Saturday, November 7, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police arrested Calvin Polite, 28, and Leroy Bryant, 32, "for an exchange of gunfire that damaged three units and 10 vehicles at an apartment complex on the 2800 block of Capital Street early Friday morning," police say.
Metro responded at about 2:30 a.m. after reports of shots fired between two groups of people, "with one group dispersing in an unknown direction and the other fleeing in a vehicle. No injuries were reported."
With Metro officers on scene, a car matching the suspect’s vehicle description passed the area before striking a nearby curb and deflating its tire. "The vehicle continued, then parked in front of a New Mexico Street residence. Officers found Polite and Bryant hiding on the property. Three firearms were located in the yard. Bullet holes also were observed on the car," police say.
Both men are charged with aggravated assault and criminal damage to property. Bryant also is charged with possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer. Polite had an additional felony warrant from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
This is an ongoing investigation. Detectives seek to identify other suspects involved in this case.
Metro responded at about 2:30 a.m. after reports of shots fired between two groups of people, "with one group dispersing in an unknown direction and the other fleeing in a vehicle. No injuries were reported."
With Metro officers on scene, a car matching the suspect’s vehicle description passed the area before striking a nearby curb and deflating its tire. "The vehicle continued, then parked in front of a New Mexico Street residence. Officers found Polite and Bryant hiding on the property. Three firearms were located in the yard. Bullet holes also were observed on the car," police say.
Both men are charged with aggravated assault and criminal damage to property. Bryant also is charged with possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer. Polite had an additional felony warrant from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
This is an ongoing investigation. Detectives seek to identify other suspects involved in this case.
Friday, November 6, 2015
The Forsyth Farmers' Market, usually open Saturday mornings, will NOT be open this Saturday due to the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon. The next edition of the Market returns Nov. 14.
This year's last Market date will be Dec. 19. They will take two Saturdays off for the holidays and return Jan. 9.
This year's last Market date will be Dec. 19. They will take two Saturdays off for the holidays and return Jan. 9.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Lane closures resulting in traffic delays are expected on the Talmadge Bridge between noon and 8 p.m. on Friday, "a timeframe in which large crowds of Rock-n-Roll Marathon participants will travel to and from the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center to register for the race," police say.
Due to construction on the Back River Bridge, traffic delays are anticipated on the southbound side of the Talmadge. "Drivers seeking alternates routes to Hutchinson Island, where the Convention Center is located, may utilize free water ferries. Ferry docks are located on River Street near the Bull Street Ramp," police say.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police will utilize SCMPD.org to advise residents and visitors of information surrounding Saturday’s Rock n’ Roll Marathon.
Due to construction on the Back River Bridge, traffic delays are anticipated on the southbound side of the Talmadge. "Drivers seeking alternates routes to Hutchinson Island, where the Convention Center is located, may utilize free water ferries. Ferry docks are located on River Street near the Bull Street Ramp," police say.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police will utilize SCMPD.org to advise residents and visitors of information surrounding Saturday’s Rock n’ Roll Marathon.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
The campaign of Detric Leggett, challenging Mary Osborne for 2nd District Alderman, sent these photos.
"These pictures were taken around 9am, posted on Facebook and provided to our campaign," says Leggett's campaign manager Scott Cleaveland.
"Detric Leggett who's running for the second district, confronted the poll manager and the individual that was paid by the mayor's campaign to distribute sample ballots leaning against the polling place," Cleaveland alleges.
"If this is a close race we will be raising hell over this legally. Best part is we have the name and contact information of the individual that was canvassing. Illegally. As well as Mary Osborne's manager was there as well," he says.
"These pictures were taken around 9am, posted on Facebook and provided to our campaign," says Leggett's campaign manager Scott Cleaveland.
"Detric Leggett who's running for the second district, confronted the poll manager and the individual that was paid by the mayor's campaign to distribute sample ballots leaning against the polling place," Cleaveland alleges.
"If this is a close race we will be raising hell over this legally. Best part is we have the name and contact information of the individual that was canvassing. Illegally. As well as Mary Osborne's manager was there as well," he says.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Detectives are investigating a Friday night shooting on East 39th Street and Waters Avenue.
At about 8:50 p.m. Metro officers found Jeffery Sentell Grant, 35, at the scene with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Grant was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center.
"Investigators believe this may be a targeted shooting. Circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation," say police.
The suspect in this case is described as a "clean shaven black male, with a light complexion, standing roughly 5-6 to 5-8, with a medium build. During the incident he wore a black hooded sweatshirt," police say.
At about 8:50 p.m. Metro officers found Jeffery Sentell Grant, 35, at the scene with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Grant was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center.
"Investigators believe this may be a targeted shooting. Circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation," say police.
The suspect in this case is described as a "clean shaven black male, with a light complexion, standing roughly 5-6 to 5-8, with a medium build. During the incident he wore a black hooded sweatshirt," police say.
Friday night, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police arrested and charged a 16-year-old male "who admitted to two attempted sexual assaults in the Forsyth Park area one day prior," police say.
Just after 9 p.m. Metro officers arrested the suspect near 37th and Reynolds streets, "wearing the same clothing descried during the Thursday night incidents. A pellet gun resembling a real handgun also was in his possession," police say.
The teen was transported to the Reginal Youth Detention Center (RYDC) and charged with two counts of attempted rape, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.
On Thursday night, "the first sexual assault attempt was reported just after 8 p.m. on the east edge of Forsyth Park. The second attempt was reported nearby, on the 200 block of East Taylor Street at about 9:24 p.m.," police say.
"In both cases, females in their 20s were reportedly approached by a black male with a gun wearing a striped sweater. Both victims escaped."
Just after 9 p.m. Metro officers arrested the suspect near 37th and Reynolds streets, "wearing the same clothing descried during the Thursday night incidents. A pellet gun resembling a real handgun also was in his possession," police say.
The teen was transported to the Reginal Youth Detention Center (RYDC) and charged with two counts of attempted rape, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.
On Thursday night, "the first sexual assault attempt was reported just after 8 p.m. on the east edge of Forsyth Park. The second attempt was reported nearby, on the 200 block of East Taylor Street at about 9:24 p.m.," police say.
"In both cases, females in their 20s were reportedly approached by a black male with a gun wearing a striped sweater. Both victims escaped."
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are seeking information on a Thursday afternoon shooting near the 600 block of Yamacraw Village, that claimed the life of Jimmy Temple, 24.
"At about 1:14 p.m. responding Metro officers observed Temple suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in serious condition. He later succumbed to his injuries," police say.
"At about 1:14 p.m. responding Metro officers observed Temple suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in serious condition. He later succumbed to his injuries," police say.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a Tuesday night shooting, a police spokesperson says. The incident occurred on Ogeechee Road near the 37th Street Connector to Interstate 16, during what is termed a traffic stop.
"Two Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers were shot just before midnight; they sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A third individual was also shot," police say.
Police say the third individual, Tyrie Cuyler, 25, had a firearm and shot at several officers. Officers returned fire anf fatally injured Cuyler.
Three of the four officers involved were wearing body cameras, according to reports.
"Two Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers were shot just before midnight; they sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A third individual was also shot," police say.
Police say the third individual, Tyrie Cuyler, 25, had a firearm and shot at several officers. Officers returned fire anf fatally injured Cuyler.
Three of the four officers involved were wearing body cameras, according to reports.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Ben Carter Enterprises says that it "recently secured commitments from Club Monaco, Michael Kors, Kendra Scott, Tommy Bahama, Victoria’s Secret and Blends a Coffee Boutique," according to a company spokesperson.
"The six retailers will join L’Occitane, lululemon, H&M, Savannah Tap Room, J. Crew, Lilly Pulitzer’s Palm Avenue, Goorin Bros. and The Ancient Olive in The Broughton Street Collection, the firm’s $90 million historic restoration project on Broughton Street," the spokesperson indicates.
“We are thrilled to announce these exclusive brands have selected Broughton Street as their new home,” said Quito Anderson, CEO of Ben Carter Enterprises. “This shopping district continues to show strong signs of resurgence as it becomes populated with a carefully curated mix of retailers that align with Savannah’s plans for growth.”
"The six retailers will join L’Occitane, lululemon, H&M, Savannah Tap Room, J. Crew, Lilly Pulitzer’s Palm Avenue, Goorin Bros. and The Ancient Olive in The Broughton Street Collection, the firm’s $90 million historic restoration project on Broughton Street," the spokesperson indicates.
“We are thrilled to announce these exclusive brands have selected Broughton Street as their new home,” said Quito Anderson, CEO of Ben Carter Enterprises. “This shopping district continues to show strong signs of resurgence as it becomes populated with a carefully curated mix of retailers that align with Savannah’s plans for growth.”
Detectives ask the public’s help in identifying the suspect who opened cash registers in at least six stores to steal or attempt to steal money.
The suspect targeted stores in east Savannah and the Southside between Sept. 20 and Oct. 20. "In each case hand tools were used to pry registers open during business hours," police say.
The suspect stole money from Big Lots locations on Abercorn Street and on Victory Drive, Walmart Stores on Abercorn Street and on Montgomery Cross Road, Belk’s on the 7800 block of Abercorn Street and Dillard’s on the 14000 block of Abercorn Street.
The suspect is described as a black male, standing roughly 6-2 and weighing about 190 pounds.
The suspect targeted stores in east Savannah and the Southside between Sept. 20 and Oct. 20. "In each case hand tools were used to pry registers open during business hours," police say.
The suspect stole money from Big Lots locations on Abercorn Street and on Victory Drive, Walmart Stores on Abercorn Street and on Montgomery Cross Road, Belk’s on the 7800 block of Abercorn Street and Dillard’s on the 14000 block of Abercorn Street.
The suspect is described as a black male, standing roughly 6-2 and weighing about 190 pounds.
