Missouri man dies in crash after pursuit with…

VALDOSTA - A Missouri man was ejected from a truck after driving recklessly during a high speed pursuit with the Valdosta Police Department. Release: On January 11, 2025, at approximately 2:10 am., a Valdosta Police…

VPD announces 2025’s first new officers

Photo: New officers with VPD Command Staff at Swear-in Ceremony. (from left to right) Commander Thompson, Commander McGraw, Chief Manahan, Officer Ritter, Officer Elliott, Commander Renfroe. VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department announces the addition…

VPD releases update on traffic fatality

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department issues an update on a traffic fatality that took the life of a Lowndes County woman. Release: Arrested: Jonathan Bernard Marshall, African American male, 23 years of age, Homerville…

Parents turn in 19-year-old son to VPD for…

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department arrested a 19-year-old male in connection to a shooting investigation after being turned in by parents. Release: Arrested: Phillip Andrew McDonald, African American male, 19 years of age, Valdosta…

VPD responds to early morning traffic fatality

VALDOSTA - The VPD recently responded to an early morning accident that claimed the life of a 27-year-old woman and injured a 41-year-old man. Release: On January 5, 2025, at approximately 2:20 am., Valdosta Police…

Three individuals arrested for fighting at Walmart on…

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department has arrested three individuals from Valdosta for fighting at Walmart on Norman Drive. Release: Arrested 1: LC Strawder, African American male, 18 years of age, Valdosta residentArrested 2: Shamariun…