Monday, April 11, 2016
Robbery detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately midnight, April 10, in the 300 block of Barnard Street.
"The four victims, two 18-year-olds and two 17-year-olds, were sitting near the intersection of West Harris Street and Barnard when they were approached by two black males who asked them for a lighter before robbing them at gunpoint," police say.
Police say the suspects are dark skinned, between 5-foot, 8 inches and 6-feet tall, and in their late teens or early 20s. They were last seen running westbound on Harris Street.
"The four victims, two 18-year-olds and two 17-year-olds, were sitting near the intersection of West Harris Street and Barnard when they were approached by two black males who asked them for a lighter before robbing them at gunpoint," police say.
Police say the suspects are dark skinned, between 5-foot, 8 inches and 6-feet tall, and in their late teens or early 20s. They were last seen running westbound on Harris Street.
Friday, April 8, 2016
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Department Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a male teen at approximately 4:30 p.m., April 7, at a residence in the 1300 block of East 69th Street.
"Jajuan McDowell, 14, suffered a fatal gunshot wound at the residence and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.
McDowell and a second teen were reportedly playing with a firearm at the time of the shooting," police say.
"Jajuan McDowell, 14, suffered a fatal gunshot wound at the residence and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.
McDowell and a second teen were reportedly playing with a firearm at the time of the shooting," police say.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Police arrested a man for armed robbery on April 3. Today, investigators have determined at least five other incidents in the area may be linked.
"At approximately 5:45 p.m. on April 3, Metro responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred near the intersection of East 41st and Bull Streets. Reportedly, two unknown males robbed a female victim at gunpoint of her purse and cell phones," police say.
Further investigation led detectives to the 200 block of West Henry Street where a search warrant was executed in a residence and vehicle.
"This led to recovery of the some of the victim’s belongings. Additionally, items linked to at least five other armed robberies in the area were located," police say.
Detectives identified Taqwan Robinson, 20, who was at the residence, as a suspect. Robinson was transported without incident to the Chatham County Detention Center and charged with armed robbery.
"He was recently arrested on March 16 when his brother was shot on the 2000 block of East 38th Street. Officers searched their residence and located stolen guns and narcotics associated with that incident. Additional charges may be pending for Robinson," police say.
The second suspect in this incident is described as a black male of a light brown complexion with facial hair, possibly in his teens or early 20s. He is approximately 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 150 pounds. His hair is styled in a medium afro and he wore a black shirt with dark pants during the incident.
"At approximately 5:45 p.m. on April 3, Metro responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred near the intersection of East 41st and Bull Streets. Reportedly, two unknown males robbed a female victim at gunpoint of her purse and cell phones," police say.
Further investigation led detectives to the 200 block of West Henry Street where a search warrant was executed in a residence and vehicle.
"This led to recovery of the some of the victim’s belongings. Additionally, items linked to at least five other armed robberies in the area were located," police say.
Detectives identified Taqwan Robinson, 20, who was at the residence, as a suspect. Robinson was transported without incident to the Chatham County Detention Center and charged with armed robbery.
"He was recently arrested on March 16 when his brother was shot on the 2000 block of East 38th Street. Officers searched their residence and located stolen guns and narcotics associated with that incident. Additional charges may be pending for Robinson," police say.
The second suspect in this incident is described as a black male of a light brown complexion with facial hair, possibly in his teens or early 20s. He is approximately 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 150 pounds. His hair is styled in a medium afro and he wore a black shirt with dark pants during the incident.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m., April 4, in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in the vicinity of Savannah High School.
"As a result of the incident, school officials initiated a lockdown until the area was deemed safe by Metro officers," police say. "The victim, a 19-year-old male, was getting into his vehicle when the shooter fired rounds at him from the second story of an apartment building nearby. Officers responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses and processed the scene."
The suspect is described as a young, light-skinned black male wearing a camouflage jacket and red “Duck Dynasty” hat.
"As a result of the incident, school officials initiated a lockdown until the area was deemed safe by Metro officers," police say. "The victim, a 19-year-old male, was getting into his vehicle when the shooter fired rounds at him from the second story of an apartment building nearby. Officers responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses and processed the scene."
The suspect is described as a young, light-skinned black male wearing a camouflage jacket and red “Duck Dynasty” hat.
Precinct officers made an arrest Sunday evening after an attempted armed robbery in Forsyth Park.
"At approximately 8:50 p.m., Metro responded to the fountain area of Forsyth Park for an attempted armed robbery that had just occurred. A victim was lying in a hammock when two suspects approached and asked for the time," police say.
"One of the suspects then brandished a gun and demanded personal belongings. Another victim, who was nearby, heard the commotion and walked over to the area. This startled the suspects and they fled westbound through the park."
"Officers in the area were able to apprehend one of the two suspects. A 14-year-old was detained and subsequently charged with obstruction by fleeing and criminal attempted armed robbery with a gun," police say.
Investigators are working to determine if any of the recent armed robberies in Forsyth Park are linked to this case.
The suspect that remains at large is described as a black male, possibly in his mid-teens. He was of average build and was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. He wore a dark gray sweatshirt or hoodie during the incident.
"At approximately 8:50 p.m., Metro responded to the fountain area of Forsyth Park for an attempted armed robbery that had just occurred. A victim was lying in a hammock when two suspects approached and asked for the time," police say.
"One of the suspects then brandished a gun and demanded personal belongings. Another victim, who was nearby, heard the commotion and walked over to the area. This startled the suspects and they fled westbound through the park."
"Officers in the area were able to apprehend one of the two suspects. A 14-year-old was detained and subsequently charged with obstruction by fleeing and criminal attempted armed robbery with a gun," police say.
Investigators are working to determine if any of the recent armed robberies in Forsyth Park are linked to this case.
The suspect that remains at large is described as a black male, possibly in his mid-teens. He was of average build and was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. He wore a dark gray sweatshirt or hoodie during the incident.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating "two armed robberies in as many days in the Forsyth Park area, with suspects possibly linked to other recent incidents," police say.
Saturday, April 2, at about 9:30 p.m. "a man and woman were sitting in a heavily wooded area of the park when three suspects approached, brandished a gun and demanded the victim’s possessions," police say. "The victims complied. The suspects ran southwest through the park, with the victim’s belongings. No injuries were reported."
Also, Friday, April 1, at about 10:40 p.m. "Metro responded to reports of two suspects attempting to rob two females walking near the park on Tattnall Street. The suspects reportedly asked what time it was, displayed a gun, then demand the victim’s belongings. The victims refused. The suspects then fled toward MLK Boulevard. No injuries were reported. No property was taken," police say.
Suspects in both cases are described as black males, possibly in their teens, wearing dark colored clothing. One suspect may have short dreadlocks.
The nights of March 26 and March 27, robberies also were reported near Forsyth Park. In those cases, "suspects who closely matched descriptions given in the two recent incidents asked for the time before robbing victims at gunpoint," police say.
Anyone with information on these cases 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.
Saturday, April 2, at about 9:30 p.m. "a man and woman were sitting in a heavily wooded area of the park when three suspects approached, brandished a gun and demanded the victim’s possessions," police say. "The victims complied. The suspects ran southwest through the park, with the victim’s belongings. No injuries were reported."
Also, Friday, April 1, at about 10:40 p.m. "Metro responded to reports of two suspects attempting to rob two females walking near the park on Tattnall Street. The suspects reportedly asked what time it was, displayed a gun, then demand the victim’s belongings. The victims refused. The suspects then fled toward MLK Boulevard. No injuries were reported. No property was taken," police say.
Suspects in both cases are described as black males, possibly in their teens, wearing dark colored clothing. One suspect may have short dreadlocks.
The nights of March 26 and March 27, robberies also were reported near Forsyth Park. In those cases, "suspects who closely matched descriptions given in the two recent incidents asked for the time before robbing victims at gunpoint," police say.
Anyone with information on these cases 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.
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of an unidentified adult female whose body was found Saturday morning behind an vacant house on the 5500 block of Garrard Avenue.
"Metro officers responded to the scene just before 9 a.m. Preliminary investigation reveals no obvious signs of foul play. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab will schedule an autopsy to determine the cause of death," police say.
"Metro officers responded to the scene just before 9 a.m. Preliminary investigation reveals no obvious signs of foul play. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab will schedule an autopsy to determine the cause of death," police say.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Undercover Narcotics Investigations Team took firearms, narcotics and nine people off the streets, during a March 30 warrant service in the Bacon Park area.
"Just after 6 p.m., Metro’s UNIT, SWAT and Patrol Division responded to a residence on the 5600 block of Emory Drive. Upon Metro’s arrival, several people were located in and outside of the residence. Metro was able to seize four firearms and two pounds of marijuana after executing the search of the residence," police say.
Aubrey Beasley, 29, Jamel Lawton, 23, Shawn Lawton, 21, Audrey Beasley, 59, Jeremy Hughes, 27, Jockoo Hawkins, 23, Kyron Poacher, 32, Cody Warren, 34 and Richard Hall, 64 were all arrested at the residence and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center.
"Just after 6 p.m., Metro’s UNIT, SWAT and Patrol Division responded to a residence on the 5600 block of Emory Drive. Upon Metro’s arrival, several people were located in and outside of the residence. Metro was able to seize four firearms and two pounds of marijuana after executing the search of the residence," police say.
Aubrey Beasley, 29, Jamel Lawton, 23, Shawn Lawton, 21, Audrey Beasley, 59, Jeremy Hughes, 27, Jockoo Hawkins, 23, Kyron Poacher, 32, Cody Warren, 34 and Richard Hall, 64 were all arrested at the residence and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center.
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m., March 30, in the 100 block of East Broad Street.
"The victim, a 27-year-old male, was walking through a courtyard in Fred Wessel Homes when an unknown male approached him and brandished a firearm. After the victim passed by, the suspect began firing shots," police say.
"The victim was able to flee to a safe location. Further investigation revealed damage from a stray bullet that struck an occupied Savannah College of Art and Design building in the 500 block of East Broughton Street. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident."
"The victim, a 27-year-old male, was walking through a courtyard in Fred Wessel Homes when an unknown male approached him and brandished a firearm. After the victim passed by, the suspect began firing shots," police say.
"The victim was able to flee to a safe location. Further investigation revealed damage from a stray bullet that struck an occupied Savannah College of Art and Design building in the 500 block of East Broughton Street. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident."
Friday, April 1, 2016
Because of expected heavy weather today, Art Rise Savannah and SDRA have issued the following weather-related schedule/venue updates to tonight's Better Block Party event.
The Victory Music Park has been canceled. Most performances will be moved to the Wormhole Bar starting at 4pm.
The 41st Street Handmade Market has been canceled. A new pop-up market at Starland Cafe will be open from 5pm to 9pm featuring Strawberry Moth, Holly Oddly, Eny Parker Lee, Oolaloom, Mea Flowers, and Copper Seal.
The Back Alley Theatre has been canceled.
The Food Truck Park will continue as planned. Local food trucks will be parked on Bull Street and 41st with tables for seating.
Local businesses in the 41st & Bull Street intersection will continue with planned activities as weather permits.
The SDRA tent, featuring interactive urban design projects will continue but may be moved into Starlandia as weather changes.
ART MARCH LOCATIONS & THE TROLLEY WILL CONTINUE AS PLANNED STARTING AT 6PM.
The Welmont, No. 12 on the map, will be closed, all others are open.
The event itself:
3pm to 9pm: Better Block in Starland at 41st and Bull Street
6pm to 9pm: First Friday Art March in the Starland District
The Victory Music Park has been canceled. Most performances will be moved to the Wormhole Bar starting at 4pm.
The 41st Street Handmade Market has been canceled. A new pop-up market at Starland Cafe will be open from 5pm to 9pm featuring Strawberry Moth, Holly Oddly, Eny Parker Lee, Oolaloom, Mea Flowers, and Copper Seal.
The Back Alley Theatre has been canceled.
The Food Truck Park will continue as planned. Local food trucks will be parked on Bull Street and 41st with tables for seating.
Local businesses in the 41st & Bull Street intersection will continue with planned activities as weather permits.
The SDRA tent, featuring interactive urban design projects will continue but may be moved into Starlandia as weather changes.
ART MARCH LOCATIONS & THE TROLLEY WILL CONTINUE AS PLANNED STARTING AT 6PM.
The Welmont, No. 12 on the map, will be closed, all others are open.
The event itself:
3pm to 9pm: Better Block in Starland at 41st and Bull Street
6pm to 9pm: First Friday Art March in the Starland District
