First Responses
MITCHELL COUNTY TEACHER CHARGED IN CHILD EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATION *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | MITCHELL COUNTY, Ga. – A Mitchell County middle school teacher is facing multiple felony charges following a multi-state child exploitation investigation involving law enforcement agencies in Georgia, Delaware and Florida. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that Willie James Silas, 34, of Baconton,…
Read MoreLanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 18, 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: May 11, 1243 hours. Randolph Savales Morgan (54) charged with Simple assault (2 counts). Arresting Agency: Lanier County Sheriff’s Office. Arresting Officer: James Vanover. Property/Cash…
Read MoreBerrien County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 11, 2026*
*Ingles 7 española | This is a list of inmates in Berrien County Jail for the week prior to date: March 03, 1148 hours. Macy Rogers charged with Failure to register as sex offender/Failure to comply with requirements/Provided, and FELONY0-Probation violation. Arresting Officer: Jail Division Staff. Total Bond: Court: (not…
Read MoreLanier Deputies Locate Man Mentioned in Sheriff’s Social Media Post; Residents Urged to Stay Alert *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY — Lanier County Sheriff’s Office deputies located and checked out a man connected to a social media post by Sheriff Nick Norton involving a suspicious individual reportedly traveling through the area with warrants from several states. Sheriff Norton recently posted on…
Read MoreLanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 11, 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: May 06, 1307 hours. Eqequiel Espinoza Mendez (21) charged with Driving without a valid license (misdemeanor); Marijuana – possess less than 1 oz.; and Possession of cocaine. Arresting…
Read MoreLakeland chief finalist Justice Jones emphasizes community-first policing *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | Justice Jones Profile LAKELAND — Justice Jones, one of three finalists seeking to become Lakeland’s next police chief, is emphasizing investigative experience, department leadership and longtime community ties as the City of Lakeland moves closer to selecting a successor to retired Chief Michael…
Read MoreFrom city hall to squad room: Campbell brings dual leadership background to Lakeland chief race *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | Drew Campbell Profile LAKELAND — Drew Campbell, one of three finalists for Lakeland’s police chief position, brings more than two decades of law enforcement, municipal administration and military experience to the city’s search for a successor to retired Chief Michael Slusher. Documents released…
Read MoreLakeland Police Department Reports ending May 11, 2026*
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles This is LPD reports provided by the City of Lakeland Court Clerk for the week. May 06, [not given] Hours. MAIN NARRATIVE: I, Sergeant Justice Jones of the Lakeland Police Department met with the complainant at the Lakeland Police Department in reference to a…
Read MoreVeteran Berrien Lieutenant Purvis highlights command experience in Lakeland bid *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | Roger Purvis Profile LAKELAND — Roger Purvis, one of three finalists seeking to become Lakeland’s next police chief, brings more than two decades of law enforcement experience, tactical operations leadership and supervisory management to the city’s ongoing search for a successor to retired…
Read MoreLanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 04, 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: April 27, 1313 hours. Veshun Paul Robinson (31) charged with Probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for finger printable charge (3 counts). Arresting Agency: Lanier County Sheriff’s…
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