Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Work begins today on major streetscape improvements to Waters Avenue, which will include brick paver sidewalks, stamped concrete crosswalks, ADA compliance ramps, landscaping, and lighting.
"The multi-million dollar streetscape plan for Waters Avenue extends from Victory Drive to Wheaton Street, with the goal of beautifying and enhancing the area while also increasing public safety and accessibility," says Saja Aures of the City of Savannah Public Information Office.
The streetscape plan is part of an overall revitalization effort within this major corridor to support neighborhood vitality and spur economic development.
The intersection of Waters Ave. and 37th St. will be closed until Wednesday, January 20, for the installation of new crosswalks. Residents can expect intermittent closures along Waters Avenue through the end of May as the project progresses.
To receive timely traffic alerts from the City, visit savannahga.gov and click “Traffic Alerts” under Popular Links.
"The multi-million dollar streetscape plan for Waters Avenue extends from Victory Drive to Wheaton Street, with the goal of beautifying and enhancing the area while also increasing public safety and accessibility," says Saja Aures of the City of Savannah Public Information Office.
The streetscape plan is part of an overall revitalization effort within this major corridor to support neighborhood vitality and spur economic development.
The intersection of Waters Ave. and 37th St. will be closed until Wednesday, January 20, for the installation of new crosswalks. Residents can expect intermittent closures along Waters Avenue through the end of May as the project progresses.
To receive timely traffic alerts from the City, visit savannahga.gov and click “Traffic Alerts” under Popular Links.
The Criminal Investigations Division of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is searching for man suspected in a sexual assault at an apartment complex on Mohawk Street, at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
"The victim, an adult female, was reportedly sexually assaulted by an unknown male, who forced his way into her apartment," reports the SCMPD office.
The suspect is described as a black male with a medium to light complexion. He is slender and stands roughly 6-1 to 6-2. The suspect has shoulder length dreadlocks. During the incident he wore a dark jacket with fur around the collar, dark Dickie pants, high-top gray and blue Michael Jordan sneakers and diamond stud earrings in both ears.
Metro’s Patrol Division, Special Victims detectives, Forensics and K9 units responded to the scene.
Anyone with knowledge of this suspect’s identity or location should immediately call 911. Persons with information on this case may also 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.
"The victim, an adult female, was reportedly sexually assaulted by an unknown male, who forced his way into her apartment," reports the SCMPD office.
The suspect is described as a black male with a medium to light complexion. He is slender and stands roughly 6-1 to 6-2. The suspect has shoulder length dreadlocks. During the incident he wore a dark jacket with fur around the collar, dark Dickie pants, high-top gray and blue Michael Jordan sneakers and diamond stud earrings in both ears.
Metro’s Patrol Division, Special Victims detectives, Forensics and K9 units responded to the scene.
Anyone with knowledge of this suspect’s identity or location should immediately call 911. Persons with information on this case may also 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.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Monday, "Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Islands Precinct investigators arrested two adults and charged three juveniles linked to a physical altercation involving a gun on Dec. 29," police say.
Collin Stubbs, 19 and Yasmeen Jones, 17, were arrested at Metro’s Islands Precinct without incident. Stubbs is charged with several gun related offenses, fighting in a public place and reckless conduct. Jones is charged with affray and several gun related offenses.
"Three 16-year-olds were also charged with curfew violations and affray then released to their parent’s custody," police say.
At approximately 11 p.m., "Metro responded to a shots fired call at a gas station on the 400 block of Johnny Mercer Boulevard. Reportedly, before police arrival, there was a physical altercation between Stubbs and a 16-year-old male," police say.
"Allegedly, Stubbs fired shots in the air during the incident. Investigators believe Jones and several additional juveniles and young adults were involved. Investigators also believe all parties are acquainted and reside in the Wilmington Island area. There were no reported injuries."
Collin Stubbs, 19 and Yasmeen Jones, 17, were arrested at Metro’s Islands Precinct without incident. Stubbs is charged with several gun related offenses, fighting in a public place and reckless conduct. Jones is charged with affray and several gun related offenses.
"Three 16-year-olds were also charged with curfew violations and affray then released to their parent’s custody," police say.
At approximately 11 p.m., "Metro responded to a shots fired call at a gas station on the 400 block of Johnny Mercer Boulevard. Reportedly, before police arrival, there was a physical altercation between Stubbs and a 16-year-old male," police say.
"Allegedly, Stubbs fired shots in the air during the incident. Investigators believe Jones and several additional juveniles and young adults were involved. Investigators also believe all parties are acquainted and reside in the Wilmington Island area. There were no reported injuries."
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Onvestigators arrested Edwin Fripp, 20, and a juvenile in connection with an armed robbery and recovery of a stolen vehicle, Tuesday evening Dec. 29.
"Just before 11:30 p.m. Metro responded to reports of an armed robbery on the 3300 block of Ogeechee Road. An adult male victim was outside of his residence when a black male wearing a grey hoodie approached him and robbed him at gunpoint. The suspect then entered the passenger side of a silver 2013 Chevy Impala and fled the scene," police say.
"Shortly after, West Chatham Precinct patrol officers spotted the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled. Metro officers followed the vehicle until it crashed into a wood line near Dean Forest Road and Highway 17. The suspects fled on foot into the woods where they were quickly apprehended," police say.
Investigators learned the vehicle was stolen. The owner of the vehicle was contacted.
Fripp was taken to the Chatham County Detention Center without incident. He is charged with one count of armed robbery, one count of possession of a firearm during commission of a crime, one count of theft by receiving auto and unrelated warrants. The juvenile was taken to the Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center and is charged with party to the crime of armed robbery.
"Just before 11:30 p.m. Metro responded to reports of an armed robbery on the 3300 block of Ogeechee Road. An adult male victim was outside of his residence when a black male wearing a grey hoodie approached him and robbed him at gunpoint. The suspect then entered the passenger side of a silver 2013 Chevy Impala and fled the scene," police say.
"Shortly after, West Chatham Precinct patrol officers spotted the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled. Metro officers followed the vehicle until it crashed into a wood line near Dean Forest Road and Highway 17. The suspects fled on foot into the woods where they were quickly apprehended," police say.
Investigators learned the vehicle was stolen. The owner of the vehicle was contacted.
Fripp was taken to the Chatham County Detention Center without incident. He is charged with one count of armed robbery, one count of possession of a firearm during commission of a crime, one count of theft by receiving auto and unrelated warrants. The juvenile was taken to the Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center and is charged with party to the crime of armed robbery.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that injured David Strobert, 19, on the 2300 block of Tulip Street on Tuesday night, Dec. 29.
"Just before 9 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Strobert with a gunshot wound. Strobert was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries," police say.
"Strobert was reportedly entering a residence when the shooting occurred. Detectives are searching for a black male with an average build, standing at least 5-8 and dressed in all black during the incident."
"Just before 9 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Strobert with a gunshot wound. Strobert was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries," police say.
"Strobert was reportedly entering a residence when the shooting occurred. Detectives are searching for a black male with an average build, standing at least 5-8 and dressed in all black during the incident."
Two people are in custody following an operation conducted by the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT).
Wednesday afternoon Dec. 30, "CNT arrested 31-year-old Keith Baul of Savannah and 29-year-old Kathern 'Megan' Scott of North Carolina at a hotel in Pooler located along the Highway 80 and Interstate 95 coordinator," a CNT spokesman says.
"Baul and Scott were charged with multiple felonies to include the Sale of Cocaine and other drug related offenses. Scott was also charged with Prostitution and Baul was charged with Pimping, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
"An undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and a vehicle were also seized in the operation. Baul and Scott are currently being held at the Chatham County Detention Center," CNT says.
Both were denied bond during their arraignment hearings.
"An undercover agent made contact with Scott who agreed to sell the agent cocaine as well as agreed to sexual acts in exchange for money. Baul was also present during the operation and took part in the overt act," CNT says.
Agents discovered Scott was also utilizing a social media site to advertise as an escort.
"Often in these types of operations, law enforcement finds the females are not local and only spend a short period of time in the area. These activities are dangerous in that the women are often robbed and/or they bait others into being robbed. Also controlled substances are regularly found," according to CNT.
Wednesday afternoon Dec. 30, "CNT arrested 31-year-old Keith Baul of Savannah and 29-year-old Kathern 'Megan' Scott of North Carolina at a hotel in Pooler located along the Highway 80 and Interstate 95 coordinator," a CNT spokesman says.
"Baul and Scott were charged with multiple felonies to include the Sale of Cocaine and other drug related offenses. Scott was also charged with Prostitution and Baul was charged with Pimping, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
"An undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and a vehicle were also seized in the operation. Baul and Scott are currently being held at the Chatham County Detention Center," CNT says.
Both were denied bond during their arraignment hearings.
"An undercover agent made contact with Scott who agreed to sell the agent cocaine as well as agreed to sexual acts in exchange for money. Baul was also present during the operation and took part in the overt act," CNT says.
Agents discovered Scott was also utilizing a social media site to advertise as an escort.
"Often in these types of operations, law enforcement finds the females are not local and only spend a short period of time in the area. These activities are dangerous in that the women are often robbed and/or they bait others into being robbed. Also controlled substances are regularly found," according to CNT.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that injured two men on the 700 block of East Bolton Street on Wednesday Dec. 30.
"Just after 4 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Charles Chaplin, 66, in a Blue Dodge Caliber, injured and armed with a gun. Jeremy Peters, 26, also was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Chaplin was detained by police, then transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Peters was also transported by ambulance to MUMC with serious injuries," police say.
"The two engaged in a physical altercation before police arrived. Chaplin reportedly shot Peters. After questioning at Metro headquarters, Chaplin was arrested and taken to the Chatham County Detention Center without incident. He is charged with one count of aggravated assault," police say.
"Just after 4 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Charles Chaplin, 66, in a Blue Dodge Caliber, injured and armed with a gun. Jeremy Peters, 26, also was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Chaplin was detained by police, then transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Peters was also transported by ambulance to MUMC with serious injuries," police say.
"The two engaged in a physical altercation before police arrived. Chaplin reportedly shot Peters. After questioning at Metro headquarters, Chaplin was arrested and taken to the Chatham County Detention Center without incident. He is charged with one count of aggravated assault," police say.
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department have initiated an investigation into the suspicious death of Dewane Rice, 19, whose body was found inside of an abandoned house on 700 block of East Bolton Street Friday evening.
"Rice is homeless, and was last seen on Dec. 24. Friday, at about 5:06 p.m., Metro officers found Rice during a welfare check at the Bolton Street residence," police say. "The Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab will conduct an autopsy Monday to determine the cause of death."
"Rice is homeless, and was last seen on Dec. 24. Friday, at about 5:06 p.m., Metro officers found Rice during a welfare check at the Bolton Street residence," police say. "The Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab will conduct an autopsy Monday to determine the cause of death."
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s detectives have obtained a murder warrant for the arrest of Ronnie Nicholson, 32, in connection to a shooting on the 400 block of West 60th Street that fatally wounded Kawammi Jackson, 36, just before 4 p.m. on Friday.
UPDATE: Nicholson was taken into custody without incident late Saturday evening by The Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force.
"Metro responded to the scene, finding Jackson on the front porch of a residence he was visiting. The Chatham County Coroner pronounced Jackson dead at the scene," police say.
"Investigators believe Nicholson and Jackson were acquainted. A man fitting Nicholson’s description was seen leaving the scene near the time of the shooting. Nicholson faces charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and terroristic threats and acts," police say.
Nicholson is described as a black male standing roughly 5-10 and weighing around 200 pounds. Nicholson is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone aware of his location should call 911 immediately and avoid approaching him.
UPDATE: Nicholson was taken into custody without incident late Saturday evening by The Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force.
"Metro responded to the scene, finding Jackson on the front porch of a residence he was visiting. The Chatham County Coroner pronounced Jackson dead at the scene," police say.
"Investigators believe Nicholson and Jackson were acquainted. A man fitting Nicholson’s description was seen leaving the scene near the time of the shooting. Nicholson faces charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and terroristic threats and acts," police say.
Nicholson is described as a black male standing roughly 5-10 and weighing around 200 pounds. Nicholson is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone aware of his location should call 911 immediately and avoid approaching him.
