Monday, March 14, 2016
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives have detained two persons of interest following a shooting at approximately 5 a.m., March 14, in the zero block of East Victory Drive.
"The male victim was reportedly shot while parking his vehicle. He was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
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.
"The male victim was reportedly shot while parking his vehicle. He was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
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.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Downtown Precinct officers responded to a report of larceny and an abandoned infant at approximately 5:30 p.m., March 7, at a grocery store in the 300 block of East Gwinnett Street.
Upon arrival, Metro officers learned Iesha Reed, 31, who had been previously banned from the business, left behind an infant she was watching when she fled the scene.
"A Department of Family and Children Services agent responded to care for the infant, who was later returned to his mother," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
A loss prevention officer at the business recognized Reed and suspected her of shoplifting. As the loss prevention officer approached Reed, she left the store.
The incident is currently under investigation. Arrest warrants are currently pending for Reed, who is described as a black female, 5-foot, 2-inches, and approximately 200 pounds.
Anyone with additional information on this incident 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.
Upon arrival, Metro officers learned Iesha Reed, 31, who had been previously banned from the business, left behind an infant she was watching when she fled the scene.
"A Department of Family and Children Services agent responded to care for the infant, who was later returned to his mother," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
A loss prevention officer at the business recognized Reed and suspected her of shoplifting. As the loss prevention officer approached Reed, she left the store.
The incident is currently under investigation. Arrest warrants are currently pending for Reed, who is described as a black female, 5-foot, 2-inches, and approximately 200 pounds.
Anyone with additional information on this incident 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.
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives arrested two brothers at approximately 8:30 p.m., March 13, at a business in the 2600 block of Bull Street.
John Williams, 51, was unresponsive at the scene following a physical altercation. He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
Anthony Ferguson, 50, and Carl Ferguson, 51, were both arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. The younger Ferguson was also treated at Memorial for non-life threatening wounds.
"An autopsy will be scheduled with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to determine Williams’ exact cause of death," said Sonny Cohrs of SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
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.
John Williams, 51, was unresponsive at the scene following a physical altercation. He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
Anthony Ferguson, 50, and Carl Ferguson, 51, were both arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. The younger Ferguson was also treated at Memorial for non-life threatening wounds.
"An autopsy will be scheduled with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to determine Williams’ exact cause of death," said Sonny Cohrs of SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
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.
The Chatham County Grand Jury indicted a man March 9, who is believed to be responsible for the murder of two Savannah men.
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department and the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Karonta Shamone Morrell, 37, without incident on March 3. He is charged with the murders of Rocquan Kemon Scarver, 17, and Jonathan Lang, 28.
Scarver was shot Dec. 10 near the intersection of 39th and Burroughs streets. He was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
On March 1, Violent Crimes detectives responded to the 500 block of West 40th Street, finding Lang, and Tonya Murcherson, 51, with gunshot wounds.
"Lang succumbed to his injuries at Memorial University Medical Center," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office. "Investigators do not believe Lang was the intended target."
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.
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department and the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Karonta Shamone Morrell, 37, without incident on March 3. He is charged with the murders of Rocquan Kemon Scarver, 17, and Jonathan Lang, 28.
Scarver was shot Dec. 10 near the intersection of 39th and Burroughs streets. He was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
On March 1, Violent Crimes detectives responded to the 500 block of West 40th Street, finding Lang, and Tonya Murcherson, 51, with gunshot wounds.
"Lang succumbed to his injuries at Memorial University Medical Center," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office. "Investigators do not believe Lang was the intended target."
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.
On Sunday, officers responded to the 400 Block of West Bay on an aggravated assault.
The three victims were walking through Yamacraw when they encountered the below suspect in the parking lot across from first Bryan Church. A verbal altercation ensued which resulted in the suspect attacking the victims by hitting them with a gun that he was carrying. The victims were treated by EMS.
The suspect is a black male, 5’8” to 5’10”, slim, shoulder length dreads, driving an older model white Mercedes.
If you have any information that may aid in the investigation of this case, please contact the SCMPD office at 912-652-6500.
The three victims were walking through Yamacraw when they encountered the below suspect in the parking lot across from first Bryan Church. A verbal altercation ensued which resulted in the suspect attacking the victims by hitting them with a gun that he was carrying. The victims were treated by EMS.
The suspect is a black male, 5’8” to 5’10”, slim, shoulder length dreads, driving an older model white Mercedes.
If you have any information that may aid in the investigation of this case, please contact the SCMPD office at 912-652-6500.
Police responded to a report of a robbery at Ann and Bryan Streets at 1:25 a.m. Monday morning. The victim reported walking in this area when a suspect armed with a gun exited a small black sedan and approached him. The suspect attacked him by hitting him with a gun and then taking his wallet.
The suspect is a black male driving a black sedan.
If you have any information that may aid in the investigation of this case, please contact the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department at 912-652-6500.
The suspect is a black male driving a black sedan.
If you have any information that may aid in the investigation of this case, please contact the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department at 912-652-6500.
Chatham County Corrections Officer Brian Dunn was terminated and arrested March 10 on a theft by taking charge.
Last Sunday a citizen found a lost wallet at a local gas station and brought it to the Sheriff’s Office and turned it in to Officer Dunn for safe keeping. Officer Dunn removed some of the items and took the wallet home.
"When the owner of the wallet came to the Sheriff’s Office it was discovered that the wallet had not been turned in," said public informations officer Peter Nichols of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
During an internal investigation Officer Dunn admitted to taking the contents for his personal use which included an undisclosed amount of money. He was immediately arrested and terminated on the charge of theft by taking. He had been employed at the Sheriff’s Office for approximately two years.
Last Sunday a citizen found a lost wallet at a local gas station and brought it to the Sheriff’s Office and turned it in to Officer Dunn for safe keeping. Officer Dunn removed some of the items and took the wallet home.
"When the owner of the wallet came to the Sheriff’s Office it was discovered that the wallet had not been turned in," said public informations officer Peter Nichols of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
During an internal investigation Officer Dunn admitted to taking the contents for his personal use which included an undisclosed amount of money. He was immediately arrested and terminated on the charge of theft by taking. He had been employed at the Sheriff’s Office for approximately two years.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Today was the final day of qualifying for the upcoming slate of County, School Board, and Judge races for the 2016 election. The Chatham County Board of Elections has released the final certified list of candidates.
A runoff will be held March 29 for Chatham County Sheriff, between Roy Harris (incumbent) and John Wilcher.
Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap is running unopposed for her second term.
CHAIRMAN, COUNTY COMMISSION
Al Scott, Democrat (incumbent)
Tony Center, Democrat
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 1
Helen Stone, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 2
Detric Leggett, Democrat
James J. Holmes, Democrat (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 3
Anne Hales Scheer, Democrat
Bobby Lockett, Democrat
Felix Maher, Republican
Sabrina Kent, Democrat
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 4
Pat Farrell, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5
Shaundra Smith-McKeithen, Democrat
Tabitha Odell, Democrat
Yusuf Shabazz, Democrat (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 6
James 'Jay' Jones, Democrat
Lori Brady, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 7
A. Wallace-McCoy, Democrat
Dean Kicklighter, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 8
Chester Ellis, Democrat
Tyrone Ware, Democrat
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
Brenda D. Kennedy, Democrat
Tammie Mosley, Democrat
CORONER
Bill Wessinger, Republican
Lillian Loretz-Williams, Democrat
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT
R. Dennis King
Tom Bordeaux
TAX COMMISSIONER
Danny Powers, Republican
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 1
Julie M. Wade (incumbent)
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 2
Dionne Hoskins (incumbent)
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 3
Connie Hall (incumbent)
Rose Harper
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 7
Joe Winburn
Michael Johnson
A runoff will be held March 29 for Chatham County Sheriff, between Roy Harris (incumbent) and John Wilcher.
Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap is running unopposed for her second term.
CHAIRMAN, COUNTY COMMISSION
Al Scott, Democrat (incumbent)
Tony Center, Democrat
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 1
Helen Stone, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 2
Detric Leggett, Democrat
James J. Holmes, Democrat (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 3
Anne Hales Scheer, Democrat
Bobby Lockett, Democrat
Felix Maher, Republican
Sabrina Kent, Democrat
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 4
Pat Farrell, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5
Shaundra Smith-McKeithen, Democrat
Tabitha Odell, Democrat
Yusuf Shabazz, Democrat (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 6
James 'Jay' Jones, Democrat
Lori Brady, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 7
A. Wallace-McCoy, Democrat
Dean Kicklighter, Republican (incumbent)
COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 8
Chester Ellis, Democrat
Tyrone Ware, Democrat
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
Brenda D. Kennedy, Democrat
Tammie Mosley, Democrat
CORONER
Bill Wessinger, Republican
Lillian Loretz-Williams, Democrat
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT
R. Dennis King
Tom Bordeaux
TAX COMMISSIONER
Danny Powers, Republican
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 1
Julie M. Wade (incumbent)
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 2
Dionne Hoskins (incumbent)
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 3
Connie Hall (incumbent)
Rose Harper
SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 7
Joe Winburn
Michael Johnson
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives have initiated an investigation into the death of an unidentified male whose body was found Sunday evening in a storm water canal near Truman Parkway and DeRenne Avenue.
Sunday, shortly after 7:30 p.m., Metro officers responded to the scene after citizens reported seeing what appeared to be a body in the canal. Preliminary investigation reveals no obvious signs of foul play.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
"Metro’s Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol and Forensics units responded to the scene. The Chatham County Coroner also responded," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The deceased is a white male in his early to late 50s. He was wearing a blue long sleeve shirt with a bull logo on the front and jeans.
Sunday, shortly after 7:30 p.m., Metro officers responded to the scene after citizens reported seeing what appeared to be a body in the canal. Preliminary investigation reveals no obvious signs of foul play.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
"Metro’s Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol and Forensics units responded to the scene. The Chatham County Coroner also responded," said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The deceased is a white male in his early to late 50s. He was wearing a blue long sleeve shirt with a bull logo on the front and jeans.
Monday, March 7, 2016
The fledgling campaign of Shaundra McKeithen — who got 48 percent of the vote in a losing bid to take over the District 5 City Council seat from Estella Shabazz — says supporters of Estella's husband, Yusuf Shabazz, have now conspired to keep McKeithen from challenging him for the County Commission seat he now holds.
"Shortly before noon today, Shaundra McKeithen arrived at the Chatham County Democratic Party headquarters and attempted to qualify for the 5th district County Commission Election," says a spokesperson for McKeithen's effort.
"McKeithen was told by party officials that she would not be allowed to qualify in spite of recent directions from the state Democratic Party to the contrary," the spokesperson says.
At issue is McKeithen's alleged endorsement of non-Democrats in past non-partisan elections.
Chatham County Democratic Committee (CCDC) bylaws say, "No CCDC member, acting in his or her role as a CCDC member, shall publicly support a candidate other than the Democratic nominee in a General Election."
However, state party bylaws say:
"No Party member shall publicly support another candidate other than the Democratic nominee in a General Election; provided, however, nothing herein shall prevent any Party member from making any endorsement in a non-partisan election."
The Chatham County Democratic Committee, however, has provided text messages that they say prove McKeithen isn't being denied on this or any other basis. They say she has simply declined to finish the paperwork, possibly to garner positive news attention.
McKeithen said, “I will not be intimidated. I plan to seek this office. And I know that justice will prevail and the state Democratic Party will not allow bullying and intimidation at the local level. I plan to return on Tuesday morning to qualify.”
The qualifying period goes on all this week.
"Shortly before noon today, Shaundra McKeithen arrived at the Chatham County Democratic Party headquarters and attempted to qualify for the 5th district County Commission Election," says a spokesperson for McKeithen's effort.
"McKeithen was told by party officials that she would not be allowed to qualify in spite of recent directions from the state Democratic Party to the contrary," the spokesperson says.
At issue is McKeithen's alleged endorsement of non-Democrats in past non-partisan elections.
Chatham County Democratic Committee (CCDC) bylaws say, "No CCDC member, acting in his or her role as a CCDC member, shall publicly support a candidate other than the Democratic nominee in a General Election."
However, state party bylaws say:
"No Party member shall publicly support another candidate other than the Democratic nominee in a General Election; provided, however, nothing herein shall prevent any Party member from making any endorsement in a non-partisan election."
The Chatham County Democratic Committee, however, has provided text messages that they say prove McKeithen isn't being denied on this or any other basis. They say she has simply declined to finish the paperwork, possibly to garner positive news attention.
McKeithen said, “I will not be intimidated. I plan to seek this office. And I know that justice will prevail and the state Democratic Party will not allow bullying and intimidation at the local level. I plan to return on Tuesday morning to qualify.”
The qualifying period goes on all this week.
