First Responses
Colquitt County man re-arrested in child sex crime while free on bond for same charge *
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español COLQUITT COUNTY, Georgia – Authorities are holding a Colquitt County man without bond after a June 22 arrest on a sex crime felony relating to a minor – the same but separate charge for which he had been released from the Colquitt County jail in March. This…
Read MoreLakeland Man Charged with Intent to Distribute Marijuana Following Traffic Stop *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — A Lakeland man was arrested Tuesday, June 23 after a Lanier County deputy conducting a traffic stop allegedly discovered nearly 20 grams of suspected marijuana and drug-related paraphernalia inside his vehicle, according to the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Nick Norton…
Read MoreLaw Officers Bust Tifton and Tift County Golf Car Theft Ring *
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | TIFTON, Ga. – A months long investigation into a string of golf cart thefts has led to the arrests of a half dozen suspects, say the Tifton Police Department and Tift County Sheriff’s Office, which investigated the thefts jointly. By June 10, the two law enforcement agencies…
Read MoreLanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending June 22, 2026 *
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles The following individuals were arrested and appear on this week’s Lanier County Sheriff’s Jail Media Report: June 14, 1118 hours. Jelani Yohance Wells Jr. (23) charged with Failure to appear for finger printable charge – misdemeanor. Arresting Agency: Arresting Officer: April Taylor. Property/Cash…
Read MoreLanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending June 15, 2026*
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles The following individuals were arrested and appear on this week’s Lanier County Sheriff’s Jail Media Report: June 08, 1125 hours. Jeremiah David Schaber (27) charged with Probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for finger printable charge, Willful obstruction of law enforcement…
Read MoreLakeland Police Department Reports ending June 15, 2026*
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles NOTE: Redactions are made by the LPD, not the LCN This is LPD reports provided by the City of Lakeland Court Clerk for the week. May 29, 2006 Hours. MAIN NARRATIVE: Officer Murray with the Lakeland Police Department was dispatched to [REDACTED] Chestnut Ridge…
Read MoreHigh-Speed Chase Through Lanier County Ends in Arrest of Christopher Alan Gwynn Sr. on Drug, Assault and Traffic Charges *
Suspect allegedly fled through neighborhoods, back yards and dirt roads before capture with assistance from Georgia State Patrol By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LAKELAND, Ga. — A harrowing high speed chase through multiple Lanier County communities began when deputies attempted to stop a suspected super speeder, ended with…
Read MoreBerrien County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending June 15, 2026*
*Ingles 7 española | This is a list of inmates in Berrien County Jail for the week prior to date: June 08, 1101 hours. Nicole Pearson charged with Drug court arrest order. Arresting Officer: Billy Chance. Total Bond: Court: (not listed) June 08, 1550 hours. Jimmy Harper charged with Aggravated Stalking – felony,…
Read MoreProtecting More Than People: Deputy Swerves to Avoid Deer, Ends Up in Ditch Along Georgia 125 *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | RAY CITY, Ga. — Law enforcement officers spend their careers protecting people, but sometimes their compassion extends beyond the human population. “Everyone avoids animals. We’re no exception. It happens!” said Sheriff Nick Norton, Lanier County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday afternoon, June 10, a deputy…
Read MoreAnother Wreck at a Familiar Intersection: GA 122 and Boyette Road Crash Leaves Pickup Overturned *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – For many Lanier County residents, the sight is becoming far too familiar. A serious two-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday morning at the intersection of GA 122 and Boyette Road (New Bethel Road), an intersection that has become well known locally for…
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