Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Body found at defunct car dealership in downtown Augusta
Augusta officials are investigating a suspicious death outside a defunct car dealership in downtown. Richmond County sheriff's Sgt. Walter McNeil said via a news release that deputies responded at 3:42 p.m. Tuesday to what was Johnson Cadillac at 1122 Walton Way, where they found the body of someone who had been dead for several days.
Wanted suspect arrested after barricading inside Augusta home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A wanted suspect connected to a May shooting was arrested after barricading inside a home in Richmond County Wednesday. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says around 10:09 a.m., deputies and the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force responded to the 2200 Block of Basswood Drive for a wanted subject.
What’s behind Richmond County’s alarming problem with violent crime?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For months, the news has been peppered with shooting after shooting in Richmond County. And everyday people in everyday places are becoming victims. On Thursday, gunfire erupted at Augusta Mall, injuring one person and sending shoppers fleeing. And that’s not the only shooting there. A shooting there in April injured one person, and a person was killed in a shooting there in 2020.
North Augusta man faces charges in alleged shooting death of man found in Aiken shed
An arrest has been made for the alleged shooting death of 22-year-old Jalen Jones, who was found dead in an Aiken shed. ATF Rage Task Force and Richmond County sheriff's deputies this week arrested Jaquaez Bibbs, 28, of North Augusta, in the Augusta area. Aiken Department of Public Safety Lt. Jennifer Hayes said via news release that Bibbs' charges include murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Richmond Co. Coroner’s Office responds to body found on Walton Way
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On Tuesday, the Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to what authorities are describing as a “suspicious death.” The Coroner’s Office states that authorities responded to the 1100 block of Walton Way in reference to a body located in the parking lot. According to the Coroner’s Office, the body has been […]
Coroner’s office investigates suspicious death in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says they are investigation a suspicious death. The coroner’s office says they responded to 1122 Walton Way in reference to a body located in the parking lot. Officials say the body has been deceased for several days. Due to...
Suspect arrested in May 6 murder of 22-year-old in Aiken
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting two months ago in the 300 block of Greenwich Drive in Aiken. Jaquarez Bibbs, 28, of North Augusta, was arrested Monday in Richmond County, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety. He’s charged in...
Richmond County deputies search for missing 14-year-old
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in searching for a missing 14-year-old. Deriona Lett was last seen on June 24 on the 2000 block of Teal Court. A missing at-risk woman returned to her Augusta home on Tuesday morning two...
Suspect arrested for May 6 murder in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WFXG) - An arrest was made in a murder investigation from nearly two months ago. Monday, the Aiken Department of Public Safety, along with agents with the ATF Rage Task Force and the Richmond County Sheriff's Office arrested Jaquaez Bibbs, 28 of North Augusta. Bibbs was arrested in...
Man killed in shooting on Warren Street in Augusta
One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday morning on Warren Street in Augusta. Ceon Ulmer, 38, of Augusta, was pronounced dead at the scene, just before 6:15 a.m., according to the Richmond County Coroner's Office. Just before 5:15 a.m., Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 1800 block of Warren Street for...
Homicide investigation underway on Warren St. in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to the 1800 block of Warren Street Tuesday morning in reference to a shooting death. The call came in at 5:11 a.m. Upon arrival, a male victim was found with at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene at 6:00 a.m. Richmond […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.