Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating shooting that occurred at approximately 9 p.m., April 26, at a residence in the 200 block of Fell Street.
Deavalon Samules, 22, received serious injuries from a gunshot wound and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.
"During a canvas of the area, officers questioned several people but were unable to obtain a suspect description," police say.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with more information about this crime 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 confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Deavalon Samules, 22, received serious injuries from a gunshot wound and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.
"During a canvas of the area, officers questioned several people but were unable to obtain a suspect description," police say.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with more information about this crime 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 confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department have initiated a death investigation after human remains were found at a West Chatham County farm just before 5 p.m. on April 25.
"Metro officers responded to the scene on the 200 Buckhalter Road, after the property owner and an employee reported finding human bones near a dirt road on the south side of the property. A property manager found the remains while checking the grounds after a recent clearing of several trees and overgrowth," police say.
Metro’s Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol and Forensics units responded to the scene, along with the Chatham County Coroner, police say. An autopsy will be conducted at the Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab to determine the decedent’s gender and manner of death.
"Metro officers responded to the scene on the 200 Buckhalter Road, after the property owner and an employee reported finding human bones near a dirt road on the south side of the property. A property manager found the remains while checking the grounds after a recent clearing of several trees and overgrowth," police say.
Metro’s Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol and Forensics units responded to the scene, along with the Chatham County Coroner, police say. An autopsy will be conducted at the Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab to determine the decedent’s gender and manner of death.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at about 10:30 p.m., April 25, in the 900 block of East 35th Street.
"Two men entered the home and the noise alerted the homeowner, who thought it was her husband coming home," police say. "When she went to investigate, one of the two suspects reportedly struck the woman in the face. The victim then grabbed a firearm and fired a shot toward the two men as they fled the home."
Police say the first suspect is as a black male, 5-feet, 11-inches with a slender build and medium brown complexion. He was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, blue jeans and black tennis shoes. The second suspect was approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and wearing a red baseball hat.
"Two men entered the home and the noise alerted the homeowner, who thought it was her husband coming home," police say. "When she went to investigate, one of the two suspects reportedly struck the woman in the face. The victim then grabbed a firearm and fired a shot toward the two men as they fled the home."
Police say the first suspect is as a black male, 5-feet, 11-inches with a slender build and medium brown complexion. He was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, blue jeans and black tennis shoes. The second suspect was approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and wearing a red baseball hat.
Detectives are investigating a shooting near East 51st and Waters Avenue, that left Bernie Edwards, 30, with non-life threatening injuries just before 5:30 a.m. on April 26.
"Metro responded to the 1100 block of East 51st Street, where Edwards called for help after being shot. Edwards was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for care," police say.
"Reportedly, two male suspects unknown to Edwards approached him asking for cigarettes, before robbing and shooting him. The suspects fled in an unknown direction," police say.
Both suspects are described as black males in their early to mid-20s, wearing dark clothing and hats.
"Metro responded to the 1100 block of East 51st Street, where Edwards called for help after being shot. Edwards was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for care," police say.
"Reportedly, two male suspects unknown to Edwards approached him asking for cigarettes, before robbing and shooting him. The suspects fled in an unknown direction," police say.
Both suspects are described as black males in their early to mid-20s, wearing dark clothing and hats.
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Tarik Rasheen Bentley, 35, has been identified as the victim in the April 24 homicide in the 1900 block of East DeRenne Avenue. When Metro officers responded to the residence after a report at about 7 a.m., they found Bentley deceased from a gunshot wound.
Friday, April 22, 2016
The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) "has made numerous crystal methamphetamine-related arrests this week following several investigations
," a CNT spokesperson says.
CNT arrested 11 people and also assisted with a search warrant in a neighboring jurisdiction which resulted in additional arrests.
On April 18, CNT arrested 27-year-old Amanda Walker of Savannah, 30-year-old Sarah Kment of Richmond Hill, 28-year-old Brandon Elrod of Ellabell and 32-year-old James Tyson of Savannah.
"Walker and Kment were posting as escorts on Backpage. CNT, who is familiar with Walker from previous arrests, arranged a meeting with an undercover agent. During the meeting, all parties agreed to exchange crystal methamphetamine and sexual favors for money. Elrod and Tyson were arrested in connection with the operation," CNT reports.
Later that same night, CNT arrested 39-year old Jonathan Gaines of Springfield, 28-year-old Kyle Jenkins of Rincon, 30-year-old Corey Smith of Ellabell and 28-year-old Miranda Wilson of Eden.
"All four persons were arrested following an operation where Gaines attempted to sell crystal methamphetamine with the assistance of Jenkins, Wilson and Smith. Various forms of controlled substance were seized in the operation in addition to the crystal methamphetamine," CNT says.
On April 20, CNT with the assistance of the United States Marshals arrested 40-year-old Jason Tillman and 29-year-old James Ward III, both from Bloomingdale. Tillman was in possession of a stolen vehicle at the time of his arrest. Ward was arrested in Statesboro and was in possession of a firearm.
"During an investigation into Ward and Tillman, undercover CNT agents made several purchases of crystal methamphetamine from the men. On April 19, Ward’s Facebook page displayed a post that suggested he knew he was wanted, that he was not turning himself in and gave his opinion about the police, specifically CNT," the agency reports.
Two stolen vehicles were recovered during CNT's investigation into Ward and Tillman and four vehicles were seized in the above mention operations.
Yesterday, CNT with assistance from the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) Drug Unit arrested 31-year-old Brandon Holton of Eden. Holton was wanted in connection of a joint CNT/ECSO operation where Holton was selling crystal methamphetamine.
According to CNT, James Ward of Bloomingdale made a Facebook post that suggested he knew he was wanted and that he was not turning himself in
CNT arrested 11 people and also assisted with a search warrant in a neighboring jurisdiction which resulted in additional arrests.
On April 18, CNT arrested 27-year-old Amanda Walker of Savannah, 30-year-old Sarah Kment of Richmond Hill, 28-year-old Brandon Elrod of Ellabell and 32-year-old James Tyson of Savannah.
"Walker and Kment were posting as escorts on Backpage. CNT, who is familiar with Walker from previous arrests, arranged a meeting with an undercover agent. During the meeting, all parties agreed to exchange crystal methamphetamine and sexual favors for money. Elrod and Tyson were arrested in connection with the operation," CNT reports.
Later that same night, CNT arrested 39-year old Jonathan Gaines of Springfield, 28-year-old Kyle Jenkins of Rincon, 30-year-old Corey Smith of Ellabell and 28-year-old Miranda Wilson of Eden.
"All four persons were arrested following an operation where Gaines attempted to sell crystal methamphetamine with the assistance of Jenkins, Wilson and Smith. Various forms of controlled substance were seized in the operation in addition to the crystal methamphetamine," CNT says.
On April 20, CNT with the assistance of the United States Marshals arrested 40-year-old Jason Tillman and 29-year-old James Ward III, both from Bloomingdale. Tillman was in possession of a stolen vehicle at the time of his arrest. Ward was arrested in Statesboro and was in possession of a firearm.
"During an investigation into Ward and Tillman, undercover CNT agents made several purchases of crystal methamphetamine from the men. On April 19, Ward’s Facebook page displayed a post that suggested he knew he was wanted, that he was not turning himself in and gave his opinion about the police, specifically CNT," the agency reports.
Two stolen vehicles were recovered during CNT's investigation into Ward and Tillman and four vehicles were seized in the above mention operations.
Yesterday, CNT with assistance from the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) Drug Unit arrested 31-year-old Brandon Holton of Eden. Holton was wanted in connection of a joint CNT/ECSO operation where Holton was selling crystal methamphetamine.
Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred April 21 at a residence in the 600 block of East 39th Street.
"Metro officers responded to the scene at approximately 5 p.m., and found a male deceased inside the residence. The name of the deceased is being withheld, pending next of kin notification. Detectives are currently canvassing the area and interviewing potential witnesses," police say.
"Metro officers responded to the scene at approximately 5 p.m., and found a male deceased inside the residence. The name of the deceased is being withheld, pending next of kin notification. Detectives are currently canvassing the area and interviewing potential witnesses," police say.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Police investigators are searching for a man who stole a camera valued at $1000 from a church on March 6.
Just before 3 p.m. on March 6, "a church deacon was taking pictures of members at a church located on the 500 block of Hamilton Court, when he left his camera unattended," police say.
"When the deacon returned, his camera was missing. Ashton Gibbs, 26, a paid musician at the church, was last seen near the camera and had also left the scene. The next day, investigators learned that Gibbs pawned the camera at a local pawn shop."
Gibbs faces theft by taking and theft by conversion charges stemming from this incident. He is described as a black male of a dark brown complexion, weighing approximately 155 pounds and standing at five feet eleven inches tall.
Gibbs is known to frequent the Tatemville area.
Just before 3 p.m. on March 6, "a church deacon was taking pictures of members at a church located on the 500 block of Hamilton Court, when he left his camera unattended," police say.
"When the deacon returned, his camera was missing. Ashton Gibbs, 26, a paid musician at the church, was last seen near the camera and had also left the scene. The next day, investigators learned that Gibbs pawned the camera at a local pawn shop."
Gibbs faces theft by taking and theft by conversion charges stemming from this incident. He is described as a black male of a dark brown complexion, weighing approximately 155 pounds and standing at five feet eleven inches tall.
Gibbs is known to frequent the Tatemville area.
Police arrested three men yesterday "wanted in conjunction with an auto theft that occurred April 13 in the 1600 block of Wheaton Street," a department spokesperson says.
Joe Carter III, 29, Stephen Jiles, 25, and Khalid Felder, 20, were stopped near Bee Road and Victory Drive April 19. The suspects were driving a white Nissan Altima, "which matched the description of a suspect vehicle used in the April 13 theft of a 2016 Nissan Murano," police say.
"Three stolen guns and marijuana were found inside the Altima. In addition to the stolen guns, the stolen Nissan Murano was also recovered."
All three men were arrested. Carter is charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon. Felder is charged with theft by receiving stolen property (gun). Jiles is charged with possession of firearm by convicted felon and theft by receiving stolen property (gun).
The incident remains under investigation. Additional charges may be pending for all three.
Joe Carter III, 29, Stephen Jiles, 25, and Khalid Felder, 20, were stopped near Bee Road and Victory Drive April 19. The suspects were driving a white Nissan Altima, "which matched the description of a suspect vehicle used in the April 13 theft of a 2016 Nissan Murano," police say.
"Three stolen guns and marijuana were found inside the Altima. In addition to the stolen guns, the stolen Nissan Murano was also recovered."
All three men were arrested. Carter is charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon. Felder is charged with theft by receiving stolen property (gun). Jiles is charged with possession of firearm by convicted felon and theft by receiving stolen property (gun).
The incident remains under investigation. Additional charges may be pending for all three.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m., April 19, near West 37th Street and Barnard Street.
"A 20-year-old female was sexually assaulted by an unknown male. The victim escaped and fled to the area of Montgomery Street and Pearl Street where she was assisted by bystanders until Metro officers arrived. Following the assault, the victim was transported to a nearby hospital," police say.
The suspect is described as a clean-shaven black male with a dark complexion, 25-35 years old, and approximately 6-feet tall and 200 pounds. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and jeans.
"A 20-year-old female was sexually assaulted by an unknown male. The victim escaped and fled to the area of Montgomery Street and Pearl Street where she was assisted by bystanders until Metro officers arrived. Following the assault, the victim was transported to a nearby hospital," police say.
The suspect is described as a clean-shaven black male with a dark complexion, 25-35 years old, and approximately 6-feet tall and 200 pounds. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and jeans.
