Saturday, March 7, 2015
Police have filed felony charges against a Florida woman "who misrepresented circumstances that led up to a fight that left her companion with injuries on Feb. 2," police say.
Angel Little, 36, of Riverview, FL., will be charged with filing a false police report after she and her companion, Corey Walters, 38, became involved in a fight on Bay Street near Bull Street after 2 a.m.
"She initially told Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police the couple had been attacked, beaten, kicked in the head and face and robbed by five to six males who left in a maroon sports sedan," police say. "But a video obtained after a search warrant was served on a nearby business refutes most of the couples’ account of what started the conflict as well as their participation."
The video indicates that Walters, 38, "instigated the confrontation that required his medical treatment. Walters was shown walking away and returning to confront two men standing on the sidewalk several times," police say.
The confrontation increased after Little walked up with her dog. "The video showed she attempted to get between the men as her boyfriend struck one of them," police say.
Other men, possibly those first identified as the assailants, approached to break up or join in the affray that crossed Bay Street several times before Walters was left lying on the sidewalk.
Robbery detectives continue to seek witnesses and the group of males to sort out discrepancies. They are described as being in their early 20s, clean shaven with short, groomed haircuts. They also are trying to identify the two men who were initially confronted by Walters.
Angel Little, 36, of Riverview, FL., will be charged with filing a false police report after she and her companion, Corey Walters, 38, became involved in a fight on Bay Street near Bull Street after 2 a.m.
"She initially told Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police the couple had been attacked, beaten, kicked in the head and face and robbed by five to six males who left in a maroon sports sedan," police say. "But a video obtained after a search warrant was served on a nearby business refutes most of the couples’ account of what started the conflict as well as their participation."
The video indicates that Walters, 38, "instigated the confrontation that required his medical treatment. Walters was shown walking away and returning to confront two men standing on the sidewalk several times," police say.
The confrontation increased after Little walked up with her dog. "The video showed she attempted to get between the men as her boyfriend struck one of them," police say.
Other men, possibly those first identified as the assailants, approached to break up or join in the affray that crossed Bay Street several times before Walters was left lying on the sidewalk.
Robbery detectives continue to seek witnesses and the group of males to sort out discrepancies. They are described as being in their early 20s, clean shaven with short, groomed haircuts. They also are trying to identify the two men who were initially confronted by Walters.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police arrested three males and confiscated "at least four semiautomatic weapons and drug sales paraphernalia after a traffic stop Wednesday night," police say.
Franklin Deangelo Alexander, 30, of 1803 East 62nd Street; Ja’vonte Montrez Hamilton, 22, and Dwayne Leonard Abney, 17, each were charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearms in commission of a crime and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.
Members of the SCMPD Immediate Response Team and Canine Unit stopped a silver Chevrolet Tahoe for a traffic offense at west 41st and Bulloch streets about 2:09 p.m. "The officers detected the scent of marijuana and obtained permission to search the car," police say.
In it they found three semiautomatic rifles – "including an AK47, a semiautomatic pistol, assorted ammunition, marijuana packaged in bags and scales."
The investigation into the activities of the three suspects continues.
Franklin Deangelo Alexander, 30, of 1803 East 62nd Street; Ja’vonte Montrez Hamilton, 22, and Dwayne Leonard Abney, 17, each were charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearms in commission of a crime and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.
Members of the SCMPD Immediate Response Team and Canine Unit stopped a silver Chevrolet Tahoe for a traffic offense at west 41st and Bulloch streets about 2:09 p.m. "The officers detected the scent of marijuana and obtained permission to search the car," police say.
In it they found three semiautomatic rifles – "including an AK47, a semiautomatic pistol, assorted ammunition, marijuana packaged in bags and scales."
The investigation into the activities of the three suspects continues.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers arrested and charged a Savannah man Wednesday night March 4 after identifying him "as the suspect who fired multiple shots into two units of a mobile home park," police say.
Kevin Rashawn Bryant, 31, was located in one of the units where he lives and identified as the suspect who fired shots into a neighboring unit and the one he rents. He has been charged with reckless conduct and criminal damage to property in the first degree.
West Chatham Precinct patrol officers had responded to the 3300 block of Ogeechee Road about 9:23 p.m. in answer to a shots fired call when they heard additional shots being fired.
The Immediate Response Team task force, Patrol officers and Violent Crimes detectives saturated the area, halting traffic on Ogeechee Road and surrounding the neighborhood. Officers conducted a door-to-door search for several hours until they located the units with gunfire damage and identified Bryant.
Kevin Rashawn Bryant, 31, was located in one of the units where he lives and identified as the suspect who fired shots into a neighboring unit and the one he rents. He has been charged with reckless conduct and criminal damage to property in the first degree.
West Chatham Precinct patrol officers had responded to the 3300 block of Ogeechee Road about 9:23 p.m. in answer to a shots fired call when they heard additional shots being fired.
The Immediate Response Team task force, Patrol officers and Violent Crimes detectives saturated the area, halting traffic on Ogeechee Road and surrounding the neighborhood. Officers conducted a door-to-door search for several hours until they located the units with gunfire damage and identified Bryant.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Islands Precinct detectives are searching for a man who is "reported to have grabbed a teenage girl running on a wood-covered walking trail on Wilmington Island last Thursday evening," jpolice say.
Police are still "resolving some inconsistencies in reports they have received but are continuing to search the area. The teen reported that she had separated from her jogging mates after becoming winded about 5 p.m. in the woods on Johnny Mercer Boulevard when her arms were grabbed by a male attempting to pull her away from the trail," police say. The teen said broke away from the subject and sought help next door at the YMCA.
Police are seeking a white male in his 30s or 40s, standing 6-foot-0, with a muscular build and deep voice. During the incident he wore a black hoodie pulled tightly around his unshaven face.
Metro also is investigating similar encounter on the same trail on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when members of a family reported a man hidden behind the trees called to them from the wooded area. "They said they never saw the male but felt he was black based on his voice," police say.
Det. Eugene Solomon, the lead investigator on the case can be reached at (912) 525-3100 Ext. 1296. Anyone with information also can call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Police are still "resolving some inconsistencies in reports they have received but are continuing to search the area. The teen reported that she had separated from her jogging mates after becoming winded about 5 p.m. in the woods on Johnny Mercer Boulevard when her arms were grabbed by a male attempting to pull her away from the trail," police say. The teen said broke away from the subject and sought help next door at the YMCA.
Police are seeking a white male in his 30s or 40s, standing 6-foot-0, with a muscular build and deep voice. During the incident he wore a black hoodie pulled tightly around his unshaven face.
Metro also is investigating similar encounter on the same trail on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when members of a family reported a man hidden behind the trees called to them from the wooded area. "They said they never saw the male but felt he was black based on his voice," police say.
Det. Eugene Solomon, the lead investigator on the case can be reached at (912) 525-3100 Ext. 1296. Anyone with information also can call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Monday, March 2, 2015
The Tedeschi Trucks Band, longtime favorites of Savannah crowds, will play the Johnny Mercer Theatre April 22, 2015 at 8 p.m. in an all-ages show. Tix go on sale this Friday, March 6 at 11 a.m., $35-$69.50, at etix.com
Comedian Bill Burr will play Savannah's Johnny Mercer Theatre on April, 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. Tix are on sale this Friday at 10 am at savannahcivic.com
