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…
Georgia reaches 3 Million administered vaccines
Release: Georgia Administers Over 3 Million Vaccines, 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated Atlanta, GA – Recently, the Georgia Department of Public Health vaccine dashboard reported that over 3 million vaccines have been administered, approximately 82% of the doses allocated…
VPD invites public comment regarding CALEA accreditation
Release: A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will begin a virtual assessment to examine all aspects of the Valdosta Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and…
FL man scam hotels pretending to be part…
Release: Rapper scammer sentenced to prison for faking association with musical group in conspiracy to cheat hotels, studios, limo services Second defendant awaits sentencing AUGUSTA, GA: A Florida man has been sentenced to seven years…
Lowndes Fire Rescue’s Sparky recognized for 70th year…
Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue Celebrates Sparky the Fire Dog’s 70th Birthday Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), celebrates his 70th birthday this month, reflecting on a legacy and impact that…
Iraqi citizen accused of smuggling firearms through Georgia
Release: Accused Iraqi gun smuggler arraigned in U.S. District Court in Savannah Indictment alleges multiple charges related to illegal firearms shipment SAVANNAH, GA: An Iraqi national has appeared in U.S. District Court in Savannah after…
$277 Million in COVID-19 response funds transferred to…
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces $277 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding to GDOT for Rural Projects Funds will speed up projects in rural Georgia by thirteen years Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced…
VPD hosts birthday surprise for 4 year old…
Release: Kendan Gore's love of law enforcement earned him an extra special birthday surprise today. Even though he only turned 4, he is ready to join the police department! Happiest of birthdays, "Sergeant" Kendan Gore…
Hiring event with the Valdosta Police Department
Release: Come join the Valdosta Police Department. We are holding an open testing hiring event on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6pm. We allow entrance starting at 5:30pm. The test is limited to the first…