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Savannah man sentenced to more than 12 years for trafficking psilocyn

A federal judge sentenced a local man to more than 12 years for the distribution of psychedelic mushrooms after he pleaded guilty

Savannah, GA · 11h

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Man openly carries AR-15-style rifle through downtown Savannah, sparking mixed reactions

Cody Tlacuatl told WSAV his decision to walk through the city with the rifle is about exercising his Second Amendment rights. Saying people he's encountered have largely been positive.

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Savannah murder case ends in plea deals as 2 defendants detail deadly shooting that killed innocent bystander

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah murder case has ended in a plea deal for both of the people accused in a deadly 2025 shooting that killed an innocent bystander. 44-year-old Marion Hutchinson and 45-year-old Charles Anthony Barnes were both charged with killing 26-year-old Frederick Hampton Jr. The shooting happened...

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Savannah man indicted on child molestation charge involving girl under 16

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah man has been indicted on a child molestation charge following an alleged incident involving a girl under the age of 16. Terry Eugene Butler was recently indicted by a Chatham County grand jury on one count of child molestation. According to the indictment, Butler...

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Man attempts to enter residence posing as Chatham County employee

An unidentified man in Chatham County allegedly tried to enter a residence this week, claiming he was an employee of the county

Chatham County, GA · 9h

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Chatham County police warn of latest scam calls

The calls allegedly impersonate an officer, telling the person that a loved one of theirs is in jail and needs money sent to them immediately.

Chatham County, GA · 1d

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Man booked on homicide by vehicle charge in Chatham County bonds out same day

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Scott Marshall Maccormack, 44, was booked into the Chatham County Jail on Nov. 5 on second-degree homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain lane charges. Records show Maccormack was arrested in Port Wentworth by GSP. A request has been made to GSP for more details. Details...

Chatham County, GA · 1d

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Reported stolen vehicle leads to arrest of 2 in Garden City

Two people were taken into custody Tuesday after local law enforcement agencies pursued a stolen vehicle into Garden City

Garden City, GA · 2d

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3 more charged in Chatham County carfentanil trafficking case, bringing total to 9

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Three more people are now charged in a multistate drug trafficking case in Chatham County, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Friday. Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit secured a superseding indictment, which brings the total number of defendants in the case to nine. The original six...

Chatham County, GA · 10h

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1 fatality reported following mobile home fire in Pooler

POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – Pooler Fire-Rescue (PFR) firefighters were dispatched to Old Dean Forest Road at Bashelor’s Mobile Home Park on Friday morning for a reported structure fire with possible entrapment. PFR Engine 603 arrived on scene and found a mobile home smoking. Multiple other units arrived on scene following the initial call. Garden City […]

Pooler, GA · 11h

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Inmate subdued trying to overpower Chatham County deputy at hospital

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — An inmate at Memorial Hospital reportedly tried to overpower a Chatham County Sheriff’s deputy working as security on Tuesday night, a CCSO spokesperson said. The inmate was subdued with assistance from Georgia Department of Corrections officers and the incident was brought under control, the CCSO official said.

Chatham County, GA · 2d

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Probation search leads to drug convictions for Savannah man already under federal supervision

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A probation search that uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl and two forms of cocaine has led to four federal drug convictions for a Savannah man who was already serving a term of supervised release. Angelo Hamilton, 45, faces at least 15 years in prison and a possible life...

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17-year-old arrested on felony gang recruitment, intimidation charges in Savannah

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A 17-year-old is facing four criminal charges, including two felonies related to alleged gang recruitment and intimidation, following an arrest Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to jail booking information, Apollo Anthony Williams was arrested on two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. The felony charges involve allegations...

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Wanted man turns himself into Chatham County wanting ‘peaceful surrender’

Adrian Byrd is wanted in connection with alleged incident involving shots fired at vehicle with child inside.

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This Georgia BBQ Trail Takes You To 10 Spots Serving Seriously Good Smoked Brisket

Brisket for breakfast sounds like the kind of decision you make on vacation and defend for the rest of your life. In Georgia, apparently, nobody needs convincing. I’d happily trade my usual morning coffee run for something that comes with smoke, sauce, and a breakfast burrito. But this isn’t...

Georgia · 1d

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Large police presence reported on Wilder Drive

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A large police presence has been reported on Wilder Drive in Savannah. WTOC crews on scene observed crime scene tape, Savannah Police Department officers and forensic investigators. This is a developing story. Stay with WTOC for updates as more information becomes available.

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Man indicted in fatal August shooting at Chatham County apartment

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man has been indicted in connection with the fatal shooting of Victor Garcia at a Chatham County apartment in August. Victor Bernardo Salazar was indicted this week on one count of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of aggravated assault. The indictment alleges Salazar caused Garcia’s...

Chatham County, GA · 1d

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SouthCoast Health unites two Savannah cardiology offices under one roof

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - SouthCoast Health combined its two Savannah cardiology offices into one larger clinic, according to officials. The expanded cardiology facility opened to patients on Nov. 9, and is located at the Eisenhower Drive Medical Center on 310 Eisenhower Drive, Building 16. Officials said the 14,000-square-foot space includes...

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Second Harvest announces upcoming food distributions across Coastal Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The WTOC Holiday Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia this year, with donations accepted Nov. 19 at two Kroger locations. People can drop off nonperishable food items from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kroger on Mall Boulevard or the Kroger on Johnny Mercer Boulevard on Wilmington Island. Farah and Farah is sponsoring the food drive.

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