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 strikes officer after assaulting family member
VALDOSTA - A Valdosta resident struck a police officer while being arrested for assaulting a family member. Release: Arrested: Nelson James, African American male, 36 years of age, Valdosta resident On December 6, 2022, at…
Valdosta trespassing warning turns into arrest for aggravated…
VALDOSTA - After briefly taking an officer's taser in a stuggle and fleeing, a 34-year-old man was eventually caught and arrested. Release: Arrested: Brinson, Demetrius, African American male, 34 years of age, Valdosta resident On…
GBI: Man caught stealing at Walmart opens fire…
Release: DeKalb County, GA (December 24, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in DeKalb County, GA. The DeKalb County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Friday, December…
Update: GBI issues Blue Alert, investigates death of…
Release: On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Charlotte Ferguson, age 45, of Alamo, GA, was arrested and charged with Hindering the Apprehension or Punishment of a Criminal. Charlotte Ferguson is the sister of Damien Anthony Ferguson,…
Valdosta police arrest two men found asleep in…
Release: Offender: Cooper, Robert V, African American male, age 30, Resident of Homerville, Georgia Offender: James, DeAaron, African American male, age 27, Resident of Valdosta, Georgia On September 30, 2021, at approximately 5:16 pm, a…
GBI Investigates shooting at a Georgia high school
Release: On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the DeKalb County School District Police Department asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation at Lithonia High School. The early investigation indicates that…
Homicide suspect exchanges fire with BCSO deputies
Release: On Saturday, August 7, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to investigate an officer involved shooting incident. The investigation shows that BCSO deputies were on patrol when…
Cobb Co. traffic stop leads to chase, Officer…
Release: On Monday, August 2, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Powder Springs Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. At the intersection of C.H. James Parkway and Brownsville Road…