VPD warns against heightened risk of theft this…

Release: Holiday Shopping Season Tips from the Valdosta Police Department The Valdosta Police Department Investigative Bureau welcomes the general public’s continued assistance in keeping the community safe during the holidays. Residents have played a vital…

VPD stops thief with stolen gun at Valdosta…

Release: On Friday, November 13, 2020, at approximately 6:04 pm., a Valdosta Police Officer was working extra duty at the Valdosta Mall. The officer was made aware of a shoplifting that had just occurred at…

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…

Officer involved shooting follows car theft in ATL

Release: On Saturday, August 29, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Atlanta Police Department (APD) to investigate an officer involved shooting.  Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 3:00 p.m., while APD…

GBI arrests Nashville, GA mayor

Release: Nashville, GA (August 28, 2020) – On Friday, August 28, 2020, the GBI arrested Nashville Mayor Taylor Scarbrough for Theft by Conversion and Theft of Services. Mayor Scarbrough turned himself in to the Berrien…

U-Haul theft leads to officer involved shooting

Release: Smyrna, GA (August 25, 2020) – On Monday, August 24, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Smyrna Police Department (SPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that on…

Colquitt Co. woman arrested for theft and forgery

Release: Camilla, GA (August 11, 2020) – On Monday, August 10, 2020, the GBI arrested Penny White Parker, 57, of Colquitt County, on various theft charges. Parker has been employed since 2006 as the Logistics Manager…