Thursday, October 22, 2015
Detectives today began a homicide investigation after two females and a male were found deceased in a residence on the 800 block of Lynah Street this morning.
"At about 8:17 a.m. Metro responded to reports of an open door at the residence. While checking the property officers found the victims deceased inside the house," police say.
Police say the victims are: Kiana Marshall, 21, Alexis Kitchens, 19, and Isaiah Martin, 18.
Detectives are working to identify suspects. Circumstances surrounding this case remain under investigation.
In April this year the Eastside was the scene of another triple homicide.
"At about 8:17 a.m. Metro responded to reports of an open door at the residence. While checking the property officers found the victims deceased inside the house," police say.
Police say the victims are: Kiana Marshall, 21, Alexis Kitchens, 19, and Isaiah Martin, 18.
Detectives are working to identify suspects. Circumstances surrounding this case remain under investigation.
In April this year the Eastside was the scene of another triple homicide.
Detectives are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that left Brandon Wright, 25, with non-life-threatening injuries.
"At about 5:22 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 600 block of West 54th Street, where Wright was driven by an acquaintance after being shot. Wright was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for care," police say.
"Wright was reportedly shot while walking near West 38th and Montgomery streets. Detectives are working to verify the location of the shooting and the identify the suspect," police say.
Detectives also "learned that Wright had several outstanding warrants from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office unrelated to this case." Sheriff's deputies arrested Wright on Tuesday.
"At about 5:22 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 600 block of West 54th Street, where Wright was driven by an acquaintance after being shot. Wright was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for care," police say.
"Wright was reportedly shot while walking near West 38th and Montgomery streets. Detectives are working to verify the location of the shooting and the identify the suspect," police say.
Detectives also "learned that Wright had several outstanding warrants from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office unrelated to this case." Sheriff's deputies arrested Wright on Tuesday.
Detectives are investigating a Tuesday night shooting on the 2100 block of Iowa Street that injured Jawaan Holmes, 20.
"At about 11:58 p.m. Metro responded to scene after reports of a shooting. Minutes later investigators learned that Holmes arrived at Memorial University Medical Center in a privately owned vehicle. His injuries were non-life-threatening," police say.
Holmes was reportedly "sitting outside of a residence with a group of males when shots were fired from a light colored sedan. The vehicle fled in an unknown direction," police say.
"At about 11:58 p.m. Metro responded to scene after reports of a shooting. Minutes later investigators learned that Holmes arrived at Memorial University Medical Center in a privately owned vehicle. His injuries were non-life-threatening," police say.
Holmes was reportedly "sitting outside of a residence with a group of males when shots were fired from a light colored sedan. The vehicle fled in an unknown direction," police say.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Police are investigating a homicide on West Congress Street, at the west end of City Market. Frank Wilson, 24, was shot shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday morning. He later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
Joseph Heyward, 23, of Savannah was arrested and charged with the homicide. "Heyward admitted to investigators that he targeted Wilson specifically," police says. "This shooting appears to be a retaliatory act due to previous violence between shooter’s family and the victim’s family."
Joseph Heyward, 23, of Savannah was arrested and charged with the homicide. "Heyward admitted to investigators that he targeted Wilson specifically," police says. "This shooting appears to be a retaliatory act due to previous violence between shooter’s family and the victim’s family."
Around 2:30 a.m. early Saturday morning, the police responded to Bull and Jones on a robbery.
"The victims reported walking from downtown when they noticed that they were being followed. The victims advised detectives that they noticed the suspects behind them for sometime prior to the incident," police say.
"Upon reaching Bull and Jones, the suspects approached the victims ,one suspect pointing a gun at one of the victims, and made a demand for their wallets. The victims complied and the suspects were last seen fleeing towards Whitaker St.. This incident is under investigation."
According to police, the suspects are two tall black males.
"The victims reported walking from downtown when they noticed that they were being followed. The victims advised detectives that they noticed the suspects behind them for sometime prior to the incident," police say.
"Upon reaching Bull and Jones, the suspects approached the victims ,one suspect pointing a gun at one of the victims, and made a demand for their wallets. The victims complied and the suspects were last seen fleeing towards Whitaker St.. This incident is under investigation."
According to police, the suspects are two tall black males.
Friday, October 16, 2015
This afternoon the jury returned verdicts today in the death of Mathew Ajibade, found dead in an isolation cell while strapped in a restraint chair this past January in the Chatham County Detention Center.
Former deputies Maxine Evans and Jason Kenny have been found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Kenny was also found not guilty of aggravated assault or perjury, however the jury found him guilty of cruelty to an inmate.
Evans was found guilty of public record fraud and three counts of perjury for grand jury testimony about the use of the restraint chair.
Nurse Gregory Brown was found not guilty of public record fraud but was found guilty of making a false statement. Brown was acquitted of the involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday.
Ajibade's cousin, Chris Oladapo, released this statement:
"I am not surprised by the verdict. I knew that that same system that failed Mathew would not be the system that got him justice. I had already warned my family not to expect anything. We expected nothing, and we got nothing."
Local counsel Will Claiborne released this statement:
"Mathew is dead and justice has not been done. The District Attorney chose to focus on the bottom of the totem pole instead of investigating the top of the Sheriff's Department.
"When the family spoke out, we were gagged by the District Attorney. She has conducted this prosecution to limit civil and political liability, not to seek justice.
"Justice has not been served here today, so we will seek it through the civil courts."
Former deputies Maxine Evans and Jason Kenny have been found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Kenny was also found not guilty of aggravated assault or perjury, however the jury found him guilty of cruelty to an inmate.
Evans was found guilty of public record fraud and three counts of perjury for grand jury testimony about the use of the restraint chair.
Nurse Gregory Brown was found not guilty of public record fraud but was found guilty of making a false statement. Brown was acquitted of the involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday.
Ajibade's cousin, Chris Oladapo, released this statement:
"I am not surprised by the verdict. I knew that that same system that failed Mathew would not be the system that got him justice. I had already warned my family not to expect anything. We expected nothing, and we got nothing."
Local counsel Will Claiborne released this statement:
"Mathew is dead and justice has not been done. The District Attorney chose to focus on the bottom of the totem pole instead of investigating the top of the Sheriff's Department.
"When the family spoke out, we were gagged by the District Attorney. She has conducted this prosecution to limit civil and political liability, not to seek justice.
"Justice has not been served here today, so we will seek it through the civil courts."
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department detectives "ask the public’s help in identifying and locating three suspects in a robbery reported at a residence on the 200 block of Montgomery Cross Road at about 7:54 a.m. on Monday," a spokesperson says.
Responding officers "were advised that three male suspects forced their way into the residence as the victims, a 29 year-old woman and her 8 year-old son, were leaving," police say.
"The female victim complied when the suspects who reportedly displayed a gun and demanded money. One suspect locked the child in a closet as he began to cry. The suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction."
The first suspect is a black male with a dark complexion, weighing roughly 200 pounds and standing about 5-8. The second suspect is a black male with a dark complexion. He wore a burgundy hoody pulled over his head and a mask over the lower portion of his face. The third suspect’s description is unknown.
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.
Responding officers "were advised that three male suspects forced their way into the residence as the victims, a 29 year-old woman and her 8 year-old son, were leaving," police say.
"The female victim complied when the suspects who reportedly displayed a gun and demanded money. One suspect locked the child in a closet as he began to cry. The suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction."
The first suspect is a black male with a dark complexion, weighing roughly 200 pounds and standing about 5-8. The second suspect is a black male with a dark complexion. He wore a burgundy hoody pulled over his head and a mask over the lower portion of his face. The third suspect’s description is unknown.
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.
Iconic singer/songwriter Jackson Browne announces solo acoustic tour dates, including a Jan. 14 concert at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah.
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 23 at 10- a.m.
"Playing guitar and piano, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, with varying set lists each night," his publicist says.
Advance ticket details are available at www.jacksonbrowne.com.
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 23 at 10- a.m.
"Playing guitar and piano, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, with varying set lists each night," his publicist says.
Advance ticket details are available at www.jacksonbrowne.com.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating two shootings that occurred on Thursday night.
"At about 8:17 p.m. Metro responded to a residence the 2100 block of South Fernwood Drive, where Jamal Porter, 20, was suffering from a gunshot wound," police say. Porter was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Porter was reportedly outside of the residence talking on the phone when shots were fired from a dark colored car.
"At roughly 8:41 p.m. Metro responded to a shots fired call at Pendleton Street and Liberty Parkway. Minutes later, Metro learned that a gunshot victim identified as James Smart, 36, had driven himself to Candler Hospital in a privately owned vehicle for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries," police say.
Smart was reportedly entering his vehicle on the 2100 Block of Pendleton Street, when a male approached the victim on foot and opened fire as he drove off.
The suspect is described as a black male, possibly in his 20s, with a light complexion. "Circumstances surrounding these shootings remain under investigation. Detectives do not believe these cases are connected," police say.
"At about 8:17 p.m. Metro responded to a residence the 2100 block of South Fernwood Drive, where Jamal Porter, 20, was suffering from a gunshot wound," police say. Porter was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Porter was reportedly outside of the residence talking on the phone when shots were fired from a dark colored car.
"At roughly 8:41 p.m. Metro responded to a shots fired call at Pendleton Street and Liberty Parkway. Minutes later, Metro learned that a gunshot victim identified as James Smart, 36, had driven himself to Candler Hospital in a privately owned vehicle for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries," police say.
Smart was reportedly entering his vehicle on the 2100 Block of Pendleton Street, when a male approached the victim on foot and opened fire as he drove off.
The suspect is described as a black male, possibly in his 20s, with a light complexion. "Circumstances surrounding these shootings remain under investigation. Detectives do not believe these cases are connected," police say.
Violent Crimes detectives arrested and charged Darius Javon Black, 23, in the attempted robbery of three men that resulted in a shooting on Abercorn and East Bryan streets at about 3:12 a.m. today.
"Metro responded to the scene, where Andre Martinez, 21, and Bashari Dixon, 22, were subduing a male subject, later identified as Black. A second suspect fled the area," police say.
"Black broke away and attempted to run when a Downtown Precinct patrol officer followed him. Black and the officer made contact nearby. They engaged in a brief scuffle before Black was detained by the officer. The officer sustained minor injuries."
Additional Metro units at Abercorn and East Bryan streets located Anthony Glenn Schmidt, 23, of North Carolina, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Schmidt was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment.
"Investigators learned that Schmidt, Martinez and Dixon were robbed by Black and another male suspect after leaving a nearby club. The second suspect reportedly displayed a gun as both suspects demanded the victim’s belongings," police says.
"The victims refused, resulting in a fight between themselves and the suspects. During the fight Black allegedly obtained the gun and fired, hitting Schmidt. Martinez also was transported to MUMC with non-life-threatening injuries from the fight."
Black was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, felony obstruction and obstruction by fleeing.
Investigators now seek a second suspect described as a heavy-set black male.
Darius Javon Black
"Black broke away and attempted to run when a Downtown Precinct patrol officer followed him. Black and the officer made contact nearby. They engaged in a brief scuffle before Black was detained by the officer. The officer sustained minor injuries."
Additional Metro units at Abercorn and East Bryan streets located Anthony Glenn Schmidt, 23, of North Carolina, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Schmidt was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment.
"Investigators learned that Schmidt, Martinez and Dixon were robbed by Black and another male suspect after leaving a nearby club. The second suspect reportedly displayed a gun as both suspects demanded the victim’s belongings," police says.
"The victims refused, resulting in a fight between themselves and the suspects. During the fight Black allegedly obtained the gun and fired, hitting Schmidt. Martinez also was transported to MUMC with non-life-threatening injuries from the fight."
Black was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, felony obstruction and obstruction by fleeing.
Investigators now seek a second suspect described as a heavy-set black male.
