Thursday, August 11, 2016
City Council still must formally vote on the new hire.
The 23-year U.S. Army and Reserves veteran previously served as Deputy City Manager for the City of Coral Springs. Prior to that, he served as Deputy County Manager for Fulton County, Ga., where he oversaw public safety agencies, unincorporated area services, the Office of the Child Attorney, offender reentry program, and coordinated with the County’s constitutional and judicial agencies.
Current Savannah City Manager Stephanie Cutter earlier this year announced she would retire as soon as a new manager was named in the wake of the city elections and a change in the mayor's office. However she is set to stay on as consultant at her current salary at least through the end of 2016.
Friday, August 5, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a collision involving a bicyclist and a vehicle at approximately 9 p.m., August 4, near the intersection of Rockdale and Lloyd Streets.
"Reportedly, Ward Brown, 55, failed to stop at a stop sign as he traveled east on Lloyd Street on his bicycle," police say. "A 2009 Scion driven by Margaret Drayton, 22, collided with Brown. Investigators believe Brown’s bike had no reflective lighting."
Brown was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
"Reportedly, Ward Brown, 55, failed to stop at a stop sign as he traveled east on Lloyd Street on his bicycle," police say. "A 2009 Scion driven by Margaret Drayton, 22, collided with Brown. Investigators believe Brown’s bike had no reflective lighting."
Brown was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
Detectives are investigating a shooting that injured Lavonte Jones, 25, Aug. 5 at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Metro responded to the 1900 block of West Lake Avenue to find Jones suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. "Reportedly, Jones and an unknown suspect had a brief alteration before shots were fired. Jones was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries," police say.
Investigators believe the victim and suspect are known to each other. Police report that Jones refused to cooperate with investigators.
Metro responded to the 1900 block of West Lake Avenue to find Jones suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. "Reportedly, Jones and an unknown suspect had a brief alteration before shots were fired. Jones was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries," police say.
Investigators believe the victim and suspect are known to each other. Police report that Jones refused to cooperate with investigators.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit is investigating two armed robberies that took place in the downtown area, Aug. 4.
At approximately 1 a.m. a female victim was walking north on Habersham Street near Gaston Lane. Reportedly, she noticed someone following her. When she turned around, a suspect armed with a firearm demanded her belongings. The suspect was last seen running south on Habersham Street.
The suspect in this incident is described as black male in his 20s or younger. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 190 pounds. During the incident he wore a black crew neck shirt and jeans.
Just after 8 a.m., Metro responded to East Duffy and Drayton Streets to reports of an armed robbery of an elderly man riding a bike. Reportedly, three suspects approached the victim, knocked him off his bicycle and demanded his personal belongings at gunpoint. The suspects were last seen running east on Duffy Street.
The suspects are described as black males in their 20s or early 30s all around 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. One suspect wore a light blue shirt, dark jeans and tennis shoes. Another suspect wore a blue shirt with flowers, dark jeans and tennis shoes. The last suspect is described as wearing jeans and tennis shoes.
Anyone with information on these cases may contact the SCMPD tip line. The tip line is open directly to investigators by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
At approximately 1 a.m. a female victim was walking north on Habersham Street near Gaston Lane. Reportedly, she noticed someone following her. When she turned around, a suspect armed with a firearm demanded her belongings. The suspect was last seen running south on Habersham Street.
The suspect in this incident is described as black male in his 20s or younger. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 190 pounds. During the incident he wore a black crew neck shirt and jeans.
Just after 8 a.m., Metro responded to East Duffy and Drayton Streets to reports of an armed robbery of an elderly man riding a bike. Reportedly, three suspects approached the victim, knocked him off his bicycle and demanded his personal belongings at gunpoint. The suspects were last seen running east on Duffy Street.
The suspects are described as black males in their 20s or early 30s all around 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. One suspect wore a light blue shirt, dark jeans and tennis shoes. Another suspect wore a blue shirt with flowers, dark jeans and tennis shoes. The last suspect is described as wearing jeans and tennis shoes.
Anyone with information on these cases may contact the SCMPD tip line. The tip line is open directly to investigators by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Tags: crime
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers, along with the U.S. Marshal Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested a man wanted out of Miami for murdering three people.
Antwon Lamar Fair, 32, shot and killed his girlfriend and two of her children in their home in Miami on Sunday, July 31. Another child was also shot and remains hospitalized.
Southside Precinct officers along with members of the Marshal Service arrested Fair without incident at home on Valentine Drive in Savannah, Ga. around 1:30 p.m. on August 3.
SCMPD detectives and the U.S. Marshals are working with Miami-Dade Police investigators to arrange for Fair’s extradition to Dade County, Florida.
Antwon Lamar Fair, 32, shot and killed his girlfriend and two of her children in their home in Miami on Sunday, July 31. Another child was also shot and remains hospitalized.
Southside Precinct officers along with members of the Marshal Service arrested Fair without incident at home on Valentine Drive in Savannah, Ga. around 1:30 p.m. on August 3.
SCMPD detectives and the U.S. Marshals are working with Miami-Dade Police investigators to arrange for Fair’s extradition to Dade County, Florida.
Tags: crime
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police engaged two suicidal individuals in the past four days and successfully brought them both to safety.
On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at approximately 12:45 a.m. two Downtown Precinct officers were patrolling on the Talmadge Bridge when they spotted a man standing on the bridge, looking down at the river with a distraught look on his face. APO Tony Farmer and APO Matthew Jackson approached the individual, started talking to him and developed a rapport with the man. A few minutes later other officers and emergency responders arrived to help.
After approximately 20 minutes of talking back and forth with the individual, who was then sitting on the edge of the bridge, with his leg handing off the side, officers made the decision to grab the man and safely get him on the ground and into an awaiting ambulance.
“I believe there was a reason we were on duty that night and made the decision to drive over the bridge. At the time we didn’t know what the reason was. Now I know were there for a reason, to help this man,” said APO Jackson.
On Tuesday, August 3, 2016 at approximately 4:20 p.m. two Downtown Precinct officers were dispatched to the Bryan Street Parking Garage in regards to a man on the ledge of the top floor of the garage. The man was visibly upset and was threatening to jump if anyone got too close. APO Christopher Ameduri was able to develop a rapport with the individual, and built trust by asking onlookers to back away and asking responding units to refrain from using lights and sirens. APO Ameduri was able to make a deal with the man, in exchange for a cigarette. Officer Justin Jenkins was successfully able to acquire cigarettes from a nearby kitchen worker and after receiving a cigarette, the individual climbed back over the wall to safety.
Other emergency personnel, including Savannah Fire and Emergency Services, responded. The man remained cooperative during the rest of the interaction, and he was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The entire situation lasted approximately 20 minutes.
“We were there for him, we are here for anyone who need help,” said Officer Jenkins.
Chief of Police Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr. said, “I am very proud of all these officers who daily perform heroically but whose actions do not come to the attention of our larger audience. These two incidents highlight how SCMPD personnel go above and beyond to help individuals in their greatest time of need. SCMPD personnel, too often for comfort, must put themselves in danger to help their fellow man. They should be praised.”
On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at approximately 12:45 a.m. two Downtown Precinct officers were patrolling on the Talmadge Bridge when they spotted a man standing on the bridge, looking down at the river with a distraught look on his face. APO Tony Farmer and APO Matthew Jackson approached the individual, started talking to him and developed a rapport with the man. A few minutes later other officers and emergency responders arrived to help.
After approximately 20 minutes of talking back and forth with the individual, who was then sitting on the edge of the bridge, with his leg handing off the side, officers made the decision to grab the man and safely get him on the ground and into an awaiting ambulance.
“I believe there was a reason we were on duty that night and made the decision to drive over the bridge. At the time we didn’t know what the reason was. Now I know were there for a reason, to help this man,” said APO Jackson.
On Tuesday, August 3, 2016 at approximately 4:20 p.m. two Downtown Precinct officers were dispatched to the Bryan Street Parking Garage in regards to a man on the ledge of the top floor of the garage. The man was visibly upset and was threatening to jump if anyone got too close. APO Christopher Ameduri was able to develop a rapport with the individual, and built trust by asking onlookers to back away and asking responding units to refrain from using lights and sirens. APO Ameduri was able to make a deal with the man, in exchange for a cigarette. Officer Justin Jenkins was successfully able to acquire cigarettes from a nearby kitchen worker and after receiving a cigarette, the individual climbed back over the wall to safety.
Other emergency personnel, including Savannah Fire and Emergency Services, responded. The man remained cooperative during the rest of the interaction, and he was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The entire situation lasted approximately 20 minutes.
“We were there for him, we are here for anyone who need help,” said Officer Jenkins.
Chief of Police Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr. said, “I am very proud of all these officers who daily perform heroically but whose actions do not come to the attention of our larger audience. These two incidents highlight how SCMPD personnel go above and beyond to help individuals in their greatest time of need. SCMPD personnel, too often for comfort, must put themselves in danger to help their fellow man. They should be praised.”
Tags: SCMPD
H&M opens its Broughton Street location at noon today.
The Swedish retailer sells clothing and accessories for men, women and children and has over 400 locations in the United States.
The storefront is a major part of Ben Carter's Broughton Street Collection development plan.
The first 200 shoppers in line will receive a surprise giveaway and a 25% discount off your entire purchase.
Bring old garments for recycling before noon for a 15% discount off your next purchase and the chance to win an H&M gift card up to $250.
The Swedish retailer sells clothing and accessories for men, women and children and has over 400 locations in the United States.
The storefront is a major part of Ben Carter's Broughton Street Collection development plan.
The first 200 shoppers in line will receive a surprise giveaway and a 25% discount off your entire purchase.
Bring old garments for recycling before noon for a 15% discount off your next purchase and the chance to win an H&M gift card up to $250.
