updated Sat. June 8, 2024
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WTOC
March 29, 2018
At 9:21 p.m., officers from the Walterboro Police Department responded to 426 Savage Street in reference to a shooting that just happened. According to police, when officers arrived on the scene they met two victims and were told another victim was transported by private car to Colleton Medical Center.
Bryan County News
March 28, 2018
Evidence during the sentencing hearing emphasized that Jackson possessed the firearm at issue after earning multiple felony convictions for armed robbery, aggravated assault, carjacking and aggravated assault upon a police officer. Jackson's criminal history designated him as an “armed career criminalÃâà...
Savannah Morning News
March 28, 2018
Baxter also was indicted on the obstruction of a Thunderbolt police officer, failure to maintain lane and having an open alcoholic beverage container in the vehicle. Georgia State Patrol Trooper Josh Riddle testified in July 2016 that Baxter never hit his brakes while driving at speeds in excess of 80 mph onÃâà...
WTOC
March 28, 2018
In a police report filed by Savannah Police officer Tyler Suchoski, he says he gave verbal commands to Patrie to exit the river and swim towards the officers. He then writes, 'He ran away and attempted to swim away so he would not be arrested.' The officer explains once Patrie made contact with the officers,Ãâà...
WTOC
March 27, 2018
Star Corporal Tracy Walden - a 23-year veteran of the department - recently returned from the Seventh Annual Regional Women in Policing Conference held in the Republic of Georgia. More than 250 female law enforcement came from all over - including Pakistan, the Philippines, Bosnia and Indonesia to attend thisÃâà...
Island Packet
March 26, 2018
The police report says Patrie was ordered to swim toward two officers, who pulled him out of the river and onto the algae-covered, slippery stairs. ... 19, also Marietta, Ga., — Weston Patrie's younger brother — is accused of jumping a fence at the top of the stairs and knocking another officer down the stairs.
Savannah Morning News
March 25, 2018
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man accused of killing a New Orleans police officer in 2015 was convicted Saturday, as jurors rejected his insanity defense. After a six-day trial, the jury deliberated just 66 minutes before finding 35-year-old Travis Boys guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 46-year-oldÃâà...
Savannah Morning News
March 18, 2018
A Detroit man was arrested early Sunday morning during the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Festival for slapping a Savannah police horse. An officer was on horseback at 2:20 a.m. in the area of Congress and Montgomery when Matthew Henderson, 24, stepped out and tried to touch the horse. The officer toldÃâà...
Savannah Morning News
March 14, 2018
Two Savannah police officers will receive an honorable mention at the 25th Annual TOP COPS Awards for their work in a Cann Park Neighborhood Operation that culminated in March 2016. The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) will be presenting the award to Sgt. Samuel Hunt,Ãâà...
WTOC
March 14, 2018
Albany Police said a burglary happened Monday night shortly before 11 at a home in the 600 block of Willard Avenue. When police arrived at the home, they said the suspect was coming out of the house. "When the officers gave commands for the person to stop, the subject jumped into the vehicle, drove offÃâà...
WTOC
March 11, 2018
... gala held to honor Smith and his best friend, Americus Police Officer Nick Smarr. "To see all of these people for the reason that we are here in honor of Jody and Nick, it just means the world to me," said Johnson. Nearly 400 people helped "Paint the Town Blue," not only to honor the officers who were shotÃâà...
WTOC
March 6, 2018
A fundraiser was held in honor of officer Isiah Rodriguez whose daughter died Feb. 28 from asthma. The Outskirts Sports Bar and Grill hosted a benefit concert featuring local artists and bands to show support for Rodriguez and his family. "It means a lot. It helps out a lot in this crucial time and I say thanks toÃâà...
WSAV-TV
March 2, 2018
She says it will allow law enforcement officers to focus on major crime investigation instead of soft crime pursuits. “That's five hours that they ... When the law goes in later this summer, only a Savannah Police officer at his or her discretion would be able to administer the $150 fine for simple possession.
Savannah Morning News
February 16, 2018
... oath as a police officer stemming from a 2010 investigation of police corruption. He pleaded not guilty and remained free on a $20,000 bond. The case involved a joint Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team and federal Drug Enforcement Administration probe of drug activity in which Khaalis was anÃâà...
Savannah Morning News
February 15, 2018
Henry County Sheriff Keith McBrayer said gunfire broke out as the officers were serving an arrest warrant at a home in Locust Grove, southeast of Atlanta. Locust Grove Mayor Robert Price identified the slain officer as Maddox, who had been with the department since he was 22. (Georgia Bureau ofÃâà...
Savannah Morning News
December 31, 1999
After a vetted national search, Pooler has announced that Ashley Brown will be the city's new police chief. Brown will be coming to the City of Pooler Police Department from Savannah police, formerly Savannah-Chatham police, where he held the rank of captain and commander of the Southside precinct,Ãâà...
Savannah Morning News
December 31, 1999
Savannah Police's Financial Crimes division is warning the public of possible phone scams, including one where callers pose as Savannah Police officers. Financial Crimes detectives said no one from the police department will ever call and demand payment. In one of the scams, the caller identifiesÃâà...
