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…
Armed, barricaded man threatened to hurt himself
Release: On April 14, 2021, at approximately 2:30 pm., a 39-year-old male called E911 stating that he was going to shoot and stab himself. Valdosta Police Officers arrived at the residence and began talking with…
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…
VPD arrest two after man shoots gun outside…
Release: On December 12, 2020, at 3:48 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to Park Chase Apartments, 1100 Old Statenville Road, after receiving 911 calls about a male outside of an apartment shooting a gun in…
GA man shot after firing assault rifle at…
Release: Fayetteville, GA (November 30, 2020) – On Sunday, November 29, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation at 1720 S Highway 92, Fayetteville, Fayette…
One arrested, one at large in Wayne Co.…
Alma, GA (October 8, 2020) – On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, GBI agents and Bacon County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested D’vonta O’Neal, 25, of Alma, charged with one count of Felony Murder, one count Party to…
Suspect sought in Douglas murder of 15-year-old
Release: UPDATE: Douglas, GA (October 7, 2020) – On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the GBI secured a Felony Murder arrest warrant for Savionte Torek Traylor, 18, of Douglas, GA, in connection to the death of Ja’rique…
Viking Breakfast Club prepares for annual Clay Shoot
Release: The Viking Touchdown Club will hold its annual Clay Shoot on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Southwind Sporting Clays on US Hwy 84 West. The proceeds from the clay shoot benefits the Viking Breakfast…
GBI Searching for Suspect in Hawkinsville Homicide
Release: Hawkinsville, GA (July 8, 2020) – On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman Office was requested by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a shooting that occurred at approximately 5:15…