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…
Police and Fire Chief receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Police and Fire Chief Receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine The Valdosta City Police and Fire Chief recently received the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to stop the spread of the virus in our community. Police Chief…
Knife-wielding Valdosta man attacks woman, threatens others
Release: On January 6, 2021, at approximately 2:04 am., a citizen called Lowndes County 911 to report that a victim was being assaulted at a residence in the 2800 block of Caldwell Drive. The citizen…
Arrest made for attempt to enter vehicles
Release: On January 1, 2021, at approximately 3:55 am, patrol officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Williams Street to investigate a theft by entering an automobile. The complainant provided the…
Drug arrest made in Valdosta
Release: On January 2, 2021, at approximately 1:17 am, a patrol officer with Valdosta Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 block East Hill Avenue. The passenger, later identified as Dennis Meyer Jr…
VPD hiring event postponed
Release: UPDATE as of December 31, 2020: Out of an abundance of caution concerning Covid-19 we are postponing the Hiring Event scheduled for January 9, 2021. Follow us at www.valdostacity.com for upcoming events and information.…
Valdosta man arrested after shooting dog
Release: On December 22, 2020, at approximately 9:19 pm, patrol officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 400 block of East College Street, to investigate a call from an anonymous citizen who notified 911…
VPD joining ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’…
Valdosta Police Department joining Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI holiday enforcement campaign The Valdosta Police Department and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are reminding drivers to make the right decision to not drink…
Police Commander in McDonough arrested for theft
Release: Former McDonough Police Major Arrested on Theft Charges and Violation of Oath of Office DECEMBER 15, 2020 McDonough, Henry County Georgia (December 15, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, former McDonough Police Department Major/Commander…