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Man Dead, Woman Shot, and Another Injured in Savannah Shooting on W. Congress Lane
Savannah Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on August 30 in the 100 block of W. Congress Lane. The incident resulted in the death of an adult male and left an adult female with gunshot wounds. Another adult male sustained an injury to his hand. At approximately 2:15...
SPD investigates shooting on E. Liberty Street
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah Police Detectives (SPD) are investigating an Aug. 31 shooting in the 600 block of E. Liberty Street that left one adult female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Officials say around 10 p.m. officers responded to the scene based on a ShotSpotter report. Upon arrival, officers say they discovered the victim […]
In Session: Chatham County prosecutors file multiple motions to admit evidence in murder trials
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 at AFavakeh@Gannett.com. Prosecutors file multiple motions on eve of murder trials ...
Pedestrian dies after being struck on Highway 17
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – Friday morning, a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 17 near a Budget Inn. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), troopers responded to the scene at 7:30 a.m. and determined that a driver was traveling southbound on the highway when they struck a pedestrian who […]
Chatham County Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Five-Year Sentence for Bomb Threat
Mohammed Arafat Afaneh, 28, of Savannah, Georgia, is facing a potential five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges related to making a bomb threat. Afaneh pleaded guilty to False Information and Hoaxes, as announced by Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. The guilty plea exposes Afaneh to a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, substantial financial penalties, and up to three years of supervised release upon completing any prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.
Savannah Police Corporal Injured in Motorcycle Accident During Vice President Harris Motorcade
Savannah Police Corporal David Bates was injured in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident around 7 p.m. on August 28 while working in support of the motorcade for Vice President Kamala Harris. No other vehicles were involved in the accident. “The Savannah Police Department is supporting Corporal Bates and his family as...
Tybee Island PD prepares for busy Labor Day weekend
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – The Tybee Island Police Department is implementing its protocol for peak traffic this Labor Day weekend. This means the left lanes of Highway 80 and Butler Avenue will be reserved for emergency vehicles only to help first responders travel promptly. Beachgoers can also expect an increased law enforcement presence on […]
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