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 shooting leads to high-speed pursuit and arrest
Release: On March 28, 2021, at approximately 7:15 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Williams Street after a citizen called 911 to report that a person had been…
Dekalb chase leads to officer involved shooting and…
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in DeKalb County MARCH 31, 2021 DeKalb County, GA (March 31, 2021) – On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, the GBI was requested by the DeKalb County Police Department to…
Valdosta man arrested for felony assault
Release: On March 18, 2021, at approximately 11:56 am., E911 received an emergency call from a citizen in the 2100 block of West Hill Avenue, who reported that a female ran to him yelling for…
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…
VPD introduces K-9 Axil
The Valdosta Police Department has a new member on their team whose primary responsibilities include locating explosives and firearms as well as being a man's best friend. K-9 Axil is a two-year-old German Shepard Belgian…
Valdosta man arrested for drugs
Release: Offender: Boykin, Corey, Caucasian male, age 19, resident of Valdosta On March 16, 2021, at approximately 1:53 am., officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to a residence in the 900 block of Lakeside Drive…
Hero Mobile visits Valdosta Public Safety Departments
Release: Michelle Ladd is on the road to help veterans, one community at a time. It’s a mission she is passionate about as she takes her RV around the nation decked out in Red, White,…
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…