CRIME & SAFETY
Suspect arrested in Augusta after killing of Athens toddler
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Athens-Clarke Police Department says a suspect has been arrested in Augusta in connection to the shooting death of a 3-year-old. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Desmontrez Mathis was arrested Thursday in Augusta during a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement operation. Kyron Zarco was killed...
Coroner identifies men found dead in vehicle in Florence County after apparent altercation
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were found dead in a vehicle with gunshot wounds early Friday morning after an apparent argument turned into a shooting, authorities said. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the two men as Darryal Jerome Shaw, 43, of North Augusta, South Carolina, and Demestric Dicks, 42, of Winnsboro, […]
Other Augusta Mall shooting suspect pleaded guilty to armed robbery in 2014
City records show one of two suspects wanted in connection to a shooting on April 28 inside Dillard's at the Augusta Mall has an extensive criminal history. Samoney Tanksley, 26, and Kay-Sean Nealy, 20, are both wanted for aggravated assault in connection to the shooting, according to previous reporting. The...
Family and friends honor 14-year-old Anthony Harrison’s life
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Family and friends said goodbye to 14-year-old Anthony Harrison at a balloon release, Saturday night. Richmond County coroner, Mark Bowen, says Harrison was shot at least once Tuesday night at the Cedarwood Apartments in Augusta. There was a balloon release held in his honor at Josey’s...
Wayne Co. student in hospital with head trauma after fight
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Wayne County student is in the hospital in Augusta after they sustained head trauma during a fight at lunch Monday. Jesup Police confirmed the other student involved in the fight is charged with aggravated battery. They were taken to the Claxton Juvenile Detention Center.
Suspect sentenced in Grovetown stabbing that injured 3-year-old, 2 others
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been sentenced 60 years for a stabbing incident that injured three people, including a 3-year-old in Grovetown in 2022. On Thursday, Phillip James Marshall took a plea deal and was sentenced to 60 years, with the first 40 in confinement. MORE FROM NEWS...
Plane crashes near Daniel Field in Augusta, pilot identified
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – One person is dead after a plane crash in a neighborhood in Augusta. We can confirm that it happened at 2802 Hillcrest Avenue and that is was a private Beach Bonanza plane. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says a single engine plane took off from Daniel...
Two N. Augusta men arrested in connection to animal hospital parking lot shooting
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Two North Augusta men have been arrested in connection to the April shooting that happened in the Hitchcock Animal Hospital parking lot. According to the Aiken Department of Public Safety, Rashod Boyd, 19, and Jaylon Sims, 18, have been arrested and charged with Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of […]
Local Organization CSRA Community-In-Action held an event, march to “Stop the Gun Violence and Crime”
During a week that saw several acts of violence across the CSRA - including two 14-year-olds shot and killed - local organization CSRA Community In Action held an event at May Park aimed at looking for solutions.
25-year-old suspect accused of stabbing in Warrenville
WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 25-year-old suspect has been accused of a stabbing incident in Warrenville, according to a state of South Carolina arrest affidavit. On April 30, in Warrenville around 1:42 a.m. Ivan Avila, 25, of North Augusta, stabbed the victim with an edged weapon under his left armpit at his lungs with the intent to kill, according to the affidavit.
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