Perry Police Department Offers Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Experience Through Citizens Police Academy The Perry Police Department is accepting applications for this year’s Citizens Police Academy. This program gives participants an opportunity to understand the responsibilities and challenges within the law enforcement profession. The academy begins March 11, 2025, and will meet at the Public Safety Building located at 1207 Washington Street. Applicant...

Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in April The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety class and a Women’s Firearm Safety class in April 2025. Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – April 11 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – April 12 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Each class will provide participants with knowledge of basic...

Perry Police Department Responds to Aggravated Assault Incident At approximately 22:45 hours on January 22, the Perry Police Department responded to a reported Aggravated Assault with a baseball bat that occurred during a domestic dispute at Pecan Grove Mobile Manor, located at 1998 Sam Nunn Blvd, Perry, Georgia. The suspect, Zion Lines, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery and is currently being held at the Houston County Detention Center. The victim...

Perry Police Department, Bibb County Sheriff's Office, and Houston County Sheriff's Office Collaborate to Recover $175,000 in Stolen Property and Arrest Suspects The Perry Police Department, in partnership with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Houston County Sheriff's Office, has successfully concluded a joint investigation into a series of thefts that began in November 2024. The investigation has resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of nearly $175,000 in stolen...

Perry Police Department Arrests Three Suspects in Golf Cart Theft Case The Perry Police Department has apprehended three suspects in connection with the theft of multiple golf carts from Mike’s Carts on Sam Nunn Boulevard. On December 18, 2024, officers arrested Edward Hargreaves (37) and Ashley Cebada (42) following a brief pursuit. A search revealed methamphetamine and firearms in their possession and inside the stolen golf cart they were using to flee. Both suspects face multiple...

Juveniles Arrested for Vehicle Burglaries at Road Runner Towing On December 7, 2024, Perry Police Officers arrested two juveniles, a 13-year-old male and a 15-year-old male, in connection to 24 vehicle burglaries that occurred over the past month at Road Runner Towing, located at 300 Hampton Court. The arrests followed a burglary in progress reported by an employee of the business around 11:30 a.m. Officers responded quickly and apprehended the juveniles a short distance from the...

Fatal Accident Under Investigation on Lovely Lane On December 15, 2024, an elderly male tragically lost his life in an accidental motor vehicle incident at a residence in the 1100 block of Lovely Lane. The accident occurred when an elderly family member, attempting to move a vehicle out of the garage, inadvertently shifted the vehicle into drive instead of reverse. The vehicle struck the victim, causing severe injuries. Perry Police Officers and Perry Fire Department personnel...

Perry Police Department Provides Update in Homicide Investigation On December 11, 2024, Perry Police Detectives charged and arrested Travis Buckley, an 18-year-old Black male, in connection with the murder of Mason Holt. Buckley has been charged with the following offenses: • Felony Murder • Aggravated Assault • Armed Robbery • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Buckley is currently being held at the Houston County Detention...

Construction Accident Claims Life in Perry On December 3, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Perry Police and Fire Departments responded to a construction accident at the entrance of Woodlands Blvd and Highway 127. Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a victim had been accidentally struck by a commercial forklift. The individual sustained serious injuries, and medical aid was immediately provided at the scene. The victim was transported to Houston Medical Center by EMS but...

Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in January The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety class and a Women’s Firearm Safety class in January 2025. Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – January 10 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – January 11 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Each class will provide participants with knowledge of...

Perry Police Department to Host 3 Firearm Safety Classes In September The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizen’s Firearm Safety class, a Women’s Firearm Safety class, and a General Public Firearm Safety Class in September. Senior Citizen Firearm Safety Class – September 13 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – September 14 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee General Public Firearm Safety Class – September 15 | 2 PM – 6 PM...

Arson Arrest Made Following Residential Fire in Perry On July 8, 2024, at around 13:00 hrs., the City of Perry Fire Department and Perry Police Department responded to a residential structure fire at 228 Shoshone Circle, Perry, Georgia. After the fire was extinguished by Perry Fire personnel, a joint investigation was launched into the cause and origin of the fire. It was determined that the fire was intentionally set and has been ruled arson by investigators. The investigation led...