CRIME & SAFETY
Weekly Safety Report: Officer-involved Crash, Innocent Bystander Killed, and Police Department Reaccreditation in Thomasville, Georgia
This week in Thomasville, Georgia, there were three notable incidents. Firstly, an officer-involved crash occurred at the intersection of Oak Street and West Calhoun Street. The officer involved was unharmed, and the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. Secondly, a memorial service was held for Jennifer Ferrell, an innocent bystander who was killed in a crash during a police chase. Her family is seeking justice and community support. Lastly, the Thomasville Police Department received unanimous reaccreditation and was recognized as a "meritorious" agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
One dead, one in custody after Sunday shooting in Cairo
CAIRO, Ga. (WCTV) - A shooting took place Sunday evening in Cairo, leaving one dead and one in custody. Around 5:52 p.m. Sunday, Cairo Police Department officers dispatched to a shooting call in the area of 4th Avenue SW, according to the police department. While in route to the scene, CPD said dispatch advised that a female victim had been shot and was being transported to the Grady General Hospital ER.