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…
16-year-old arrested for murder in Valdosta
VALDOSTA - A 16-year-old Valdosta resident has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 15-year-old. Release: ARRESTED: African American male juvenile, 16 years of age, Valdosta resident VICTIM: Jaybrie Hampton, African American…
Valdosta teen arrested for vehicle break-ins, handgun
A 15-year-old male has been arrested by Valdosta Police after breaking into multiple vehicles while being armed with a stolen handgun. Release: Arrested: Juvenile, age 15, resident of Valdosta On February 28, 2022, at approximately…
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…
Another teenage shooting in Valdosta
Release: On May 2, 2021, at approximately 2:48 pm., Valdosta Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of EastAlden Avenue and Williams Street, after numerous calls to E911 about a subject being shot. Upon arrival,officers found…
14-year-old shot in Valdosta, 16-year-old relative detained
Release: On May 1, 2021, at approximately 4:15 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Melrose Drive, after a citizen called 911 to report that a person had been…
Norcross teen arrested for felony murder
Release: GBI Makes Arrest in 2019 Norcross Murder MARCH 22, 2021 Norcross, GA (March 22, 2021) – On Friday, March 19, 2021, as a result of a lengthy murder investigation, Leslie Garcia-Juarez, 16, of Norcross, was…
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…
Driver’s license test temporarily not required for GA…
ATLANTA, GA - The road test requirement for teenagers applying for driver's licenses in Georgia has temporarily been removed by the governor's office, according to WSBTV. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 30,000 people had been…