Community complaint leads to home invasion & kidnapping

WFXL reports: "Citizen tips and complaints have led to an arrest of a Valdosta man for three drug-related charges."

"Valdosta police say a search warrant was executed at a home on Seth Place May 22 that came after a lengthy investigation that started with citizen tips.

Officers say they found 413 grams of marijuana, 118 whole pills of Alprazolam, over 100 partial pills of Alprazolam, and an undisclosed amount of cash.

24-year-old Marviq Richardson, a resident of the home, has been arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute-felony, possession of a schedule IV narcotic with the intent to distribute-felony, possession of drug-related objects.

“Citizens who live in this neighborhood are tired of this narcotics activity occurring around their residences. We are appreciative that they are coming forward and providing out department with this information,” said VPD Chief Leslie Manahan."