BLAKELY, Ga. (WDNews) – On Wednesday afternoon, July 17th, Blakely Police Department (BPD) officers responded to reports of gunshots on Palmetto Ave. A vehicle had driven past an occupied residence, and one or more occupants fired weapons towards the house. Eyewitness reports, surveillance cameras, and a Flock Safety camera helped identify the suspect vehicle.
On Friday, July 19th, Joseph W. Pelland, 17, of Dothan, AL, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and discharging a firearm near a roadway. Pelland is currently held in Early County Jail pending a first appearance.
BPD continues to investigate and expects more arrests. Anyone with information is urged to contact an officer at (229) 723-3414.
