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Lowndes

With the assistance of the Valdosta Fire Department, Georgia State Patrol, and a K9 Unit, the...

2 arrested in connection to stolen vehicle in Valdosta, facing several charges

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Ty Grant and WALB News Team

With the assistance of the Valdosta Fire Department, Georgia State Patrol, and a K9 Unit, the suspects were apprehended.

News

Seminole Co. man wanted by sheriff’s office on several charges

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

He was last known to be in Donaldsonville.

News

56-year-old Wei Cheng Huang, 41-year-old Yan Lin and 36-year-old Lin Chen were arrested and...

Roswell police arrest 3 connected to massage parlor human trafficking ring

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT

By Hope Dean and Adam Murphy

56-year-old Wei Cheng Huang, 41-year-old Yan Lin and 36-year-old Lin Chen were arrested and charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and labor trafficking, according to police.

Crisp

GBI, Cordele police investigating the death of 19-year-old

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT

By WALB News Team and Ty Grant

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating the death of a 19-year-old Cordele man that happened on Thursday.

Dougherty

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APD provides tips on how residents can share their surveillance camera access with police for investigations

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT

By Lorenza Medley

The program is completely free.

Worth

Police seize $14K in cash, large quantity of marijuana, firearms during traffic stop in Warwick

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:15 PM EDT

By Ty Grant and WALB News Team

Two men have been arrested after police officers in Warwick say they smelled marijuana during a traffic stop.

Crime

Murder suspects Shon Mallory, left, Kareem Williams, center and Qua'Darrien Harvey.

Trial begins for suspects in Dougherty Co. triple-murder

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:04 PM EDT

By Jim Wallace and WALB News Team

The trial stems back to a deadly crime spree in 2017.

Crime

After getting a search warrant at a home suspected in connection to the shooting, marijuana,...

APD: Albany shooting leaves 1 injured, several charges

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

After getting a search warrant at a home suspected in connection to the shooting, marijuana, scales and methamphetamine were found, APD said.

News

Arrest made in Albany gas station burglary

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

The suspect was taken into custody.

Dougherty

The Albany Police Department is investigating this incident.

Albany police investigating incident where man allegedly tried to attack roommate with machete

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:34 PM EDT

By Lorenza Medley

The suspect reportedly swung a machete multiple times at the victim.

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News

Albany police searching for man with felony car thefts warrants

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

He is wanted in connection to a Sept. 13 incident.

News

Man arrested in connection to shooting near Albany elementary school

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:22 AM EDT

By Lorenza Medley

He was arrested on Thursday.

Crime

6 Tifton suspects facing indictment charges for illegal gambling

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

All suspects that were arrested are now in the Tift County Jail.

Crime

Coroner: 1 dead after shooting in Albany

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:59 PM EDT

By WALB News Team and Lenah Allen

Albany police say there are currently no suspects.

Crime

Lake Park woman facing human trafficking charge in case involving her niece, GBI says

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT

By Ashanti Isaac

The suspect is expected to have a court appearance in February 2024.

Echols

GBI, Echols Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating Lake Park woman involved in human trafficking

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT

By Ty Grant and WALB News Team

The investigation revealed that a minor was a victim of human trafficking for labor servitude.

Crime

Man arrested in Tift Co. after faking drowning death in Louisiana to avoid child sex charges, sheriff says

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT

By Seth Feiner and Ashanti Isaac

Authorities from several states were involved in the investigation.

National

Missing kayaker found alive after faking his own death to avoid child rape charges, sheriff says

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT

By FOX 8 Staff and Gray News staff

Authorities said the man was arrested in Georgia.

News

GBI, Albany police investigating skeletal remains found in woods behind apartments

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT

By Fallon Howard and Lorenza Medley

Officials are actively investigating this incident.

Crime

2 wanted by Albany police, allegedly stole checks amount of over $52,000

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT

By Ty Grant and Lorenza Medley

The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau would like the public’s assistance with locating Jameon Demond Gaskin and Sophia Kendrick.

Crime

Officials find over 7 pounds of marijuana, other drugs during Albany bust

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 8:41 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

A suspect was arrested and is now in the Dougherty County Jail.

Crime

Former Lowndes High School assistant softball coach facing charges connected to player

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT

By Mackenzie Petrie

Miller resigned from the school system earlier this week and does have an attorney.

Crime

APD report: Man shot twice in Albany apartment shooting

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

No suspects were named in the report.

News

APD: 1 still wanted in Lake Park Elementary parent-involved incident leading to off-campus shooting

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT

By Lorenza Medley and Lenah Allen

The suspect is not in custody at this time.

Crime

APD: Suspect likely in Florida after Albany stabbings, home invasion

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

Police say they believe the suspect is currently in the Pensacola area.

News

1 dead in Valdosta shooting, suspect arrested

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

This was an isolated incident.

Crime

Lake Park Elementary in Albany issues statement following parent-involved shooting

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT

By Ty Grant

Lake Park Elementary issues statement following parent-involved shooting

News

Decatur Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested man wanted on several charges, 2 felonies

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT

By Lorenza Medley

He was wanted on several charges including two felonies.

Decatur

Bainbridge Public Safety officer under investigation for sexual claims

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:47 PM EDT

By Lenah Allen

The district attorney’s office has been notified about the ongoing investigation.

Colquitt

‘This shows total disregard for life’: Colquitt Co., Moultrie law enforcement search for shooting suspects

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT

By Seth Feiner

“What is disturbing is the frequency and the amount of rounds that were expended during both of these shootings," the Moultrie police chief said.

Crime

Albany man with 24 warrants wanted for alleged assault on 71-year-old woman

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 12:40 PM EDT

By Ty Grant

Byron Alexander Ford has 24 active warrants from an incident that occurred in July

Lowndes

Two arrested after year-long drug trafficking investigation in Lowndes Co.

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT

By Ty Grant

Drug trafficking organization bust in Lowndes County leads to the arrest of two men

Crime

Internationally wanted fugitive facing migrant death indictments arrested in Lowndes Co.

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT

By Ty Grant and WALB News Team

A wanted fugitive has been arrested in Lowndes County.

Crime

Albany police search for man wanted on charges related to suspected stabbing, home invasion

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT

By Ty Grant

The Albany Police Department (APD) needs the public's help in locating a man wanted on several charges.

Crime

Suspect in Dothan capital murder case captured

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:43 AM EDT

By WTVY Staff

Dothan Police have identified a suspect they believe to be responsible for the murder of Sincere Tyson in 2021.

News

Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man with warrants in Lee, Dougherty Co.

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

His has warrants in Lee and Dougherty Counties.

Crime

GBI, Dawson police charge man in connection to Dawson shooting

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

The shooting happened in late January 2023.

Crime

GBI: Son charged with murder in father’s Brooks Co. shooting death

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT

By Seth Feiner

The suspect is currently in the Brooks County Jail.

Crisp

Two suspects in custody after fleeing Crisp Co. deputies, one wanted in Albany

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 2:16 PM EDT

By Ty Grant

Both Johnson and Thomas were transported to the Crisp County Detention Center.

News

Albany police searching for suspect in armed robbery

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:57 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

The robbery happened at around 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Crime

Airman at Moody Air Force Base facing sex assault, other military charges

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

The court martial trial is scheduled for Dec. 11.

Brooks

Man suspected of Brooks Co. hit and run with stolen tractor arrested in Colquitt Co.

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT

By WALB News Team and Mackenzie Petrie

A manhunt for the suspect lasted for five days.

News

Ga. Supreme Court upholds murder conviction for Sumter Co. man

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT

By Lorenza Medley

The Georgia Supreme Court decision was released on Wednesday.

Crime

Suspect arrested in Albany drug bust, over $30K seized

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

Over $30,000 was found, among other items, during the search.

State

Georgia arrests made in COVID fraud scheme, nearly $11 million illegally obtained

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT

By WALB News Team

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia prosecuted nearly $11 million in COVID fraud as part of national enforcement actions

Crime

‘Everybody is feeling this pain’: Victim’s family speaks out following Cuthbert homicide

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 8:55 PM EDT

By Lenah Allen

A Saturday morning Cuthbert shooting claimed the life of one young woman. Now her family is speaking out, seeking justice as they say police are still searching for the person responsible.

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