Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m., May 17, in a residential area near the intersection of East 32nd Street and Dieter Street.
Jenard Brown, 20, and a 16-year-old male were wounded during the incident. Both were treated at Memorial University Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives describe the suspect vehicle as a black, four-door sedan that was last seen fleeing the scene heading east on E. 32nd Street.
Jenard Brown, 20, and a 16-year-old male were wounded during the incident. Both were treated at Memorial University Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives describe the suspect vehicle as a black, four-door sedan that was last seen fleeing the scene heading east on E. 32nd Street.
Monday, May 16, 2016
SCAD today announced that Moon Taxi and Dirty Heads will play their New Alumni Concert on Friday, June 3.
The annual concert in Forsyth Park is "in celebration of the class of 2016," said Sheila Bolda, with SCAD.
Moon Taxi is an indie-progressive rock band and Dirty Heads is a hip-hop ska group.
The annual concert in Forsyth Park is "in celebration of the class of 2016," said Sheila Bolda, with SCAD.
Moon Taxi is an indie-progressive rock band and Dirty Heads is a hip-hop ska group.
Dirty Heads
Tags: moon taxi , dirty heads , scad , savannah college of art and design , new alumni concert
Thursday, May 12, 2016
At today's meeting, Savannah City Council voted to approve a liquor license for The Savannah Bananas to provide alcoholic beverage concessions at Grayson Stadium. Their season begins next month.
Savannah Bananas co-owner Jesse Cole, in response to a joking question asked at the meeting, confirmed that four University of Georgia athletes would be on the Bananas roster this season.
City Council voted to approve a right of way encroachment for City Market to build a pedestrian footbridge over The Bar Bar basement entrance in City Market. The stated reason is to provide easier access for businesses.
City Market Partners will use private funds to pay for the construction, and they will be responsible for maintenance and will have all liability. There was no debate or discussion by Council.
In the wake of an increasing spike in homicides, Aldermen John Hall and Tony Thomas both urged the City to renew its focus on holding landlords accountable for "criminals" they rent to.
Alderman Hall specifically mentioned the recent murder in Edgemere-Sackville, and urged the media to help "shame slumlords into doing the right thing."
Alderman Thomas suggested to Mayor DeLoach that it was time to reinforce commitment to the Landlord Responsibility Ordinance.
Savannah Bananas co-owner Jesse Cole, in response to a joking question asked at the meeting, confirmed that four University of Georgia athletes would be on the Bananas roster this season.
City Council voted to approve a right of way encroachment for City Market to build a pedestrian footbridge over The Bar Bar basement entrance in City Market. The stated reason is to provide easier access for businesses.
City Market Partners will use private funds to pay for the construction, and they will be responsible for maintenance and will have all liability. There was no debate or discussion by Council.
In the wake of an increasing spike in homicides, Aldermen John Hall and Tony Thomas both urged the City to renew its focus on holding landlords accountable for "criminals" they rent to.
Alderman Hall specifically mentioned the recent murder in Edgemere-Sackville, and urged the media to help "shame slumlords into doing the right thing."
Alderman Thomas suggested to Mayor DeLoach that it was time to reinforce commitment to the Landlord Responsibility Ordinance.
Dominique Cutter
Metro officers responded after reports of three males and one female "forcefully entering the residence, stealing several items. Several of the items stolen during the burglary were recovered," they say.
Dominique Cutter, 17, along with two additional males, ages 15 and 13, and one 16-year-old female, were charged with 1st degree burglary. Cutter was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center. "Per state policy the other suspects who are juveniles were released to their parents," police say.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Police this afternoon report that "Violent Crimes Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department arrested Laquan Givens, 16, on May 10, charging him with murder and probation violation in the May 7 shooting death of Kathy Henry, 43. Givens was arrested during a warrant service at his residence on the 1300 block of East 54th Street," which is in the immediate vicinity of the shooting itself.
Monday, May 9, 2016
Popular comedian Hannibal Buress will perform a pop-up show at Barrelhouse South, the venue announced today.
Doors open at 6 p.m. today for the 8:30 p.m. show, and seating is very limited. Tix are $25; get them here.
Buress begins a tour later this month, including three nights at the 40 Watt in Athens Ga. June 2-4.
Doors open at 6 p.m. today for the 8:30 p.m. show, and seating is very limited. Tix are $25; get them here.
Buress begins a tour later this month, including three nights at the 40 Watt in Athens Ga. June 2-4.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
"Detectives are investigating a May 7 shooting on Ash and 54th streets, resulting in the death of Kathy Henry, 43, of Savannah," police report.
At about 8:45 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Henry with a gunshot wound. Henry was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where she died.
"Investigators are following leads to identify any suspects and circumstances surrounding this case. This investigation continues," police say.
Henry's homicide is the 22nd of the year.
At about 8:45 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Henry with a gunshot wound. Henry was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where she died.
"Investigators are following leads to identify any suspects and circumstances surrounding this case. This investigation continues," police say.
Henry's homicide is the 22nd of the year.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Violent Crimes detectives are investigating an early morning shooting on May 4, resulting in the death of Christopher Patterson, 18, of Savannah.
"Just before 1 a.m. Metro responded to Iowa Street and Long Avenue, finding Patterson with a gunshot wound. Patterson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries," police say.
Patterson was reportedly walking on Iowa Street when shots were fired. Investigators say they do not believe this crime is a random act and are following leads to identify suspects.
"Just before 1 a.m. Metro responded to Iowa Street and Long Avenue, finding Patterson with a gunshot wound. Patterson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries," police say.
Patterson was reportedly walking on Iowa Street when shots were fired. Investigators say they do not believe this crime is a random act and are following leads to identify suspects.
Detectives are investigating a shooting on May 1. The shooting occurred outside of a residence on Bridgestone Lane near Avalon, and resulted in the death of Teesean Goodman, 23.
Just before 9 p.m. Metro responded to the scene finding Goodman with a gunshot wound. Goodman was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 2.
"Goodman was reportedly shot after a verbal altercation with a group of males," police say. "Investigators do not believe this crime is a random act and are following leads to identify suspects."
Just before 9 p.m. Metro responded to the scene finding Goodman with a gunshot wound. Goodman was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 2.
"Goodman was reportedly shot after a verbal altercation with a group of males," police say. "Investigators do not believe this crime is a random act and are following leads to identify suspects."
Police remind citizens to "make safety a top priority when meeting strangers to purchase items advertised online, following the armed robbery of five victims Tuesday evening, on the 1100 block of Love Street," a department spokesperson says.
The adult male victims reportedly arrived at about 7 p.m., "to purchase shoes advertised on Facebook by a male subject previously unknown to them. One victim, upon exiting his vehicle, was met by two males with guns. The victim complied when the armed men demanded his possessions. The suspects then robbed the four remaining victims of shoes, cell phones, jewelry and cash," police say.
One suspect drove off in the victim’s vehicle. The other fled in the stolen silver Nissan Sentra in which the suspects arrived. This victim’s vehicle was recovered on the 100 block of Spring Street.
Both suspects are described as black males in their mid-20s. One suspect has a dark complexion and wore dark-colored clothing during the incident. The second suspect has a light complexion, dreadlocks and a tattoo on one of his hands and arms. He wore blue jeans and a white tank top during the incident.
Police recommend these safety tips:
Utilize police precincts as meeting places.
Avoid meeting to buy or sell items alone.
Always advise a friend or loved one of your plans to buy or sell items.
Arrive early and position yourself to observe and evaluate your surroundings and individuals you are scheduled to meet. If something makes you uneasy, leave immediately.
Buyers and sellers always should meet in public highly populated places during daylight or business hours.
Always take a working cellphone to alert police of emergencies.
Never invite strangers into your home and avoid entering their residences.
Avoid posting personal information online.
Have several adults present when selling heavy items that are difficult to remove from your home.
Keep valuables out of view.
Be on guard for purchasers attempting to use cashier’s check from out-of-state or outside of the country. These may be counterfeit.
The adult male victims reportedly arrived at about 7 p.m., "to purchase shoes advertised on Facebook by a male subject previously unknown to them. One victim, upon exiting his vehicle, was met by two males with guns. The victim complied when the armed men demanded his possessions. The suspects then robbed the four remaining victims of shoes, cell phones, jewelry and cash," police say.
One suspect drove off in the victim’s vehicle. The other fled in the stolen silver Nissan Sentra in which the suspects arrived. This victim’s vehicle was recovered on the 100 block of Spring Street.
Both suspects are described as black males in their mid-20s. One suspect has a dark complexion and wore dark-colored clothing during the incident. The second suspect has a light complexion, dreadlocks and a tattoo on one of his hands and arms. He wore blue jeans and a white tank top during the incident.
Police recommend these safety tips:
Utilize police precincts as meeting places.
Avoid meeting to buy or sell items alone.
Always advise a friend or loved one of your plans to buy or sell items.
Arrive early and position yourself to observe and evaluate your surroundings and individuals you are scheduled to meet. If something makes you uneasy, leave immediately.
Buyers and sellers always should meet in public highly populated places during daylight or business hours.
Always take a working cellphone to alert police of emergencies.
Never invite strangers into your home and avoid entering their residences.
Avoid posting personal information online.
Have several adults present when selling heavy items that are difficult to remove from your home.
Keep valuables out of view.
Be on guard for purchasers attempting to use cashier’s check from out-of-state or outside of the country. These may be counterfeit.
