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…
FDC Honors Correctional Employee Appreciation Week
Release: FDC Recognizes Correctional Employee Appreciation Week TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is pleased to recognize the unwavering commitment of Florida’s correctional professionals by celebrating Correctional Employee Appreciation Week May 3-9, 2020.…
Shooter killed in Cordele hostage standoff
CORDELE, GA - (AJC report) - Early Sunday morning, Cordele police were called to a residence to investigate a disturbance. LeJune Benjamin Cobb, 38, took five people hostage, including two children, during a standoff with…
VPD arrest man firing shots from the street
Updated - Release: On May 3, 2020, at approximately 8:42 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the 2900 block of Fawnwood Circle, after numerous citizens called E911 to report a subject shooting a gun off…
Two juveniles caught after burglary of Academy Sports
Release: On April 28, 2020, at approximately 10 pm, patrol officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 400 block of Norman Drive (Academy Sports) in reference to an alarm. Upon arrival, officers found damage…
VPD make drug, vehicle theft, firearm arrest
Release: On April 27, 2020, at approximately 6:07 pm., Valdosta Police Officers were in the 2000 block of South Sherwood Drive, investigating the theft of a motor vehicle. The victim reported that De’Vonta Brundidge had…
VPD warns of rise in thefts from automobiles
Release: The Valdosta Police Department wants to warn citizens of a possible rise in thefts from automobiles in the City of Valdosta. With the warming weather and schools being out there is often an increase…
VPD charge adult and juveniles with assault, battery
Release: On April 16, 2020, at approximately 2:07 pm., a 31-year-old male, reported that he was sitting outside a residence in the 1800 block of Claudia Circle when unknown males approached him and physically assaulted…
Officer struck by police car while in pursuit
CORDELE, GA - According to a WALB report, a Cordele Police Officer was accidentally hit by a police cruiser while pursuing a suspect on Tuesday. Police were looking for a person that had fled from…