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...

Perry Officers Arrest Suspects After Identity Theft Call On October 19, 2022, Perry Police Department officers responded to Sunmark Bank (1005 Northside Drive) for a reported individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check. Officers responded and located the suspect in Sunmark Bank. After a thorough investigation by officers and bank staff, the check was confirmed to be fraudulent. The suspect was taken into custody. The offender was identified as Ja Rodney Mccoy. After further...

Perry Police Make Multiple Arrests in Felony Theft Case On July 11, 2022, Perry Police Department officers responded to Mike’s Golf Carts for a reported theft of 18 golf carts, a F-550 Ford truck, and a 36’ Flatbed Trailer. The total value of items stolen or damaged from Mikes Golf Carts exceeded $265,000. Perry Police Detectives, in collaboration with the Houston County District Attorney’s Office and the following Florida law enforcement agencies, Coconut Creek Police Department,...

Perry Begins Automated School Zone Enforcement August 1 The Perry Police Department will begin automated school zone enforcement in designated areas beginning August 1 using cameras. Visible signage is installed at Tucker Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Mossy Creek Middle, and Perry High warning drivers the school zones are enforced by cameras. The cameras will operate during school zone hours posted on the street. Cameras at Perry Middle and Matt Arthur Elementary will be...