Sunday, March 6, 2016
Detectives are investigating shootings of two people, that resulted in the death of one on Tuesday, March 1, near the 500 block of West 40th Street.
Metro responded to the scene at about 1:18 p.m. finding Jonathan Lang, 18, and Tonya Murcherson, 51, with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Memorial University Medical Center, Lang with serious injuries and Murcherson with non-life-threatening injuries. Lang succumbed to his injuries at MUMC.
"Reportedly, shots were fired during an altercation at West 40th and Burroughs streets. Investigators are working to determine if the victims were the intended targets. The identity of the shooter remains under investigation," police say.
Metro responded to the scene at about 1:18 p.m. finding Jonathan Lang, 18, and Tonya Murcherson, 51, with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Memorial University Medical Center, Lang with serious injuries and Murcherson with non-life-threatening injuries. Lang succumbed to his injuries at MUMC.
"Reportedly, shots were fired during an altercation at West 40th and Burroughs streets. Investigators are working to determine if the victims were the intended targets. The identity of the shooter remains under investigation," police say.
Police are investigating a robbery by "sudden snatching and gun discharge at Savannah Mall’s food court on March 3."
Metro responded to the mall, located on the 14000 block of Abercorn Street, at about 1:54 p.m. where they made contact with Nicholas Rivera, 28. "Rivera was reportedly robbed while attempting to sell a laptop computer he advertised on Craig’s List to the suspect posing as a customer. The suspect reportedly grabbed the laptop, before running out of the food court with Rivera trailing behind him."
Once outside, Rivera fired one warning shot into the air. No injuries were reported. Investigators believe Rivera continued following the suspect until the suspect entered a burgundy sedan with at least three other occupants. The sedan fled toward Highway 204.
The robbery suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, possibly in his late teens to early 20s. The suspect was clean-shaven with his hair styled in twists or a short afro. During the incident he wore a black jacket and blue jeans.
No charges have been filed at this time.
Metro responded to the mall, located on the 14000 block of Abercorn Street, at about 1:54 p.m. where they made contact with Nicholas Rivera, 28. "Rivera was reportedly robbed while attempting to sell a laptop computer he advertised on Craig’s List to the suspect posing as a customer. The suspect reportedly grabbed the laptop, before running out of the food court with Rivera trailing behind him."
Once outside, Rivera fired one warning shot into the air. No injuries were reported. Investigators believe Rivera continued following the suspect until the suspect entered a burgundy sedan with at least three other occupants. The sedan fled toward Highway 204.
The robbery suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, possibly in his late teens to early 20s. The suspect was clean-shaven with his hair styled in twists or a short afro. During the incident he wore a black jacket and blue jeans.
No charges have been filed at this time.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Due to health conditions, Merle Haggard has rescheduled his upcoming show in Savannah.
The show is NOT cancelled but postponed until Wednesday, June 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Johnny Mercer Theatre.
ALL current tickets for the March show will be honored for the June 8 show.
The show is NOT cancelled but postponed until Wednesday, June 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Johnny Mercer Theatre.
ALL current tickets for the March show will be honored for the June 8 show.
Monday, February 29, 2016
"Nearly a dozen people are facing felony drug charges following an undercover drug operation at a Savannah concert," says a spokesperson for the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT).
CNT agents, "along with agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration, attended the Widespread Panic concert held at the Savannah Civic Center Friday night," the CNT spokesperson says.
"Undercover agents made purchases of various forms of controlled substances including heroin and LSD. Agents also seized a cylinder containing nitrous oxide after observing persons purchasing balloons filled with nitrous."
Eight people were arrested on felony drug charges and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center. U.S. currency and a vehicle were also seized during the operation.
CNT agents, "along with agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration, attended the Widespread Panic concert held at the Savannah Civic Center Friday night," the CNT spokesperson says.
"Undercover agents made purchases of various forms of controlled substances including heroin and LSD. Agents also seized a cylinder containing nitrous oxide after observing persons purchasing balloons filled with nitrous."
Eight people were arrested on felony drug charges and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center. U.S. currency and a vehicle were also seized during the operation.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit "has obtained surveillance footage from the Feb. 22 robbery in the 100 block of River Street and seeks to identify the suspect," police say.
Surveillance footage shows the victims "outside a maître d station on River Street when the suspect walks past them and turns back around," police say.
"When the suspect approaches the victims, he quickly snatches the male victim’s wallet, causing the two to fall. A quick tussle ensues but the suspect is able to flee east on Factor’s Walk."
The suspect is described as a black male with his hair styled in short twists, according to reports. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches and wore a black T-shirt and black and white checkered pants during the incident.
Surveillance footage shows the victims "outside a maître d station on River Street when the suspect walks past them and turns back around," police say.
"When the suspect approaches the victims, he quickly snatches the male victim’s wallet, causing the two to fall. A quick tussle ensues but the suspect is able to flee east on Factor’s Walk."
The suspect is described as a black male with his hair styled in short twists, according to reports. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches and wore a black T-shirt and black and white checkered pants during the incident.
Deep Center has named 11-year-old Jade Davis, a 6th grader from Isle of Hope, Deep Laureate for winter 2016. The honor recognizes Jade as one of Savannah’s “deepest” young authors, whose creative writing is among the most skilled, original and fearless in the county.
“I feel happy and proud to be named Deep Laureate. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before,” says Jade of the honor. “I’ve always been a writer, and I’ve always written stories about my life. But that kind of writing I had to do in my room. Now I write these stories in Deep, and all of Savannah is my audience.”
Jade was one of more than 127 students who completed Deep Center’s fall semester 2015 Young Author Project, and she was voted to receive the honor by a combination of her program peers, the general public through a social media campaign, and Deep’s staff.
Works by all participating students have been published in four anthologies, which were sponsored by International Paper and are on sale for $12 at deepkids.com and in circulation within the Live Oak Public Library system. Artist Adriana Manrique has illustrated the covers. All book sale proceeds support Deep’s nonprofit creative writing workshops.
“Jade’s writing is brave, compelling, and honest,” explains Dare Dukes, executive director of Deep Center. “She perfectly embodies the kind of creativity, expressiveness, and leadership we nurture at Deep Center. We are so proud of her, and Savannah should be, too.”
The Deep Center runs the Young Author Project in 13 of Savannah’s 18 public K-8 and middle schools, and up to 70 percent of the students come from low-income communities. All Deep kids, selected by their teachers, participate in a rigorous series of after-school writing workshops throughout the semester. Workshops are taught by volunteers, who are themselves published and aspiring writers.
“I feel happy and proud to be named Deep Laureate. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before,” says Jade of the honor. “I’ve always been a writer, and I’ve always written stories about my life. But that kind of writing I had to do in my room. Now I write these stories in Deep, and all of Savannah is my audience.”
Jade was one of more than 127 students who completed Deep Center’s fall semester 2015 Young Author Project, and she was voted to receive the honor by a combination of her program peers, the general public through a social media campaign, and Deep’s staff.
Works by all participating students have been published in four anthologies, which were sponsored by International Paper and are on sale for $12 at deepkids.com and in circulation within the Live Oak Public Library system. Artist Adriana Manrique has illustrated the covers. All book sale proceeds support Deep’s nonprofit creative writing workshops.
“Jade’s writing is brave, compelling, and honest,” explains Dare Dukes, executive director of Deep Center. “She perfectly embodies the kind of creativity, expressiveness, and leadership we nurture at Deep Center. We are so proud of her, and Savannah should be, too.”
The Deep Center runs the Young Author Project in 13 of Savannah’s 18 public K-8 and middle schools, and up to 70 percent of the students come from low-income communities. All Deep kids, selected by their teachers, participate in a rigorous series of after-school writing workshops throughout the semester. Workshops are taught by volunteers, who are themselves published and aspiring writers.
Savannah- Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit is investigating three downtown robberies that occurred between Feb 19. and Feb. 24.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, a couple was walking in Washington Square when a suspect approached them and produced a firearm and subsequently robbed them. The suspect is described as a black male of a dark complexion wearing a black skull cap and all black clothing during the incident.
On Feb. 22 at approximately 8 p.m., a couple was outside a restaurant in the 100 block of River Street when a suspect approached them and snatched the male victim’s wallet. The suspect then ran east on Factor’s Walk. The suspect is described as a black male with his hair styled in short twists. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches and wore a black t-shirt and black and white checkered pants during the incident.
Just after 2 a.m. on Feb. 24, Metro responded to an armed robbery report in the 200 block of East Bay Street. The suspect reportedly approached two victims and engaged them in conversation. The suspect then produced a firearm and robbed the two victims of cell phones, wallets and keys. The suspect is described as a black male of a light complexion with a mustache and approximately no older than thirty years old, wearing a black hoodie and dark pants during the incident.
"Detectives are working to determine if these robberies are linked and to identify any suspects involved," says Darnisha Green of the SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
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.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, a couple was walking in Washington Square when a suspect approached them and produced a firearm and subsequently robbed them. The suspect is described as a black male of a dark complexion wearing a black skull cap and all black clothing during the incident.
On Feb. 22 at approximately 8 p.m., a couple was outside a restaurant in the 100 block of River Street when a suspect approached them and snatched the male victim’s wallet. The suspect then ran east on Factor’s Walk. The suspect is described as a black male with his hair styled in short twists. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches and wore a black t-shirt and black and white checkered pants during the incident.
Just after 2 a.m. on Feb. 24, Metro responded to an armed robbery report in the 200 block of East Bay Street. The suspect reportedly approached two victims and engaged them in conversation. The suspect then produced a firearm and robbed the two victims of cell phones, wallets and keys. The suspect is described as a black male of a light complexion with a mustache and approximately no older than thirty years old, wearing a black hoodie and dark pants during the incident.
"Detectives are working to determine if these robberies are linked and to identify any suspects involved," says Darnisha Green of the SCMPD's Public Affairs Office.
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.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Tags: crime
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating three overnight burglaries at Starbucks locations throughout Savannah.
Just before 5 a.m. Starbucks employees reported burglaries at locations on the 7800 block of Abercorn Street, Skidaway Road and Victory Drive and Bull and Broughton streets. The exact times of the burglaries are unknown.
"Investigators found no immediate signs of forced entry at Bull Street or Victory Drive locations. Money was reported stolen from all three locations," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office. "Each location sustained interior and exterior damage. Also, each location’s alarm systems had been tampered with."
Investigators ask the public’s help in identifying suspects in this investigation.
Anyone with 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.
Just before 5 a.m. Starbucks employees reported burglaries at locations on the 7800 block of Abercorn Street, Skidaway Road and Victory Drive and Bull and Broughton streets. The exact times of the burglaries are unknown.
"Investigators found no immediate signs of forced entry at Bull Street or Victory Drive locations. Money was reported stolen from all three locations," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office. "Each location sustained interior and exterior damage. Also, each location’s alarm systems had been tampered with."
Investigators ask the public’s help in identifying suspects in this investigation.
Anyone with 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.
Tags: crime
Monday, February 22, 2016
Detectives are investigating a shooting that injured two teens Wednesday afternoon Feb. 17.
"At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Worth Street, where a 15-year-old male was located suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Reportedly, the victim was shot at 48th and Bulloch streets, then transported by an unknown vehicle to the Worth Street location," police say.
"Moments later, officers responded to the 700 block of Atlanta Street, where a 16-year-old male was found with serious injuries from gunshot wounds as well. ShotSpotter alerts were also received in the area at the time of the event. Both victims were transported to Memorial University Medical Center."
"At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Worth Street, where a 15-year-old male was located suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Reportedly, the victim was shot at 48th and Bulloch streets, then transported by an unknown vehicle to the Worth Street location," police say.
"Moments later, officers responded to the 700 block of Atlanta Street, where a 16-year-old male was found with serious injuries from gunshot wounds as well. ShotSpotter alerts were also received in the area at the time of the event. Both victims were transported to Memorial University Medical Center."
Detectives are investigating an aggravated assault that resulted in serious injuries at approximately 2 a.m., Feb. 19, in the zero block of West Bay Street.
"When Downtown Precinct officers responded to the scene, they found Case Johnson, 58, suffering from multiple knife wounds. Johnson’s wounds are considered serious, but he is in stable condition," police say.
"The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, wearing a dark jacket, blue jeans and a baseball hat. He was reportedly armed with a large knife and fled the scene on foot."
"When Downtown Precinct officers responded to the scene, they found Case Johnson, 58, suffering from multiple knife wounds. Johnson’s wounds are considered serious, but he is in stable condition," police say.
"The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, wearing a dark jacket, blue jeans and a baseball hat. He was reportedly armed with a large knife and fled the scene on foot."
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