Tifton Police Department

09/05/2026

UPDATE — LOCATED SAFE

Ms. Latasha Newkirk has been located and is back home safe and sound.

The Tifton Police Department thanks everyone who shared the original post and assisted in helping locate her.

09/04/2026

08/18/2026

📚🎒Welcome back ABAC Students!

As you head back to campus, remember to slow down, follow school zone hours, and watch for students and pedestrians. Let's keep everyone safe this school year! 🚸

08/07/2026

The missing teen from earlier today has returned home. TPD will continue to investigate this case.

Thank you for those who shared the BOLO.

08/07/2026

UPDATE 6:43PM 8/7/26 - Teen has returned home. Thank you for those who shared.

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Original post:

🚨⚠️BOLO - Missing Teen. Please share. 🚨⚠️

Rhanijah Wright, last wearing black shorts, grey or black sweater and black croc shoes. Last seen at Wildwood Apartments.

08/04/2026

Wishing all Tift County students and faculty a fun and safe first week back at school. 🍎🎓🎒Our Tifton Police Department is proud to provide School Resource Officers to Tift County Schools.

08/03/2026

It's the first day of school 📚

Watch your speed. Put the phone down. Stay alert. Protect our students.

08/02/2026

Every school day, children rely on drivers to make safe choices. Slow down, stay alert, and keep them safe.

08/01/2026

STOP means STOP🛑

Protect our kids this school year by obeying school bus stop laws. Every stop keeps them safe.

07/31/2026

Drive now, Text later!

Every text can wait. Slow down in school zones, stay alert, and help every student arrive safely.