VPD officers’ quick actions save a child having…

Local NewsFebruary 9, 2021

Release: VPD Recognizes Four Officers for Life-Saving Actions On February 8th, Chief Leslie Manahan recognized Officers Dmitry Zimin, James Turner, Preston White, and Alberto Castellanos, for their quick thinking and response which saved the life…

Spalding man arrested by GBI for child exploitation

Regional NewsJanuary 20, 2021

Release: Spalding County Registered Sex Offender Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children JANUARY 19, 2021 Decatur, GA (January 19, 2021) – On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Spalding County resident, Timothy Woodard, age 44, was charged…

Woman in Habersham charged with child exploitation

Regional NewsJanuary 12, 2021

Release: Habersham County Woman Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children JANUARY 10, 2021 Habersham County, GA (January 8, 2021) – On Friday, January 8, 2021, Habersham County resident, Kristina Townsend, age 45, was charged with…

GA man pleads guilty for attempted child coercion

Regional NewsDecember 18, 2020

Release: Bryan County man sentenced to federal prison for attempted coercion of a child for sexual activity Wife previously sentenced for tampering with witness SAVANNAH, GA:  A Bryan County man who admitted attempting to coerce…

Newton County man arrested for child exploitation

Regional NewsDecember 10, 2020

Release: Conyers Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children DECEMBER 10, 2020 Conyers, GA (December 10, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Newton County resident, Carlos Porter, age 21, was charged with the Sexual…