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…
Valdosta man arrested with active warrant, concealed weapon
Release: Arrested: Jamontae Mayo, African American male, 22 years of age, Valdosta resident On August 3, 2021, at approximately 8:20 am., detectives with the Valdosta Police Department observed Jamontae Mayo walking in the 800 block…
Illinois man arrested for the kidnap of a…
Release: GBI Assisting in Cochran Missing 13-year-old Investigation July 12, 2021 Update Cochran, GA (July 12, 2021) – On Sunday, July 11, 2021, the Springfield (IL) Police Department arrested Zachery M. Despain, age, 36, of Springfield,…
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…
Georgia man charged in malice murder investigation
Release: GBI Investigates Hancock County Homicide JUNE 06, 2021 Devereux, GA (June 6, 2021) – On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the GBI obtained an arrest warrant for Christopher Collin Demmon, age 33. Demmon is charged with Malice…
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…
Valdosta traffic stop leads to arrest for possession
Release: Offender: Lehman, Shelly L, Caucasian female, age 38, resident of Valdosta On May 27, 2021, just after 10 pm, a Patrol Officer with Valdosta Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a subject, later…
Officer involved shooting in Camden leads to fatality
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Camden County On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Camden County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary investigation reveals that at…