Perry Police Department Receives Continued State Certification The Perry Police Department was awarded state certification by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police for their dedication to service to the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. The certification status represents a significant professional achievement for a law enforcement agency. It acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures are conceptually sound and operationally effective. The review...

On January 12, 2023, the Perry Police Department arrested Reshawn Brown (25 YOA) from Macon Georgia for 17 counts of Entering Automobile, 15 counts of Criminal Trespass, 2 counts of Criminal Damage of Property and 1 count Loitering. On January 6, 2023, the Perry Police Department along with the Criminal Investigation was called out to 1502 Sam Nunn Boulevard, Holiday Inn Express in reference to multiple vehicles that had been entered. Detective Aaron Conner was able to identify Brown as one...

On January 23, 2023, the Perry Police Department responded to the Dollar General on Plaza Drive, Perry, Georgia in reference to a theft. Once the officers arrived at the scene it was discovered over 150 fraudulent transactions were made by an employee who was employed by Dollar General. The employee was identified as Vanessa Monique Brownlee, 32 YOA, from Warner Robins, Georgia. Dollar General officials estimate the loss as being upward of $80,000.00. Brownlee was taken into custody and...

City of Perry Implements New PTV Registration & Operation Requirements The City of Perry is implementing new Personal Transportation Vehicle (PTV) registration and operation requirements within Perry’s city limits. To provide for the use and operation of PTVs on City streets, Perry Mayor and Council approved an ordinance that allows PTVs to be driven safely and conform to state and local laws within the Perry community. A PTV is defined as any motor vehicle: with a minimum of four...

Perry Begins Automated School Zone Enforcement August 1 Update – January 6, 2023 Cameras at Matt Arthur Elementary School (Highway 127) and Perry Middle (Perry Parkway) are active as of January 6, 2023. The cameras will target speeders exceeding more than ten (10+) miles per hour over the posted speed limit in school zones. Beginning January 6, the police department will provide a 30-day warning period for drivers to get use to the new enforcement tool. Those speeding in...

Alan Everidge Appointed Chief of Police for the City of Perry Perry Mayor and Council appointed Alan Everidge as the City’s Police Chief during their January 3, 2023, council meeting. Chief Everidge joined the Perry Police Department as the patrol commander in 2021. He was named interim police chief in July 2022. He began his law enforcement career in 1987 with the majority of his time serving at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. He served in the patrol and traffic divisions...

Perry Police Make Drug Arrest in Death Investigation On December 30, 2022, at 7:49 am, Officers from the Perry Police Department were dispatched to 1712 Macon Road to an unresponsive female later identified as Amber Denise Mullins (36 years of age). Upon further investigation, it appeared that the use of illegal drugs was a contributing factor in Mullins death. A search warrant was obtained for the residence and illegal narcotics were seized. This is the second death that has occurred at...

On 11/12/2022 at approx. 0125 hours, Officers with the Perry Police Department were dispatched to an aggravated assault incident at the Perry Housing Authority, 822 Perimeter Road, in Perry, GA. Patrol officers located the victim and rendered aid. The victim was found to have sustained a single gunshot wound to the lower abdomen. EMS transported the victim to Navicent Health in Macon, GA. to undergo surgery. Perry Police Department Investigators responded and took over the investigation....

Chief Everidge received his commissioning from the Middle Georgia Regional Commission Leadership Training last week. 25 people from across the 11-county region completed the yearlong training session to help understand how much each community has in common and how to look at ideas to address issues from a regional perspective. Congratulations, Chief Everidge!

Officers Arrest Two With Multiple Drug Charges On November 8, 2022, Perry Police Officer Davis observed a vehicle with a non-functioning driver's side headlight and no tag lights traveling on Houston Lake Road. Officer Davis conducted the traffic stop and called for Sergeant Banks and her partner, K9 Fennec. A search of the car was conducted after K9 Fennec alerted. Over two ounces of marijuana, a gun, and a drug scale was located in the vehicle and on the occupants. Both occupants...

In October, Lt. Hill of the Perry Police Department discovered a person that appeared to be passed out at the Circle K on Perry Parkway. During the investigation, a struggle ensued between the suspect and responding officers. During the struggle, Thaddeus Driscoll, a citizen of Cambridge Drive, assisted the officers in getting the suspect under control. Mr. Driscoll was on his way to the airport when he stopped at Circle K. Perry Mayor and Council recognized Mr. Driscoll with a...

Official trick or treat is October 31, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. K9 Luna is ready to trick or treat! She wants you to stay safe by: Only trick or treat at homes with their porch lights on Watch for cars entering and leaving driveways Put electronic devices down, keep heads up, and look both ways before you cross the road. Use sidewalks where they are available Young children should trick or treat with an adult Carry flashlights or glow sticks for better...