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.G. warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s…
ATLANTA, GA – Many singles looking for romance have turned to online dating sites, especially now that the pandemic has led many to make socializing a virtual-only activity. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the…
Man arrested for stealing from elderly in Brooks,…
Release: Brooks County, GA (February 6, 2021) – On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office to initiate an investigation into multiple thefts of monies from an elderly couple…
VPD arrest car wash burglar
Release: On October 5, 2020, at approximately 11:54 pm, a patrol officer with Valdosta Police Department was conducting traffic enforcement on North Ashley Street when he heard a repeated banging noise in the area. The…
Arrest made in Bacon County theft
Release: Alma, GA (September 28, 2020) – On Friday, September 25, 2020, the GBI arrested Constance “Connie” Johnson, 54, and charged her with Felony Theft By Taking. On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, the GBI’s Douglas Regional…
Helicopter pilot hunts burglars from Ring camera
A police helicopter pilot was recently flying when his cell phone had an alert from his home's Ring doorbell camera at around two a.m. The cam showed three teenagers outside his home, trying to break…
Flying pizza stops would-be robber
On Friday, July 10, the owner of a pizza shop in Greenwood, Delaware was in the process of closing up when a man approached, pulled out a machete, and demanded money. The owner chose to…
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…