VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Valdosta man arrested for multiple firearm and drug…
Release: Offender: Brantley, Nathan, African American male, 41 years of age, Valdosta resident On January 22, 2021, at approximately 1:43 am., a Valdosta Police Officer observed a vehicle that was in the middle of the…
Suicidal man shot after threat to officers
Release: (Smyrna, GA) - On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Smyrna Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that at 3:22 p.m., officers responded to 3014 North…
VPD arrest two following shooting, traffic accident
Release: Arrested: 1: Kyveon Harris, African American male, 19 years of age, Lowndes County resident 2: Jaden Jackson, African American male 17 years of age, Lowndes County resident On August 26, 2021, at approximately 5:15…
Lowndes Co. Sheriffs make drug and gun bust…
Release: On June 28, 2021, members of the Lowndes County Sheriffs Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on vehicle south bound on I-75 for multiple traffic infractions. Contact with the driver and…
Five plead guilty to firearm charges
Release: One sentenced, others enter guilty pleas on federal firearms charges All defendants have prior felony convictions AUGUSTA, GA: One man has been sentenced to federal prison and four others await sentencing after admitting to…
Georgia residents face illegal firearm charges
Release: Seven defendants indicted on charges including federal gun felonies Charges allege illegal possession of firearms SAVANNAH, GA: Seven defendants face felony firearms charges after indictments by a U.S. District Court grand jury in the…
Valdosta traffic stop leads to stolen gun, drugs
Release: Offender: Lester, Tyrese L, African American male, age 21, resident of Valdosta On May 26, 2021, at approximately 9 pm, a patrol officer with Valdosta Police Department made a traffic stop on a vehicle…
Bartow man wanted after shooting at officers while…
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021,…