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CRIME & SAFETY
'I will be releasing a 10 most wanted in Savannah list': Mayor Johnson reacting to police shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Mayor Van Johnson says he plans to release a “top 10 most wanted in Savannah” list after several shootings in our area. The most recent example was Sunday night's police shooting on Victory Drive. “We have to make sure that the community knows who...
SPD arrests woman in deadly Abercorn Street shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) has arrested one woman in connection with a domestic homicide that occurred Sunday night. Police responded to the 10000 block of Abercorn Street based on reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, officers discovered the adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Chatham EMS […]
Savannah Police to ramp up safety measures for 4th of July weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Be smart and stay safe... that’s the message from the Savannah Police Department ahead of the Fourth of July. Starting Thursday, the Independence Day holiday weekend begins and SPD plans to be out in full force. The Savannah Police Department says that they’re going to...
SPD asking for help locating a man wanted for questioning
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) needs your help in locating a man wanted for questioning. Armard Breeland is being sought in connection to several entering auto and credit card fraud cases. Officials say he is known to frequent both the Savannah and Beaufort, S.C. areas. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Savannah Officers Exchange Gunfire With Fleeing Suspect
At the request of the Savannah Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The incident occurred near the entrance of Home Depot at 1907 E. Victory Drive. Gregory Eugene Griffin, 31, sustained injuries, while no officers were harmed. Preliminary details indicate that on...
Bodies of missing Georgia firefighters found in Tennessee
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — The bodies of two missing Georgia firefighters were found along Hollow Road in Cosby, Tennessee, Sunday morning. Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander were reported missing out of Liberty County, Georgia, on June 25. Kuhbander was last seen on June 24 at a Crunch Fitness in...
Mayor Johnson weighs in on SPD’s use of force policy
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Mayor Van Johnson shared his frustration after the two Savannah Police officer-involved shootings in June. The first happened on June 17 on Ogeechee Road — the second on June 30 on Victory Drive. He spoke about the most recent shooting and shared his curiosity as to why a convicted felon, 31-year-old […]
Serial bank robber from Cochran sentenced to federal prison again
SAVANNAH – A Georgia man with multiple bank robbery convictions has been sentenced to federal prison for the second time. David Wayne Stanley, 59, of Cochran was sentenced to 160 months in prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery, said Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg.
In Session: Former Savannah Police administrative assistant indicted for stealing overtime funds
This column is part of a weekly round-up of notable grand jury indictments and court decisions, following through on cases reported by Savannah Morning News public safety reporter Drew Favakeh. If there are cases you're curious about, email Drew atAFavakeh@Gannett.com. Ahmad Moore pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter. On June 21,...
Hardeeville teen dies in one-vehicle accident over weekend
A Hardeeville teen died in a one-vehicle accident June 29 on Coleman Loop in Hardeeville, Jasper County Coroner Willie Aiken said. A Hardeeville teenager died following a single-vehicle accident June 29 in Hardeeville, according to officials. Cristian De Leon, 19, died in the accident just after 12:30 a.m. on Coleman...
Officials warn against celebratory gunfire this 4th of July
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – Each year, law enforcement sees an uptick in irresponsible gun use during the Fourth of July. Officials are asking that you don’t get carried away this year with celebratory gunfire that could seriously hurt your neighbors. “There is nothing celebratory about gunfire,” Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said in his weekly press […]
Savannah Chamber Members Encouraged to Participate in Visionary Crime Center Initiative by City Manager Jay Melder
Savannah City Manager Jay Melder has unveiled a visionary plan to establish a state-of-the-art Crime Center to enhance public safety and community collaboration. This initiative leverages advanced technology to strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the community, ensuring a safer and more secure Savannah. Central to this groundbreaking plan...
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