Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m., April 18, in the 600 block of Draper Street in Kayton Homes.
Marvin Brannen, 37, was walking with two children when he was approached by the suspect, Rodney Dailey, 26," police say.
"After a physical altercation ensured, one of the two men pulled a handgun. The gun went off during the struggle and Brannen sustained non-life threatening injuries. He went to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment, where medical staff called police to report the shooting," they say.
Detectives are actively seeking the whereabouts of Dailey, who is currently wanted for questioning in reference to this shooting. The incident remains under investigation.
Marvin Brannen, 37, was walking with two children when he was approached by the suspect, Rodney Dailey, 26," police say.
"After a physical altercation ensured, one of the two men pulled a handgun. The gun went off during the struggle and Brannen sustained non-life threatening injuries. He went to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment, where medical staff called police to report the shooting," they say.
Detectives are actively seeking the whereabouts of Dailey, who is currently wanted for questioning in reference to this shooting. The incident remains under investigation.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Detectives are searching for Mychal Jones, who is wanted for three counts of aggravated assault, cruelty to children, possession of a firearm and party to a crime.
Jones, 27, is 5-feet, 4-inches tall, approximately 165 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
"The current arrest warrants stem from a March 28 incident in which Jones allegedly had a confrontation with and fired a weapon at a female victim near the intersection of 31st Street and Atlantic," police say.
"Jones then followed the car and smashed the window of the victim’s car. Jones is known to carry a firearm, so he should be considered armed and dangerous. He has been arrested nine times for various crimes, including firearms and drug related charges."
Jones, 27, is 5-feet, 4-inches tall, approximately 165 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
"The current arrest warrants stem from a March 28 incident in which Jones allegedly had a confrontation with and fired a weapon at a female victim near the intersection of 31st Street and Atlantic," police say.
"Jones then followed the car and smashed the window of the victim’s car. Jones is known to carry a firearm, so he should be considered armed and dangerous. He has been arrested nine times for various crimes, including firearms and drug related charges."
Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 3 a.m., April 16, in the 300 block of West 45th Street.
"Deangelo Smith, 29, walked up to a business in the area with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with serious, but non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"Deangelo Smith, 29, walked up to a business in the area with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with serious, but non-life threatening injuries," police say.
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of April 17.
"At approximately 4:40 a.m., Metro officers responded to a report of an injured man, who was found on the shoulder of the roadway on Southbound Harry Truman Parkway. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from a serious gunshot wound," police say.
The victim, Brandon Champion, 25, was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
"Detectives stress that this does not appear to be a random shooting," police report.
"At approximately 4:40 a.m., Metro officers responded to a report of an injured man, who was found on the shoulder of the roadway on Southbound Harry Truman Parkway. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from a serious gunshot wound," police say.
The victim, Brandon Champion, 25, was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
"Detectives stress that this does not appear to be a random shooting," police report.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers are assisting the Tybee Island Police Department during the annual Orange Crush event April 15-16.
"A designated group of Metro Officers will be assigned to the Orange Crush Beach Festivities. This designated group of Metro Officers will be sworn on Friday April 15, 2016 at the Tybee Island court house, enabling them to enforce laws within Tybee's jurisdiction," police say.
"SCMPD Officers will also be assigned to traffic duties along the Hwy 80 corridor. Officers will use Police Marked Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles to monitor traffic along the Hwy 80 Corridor. A Command Post will be placed in the area of Bryan Woods Road near Hwy 80," they report.
Police officials stress that visitors and residents of Tybee Island should anticipate traffic delays along Highway 80, especially from 5 p.m. through midnight each day.
“We received a lot of outside support from other agencies during our St. Patrick’s Day event, so this is a good opportunity to return the favor,” said Star Cpl Rick Davis, who is working SCMPD’s logistics for the Orange Crush event.
“Metro is continuing support of nearby municipalities through traffic control and traffic enforcement. We want to ensure a fun and safe time for everyone at Orange Crush.”
An increased presence of Metro officers will patrol the areas of West Highway 80 at Grays Creek to the East end of Hwy 80 at San Marcos Drive near Estill Hammock. If necessary, drivers may be detoured from Highway 80 to the Island Expressway to alleviate traffic congestion.
"A designated group of Metro Officers will be assigned to the Orange Crush Beach Festivities. This designated group of Metro Officers will be sworn on Friday April 15, 2016 at the Tybee Island court house, enabling them to enforce laws within Tybee's jurisdiction," police say.
"SCMPD Officers will also be assigned to traffic duties along the Hwy 80 corridor. Officers will use Police Marked Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles to monitor traffic along the Hwy 80 Corridor. A Command Post will be placed in the area of Bryan Woods Road near Hwy 80," they report.
Police officials stress that visitors and residents of Tybee Island should anticipate traffic delays along Highway 80, especially from 5 p.m. through midnight each day.
“We received a lot of outside support from other agencies during our St. Patrick’s Day event, so this is a good opportunity to return the favor,” said Star Cpl Rick Davis, who is working SCMPD’s logistics for the Orange Crush event.
“Metro is continuing support of nearby municipalities through traffic control and traffic enforcement. We want to ensure a fun and safe time for everyone at Orange Crush.”
An increased presence of Metro officers will patrol the areas of West Highway 80 at Grays Creek to the East end of Hwy 80 at San Marcos Drive near Estill Hammock. If necessary, drivers may be detoured from Highway 80 to the Island Expressway to alleviate traffic congestion.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
The Savannah Children’s Choir has announced the hiring of Jared Hall as Managing Director.
Hall will direct the Choir’s operations, educational programs, and performances.
He is currently Music Director for Historic Trinity United Methodist Church, where he also directs the Church’s concert series.
Hall recently served as the Managing Director for the Flannery O’Connor Childhood home, where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations and programming.
But probably most Savannahians know him for his role as keyboard player in the very popular local gypsy swing band Velvet Caravan, which recently "got discovered" at the SXSW festival in Austin.
“My music career has been dedicated to the celebration of music and the furtherance of music education for children. I look forward to collaborating with the Choir’s talented and dedicated staff and conductors, and to sharing my skills and passion for choral music with the children of Savannah," Hall says.
“It is such a coup for us to bring Jared on board,” says SCC Executive Director and co-founder Roger Moss. “Not only can he handle the day-to-day operations of the choir and manage the logistics, he’s passionate about music and teaching it to others. He’s going to be a tremendous asset as we continue forward with our mission.”
Hall will direct the Choir’s operations, educational programs, and performances.
He is currently Music Director for Historic Trinity United Methodist Church, where he also directs the Church’s concert series.
Hall recently served as the Managing Director for the Flannery O’Connor Childhood home, where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations and programming.
But probably most Savannahians know him for his role as keyboard player in the very popular local gypsy swing band Velvet Caravan, which recently "got discovered" at the SXSW festival in Austin.
“My music career has been dedicated to the celebration of music and the furtherance of music education for children. I look forward to collaborating with the Choir’s talented and dedicated staff and conductors, and to sharing my skills and passion for choral music with the children of Savannah," Hall says.
“It is such a coup for us to bring Jared on board,” says SCC Executive Director and co-founder Roger Moss. “Not only can he handle the day-to-day operations of the choir and manage the logistics, he’s passionate about music and teaching it to others. He’s going to be a tremendous asset as we continue forward with our mission.”
"Motorists in Savannah’s Downtown area should expect road closures and delays Saturday morning as thousands of runners in the 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure travel along the designated race route," City officials warn.
The run starts and ends at the intersection of Broughton and Barnard streets. Traffic will be impacted from about 6 a.m. until noon.
A map of the race route is available here.
"Street parking will be limited along the race route. Alternative parking is available in City of Savannah parking garages located throughout the downtown area," the City says.
The run starts and ends at the intersection of Broughton and Barnard streets. Traffic will be impacted from about 6 a.m. until noon.
A map of the race route is available here.
"Street parking will be limited along the race route. Alternative parking is available in City of Savannah parking garages located throughout the downtown area," the City says.
Reportedly, the woman entered a store located on the 400 block of Whitaker Street in the afternoon hours. "The suspect then walked through the store as if she was shopping. Eventually, she inspected several purses before she chose a light in color purse and exited the store with it," police say.
The suspect is described as a white female approximately five feet five to eight inches tall and weighs around 135 to 145 pounds with shoulder length brown hair. She wore a black shirt, black pants, a pink sweater and black leather flats during the incident.
Elton John and his band return to Savannah at the Civic Center on Wednesday, September 21 at 8 pm, as part of a select eight-city concert tour including tunes from his latest release
"Wonderful Crazy Night."
“The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” says Elton. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly. Their early years are just flying by and I want to be there with them”.
The public on-sale will begin Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Visit eTix.com for more information.
"Wonderful Crazy Night."
“The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” says Elton. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly. Their early years are just flying by and I want to be there with them”.
The public on-sale will begin Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Visit eTix.com for more information.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Woodrow Williams, 23, was taken into custody and served with felony warrants for aggravated assault, aggravated battery and kidnapping.
"Metro’s patrol officers, K9, and various elements of the Special Weapons and Tactics team responded to the incident and worked in conjunction with neighbors and the suspect’s family to peacefully resolve the situation," police say.
