Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Detectives are investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old female on Tuesday night.
"At about 9 p.m. Metro and EMS responded to Robin Hood Drive near Friar Tuck Drive, where the victim sought help after being shot at undetermined location. She was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"The victim has been uncooperative with investigators. Detectives do not believe this is a random shooting," report police.
"At about 9 p.m. Metro and EMS responded to Robin Hood Drive near Friar Tuck Drive, where the victim sought help after being shot at undetermined location. She was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"The victim has been uncooperative with investigators. Detectives do not believe this is a random shooting," report police.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting Saturday night, in an apartment on the 1500 block of Benton Boulevard.
Detectives believe the shooting occurred at about 7 p.m. The incident was reported to Metro about an hour later. Metro and Pooler Police responded to the scene finding Eric Thompson, 22, with a gunshot wound. Thompson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.
"Investigators have conducted several interviews regarding this case and are working to determine circumstances surrounding the shooting. This investigation continues," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Detectives believe the shooting occurred at about 7 p.m. The incident was reported to Metro about an hour later. Metro and Pooler Police responded to the scene finding Eric Thompson, 22, with a gunshot wound. Thompson was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.
"Investigators have conducted several interviews regarding this case and are working to determine circumstances surrounding the shooting. This investigation continues," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting on West 38th and Burroughs streets that injured Nigeria Hutcherson, 19, on Sunday, May 1.
At about 1:40 a.m. Metro responded to the scene finding Hutcherson with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. EMS also responded.
Hutcherson was reportedly outside speaking to a relative when at least two female subjects approached, opening fire after a brief verbal dispute. The suspects may have headed south on Burroughs Street.
"Investigators do not believe this crime is a random act and are following leads to identify suspects. This investigation continues," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
At about 1:40 a.m. Metro responded to the scene finding Hutcherson with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. EMS also responded.
Hutcherson was reportedly outside speaking to a relative when at least two female subjects approached, opening fire after a brief verbal dispute. The suspects may have headed south on Burroughs Street.
"Investigators do not believe this crime is a random act and are following leads to identify suspects. This investigation continues," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Major Accident Investigations Team responded to a hit-and-run accident involving two-vehicles on Waters Avenue and East 39th Street that injured Katheryn Blankenhorn, 25, on April 30.
At about 4:47 p.m. Blankenhorn was traveling north on Waters Avenue on a motor scooter. At the same time a white Chevrolet pick-up truck driven by an unidentified white male was traveling south on Waters Avenue.
"Investigators believe the driver of the pick-up truck failed to maintain his lane before striking Blankenhorn’s scooter. The unidentified pick-up truck driver fled westbound on East 39th Street," police said.
Blankenhorn was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
Within the hour, Metro officers located the pick-up truck on East 39th and East Broad streets. It was no longer occupied by the suspect.
This is an ongoing MAIT investigation. Anyone with knowledge of the suspect’s identity or location 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
At about 4:47 p.m. Blankenhorn was traveling north on Waters Avenue on a motor scooter. At the same time a white Chevrolet pick-up truck driven by an unidentified white male was traveling south on Waters Avenue.
"Investigators believe the driver of the pick-up truck failed to maintain his lane before striking Blankenhorn’s scooter. The unidentified pick-up truck driver fled westbound on East 39th Street," police said.
Blankenhorn was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
Within the hour, Metro officers located the pick-up truck on East 39th and East Broad streets. It was no longer occupied by the suspect.
This is an ongoing MAIT investigation. Anyone with knowledge of the suspect’s identity or location 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
West Chatham Precinct Patrol officers of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department arrested and charged Dustin Hughes, 33, with two counts of sexual battery just minutes after a Sunday evening incident reported at an apartment complex pool on the 100 block of St. George Boulevard.
"The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 p.m. and involved an 17-year-old female victim. Bystanders helped officers locate Hughes, who was found inside of his apartment," police said.
Hughes cooperated with Metro officers. He was arrested and charged within an hour of the alleged crime. Hughes was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center without incident.
"The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 p.m. and involved an 17-year-old female victim. Bystanders helped officers locate Hughes, who was found inside of his apartment," police said.
Hughes cooperated with Metro officers. He was arrested and charged within an hour of the alleged crime. Hughes was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center without incident.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m., April 28, near a residence in the 1300 block of New Castle Street.
Officers responded to the report of a shooting in the area and found Hanna Cornell Brown, 36, suffering a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. The victim was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where she later passed away from her injuries.
"Following the incident, family members inside the residence heard a vehicle fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed," police say.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information 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.
Officers responded to the report of a shooting in the area and found Hanna Cornell Brown, 36, suffering a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. The victim was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where she later passed away from her injuries.
"Following the incident, family members inside the residence heard a vehicle fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed," police say.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information 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’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting outside of a residence on Kandlewood Drive near Cindy Avenue that injured an unidentified male on April 28.
Metro officers responded to the scene finding the victim just after 5 a.m. The critically injured victim was transported to Memorial University Medical Center.
"Near the time of the shooting, Metro officers were in the area investigating reports of a prowler entering yards in the surrounding neighborhood," police say. "Investigators are working to determine any links between the shooting and the alleged prowling incidents."
Detectives are working to determine the events leading up to this shooting and ask the public’s help in identifying the victim and any suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Metro officers responded to the scene finding the victim just after 5 a.m. The critically injured victim was transported to Memorial University Medical Center.
"Near the time of the shooting, Metro officers were in the area investigating reports of a prowler entering yards in the surrounding neighborhood," police say. "Investigators are working to determine any links between the shooting and the alleged prowling incidents."
Detectives are working to determine the events leading up to this shooting and ask the public’s help in identifying the victim and any suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
A cooperative investigation among multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in a man’s arrest for two bank robberies that occurred between 9 and 10 a.m., April 28.
David Stanley, 51, was arrested for allegedly robbing the BB&T bank in the 300 block of Mall Boulevard and the Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union in the 1000 block of West Lathrop Avenue. Stanley reportedly stated he was armed during both robberies.
"Detectives credit forthcoming witnesses and community involvement, which led to the description of the suspect’s vehicle," police say. "Stanley was apprehended following a traffic stop near a gas station on Highway 80 in Pooler."
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chatham County Sherriff’s office, Pooler Police, and the Department of Motor Vehicles were all instrumental in the arrest.
Stanley is a convicted felon and has been incarcerated eight times since 2004 on theft and shoplifting related charges.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information 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.
David Stanley, 51, was arrested for allegedly robbing the BB&T bank in the 300 block of Mall Boulevard and the Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union in the 1000 block of West Lathrop Avenue. Stanley reportedly stated he was armed during both robberies.
"Detectives credit forthcoming witnesses and community involvement, which led to the description of the suspect’s vehicle," police say. "Stanley was apprehended following a traffic stop near a gas station on Highway 80 in Pooler."
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chatham County Sherriff’s office, Pooler Police, and the Department of Motor Vehicles were all instrumental in the arrest.
Stanley is a convicted felon and has been incarcerated eight times since 2004 on theft and shoplifting related charges.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information 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’s Island’s Precinct investigators are attempting to identify a man who is suspected in several commercial burglaries near the Sandfly area.
In the past month, one man is suspected of burglarizing four churches located on the 6800 and 7200 blocks of Skidaway Road, 2300 block of Sunset Boulevard and the 5100 block of Laroche Avenue.
"These burglaries occurred between April 1 and April 26," police say. "The same man is also suspected in burglarizing a car wash on the 2000 block of Victory Drive around midnight on April 16."
Cohen’s Retreat, located on the 5700 block of Skidaway Road, also reported a burglary with a similar suspect on April 19.
Several items were taken from the business to include laptops, jewelry, cash and sound equipment.
The suspect, described as a slender, middle-aged white male, wore a light colored button down shirt and dark pants during the April 19 car wash incident. He appears to have light colored hair. He is seen on surveillance footage crawling through a side window to enter the business. Once inside, he rummages through items behind the cash register area, takes some cash and then eventually exits the building.
These incidents currently remain under investigation.
Anyone with any information on this man’s identity or any of these cases is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Surveillance footage can be viewed at https://youtu.be/uh-_sdX9nrQ.
In the past month, one man is suspected of burglarizing four churches located on the 6800 and 7200 blocks of Skidaway Road, 2300 block of Sunset Boulevard and the 5100 block of Laroche Avenue.
"These burglaries occurred between April 1 and April 26," police say. "The same man is also suspected in burglarizing a car wash on the 2000 block of Victory Drive around midnight on April 16."
Cohen’s Retreat, located on the 5700 block of Skidaway Road, also reported a burglary with a similar suspect on April 19.
Several items were taken from the business to include laptops, jewelry, cash and sound equipment.
The suspect, described as a slender, middle-aged white male, wore a light colored button down shirt and dark pants during the April 19 car wash incident. He appears to have light colored hair. He is seen on surveillance footage crawling through a side window to enter the business. Once inside, he rummages through items behind the cash register area, takes some cash and then eventually exits the building.
These incidents currently remain under investigation.
Anyone with any information on this man’s identity or any of these cases is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Surveillance footage can be viewed at https://youtu.be/uh-_sdX9nrQ.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that reportedly occurred on the 300 block of East 54th Street just before 11 p.m. on April 26.
Investigators responded to Memorial University Medical Center after Gregory Jones, 32, arrived seeking treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
"Police are working to determine the exact location of the shooting. Events resulting in this shooting and the identities of any suspects also remain under investigation. Investigators do not believe this to be a random act," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Investigators responded to Memorial University Medical Center after Gregory Jones, 32, arrived seeking treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
"Police are working to determine the exact location of the shooting. Events resulting in this shooting and the identities of any suspects also remain under investigation. Investigators do not believe this to be a random act," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
