, the FBI says a former Valdosta State University employee has been accused of making death threats against the faculty of several colleges. Lake Park's, Shawn Charles Merdinger, 50-years-old, has been…
Shoplifter spit on VPD officers, claiming he has…
Release: On April 15, 2020, at approximately 9:30 pm, patrol officers with the Valdosta Police Department responded to the 1300 block North Troup Street, to investigate a shoplifting case. Upon arrival officers located and detained…
Two arrested in Valdosta with drugs, weapons
Release: The Valdosta Police Department Narcotics Unit investigated a residence in the 1700 block of Williams Street, after receiving complaints of narcotics activity. On April 9, 2020, the unit conducted a search warrant at the…
FL pastor arrested for holding service during lockdown
Rodney Howard-Browne, the pastor of a Tampa Bay Church, made national headlines Sunday when he held two crowded services despite government orders not to do so. The church offered bus transportation to the event and…