Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a shooting near Mastick and Wheaton streets that seriously injured a man Monday night.
"At about 10 p.m. Metro arrived at the scene where Albert Jackson, 29, was found suffering from a gunshot wound," police say. Jackson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center in serious, but non-life-threatening condition.
"Investigators believe Jackson and a friend were eating in a vehicle parked outside the residence when shots rang out from another vehicle on Mastick street. Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation," police say.
The suspect may be driving what is described as a long black SUV.
"At about 10 p.m. Metro arrived at the scene where Albert Jackson, 29, was found suffering from a gunshot wound," police say. Jackson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center in serious, but non-life-threatening condition.
"Investigators believe Jackson and a friend were eating in a vehicle parked outside the residence when shots rang out from another vehicle on Mastick street. Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation," police say.
The suspect may be driving what is described as a long black SUV.
Councilmember Tom Bordeaux, who isn't running for reelection this November, has endorsed Brian Foster for the Alderman at Large Post 2 seat.
“Having done the job for the last four years, I can tell you first-hand that no one is better-equipped to be City Councilman than Brian Foster,” said Bordeaux Tuesday night at a campaign event at the Morris Center downtown.
Foster’s supporters include Congressman Buddy Carter, former Congressmen Jack Kingston and Lindsay Thomas, State Representative Mickey Stephens, former State Senator Eric Johnson and former County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis.
Other candidates in the unusually crowded field running for the Post 2 seat include Alicia Blakely, Travis Coles, Joe Steffen, G. Lind Taylor, and Clint Young.
“Having done the job for the last four years, I can tell you first-hand that no one is better-equipped to be City Councilman than Brian Foster,” said Bordeaux Tuesday night at a campaign event at the Morris Center downtown.
Foster’s supporters include Congressman Buddy Carter, former Congressmen Jack Kingston and Lindsay Thomas, State Representative Mickey Stephens, former State Senator Eric Johnson and former County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis.
Other candidates in the unusually crowded field running for the Post 2 seat include Alicia Blakely, Travis Coles, Joe Steffen, G. Lind Taylor, and Clint Young.
One man is in custody following a joint operation between the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) and the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD).
"Just after 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, SCMPD responded to a burglary in progress in the 2100 block of East 60th Street. Upon arrival officers observed 24-year-old Raheem Collins, of Savannah, acting suspicious near a parked GMC pickup," a CNT spokesperson says.
"Officers detained Collins because they believed he was providing a false name and address. SCMPD requested CNT to the scene after officers observed items inside the truck that they believed to be connected with drug distribution."
CNT agents had the truck towed and were able to obtain a search warrant for it. Agents seized of a large amount of methylenedioxyphenethylamine (MDMA), heroin, and marijuana. Agents also seized two firearms and more than $1,100 in U.S. currency.
Collins is facing numerous felony drug and weapons charges to include Trafficking Heroin and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. "This arrest marks his 11th booking in Chatham County, second CNT arrest, 12th drug-related charge and his fourth gun-related charge," CNT says.
The seized narcotics has an estimated street value of up to $9,000. CNT’s investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.
"Just after 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, SCMPD responded to a burglary in progress in the 2100 block of East 60th Street. Upon arrival officers observed 24-year-old Raheem Collins, of Savannah, acting suspicious near a parked GMC pickup," a CNT spokesperson says.
"Officers detained Collins because they believed he was providing a false name and address. SCMPD requested CNT to the scene after officers observed items inside the truck that they believed to be connected with drug distribution."
CNT agents had the truck towed and were able to obtain a search warrant for it. Agents seized of a large amount of methylenedioxyphenethylamine (MDMA), heroin, and marijuana. Agents also seized two firearms and more than $1,100 in U.S. currency.
Collins is facing numerous felony drug and weapons charges to include Trafficking Heroin and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. "This arrest marks his 11th booking in Chatham County, second CNT arrest, 12th drug-related charge and his fourth gun-related charge," CNT says.
The seized narcotics has an estimated street value of up to $9,000. CNT’s investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.
This past Monday the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) and the Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) conducted a search of a house located in the 1300 Block of Miller Avenue.
"CNT agents seized an unspecified amount of crystal methamphetamine, items commonly associated with drug distribution and more than $5,000 in cash," a CNT spokesperson says. "58-year-old Edward Losey of Tybee Island was arrested and charged with various felonies to include Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute."
CNT began its investigation into Losey "after receiving information from TIPD that he was possibly in possession of crystal methamphetamine," the spokesperson says.
"Losey is no stranger to law enforcement. Today’s arrest marks his 33rd booking in Chatham County, ninth drug-related charge and his third CNT arrest. Losey is currently under sentence for a previous CNT conviction," the spokesperson says.
The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.
"CNT agents seized an unspecified amount of crystal methamphetamine, items commonly associated with drug distribution and more than $5,000 in cash," a CNT spokesperson says. "58-year-old Edward Losey of Tybee Island was arrested and charged with various felonies to include Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute."
CNT began its investigation into Losey "after receiving information from TIPD that he was possibly in possession of crystal methamphetamine," the spokesperson says.
"Losey is no stranger to law enforcement. Today’s arrest marks his 33rd booking in Chatham County, ninth drug-related charge and his third CNT arrest. Losey is currently under sentence for a previous CNT conviction," the spokesperson says.
The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Detectives seek information on a shooting that occurred late Saturday night.
"At about 9:18 p.m. Metro responded to a convenience store on Diamond Causeway and Ferguson Avenue, where Franchesca Camarda, 28, was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Camarda was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"Investigators believe Camarda may have been shot during a drug transaction at an undetermined location," police say.
"A friend drove Camarda to the convenience store after the shooting. A second passenger arrived in the vehicle and fled on foot before police arrived. The second passenger is wanted for questioning and described as a white female with blonde hair. During the incident she wore a white tank top and a blue jean bottom."
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s.
"At about 9:18 p.m. Metro responded to a convenience store on Diamond Causeway and Ferguson Avenue, where Franchesca Camarda, 28, was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Camarda was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"Investigators believe Camarda may have been shot during a drug transaction at an undetermined location," police say.
"A friend drove Camarda to the convenience store after the shooting. A second passenger arrived in the vehicle and fled on foot before police arrived. The second passenger is wanted for questioning and described as a white female with blonde hair. During the incident she wore a white tank top and a blue jean bottom."
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s.
Detectives seek information on the events leading to a cutting on Friday night.
"Just after 7 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 9100 block of Ferguson Avenue, were a relative found 30-year-old James Nichols, III, with a stab wound. Investigators are determining whether the incident occurred near the 9100 block of Whitfield Avenue," police say.
Nichols was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a bald white male in his mid-30s, standing 5-07 to 5-11 and weighing 200 pounds.
"Just after 7 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 9100 block of Ferguson Avenue, were a relative found 30-year-old James Nichols, III, with a stab wound. Investigators are determining whether the incident occurred near the 9100 block of Whitfield Avenue," police say.
Nichols was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a bald white male in his mid-30s, standing 5-07 to 5-11 and weighing 200 pounds.
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department have identified a deceased man found outside McAlpin Square Friday night.
"Metro responded to the shopping plaza at about 8:15 p.m. where Allen J. Harrelson, 48 was found unresponsive. No foul play is suspected at this time," police say.
Metro detectives, Islands Precinct patrol officers, Forensics, EMS and the Chatham County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene.
Harrelson’s family was notified.
"Metro responded to the shopping plaza at about 8:15 p.m. where Allen J. Harrelson, 48 was found unresponsive. No foul play is suspected at this time," police say.
Metro detectives, Islands Precinct patrol officers, Forensics, EMS and the Chatham County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene.
Harrelson’s family was notified.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives seek information in a shooting that occurred Saturday morning.
"Just before 2:30 a.m. SCMPD investigators met Jonathan Hobson, 27, at Memorial University Medical Center. Hobson arrived at MUMC in a privately owned vehicle to seek care for a non-life threatening gunshot wound," police say.
Investigators are working to determine the location of the incident. Suspect information and events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
"Just before 2:30 a.m. SCMPD investigators met Jonathan Hobson, 27, at Memorial University Medical Center. Hobson arrived at MUMC in a privately owned vehicle to seek care for a non-life threatening gunshot wound," police say.
Investigators are working to determine the location of the incident. Suspect information and events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit is investigating an incident at a Savannah restaurant that ended with a suspect firing shots at an employee Thursday night.
"The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. at IHOP on the 1800 block of Victory Drive. The suspect entered the restaurant where he snatched an undisclosed sum of money from an employee," police say.
"While fleeing, the suspect displayed a firearm and shot at a different employee. No injuries were reported."
The suspect is described as "a black male standing 5-10 to 5-11 and weighing 150 pounds. He is clean shaven, with a slender face and dark skin tone. During the incident he wore a green and tan camouflage trucker’s hat, green and tan camouflage t-shirt and black jeans. He was last seen running toward Victory Manor Place," police say.
"The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. at IHOP on the 1800 block of Victory Drive. The suspect entered the restaurant where he snatched an undisclosed sum of money from an employee," police say.
"While fleeing, the suspect displayed a firearm and shot at a different employee. No injuries were reported."
The suspect is described as "a black male standing 5-10 to 5-11 and weighing 150 pounds. He is clean shaven, with a slender face and dark skin tone. During the incident he wore a green and tan camouflage trucker’s hat, green and tan camouflage t-shirt and black jeans. He was last seen running toward Victory Manor Place," police say.
"The burglary happened just before 10 a.m. on Seneca drive near White Bluff Road. One resident of the house was present as two male suspects tried to kick in the door," police say.
"A second resident returned home. One suspect fired a gun as the victims chased them away. No one was shot."
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's STEM Academy was temporarily locked down as SCMPD's Southside Precinct patrol officers, Aviation Unit, Forensics and Chatham County Sheriff’s Office K-9s aided in the search.
Marcus Hayes, 21, was located and arrested on Valentine Drive. He is charged with aggravated assault and criminal attempted burglary.
"Hayes' accomplice remains at large, and is described as a black male, standing 5-7 to 5-9 and weighing 160. His shirt and pants were dark in color during the incident. The suspect was last seen traveling south on Atwood and Wesley," police say.
A Metro officer aiding in the search was bitten by a K-9. The officer was transported by SCMPD’s Eagle 1 to Memorial University Medical Center, where he was treated and released.
