Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Detectives from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department investigated a failed drug transaction turned robbery at approximately 9 p.m., Feb. 16, near a restaurant in the 2700 block of Montgomery Street.
Lloyd Ramon Bellinger, 40, is charged with conspiracy to commit a drug sale of Percocet.
SCMPD patrol officers, K-9, and detectives responded to the scene in reference to a report of an armed robbery.
"Upon further investigation, detectives determined the robbery was the result of a failed drug transaction," says Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
Bellinger reportedly robbed the female victim with a BB gun and fled the scene. Patrol officers later observed an individual matching the suspect’s description, who was later identified by a witness at the scene.
Anyone with more 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.
Lloyd Ramon Bellinger, 40, is charged with conspiracy to commit a drug sale of Percocet.
SCMPD patrol officers, K-9, and detectives responded to the scene in reference to a report of an armed robbery.
"Upon further investigation, detectives determined the robbery was the result of a failed drug transaction," says Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
Bellinger reportedly robbed the female victim with a BB gun and fled the scene. Patrol officers later observed an individual matching the suspect’s description, who was later identified by a witness at the scene.
Anyone with more 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.
Tags: crime
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s robbery detectives arrested a 13-year-old black female Feb. 15, in regard to the shooting and robbery of a pizza delivery driver that occurred at approximately midnight, Feb. 14, in the 1400 block of East Duffy Street.
Damiria Phillips was transported to the regional youth detention center and is being charged, as an adult, for armed robbery and aggravated assault.
Anyone with more 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.
Damiria Phillips was transported to the regional youth detention center and is being charged, as an adult, for armed robbery and aggravated assault.
Anyone with more 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.
Tags: crime
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s violent crimes detectives are investigating a suspicious death that occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m., Feb. 15.
Ronald Forcier, 67, was found deceased with a gunshot wound in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Officers initially responded to a suspicious vehicle call at East 35th Street and Ott Street, where they found the victim.
"Witnesses reported hearing gunfire in the area," says Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The events leading up to this incident are currently under investigation. The exact nature of death is pending an autopsy, which is scheduled for Feb. 17.
Anyone with more 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.
Ronald Forcier, 67, was found deceased with a gunshot wound in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Officers initially responded to a suspicious vehicle call at East 35th Street and Ott Street, where they found the victim.
"Witnesses reported hearing gunfire in the area," says Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The events leading up to this incident are currently under investigation. The exact nature of death is pending an autopsy, which is scheduled for Feb. 17.
Anyone with more 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.
Tags: crime
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police violent crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m., Feb. 14, near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Anderson Street.
Vencen Bentley, 23, was shot multiple times and is in stable condition at this time.
The suspect is described as a black male in his earlier 20s, average build, approximately 5’8”, wearing a blue Dickie outfit, with a possible black hoodie, and short dreads.
"The suspect was last seen running north through Frazier Homes," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
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.
Vencen Bentley, 23, was shot multiple times and is in stable condition at this time.
The suspect is described as a black male in his earlier 20s, average build, approximately 5’8”, wearing a blue Dickie outfit, with a possible black hoodie, and short dreads.
"The suspect was last seen running north through Frazier Homes," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
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.
Tags: crime
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police detectives are investigating a shooting and armed robbery that occurred at approximately midnight, Feb. 14, in the 1400 block of East Duffy Road.
"Jeffrey Willard, 20, was completing a pizza delivery in the area. Once he returned to his vehicle, the suspect approached him, brandished a weapon and demanded money. The victim complied, and the suspect made another demand before shooting. Willard received non-life threatening injuries," police say.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male in his late teens to early twenties, approximately 5’2 with a chubby build. He has short, light brown hair with loose curls and was wearing a light green hoodie. The suspect fled the scene on foot.
"Jeffrey Willard, 20, was completing a pizza delivery in the area. Once he returned to his vehicle, the suspect approached him, brandished a weapon and demanded money. The victim complied, and the suspect made another demand before shooting. Willard received non-life threatening injuries," police say.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male in his late teens to early twenties, approximately 5’2 with a chubby build. He has short, light brown hair with loose curls and was wearing a light green hoodie. The suspect fled the scene on foot.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police conducted several operations overnight Feb. 9-10 which led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of a substantial amount of drugs.
The Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team (UNIT), assisted by members of SWAT and violent crimes task force officers, took down a vehicle that led to the apprehension of David James Freeman and Aki Palmer.
"Freeman was a target of a drug investigation along with Palmer, who was also wanted for an outstanding warrant," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office. "Both subjects are believed to deal various narcotics in the City of Savannah and Chatham County."
Palmer and Freeman are being charged with trafficking in multiple types of illegal narcotics. Freeman is also being charged with possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. The UNIT also apprehended Jamal Henry at a residence and arrested him on felony drug charges.
During the operations, the following items were seized: 1 stolen firearm, 162 grams of powder cocaine, 511.3 grams of crack cocaine, 5 grams of morphine, 51 grams of heroin, 8 grams of molly, 743.3 grams of marijuana, and $15,596 in U.S. currency.
“Not only did we remove three criminals from the community, but we also stopped the distribution of more than $50,000 worth of illegal narcotics,” said Capt. Ashley Brown, Violent Crimes Task Force commander. “The success of this operation can be directly attributed to the hard work and dedication of the investigators, officers and SWAT operators who participated in this investigation.”
The Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team (UNIT), assisted by members of SWAT and violent crimes task force officers, took down a vehicle that led to the apprehension of David James Freeman and Aki Palmer.
"Freeman was a target of a drug investigation along with Palmer, who was also wanted for an outstanding warrant," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office. "Both subjects are believed to deal various narcotics in the City of Savannah and Chatham County."
Palmer and Freeman are being charged with trafficking in multiple types of illegal narcotics. Freeman is also being charged with possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. The UNIT also apprehended Jamal Henry at a residence and arrested him on felony drug charges.
During the operations, the following items were seized: 1 stolen firearm, 162 grams of powder cocaine, 511.3 grams of crack cocaine, 5 grams of morphine, 51 grams of heroin, 8 grams of molly, 743.3 grams of marijuana, and $15,596 in U.S. currency.
“Not only did we remove three criminals from the community, but we also stopped the distribution of more than $50,000 worth of illegal narcotics,” said Capt. Ashley Brown, Violent Crimes Task Force commander. “The success of this operation can be directly attributed to the hard work and dedication of the investigators, officers and SWAT operators who participated in this investigation.”
Tags: crime
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives have charged Travarius Gray, 21, with one count of felony murder, one count of malice murder and possession of a firearm/knife in the commission of a crime in the death of Jimmy Temple.
"Gray was served warrants at the Chatham County Detention Center, where he was being held on unrelated charges," noted Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The fatal shooting occurred in the early afternoon of October 29, 2015, near the 600 block of Yamacraw Village.
At about 1:14 p.m. responding Metro officers observed Temple suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in serious condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with additional 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.
"Gray was served warrants at the Chatham County Detention Center, where he was being held on unrelated charges," noted Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The fatal shooting occurred in the early afternoon of October 29, 2015, near the 600 block of Yamacraw Village.
At about 1:14 p.m. responding Metro officers observed Temple suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in serious condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with additional 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.
Tags: crime
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Task Force conducted 16 felony and 33 misdemeanor arrests Feb. 5-9 as part of an initiative focused on local crime prevention through the removal of violent offenders, drugs and illegal weapons.
The 16 felony arrests consisted of five possessions of a controlled substance, three possessions of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, three possessions of a firearm by a convicted felon, two fleeing to elude, one theft by receiving stolen firearm, one felony warrant, and one parole violation. A total of 14 firearms were seized, with four of those being reported as stolen.
“The task force did an outstanding job getting guns and drugs off the street, but more importantly we arrested the felons who perpetuate crime in our city,” said Capt. Ashley Brown, commander of the Violent Crimes Task Force. “We will continue to conduct these types of operations and clean up the streets of Savannah.”
Officers also conducted 33 misdemeanor arrests, 127 traffic citations, and 75 field interviews.
"Members of the task force reconvene periodically to identify and conduct targeted patrols of the jurisdiction’s most active areas to deter and remove high-risk individuals and situations that could endanger the public," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
The task force had assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chatham County District Attorney’s Office, and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.
The 16 felony arrests consisted of five possessions of a controlled substance, three possessions of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, three possessions of a firearm by a convicted felon, two fleeing to elude, one theft by receiving stolen firearm, one felony warrant, and one parole violation. A total of 14 firearms were seized, with four of those being reported as stolen.
“The task force did an outstanding job getting guns and drugs off the street, but more importantly we arrested the felons who perpetuate crime in our city,” said Capt. Ashley Brown, commander of the Violent Crimes Task Force. “We will continue to conduct these types of operations and clean up the streets of Savannah.”
Officers also conducted 33 misdemeanor arrests, 127 traffic citations, and 75 field interviews.
"Members of the task force reconvene periodically to identify and conduct targeted patrols of the jurisdiction’s most active areas to deter and remove high-risk individuals and situations that could endanger the public," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
The task force had assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chatham County District Attorney’s Office, and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.
Tags: crime , violent crimes task force , scmpd
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department seek to identify and locate a suspect linked to a Wilmington Island shoplifting and downtown Savannah vehicular accident Wednesday night.
"Metro officers responded to Walmart on the 4000 block of East US Highway 80 after reports of a male shoplifter seen leaving the scene in a white Dodge Charger," police say.
"Shortly after, a Metro officer spotted a vehicle matching that description traveling westbound on President Street near Pennsylvania Avenue. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed as the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Harry S. Truman Parkway," police say.
"The officer then discontinued further pursuit of the vehicle. The suspect continued westbound until losing control of his vehicle, then crashing into Greene Square at the intersection of President and Houston streets."
Property damage to the square was reported. No injuries were reported, police say. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.
"Metro officers responded to Walmart on the 4000 block of East US Highway 80 after reports of a male shoplifter seen leaving the scene in a white Dodge Charger," police say.
"Shortly after, a Metro officer spotted a vehicle matching that description traveling westbound on President Street near Pennsylvania Avenue. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed as the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Harry S. Truman Parkway," police say.
"The officer then discontinued further pursuit of the vehicle. The suspect continued westbound until losing control of his vehicle, then crashing into Greene Square at the intersection of President and Houston streets."
Property damage to the square was reported. No injuries were reported, police say. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m., Feb. 4, in the 100 block of West 49th Street.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30-40 years old, 5’7 to 5’9, average build, and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
"The suspect reportedly approached the 24-year-old victim, pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene on foot headed south on Barnard Street," police say.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30-40 years old, 5’7 to 5’9, average build, and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
"The suspect reportedly approached the 24-year-old victim, pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene on foot headed south on Barnard Street," police say.
