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…
Audit reveals Griffin, GA employees stealing vehicles
Release: GBI Arrests Former City of Griffin Employees for Theft by Taking JUNE 21, 2021 Griffin, GA (June 21, 2021) – The GBI has arrested Gary Phillip Francis, 62, of Griffin, GA on five counts of…
Gilmer murder investigation identifies another suspect
Release: Additional Suspect Identified in Gilmer County Murder Investigation JUNE 17, 2021 Ellijay, GA - UPDATE – 6/17/21 An arrest warrant for Murder has been issued for Maria Katherine Chavez Encarnacion, 28, of Marietta, GA, in the…
Arrest warrant issued in Greensboro murder case
Release: Greene County Man Wanted for Murder The GBI has obtained an arrest warrant for Felony Murder for Oscar James Bethune, Jr., age 19, of Union Point, GA. Bethune is wanted in connection with the…
Wanted man arrested in Valdosta following car crash
Release: Offender: Walker, Dasmine A, African American male, age 29, resident of Decatur, Georgia Incident Details: On March 17, 2021, at approximately 10:55 pm, officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to 1505 Lankford Drive, after…
Adel Waffle House shooter turns himself in
According to the GBI, Corby Traylor has turned himself in to the Cook County Jail for his involvement with a shooting at an Adel, GA Waffle House on Oct. 24. Traylor is facing charges of…
GA officer exchanges fire with wanted TX fugitive
Release: Whitfield County, GA (September 7, 2020) – On Monday, September 7, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting in Dalton, GA. Preliminary…
Update on VPD homicide investigation
Updated Release: On June 14, 2020, at approximately 10:37 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the 500 block of Hudson Street, for a 911 call about a subject who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers…
VPD seeking two for deadly shooting
Release: On June 14, 2020, at approximately 10:37 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the 500 block of Hudson Street, for a 911 call about a subject who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found…