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Perry Police Department to Host 3 Firearm Safety Classes In September

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

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...

Stop The Scam Information Session Hosted by the Perry Police Department

Stop The Scam Information Session Hosted by the Perry Police Department Scams are everywhere, and the Perry Police Department wants to help you combat them! Join us for the FREE information session, "Stop The Scam," to learn how to identify and prevent common scams. Date: August 7, 2024 Time: 6 - 8 PM Location: Perry Police Department (1207 Washington Street) For more information, contact Officer Marcus Camps at (478) 988-2835 or Marcus.Camps@perry-ga.gov.

Perry Police Hosts Two Neighborhood Watch Meetings

Perry Police Hosts Two Neighborhood Watch Meetings The Perry Police Department is hosting a Neighborhood Watch meeting on June 14 & 28 at the Perry Police Department. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a community-based initiative to enhance the safety and security of local neighborhoods. The program fosters a sense of community, encourages activity participation, and builds stronger relationships between residence and their local law...

Perry Police Department Collaborates with Multiple Agencies in Major Fraud and Human Trafficking Investigation

In January of 2024, the Perry Police Department, with the assistance of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Houston County District Attorney’s Office, Warner Robins Police Department, Centerville Police Department, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Byron Police Department, Lilburn Police Department, United States Postal Service Inspection Services,...

Perry Police Department Announces Officer, Supervisor, and Civilian of the Year

The Perry Police Department selected the winners of Officer, Supervisor, and Civilian of the Year for 2023. Officer of the Year – Officer Jessica Lange Supervisor of the Year – Lt. David Hill Civilian of the Year – Shari Wallander These awards are voted on by the employees of the Perry Police Department. Congratulations!

Public Notice | CALEA Public Comment Portal

Public Notice The Houston County Communications Division is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). This accreditation requires that for at least 60 days each year, the public has access to the CALEA Public Comment Portal. The purpose of this portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services and overall candidacy for...

Perry Police Department Responds to Involuntary Manslaughter Incident

UPDATE - November 13, 2023 | 3:06 PM On November 10th, 2023, at around 10 P.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 610 Marsha Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found an unresponsive 13-year-old female inside the residence with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was transported to Perry Hospital by Houston County EMS, where she succumbed to her injury. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting revealed that the shooting was not intentional. A...

Perry Police Department Responds to Armed Robbery/Aggravated Assault

On November 4th, 2023, at around 6:00 A.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 1602 Sam Nunn Blvd, Quality Inn in reference to a personal armed robbery. Officer arrived on scene and learned that a black male had entered the two victim’s hotel room brandishing a handgun and demanding money. There were no injuries reported by any of the victims. The offender, later identified as Willie Harris Jr, B/M 54 years of age, from Montezuma, Georgia fled the scene in one of the victims 2019...

Mr. Nathaniel Shearer Awarded Good Samaritan Award

In the early hours of September 21st, 2023, Mr. Nathaniel “Nate” Shearer was on his way to work at Gilmer Warehouse when he decided to make a quick stop at Circle K on Sam Nunn Blvd. Shearer planned to simply purchase items to begin his day. What he did not expect was to interrupt a violent armed assault against an unsuspecting woman in the parking lot. Upon turning into the parking lot, Shearer observed a male attacking a young lady, who was lying on her back attempting to defend...

Perry Police Department Offers Additional Women’s Firearm Safety Class

Perry Police Department Offers Additional Women’s Firearm Safety Class The Perry Police Department will host a 2-part Women's Firearm Safety Class on Thursday, August 10 and Saturday, August 12. This comprehensive course will cover a range of topics, including Georgia firearms laws, carrying and concealment, justifications for the use of deadly force, handgun loading and unloading, and marksmanship fundamentals. Classroom instruction takes place on Thursday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m....

Perry Police Department Offers Record Restriction Opportunity

Perry Police Department Offers Record Restriction Opportunity The Perry Police Department will host a record restriction event on July 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Perry Events Center. The record restriction event is an initiative designed to assist individuals who have charges that have been dismissed or found not guilty by the court. It offers a chance for eligible individuals to have these charges restricted from public view, providing them with greater opportunities for employment,...