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…
A robbery turns deadly in Douglas County, GA
Release: Lithia Springs, GA (March 31, 2021) – On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting investigation. Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately…
Armed man killed in Lowndes officer involved shooting
UPDATE: The man involved in this OIS has been identified as Raymond Whitfield Tarbox, II, 43, of Valdosta, GA. Release: Valdosta, GA (March 12, 2021) - On Friday, March 12, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the…
GA Sheriff’s Major arrested for stealing evidence money
Released: Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office Major Arrested for Theft JANUARY 26, 2021 Twiggs County, GA (January 26, 2021) – On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, the GBI arrested William “Chip” Samuel Stokes, 51, of Laurens County, and…
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…
LCS traffic stop leads to drugs, fraudulent cards
Release: On November 30, 2020 deputies with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Interstate Criminal Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 75 which led to two arrests. A traffic stop was conducted on a…
Meth trafficking bust in north GA
Release: Arrests Made and Seizure of Trafficking Amount of Meth in Rabun Gap, Georgia NOVEMBER 02, 2020 Rabun Gap, GA (November 2, 2020) - A month-long investigation was conducted by the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office and…
LCSO arrests fugitive wanted for murder of child
Release: ON October 29, 2020 The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division and the United States Marshals Service did arrest AUSTIN BEACH for Murder, after he was identified in our area. The warrants were…
LCSO conducts gang and drug bust with FBI
Release: On October 28, 2020 the Special Operations Division of the Sheriff’s Office and members of the FBI Gang Task Force served a search a search warrant at 402 B East Jane Street, based upon…