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 man arrested for drive-by shooting
A 25-year-old Valdosta resident was arrested after a drive-by shooting on Habersham Road. Release: Arrested: Shabrie Overchalk, African American male, 25 years of age, Valdosta resident On February 14, 2022, at approximately 5:00 pm., Valdosta…
18-year-old arrested for Valdosta murder
An 18-year-old Lowndes resident has been arrested for a shooting in Valdosta that left one dead. Release: Victim: Frederick Gillard III, African American male, 28 years of age, Valdosta resident Offender: Reco Jones, Jr., 18…
Multiple victims in Ocilla shooting, carjacking
Douglas, GA (December 31, 2021) – Two GBI offices were requested to assist with related investigations last night where several people were shot or shot at and one person died. The suspected shooter also died by…
GBI: Man caught stealing at Walmart opens fire…
Release: DeKalb County, GA (December 24, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in DeKalb County, GA. The DeKalb County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Friday, December…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Savannah
Release: Savannah, GA (December 22, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Savannah, GA. The Savannah Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. One man,…
16-year-old arrested for terroristic threats against Valdosta City…
Release: Victim: Valdosta City Schools Arrested: 16-year-old juvenile On December 13, 2021, at approximately 10:38 pm., a citizen called E911 to report that she had read a post on Instagram, that involved threats towards Valdosta…
17-year-old sought for Valdosta Felony Murder
Release: Offender: Kendrick Mitchell, African American male, 17 years of age, Valdosta resident Victim: DaNedra Sessoms, 17 years of age, Valdosta resident On November 20, 2021, at approximately 5:10 am., a citizen called E911 to…
VPD investigating shooting of 17-year-old female
Release: On November 20, 2021, at approximately 5:10 am., a citizen called E911 to report a shooting at the intersection of West Gordon Street and Lankford Drive. Officers arrived on the scene and found a…