First Responses
Valdosta Man Faces Multiple Charges After Violent Assaults on Civilians, Police, and Medical Staff
By Carol A. Gasser Moore VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia — A 27-year-old Valdosta man remains in custody following a series of violent attacks that began at a local business and escalated to assaults on law enforcement and medical personnel on May 23, 2025. Initial Assaults at Local Store Valdosta police officers were dispatched to…
Read MoreLANIER COUNTY JAIL LOG: Arrests Reported May 15–27 Include Family Violence, False Statements, and Traffic Offenses
By Carol A. Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lanier County Sheriff’s Office and Lakeland Police Department processed several arrests between May 15 and May 27, 2025, according to the latest jail media report. The charges range from family violence-related battery and probation violations to driving infractions and making false statements to law enforcement.…
Read MoreUpdate: Crew continues containing Avon Park AFR wildfire, no public threat
23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia. — The contained wildfire at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, is expected to be extinguished following predicted rainfall throughout the week.The fire, ignited by a lightning strike on the evening of May 5, 2025, affected approximately 4,400 acres near the center of the…
Read MoreTroopers and Officers Want Motorists to Enjoy their Memorial Day Weekend While Practicing Safe Driving Behavior
GEORGIA – The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash. This year’s 78-hour holiday travel period begins Friday, May…
Read MoreLanier County’s Unsung First Responders: Road Crews Step Up After Hurricane Helene
By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — In times of crisis, we rightfully praise law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and ambulance personnel—the traditional “first responders” who rush toward danger while others seek shelter. But in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, another group of essential responders has stepped into the spotlight: road and utility crews.…
Read MoreLakeland Police Respond to Multiple Incidents in Mid-May
By Carol A. Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia – The Lakeland Police Department responded to a series of varied incidents throughout the city between May 13 and May 15, according to the department’s weekly activity report ending May 19, 2025. The calls for service included thefts, property damage, and an assault, with several cases still…
Read MoreCamden County Teacher Arrested Amid Alleged Allegations of Misconduct Involving Student
By Carol A. Gasser Moore CAMDEN COUNTY, Georgia — A Camden County educator, Andrew Medders, was arrested on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a student, according to a statement from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. In response to the arrest, the Camden County School System has removed Medders from his…
Read MoreBerrien County Jail Report: Multiple Arrests Include Probation Violations, DUI, and Family Violence
By Carol A. Moore BERRIEN COUNTY, Georgia — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office has released the jail media report for the week ending May 18, 2025. The report outlines multiple arrests, primarily related to probation violations and misdemeanor charges, with several individuals held without bond. The following is a summary of key incidents included in the…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect JaMaurion Fountain in Custody after Two Teens Injured
UPDATE: VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – The Valdosta Police Department confirmed that JaMaurion Fountain, the 21-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the May 11 shooting at a prom and graduation after-party, turned himself in to authorities on the evening of Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He is currently being held at the Lowndes County Jail. Fountain…
Read More41 RQS pilot honored with Distinguished Flying Cross
By Airman 1st Class Jasmine Galloway, 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – U.S. Air Force Capt. Paul Amengual, 41st Rescue Squadron pilot, received the Distinguished Flying Cross at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 25, 2025.Amengual earned the decoration for his accomplishments during Operation Allies Refuge while assigned to…
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