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Grand jury rules officers’ actions justified the night Sgt. Ansari fatally wounded
A Chatham County grand jury has unanimously decided that the officers' actions were justified the night Savannah Police Sergeant Kelvin Ansari and another officer were shot back in May.
Valdosta police investigate armed robbery
VPD is investigating an armed robbery that happened on the 2000 block of West Hill Avenue on Tuesday morning.
No seat belt leads to Valdosta drug arrest
"A traffic stop for a violation as simple as a seat belt prevented drugs from reaching the streets," said VPD Lt. Scottie Johns.
UPDATE: Cherry Avenue homicide suspect must wait for bond
Two other suspects, a father and son, were previously charged.
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‘We are all hurting from this’: Albany community speaks on gangs, homicides
Making impact, not impressions, is how one group of community members think violence in Albany can be stopped.
Meeting planned in Albany to discuss gangs, violence
Leaders in Albany said they need everyone’s attendance at this week’s Gang Task Force meeting.
Loved ones of victim speak out after father, son charged with his murder
An Albany man's loved ones are speaking out after a Father and Son were charged with murder for his shooting last week on Cherry Avenue. WALB News 10′s Asia Wilson spoke with those loved ones.
Dougherty Co. Commission chairman: ‘There’s one thing that gangs respect and that’s sheer brutality’
Dougherty County leaders said law enforcement agencies are short staffed.
Men sentenced in 2018 East Albany lounge shooting
Two men entered guilty pleas and another person was acquitted of all charges in the death of a Dougherty County man gunned down at Big Daddy’s Lounge last June.
Cook Co. man sentenced for child molestation
The guilty plea stems from an incident involving a 12-year-old victim in 2016.
Kitten shot in face with flare gun; Douglas police say they won’t put up with animal cruelty
A man was arrested after Douglas police said he shot a kitten in the face with a flare gun Saturday.
Incident report released in Cherry Avenue shooting
Witnesses who were in the area at the time of the shooting said a green SUV, either a Kia or Hyundai, circled the block multiple times, according to the incident report.
Incident report released in W Highland homicide
Witnesses said shots were fired at Quamyia Jones and the person with her.
Father, son charged in Albany homicide
A man and his son have been charged in a fatal Albany shooting that happened Wednesday, according to the Albany Police Department (APD).
Bainbridge Public Safety needs your help finding this woman
Bainbridge Public Safety (BPS) is hoping you can help identify a woman they said was involved in a hit and run.
Albany police: Woman stabbed by ex-boyfriend
A woman was stabbed on Cotton Avenue Saturday afternoon around 5 p.m., according to the Albany Police Department (APD).
Albany police push for more at-home conversations to keep kids safe, out of trouble
As the weekend approaches, police want you to keep a close eye on your kids and know where they are at all times.
Meeting set to curb violence in Albany, spread love
Albany community leaders are asking for your help in taking a stand against violence by attending a community outreach meeting on Monday. They’re calling it the “Taking Love to the Streets” event.
Third suspect arrested in 2018 Albany ‘apparent assassination attempt’
Prosecutors said another Albany man is behind bars for what they are calling an apparent assassination attempt in May of 2018.
‘I don’t understand how homicide and misdemeanor can be in the same sentence’: Man convicted in deadly accident faces no jail time
William Foskey, who pleaded guilty in relation to the death of 20-year-old Cameron Corbitt, will not serve any jail time.
Wilcox Co. Sheriff’s Office wants to know if these items were stolen from you after burglary arrests
After two people were arrested for burglary, the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office wants to know if antiques they found were stolen.
Deputies in Sarasota County identify alleged burglar by cheese dip splattered on him and vehicle
A deputy came out to the scene and made contact with 23-year-old Joseph Valderramma, noticing yellow stains on his shirt as Valderramma told him that he had gotten his vehicle stuck in the woman’s yard.
UPDATE: ID released on body found off Palmyra Road
The body was found in bushes in the 2000 block of Palmyra Road.
Cordele police searching for armed robbery suspect
It happened at the Pizza Hut on 16th Avenue around 10 p.m. Thursday.
September hearing date set for Ryan Duke’s defense in Tara Grinstead case
Prosecutors said a motions hearing is set for September 13.
Second person dies after shooting near Alabama State University
The shooting happened in the 800 block of N University Drive near the campus of Alabama State.
Valdosta man arrested for street stabbing
A Valdosta man is facing charges after police say he approached another man walking down the street and stabbed him in the torso.
APD: ‘Gang activity is involved in this.’ Albany, Dougherty Co. leaders address recent shootings
On Thursday, Police Chief Michael Persley and other Albany and Dougherty County leaders addressed recent shootings, two of which were fatal.
Man charged in human trafficking case found dead in Myrtle Beach hotel room
A man accused in a human trafficking case was found dead Thursday morning in a Myrtle Beach hotel room, Horry County Deputy Coroner Michelle McSpadden said.
UPDATE: Death investigation underway in Worth Co.
Worth County Sheriff Don Whitaker confirmed the victims identity as Robert Bruce Saunders.
APD needs public’s help after car possibly linked to W Highland homicide recovered
The car is a gray 2018 Hyundai Elantra that was stolen from the 1100 block of Julia Avenue.
Prosecutors awaiting final reports in Americus viral video case
Police said Lasiter tested negative for the infection after she voluntarily submitted to a blood test.
Man charged with aggravated assault after stabbing in Valdosta
The victim told police he was walking in the area when he was approached by a man holding a knife and was stabbed in the torso, according to police.
Berrien Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen tractor
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office needs the community’s help in finding a tractor that was stolen on Aug. 12 at a residence on Highway 135.
1 dead in Cherry Avenue shooting; community fearful after 3 shootings in 5 days
The shooting happened in the 600 block of Cherry Avenue.
Bainbridge Police catch car thief washing stolen car
The owner of the vehicle told police that he left his car running when he went inside the store. He turned around and saw a black male in a red shirt get into the car and speed off, according to BPS.
Americus police issues warrant after shots fired into house
After an investigation, police found K’Darius Bartlett, a Columbus resident, to be the suspect.
Americus woman in viral HIV video bonded out of jail
A woman is facing charges after a Facebook video went viral of her naming people she had been sexually involved with while she had HIV, according to the Americus Police Department (APD).
Thomas Co. Sheriff’s Office: Two-county chase ends peacefully
The suspect is facing a felony fleeing charge in Thomas County and charges in Brooks County.
18-year-old being looked at by Albany grand jury after death of little brother
Prosecutors said they’re looking deeper into the death of 13 year-old Nacorie Williams. He died from a gunshot wound to the head earlier this summer.
Woman charged with murder in baby’s death after GA fight; turns self in
The second woman in a fight that led to the death of a 3-month-old baby has turned herself in.
UPDATE: Victim identified in W. Highland fatal shooting
A woman is dead after being shot on the 1900 block of West Highland early Saturday morning.
Verdicts handed down for 2 Pelham men charged in Albany SandTrap 5.0 death
A jury has returned its verdicts for two Pelham men charged in the 2017 death of Travion Jones at the SandTrap 5.0 nightclub in Albany.
Wilcox State Prison inmate captured in Cook Co. after escaping Cordele work detail
A Wilcox State Prison inmate walked away from his work detail in Cordele Thursday around 1:30 p.m., according to the Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC).
Jury deliberations to resume Friday in 2017 Albany nightclub death trial
Thursday ended the third day of two more men standing trial in the death of Travion Jones.
UPDATE: Colquitt Co. 1-year-old’s death under investigation after found in car by parents
Coroner Verlyn Brock said the child was pronounced death at the emergency room around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
GSP: Moultrie high-speed chase ends in Thomas Co.
The suspect has not been identified and charges are unknown.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff’s Office responds to shooting threats against middle school
Students weren’t the only ones back at school Wednesday at Lowndes Middle School (LMS) after one child posted threats of gun violence on social media.
Day 2: Witness testimony presented as 2 Pelham men stand trial for Albany murder
Trial continued Wednesday morning for two of the men accused in the 2017 death of Travion Jones.
DA: Homerville man given ‘lengthy prison sentence’ for probation violation
His probation was set through October 2033.
Valdosta teen arrested for armed robbery
The victim and the suspect are juveniles
Warrants issued for 3 teens in Albany entering auto case
Albany police said three teens will be charged for breaking into a man’s car outside his store.
Lowndes Schools report social media threat
Officials said the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office contacted them about a threat against Lowndes Middle School made by a juvenile on social media.
Suspect arrested in Thomas Co. home invasion
The incident happened Sunday night on Sanford Road.
More entering autos in Sylvester than days in July
According to Sylvester police, in July, there has been more entering auto’s than there are days in the month.
Liberty County teacher arrested on child molestation charges
A Liberty County teacher is behind bars after he was arrested on charges of child molestation over the weekend.
APD: 18-year-old charged in shooting death of brother
APD’s Child Death Team said more arrests and charges could be filed.
2 more to head to trial in Travion Jones case
Tremain McKnight and Samuel Jenkins Jr., both from Pelham, will stand trial.
VPD gives warning about car break-ins
The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) wants to warn citizens to protect themselves against people breaking into cars.
Albany man sentenced in 2018 murder
Davis was found guilty of killing Burks, who was ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend, outside where he was staying in 2018.
Valdosta man arrested for firing gun near roadway
A Valdosta man was arrested after someone reported that he was firing a gun near the road in the 400 block of Northside Drive Sunday morning, according to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD).