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…
LCSO: 17 arrests made in trafficking investigation
Release: Responding to complaints of suspected human trafficking and drug distribution in the Lowndes County area, investigators with the Special Operations Division conducted an investigation last week to identify those involved in the criminal activity.…
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…
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,…
Previously convicted felon faces substantial prison time
Release: Federal jury convicts defendant on gun, drug charges in Southern District’s first post-COVID-19 trial Previously convicted felon faces substantial prison time AUGUSTA, GA: In the first post-pandemic jury trial held in the Southern District…
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…
Headlight violation leads to DUI, drug possession
Release: On February 11, 2021, at approximately 7 pm, a patrol officer with Valdosta Police Department made a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Kenneth Sermons for not having his vehicle headlights on.…
Seven convicted felons indicted in GA for possession…
Release: Seven individuals indicted on federal firearms charges under agencies' Project Guardian collaboration Convicted felons are prohibited from possessing firearms SAVANNAH, GA: Seven defendants face federal felony firearms after their indictments by a grand jury…