CRIME & SAFETY
Seven officers arrested in Operation Skyhawk accused in contraband scheme run by Valdosta prisoner
In March, Gov. Brian Kemp Kemp said an investigation called Operation Skyhawk had netted 150 arrests and imposed 1,000 criminal charges against inmates, officers and civilians. Investigators also had confiscated $7 million worth of goods, including 87 drones, 273 contraband cell phones, 51 pounds of ecstasy and 12 pounds of meth, Kemp said. But so far, few details about the probe have been disclosed, other than a separate scheme involving correctional officers and a Valdosta prisoner.
Charges pending against Valdosta bicyclist following Monday afternoon accident
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A bicyclist is facing charges after a Monday afternoon traffic accident in Valdosta. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., on April 29, authorities were dispatched to the 1400 block of West Hill Avenue in response to a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle. A 58-year-old male bicyclist was...
Valdosta woman arrested for financial theft of Freedom Trailers
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has arrest a Valdosta woman for financial theft of Freedom Trailers in Willacoochee. The GBI has arrested and charged Brandi Hammond, age 38, of Valdosta, GA, with eight counts of Theft by Taking and one count of Financial Transaction Card Fraud. On...
Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap
Court TV's Vinnie Politan goes to the scene where Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe was found under six inches of snow. The prosecutor claims Karen Read and John O'Keefe's relationship soured one month before his death. (4/30/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
VPD responds to bicycle accident on West Hill Avenue
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department recently responded to a 58-year-old bicyclist that was struck by a vehicle on West Hill Avenue. On April 29, 2024, at approximately 4:25 pm., Valdosta Police Officers, Valdosta Fire Fighters, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel responded to the 1400 block of West Hill Avenue after E911 received several emergency calls about a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival at the scene, first responders found the bicyclist, a 58-year-old male, unresponsive. He was transported by EMS to South Georgia Medical Center.
UPDATE: Missing teenager found safe in Sumter Co.
Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter Police Department says a 19 year old girl that was reported missing since Monday morning has been found safe. According to police, family members of Jakanya Prince say she was last seen at her Barwick home. Police reported this morning that Prince has...
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