VPD deescalates mental crisis situation

VALDOSTA - Officers check on the well-being of a mother and her infant child, only to find the mother in a mental crisis while possessing a knife. Release: Officers respond to check on the well-being…

Valdosta gunshot report leads to two arrests

VALDOSTA - VPD officers respond to a report of gunshots near a residence, resulting in two arrests and the recovery of a stolen firearm. Release: Officers respond to a report of gunshots near a residence,…

VPD responds to online misinformation

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department is addressing public misinformation related to online content on YouTube. Release: The Valdosta Police Department is addressing public misinformation related to online content produced by a YouTube personality that…

VPD responds to shootings at Fins and Feathers

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department recently responded to two shootings in the parking lot of Fins and Feathers at the mall. According to the Valdosta Police Department Facebook page, the Valdosta Police Department responded…

VPD Shop with a Cop returns to bring…

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department’s Shop with a Cop returns to bring joy to local youth in the community for the holidays. Release: The Valdosta Police Department is inviting the community to help bring…

Leadership Lowndes participants tour VPD facilities

VALDOSTA - Leadership Lowndes recently visited the VPD to tour the facilities and explore resources to help keep the community safe. According to the Valdosta Police Department's Facebook page, Leadership Lowndes participants visited the Valdosta…

VPD awarded over $26K for Traffic Enforcement Grant…

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department was awarded over $26,000 for a Traffic Enforcement Grant from GOHS. According to the Valdosta Police Department's Facebook page, the Valdosta Police Department has been awarded a $26,979.36 Traffic…