First Responses
Car thief leads Lanier, Clinch deputies on high-speed chase before crash
By T.S. Carter | HOMERVILLE, Clinch County, Georgia – A Homerville, Georgia, woman discovered Sunday morning that car keys left in the ignition are an invitation to a bad day. And that’s what her day was afterward – with her car crashing into a tree and its engine catching fire, having been forced by a…
Read MoreDeadly End on I-75: Homicide Suspect Dies by Suicide During Cook County Pursuit
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | ADEL, Cook County, Georgia – A dramatic police chase on Interstate 75 ended in tragedy Tuesday morning when a man wanted for murder took his own life in Cook County, just miles from the Lanier County line. The incident unfolded around 7:20 a.m. on July 1 when Georgia State…
Read MoreWaycross Police Ambushed: Gunman Arrested After Child-Endangering Shootout: GBI Continues Investigation and Encourages Public’s Help
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | WAYCROSS, Ware County, Georgia — A 28-year-old man from Waycross has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following a shootout with police earlier this month, authorities said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is continuing its probe into the incident, which occurred during a foot pursuit in a…
Read MoreAmbulance response center boosts mission readiness
By Airman 1st Class Jasmine Galloway, 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – The Ambulance Response Center held a demonstration to highlight its pivotal role in sustaining mission readiness by providing rapid, lifesaving emergency care at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 14, 2025.Despite its small size, the ARC team…
Read MoreLakeland Fire and Rescue Responds to Gas Leak at Dollar General
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department responded to a potentially hazardous situation on the evening of June 29, following a report of a gas leak at the Dollar General store. According to the department’s incident report, the call was placed after fuel was seen…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect in Child Abuse Case Located and Arrested
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – The Valdosta Police Department has located and arrested Freddie Moore, 27, who was wanted in connection with a disturbing child abuse case. Moore was found late this morning at a residence in Valdosta and taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held…
Read MoreLanier County Jail Report: Arrests and Charges for Week Ending June 30, 2025
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LANIER COUNTY, Georgia. — The Lanier County Sheriff’s Office has released its weekly jail media report for the period ending June 30, 2025. The report details several arrests made by local and state law enforcement agencies, including charges related to probation violations, traffic offenses, and failure to appear in…
Read MoreLakeland Police Department Weekly Report: June 21–30, 2025
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) responded to a series of incidents between June 21 and June 30, 2025, encompassing thefts, property damage, a domestic dispute, and a traffic accident. The following is a summary of the reported events: June 21: Reports of Theft 9:44 a.m. – North Lakeshore Drive:…
Read MoreValdosta Police Seek Father in Child Abuse Case Involving Infant Twins: Public’s Help Requested
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a disturbing case of child abuse involving newborn twins. The Valdosta Police Department has issued warrants for Freddie Moore, 27, on charges of aggravated battery and two counts of cruelty…
Read MoreLakeland Police Department Weekly Report: Accidents, Extortion, and Theft Under Investigation
By Carol A. Gasser Moore | LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lakeland Police Department has released its latest activity report for the week ending June 23, 2025, detailing three notable incidents: a traffic collision, an extortion case, and a reported theft. All incidents occurred within the city limits of Lakeland and remain under investigation.…
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