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Fourth of July shooting in Savannah leaves man transported to Memorial for treatment
The Savannah Police Department responded to a shooting at 45th Street and Bulloch Street Thursday afternoon, according to a social media post by SPD. The incident left one adult male with "serious injuries," the post said. That victim has been transported to Memorial Health for treatment. SPD spokesperson Nick Zoller said the incident occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m.
'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 officer placed on administrative leave following fatal collision with pedestrian
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Investigators are looking into a fatal crash involving a Savannah Police Department (SPD) officer. At this time, the officer involved in the accident Wednesday morning has been placed on administrative leave. Officials say an officer was traveling southbound in an SPD Ford Explorer on Abercorn Street shortly before 5:30 a.m. when […]
Two Women Suspects Sought in Connection with Shoplifting Spree at the Mall of Georgia
The Gwinnett County Police Department has issued 54 warrants for two suspects involved in shoplifting from nine stores at the Mall of Georgia. On June 22, officers responded to Dick’s Sporting Goods at 3333 Buford Drive. A store representative reported two female suspects shoplifting large quantities of merchandise. The suspects fled on foot toward a white vehicle outside the store. Confronted by the representative, they dropped the merchandise and left the vehicle behind. A search warrant for the vehicle revealed six large trash bags filled with merchandise from nine different stores, totaling approximately $8,000.
Woman Arrested in Savannah Domestic Homicide
The Savannah Police Department has arrested Kierra Fields, 33, in connection with the June 30 domestic homicide in the 10000 block of Abercorn Street. Fields has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Police responded to the scene based on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered the adult male victim,...
Police on Tybee Island issue warnings, reminders ahead of July 4 holiday weekend
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Above file video: Tybee officials prep for July 4 crowds. Headed to Tybee Island for the July 4 holiday weekend?. Police are issuing a warning about what you should know before you make it to the island. As with all large events on Tybee, police...
SPD asking for help locating a man wanted for questioning
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) needs your help in locating someone who is wanted for questioning. Armard Breeland is wanted for questioning in several entering auto and credit card fraud cases. He is known to frequent in both the Savannah and Beauford, SC area. Anyone with information is asked to call […]
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.
Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley named finalist for police chief in Texas
Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley has been named one of the top five candidates for police chief in Beaumont, Texas. According to the Beaumont Texas website, Hadley and four other candidates are finalists for the top cop position. In Hadley's biography, he said, "the Police Chief position in Beaumont...
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