City Votes Against Proposed Curfew Ordinance

The city voted against the proposed juvenile curfew and parental responsibility ordinance Thursday evening. The following is Police Chief Brian Childress’ response to the decision: “I respect the decision of Council. But in saying that,…

VPD Issues Bicycle Safety Reminder

Valdosta Police Department Press Release: Update: Earlier this year in May, the Valdosta Police Department put forth several helpful tips and information on laws regarding bicycle safety. VPD wants to continue increasing awareness with additional…

VPD Seeking Assistance for Shop with a Cop

Valdosta Police Department Press Release:   The Valdosta Police Department is requesting donations for the 13th Annual Shop with a Cop event, scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2017 starting at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.…

VPD Welcomes Three New Officers

Valdosta – The Valdosta Police Department welcomed three new officers. Patrolmen Jose Urquilla, Paul Garland and Brianna Taggart were sworn in Thursday afternoon. “This was the culmination of an extremely in depth six month long…

Two Juveniles Charged with Burglary

Valdosta Police Department Press Release:  On Monday, October 2, 2017 at approximately 11:15am, uniformed patrol officers with the Valdosta Police Department responded to the 3700 block of Alene Way in reference to a burglary to…

Valdosta McDonald’s Hosts Coffee with a Cop

VALDOSTA - In honor of Coffee with a Cop Day, McDonald's on North Valdosta Road invited Lowndes County and Valdosta law enforcement for breakfast Wednesday morning. Coffee with a Cop began in California in 2011…