Valdosta
CRIME & SAFETY
Gangster Disciples member found guilty of 2023 murder in LaGrange
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. - On May 17, a Troup County jury convicted Lateef Jamil Moreland, 24, of Valdosta, of several charges, including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and four violations of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
Valdosta woman sentenced in multi-million dollar identity theft scheme
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Valdosta woman has been sentenced to serve four years in prison and ordered to pay back over $4 million in restitution. According to the Department of Justice, Leah Lehman, former Southern Pine Credit Union President, admitted to running a multi-million dollar bank loan and identity theft scheme.
Quitman police vehicle involved in crash, other driver charged
QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is investigating a crash investigating a crash involving a Quitman Police Department vehicle and another vehicle. State troopers were first called to a crash at Warren Street and Georiga 38 around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. During an investigation, GSP says...
Lakeland-Lanier Fire Department Report for May 30
Lakeland-Lanier Fire Department Report for May 30, 2024. May 20th – Call to an auto accident on River Road. Arrived to find that a vehicle left the roadway on a curve, struck a culvert and launched 100 feet before landing on its wheels. The driver was transported by EMS complaining of back pain.
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