First Responses
Predator Sting in Tallahassee Raises Public Safety Concerns Across South Georgia-Florida Line *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | TALLAHASSEE — A Tallahassee man already listed as a registered sex offender has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities say he attempted to arrange sex with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl during an undercover internet exploitation operation — a case that…
Read MoreLakeland Police Department Reports ending May 04, 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. April 27, 1740 Hours. MAIN NARRATIVE: I, Officer Murray, was dispatched to [REDACTED] South 9th Street in reference to reported theft. Officer Name: Murray. CASE DETAILS: No other details…
Read MoreTeen found wounded by gunfire with a stolen rifle nearby *
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA, Ga. – Detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Friday night. On April 24, 2026, at 11:35 p.m., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the area of the 1000 block of East Gordon Street after numerous citizens called E911 to report hearing multiple gunshots.…
Read MoreLanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending April 27, 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 18, 2011 hours. Christina Latresa Pugh (32) charged with Battery – family violence (1st offense) misdemeanor. Arresting Agency: Lakeland Police Department. Arresting Officer: Terry Grant. Property/Cash Bond:…
Read MoreLakeland Police Department Reports ending April 30, 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. April 22, [not given] Hours. MAIN NARRATIVE: I, Officer Christian, was dispatched to East Talley Avenue in reference to a reported domestic dispute. Officer Name: Christian. CASE DETAILS: No other…
Read MoreAnalysis: Startup costs not cheap for Lanier’s fire protection; property insurance rates could rise *
By T.S. Carter / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY, Ga. – It could take a while to determine whether Lanier County commissioners acted prudently in splitting the county’s volunteer fire department away from the Lakeland’s volunteer department in late 2024. But in terms of dollars out the door, the divorce from Lakeland is…
Read MoreEMERGENCY ALERTS SPREAD ACROSS SOUTH GEORGIA: COUNTIES, UTILITIES WARN RESIDENTS AMID FIRES, DROUGHT *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | LANIER COUNTY, SOUTH GEORGIA — A wave of urgent alerts is reaching residents across South Georgia as counties, cities, and private utilities ramp up emergency notifications in response to ongoing wildfires, smoke conditions, and worsening drought. On Tuesday, Red Alert systems in surrounding counties,…
Read MoreSouth Georgia E-911 Centers Honored During National Telecommunicators Week *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | SOUTH GEORGIA – Across South Georgia, the voices behind emergency response are being recognized this week as communities celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18, 2026) — a time dedicated to honoring 911 dispatchers who serve as the first point of contact in…
Read MoreMissing Valdosta Man Found Safe After Multi-County Search *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — An 81-year-old Valdosta man who was reported missing and considered endangered has been located safely, according to authorities. Curtis Lee Hankins, who suffers from health concerns including dementia, was the subject of a search effort after he failed to return home following…
Read More14-Year-Old Arrested Again With Firearm Raises Alarm Over Youth Gun Violence in Valdosta *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / * Inglés y español | VALDOSTA — A 14-year-old boy is facing multiple felony charges after Valdosta police say he was caught with a firearm for the second time, highlighting what officials describe as a troubling rise in juvenile gun-related incidents. According to the Valdosta Police Department, officers…
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