Thursday, August 20, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Detectives are investigating a shooting that injured Darryl Williams, 28, of Savannah early this morning.
"Just before 1 a.m. Metro units were dispatched to a reported shooting on the 2000 block of Wessels Avenue. Williams was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"Williams was walking on Wessels Avenue when he was shot. The suspected shooter may have been driving a small black sedan," according to police.
Wessels Drive shouldn't be confused with the Wessels Homes housing project, site of yesterday's homicide. Both shootings occurred on Savannah's Eastside but not in the same area.
"Just before 1 a.m. Metro units were dispatched to a reported shooting on the 2000 block of Wessels Avenue. Williams was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"Williams was walking on Wessels Avenue when he was shot. The suspected shooter may have been driving a small black sedan," according to police.
Wessels Drive shouldn't be confused with the Wessels Homes housing project, site of yesterday's homicide. Both shootings occurred on Savannah's Eastside but not in the same area.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting at Fred Wessels Homes adjacent to downtown on Tuesday evening.
"Just after 5 p.m. Metro was dispatched to the shooting in the 200 block of Wilder Drive that injured Marquail Banner, 20," a police spokesperson says. "Banner was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries."
Detectives think "this attack is targeted and not random," police say.
The fatality is the 25th of the year according to our own unofficial tally.
"Just after 5 p.m. Metro was dispatched to the shooting in the 200 block of Wilder Drive that injured Marquail Banner, 20," a police spokesperson says. "Banner was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries."
Detectives think "this attack is targeted and not random," police say.
The fatality is the 25th of the year according to our own unofficial tally.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
"Just after 11:45 p.m., today, Corporal Roger Brown attempted to pull over a white Chevy Impala that was reported stolen out of South Carolina," says a Chatham County Sheriff's Dept. spokesperson.
"The driver, 22 year-old Jahques Arkeem Rogers, failed to pull over and attempted to go around traffic, striking the curb and flattening his tire. As the deputy continued past him the suspect struck the deputies vehicle several times," the spokesperson says.
"Rogers eventually came to a stop on I-516 and both he and his passenger, 32 year-old Mychena Dawn Byrd, fled the vehicle. After a short foot pursuit both suspects were taken into custody."
A Reserve Deputy and full-time Information Technology CCSO employee, Michael Holmes, was the first to make contact with the suspect after hearing the call for assistance on the radio, taking Rogers into custody.
A stolen Glock with a 30 round extended clip was found beside the driver’s side of the vehicle, the department says. A small amount of crack cocaine, digital scales and a counterfeit 100 dollar bill were located inside the vehicle.
Both Rogers and Byrd are convicted felons and have extensive arrest records.
Rogers is being charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing to elude, aggravated assault, theft by receiving stolen gun, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving and suspended license.
Byrd is being charged with theft by receiving stolen auto, possession of a controlled substance, obstruction by fleeing as well as bringing stolen property across state lines.
"The driver, 22 year-old Jahques Arkeem Rogers, failed to pull over and attempted to go around traffic, striking the curb and flattening his tire. As the deputy continued past him the suspect struck the deputies vehicle several times," the spokesperson says.
"Rogers eventually came to a stop on I-516 and both he and his passenger, 32 year-old Mychena Dawn Byrd, fled the vehicle. After a short foot pursuit both suspects were taken into custody."
A Reserve Deputy and full-time Information Technology CCSO employee, Michael Holmes, was the first to make contact with the suspect after hearing the call for assistance on the radio, taking Rogers into custody.
A stolen Glock with a 30 round extended clip was found beside the driver’s side of the vehicle, the department says. A small amount of crack cocaine, digital scales and a counterfeit 100 dollar bill were located inside the vehicle.
Both Rogers and Byrd are convicted felons and have extensive arrest records.
Rogers is being charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing to elude, aggravated assault, theft by receiving stolen gun, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving and suspended license.
Byrd is being charged with theft by receiving stolen auto, possession of a controlled substance, obstruction by fleeing as well as bringing stolen property across state lines.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Violent Crimes detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are seeking information on a fatal shooting occurring early Thursday morning.
"At 4:26 a.m., Metro’s Central Precinct patrol officers were dispatched to 32nd Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, where they found a deceased male, the victim of an apparent shooting," a police spokesperson says.
"The shooting is believed to have occurred on the 300 block of West Anderson Lane. Moments earlier a ShotSpotter notification was received at that location."
Anyone with information on this case should call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
"At 4:26 a.m., Metro’s Central Precinct patrol officers were dispatched to 32nd Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, where they found a deceased male, the victim of an apparent shooting," a police spokesperson says.
"The shooting is believed to have occurred on the 300 block of West Anderson Lane. Moments earlier a ShotSpotter notification was received at that location."
Anyone with information on this case should call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Roberts
Jaquan Roberts, 20, of Savannah was arrested without incident at about 7 a.m. during a warrant service at a residence on the 900 block of Seiler Avenue. Roberts is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.
Violent Crimes detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the shooting of a 23-year-old Savannah man on Tuesday night.
At about 10:10 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 1000 block of East 32nd Street, "where Raheem Jackson collapsed after being shot moments earlier. No precise shooting location has been determined," police say.
Jackson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
No suspect has been identified.
At about 10:10 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 1000 block of East 32nd Street, "where Raheem Jackson collapsed after being shot moments earlier. No precise shooting location has been determined," police say.
Jackson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
No suspect has been identified.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Savannah has been rated second-friendliest city in the U.S. in a poll of Condé Nast Traveler readers, beating out long-time rival Charleston (which finished third) and rating below only Park City, Utah.
The magazine asked its readers to rate a city's "friendliness" in the Readers’ Choice Awards survey, "especially with respect to where you felt welcome, or not," a magazine spokesperson says.
The Savannah entry says:
"Bubbling with Southern charm," the locals of Savannah "are so welcoming and hospitable," "fun and talkative."
The magazine asked its readers to rate a city's "friendliness" in the Readers’ Choice Awards survey, "especially with respect to where you felt welcome, or not," a magazine spokesperson says.
The Savannah entry says:
"Bubbling with Southern charm," the locals of Savannah "are so welcoming and hospitable," "fun and talkative."
Southside Precinct detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department "are investigating the theft of an automatic teller machine containing a significant sum of cash from a South State Bank branch early Sunday morning," police say.
Just before 5 a.m. Metro responded to a security alarm activation at the branch on Mall Boulevard. "Officers observed that the ATM was missing. A stolen boom lift used for construction was found behind a nearby restaurant on the 400 block of Mall Boulevard. Investigators believe the lift was used to remove the machine before it was placed in a vehicle with an unknown driver," police say.
Just before 5 a.m. Metro responded to a security alarm activation at the branch on Mall Boulevard. "Officers observed that the ATM was missing. A stolen boom lift used for construction was found behind a nearby restaurant on the 400 block of Mall Boulevard. Investigators believe the lift was used to remove the machine before it was placed in a vehicle with an unknown driver," police say.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Police are investigating the death of a 22-year-old Savannah man found floating in a residential swimming pool on Talahi Island this afternoon.
At 12:57 p.m. SCMPD responded to the residence on the 200 block of East Point Drive. The homeowner called police after discovering his house sitter unresponsive in the pool.
The victim was last seen at the residence on Friday. The homeowner gave the victim permission to use the pool in his absence.
EMS, the coroner’s office, Metro Forensics, Patrol and Violent Crimes responded to the scene. Detectives are investigating the events leading to the victim’s death.
Metro continues to investigate.
At 12:57 p.m. SCMPD responded to the residence on the 200 block of East Point Drive. The homeowner called police after discovering his house sitter unresponsive in the pool.
The victim was last seen at the residence on Friday. The homeowner gave the victim permission to use the pool in his absence.
EMS, the coroner’s office, Metro Forensics, Patrol and Violent Crimes responded to the scene. Detectives are investigating the events leading to the victim’s death.
Metro continues to investigate.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a cutting that occurred at Pinkie Masters on Drayton St.
At approximately 1:49 a.m. on Sunday investigators responded to the bar "and found Johnathan Staggs, 41, with a stab wound. Staggs refused medical treatment," police say.
"Officers arrested Leonard Scriven, 50, a bouncer at the bar. Scriven is charged with Aggravated Assault. The investigation is ongoing," police say.
At approximately 1:49 a.m. on Sunday investigators responded to the bar "and found Johnathan Staggs, 41, with a stab wound. Staggs refused medical treatment," police say.
"Officers arrested Leonard Scriven, 50, a bouncer at the bar. Scriven is charged with Aggravated Assault. The investigation is ongoing," police say.
