Police responding to active investigation on Main Street in Folkston

FOLKSTON, Ga. – A large police presence has surrounded Main Street in Folkston, Georgia, as authorities continue an active investigation that began Wednesday afternoon.

News4JAX has received several emails and calls about the ongoing active police investigation, causing reaction online.

The Charlton County Emergency Management Agency advised the community to avoid Main Street between Okefenokee Parkway and US-1 and to seek alternative routes until further notice.

Charlton County EMA also shared a message on Facebook urging the public not to share photos, videos or livestreams that could compromise the current investigation.

We have reached out to the sheriff’s department for more information.

News4JAX has a crew headed to the scene to learn more as this story is developing.