Sunday, September 20, 2015
Detectives seek information on a shooting that occurred late Saturday night.
"At about 9:18 p.m. Metro responded to a convenience store on Diamond Causeway and Ferguson Avenue, where Franchesca Camarda, 28, was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Camarda was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"Investigators believe Camarda may have been shot during a drug transaction at an undetermined location," police say.
"A friend drove Camarda to the convenience store after the shooting. A second passenger arrived in the vehicle and fled on foot before police arrived. The second passenger is wanted for questioning and described as a white female with blonde hair. During the incident she wore a white tank top and a blue jean bottom."
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s.
"At about 9:18 p.m. Metro responded to a convenience store on Diamond Causeway and Ferguson Avenue, where Franchesca Camarda, 28, was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Camarda was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries," police say.
"Investigators believe Camarda may have been shot during a drug transaction at an undetermined location," police say.
"A friend drove Camarda to the convenience store after the shooting. A second passenger arrived in the vehicle and fled on foot before police arrived. The second passenger is wanted for questioning and described as a white female with blonde hair. During the incident she wore a white tank top and a blue jean bottom."
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s.
Detectives seek information on the events leading to a cutting on Friday night.
"Just after 7 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 9100 block of Ferguson Avenue, were a relative found 30-year-old James Nichols, III, with a stab wound. Investigators are determining whether the incident occurred near the 9100 block of Whitfield Avenue," police say.
Nichols was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a bald white male in his mid-30s, standing 5-07 to 5-11 and weighing 200 pounds.
"Just after 7 p.m. Metro responded to a residence on the 9100 block of Ferguson Avenue, were a relative found 30-year-old James Nichols, III, with a stab wound. Investigators are determining whether the incident occurred near the 9100 block of Whitfield Avenue," police say.
Nichols was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a bald white male in his mid-30s, standing 5-07 to 5-11 and weighing 200 pounds.
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department have identified a deceased man found outside McAlpin Square Friday night.
"Metro responded to the shopping plaza at about 8:15 p.m. where Allen J. Harrelson, 48 was found unresponsive. No foul play is suspected at this time," police say.
Metro detectives, Islands Precinct patrol officers, Forensics, EMS and the Chatham County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene.
Harrelson’s family was notified.
"Metro responded to the shopping plaza at about 8:15 p.m. where Allen J. Harrelson, 48 was found unresponsive. No foul play is suspected at this time," police say.
Metro detectives, Islands Precinct patrol officers, Forensics, EMS and the Chatham County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene.
Harrelson’s family was notified.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives seek information in a shooting that occurred Saturday morning.
"Just before 2:30 a.m. SCMPD investigators met Jonathan Hobson, 27, at Memorial University Medical Center. Hobson arrived at MUMC in a privately owned vehicle to seek care for a non-life threatening gunshot wound," police say.
Investigators are working to determine the location of the incident. Suspect information and events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
"Just before 2:30 a.m. SCMPD investigators met Jonathan Hobson, 27, at Memorial University Medical Center. Hobson arrived at MUMC in a privately owned vehicle to seek care for a non-life threatening gunshot wound," police say.
Investigators are working to determine the location of the incident. Suspect information and events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit is investigating an incident at a Savannah restaurant that ended with a suspect firing shots at an employee Thursday night.
"The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. at IHOP on the 1800 block of Victory Drive. The suspect entered the restaurant where he snatched an undisclosed sum of money from an employee," police say.
"While fleeing, the suspect displayed a firearm and shot at a different employee. No injuries were reported."
The suspect is described as "a black male standing 5-10 to 5-11 and weighing 150 pounds. He is clean shaven, with a slender face and dark skin tone. During the incident he wore a green and tan camouflage trucker’s hat, green and tan camouflage t-shirt and black jeans. He was last seen running toward Victory Manor Place," police say.
"The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. at IHOP on the 1800 block of Victory Drive. The suspect entered the restaurant where he snatched an undisclosed sum of money from an employee," police say.
"While fleeing, the suspect displayed a firearm and shot at a different employee. No injuries were reported."
The suspect is described as "a black male standing 5-10 to 5-11 and weighing 150 pounds. He is clean shaven, with a slender face and dark skin tone. During the incident he wore a green and tan camouflage trucker’s hat, green and tan camouflage t-shirt and black jeans. He was last seen running toward Victory Manor Place," police say.
"The burglary happened just before 10 a.m. on Seneca drive near White Bluff Road. One resident of the house was present as two male suspects tried to kick in the door," police say.
"A second resident returned home. One suspect fired a gun as the victims chased them away. No one was shot."
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's STEM Academy was temporarily locked down as SCMPD's Southside Precinct patrol officers, Aviation Unit, Forensics and Chatham County Sheriff’s Office K-9s aided in the search.
Marcus Hayes, 21, was located and arrested on Valentine Drive. He is charged with aggravated assault and criminal attempted burglary.
"Hayes' accomplice remains at large, and is described as a black male, standing 5-7 to 5-9 and weighing 160. His shirt and pants were dark in color during the incident. The suspect was last seen traveling south on Atwood and Wesley," police say.
A Metro officer aiding in the search was bitten by a K-9. The officer was transported by SCMPD’s Eagle 1 to Memorial University Medical Center, where he was treated and released.
"Two men are arrested following an investigation into a homeless camp by the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT)," a spokesperson says.
"Yesterday, Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) requested CNT agents search a wooded area behind McAlpin Square. The area is a known-homeless camp. Residents in the Winter Garden Community told police that people living in the camp may be using and manufacturing methamphetamine," CNT says.
With the assistance of SCMPD Precinct V Crime Suppression Unit, the camp sites were checked for evidence of methamphetamine manufacturing.
"During the search, CNT agents found three separate locations that contained evidence consistent with manufacturing. All three locations were located in the same general area behind the old SuperGoose Sports building located at 3700 Wallin Street."
The locations consisted of two tents, a makeshift treehouse and three shopping carts.
"CNT agents, specially trained in clandestine laboratories, collected all hazardous materials. No active labs were found," CNT says.
Earlier this morning, CNT returned to the homeless camp and arrested 28-year-old David James Harry and 55-year-old Charles Wayne Burroughs. Harry is originally from Pennsylvania where he is currently wanted for DUI and Possession of a Controlled Substance. "Burroughs appears to be a longtime homeless Savannah resident," CNT says.
Both men have been charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine and are currently being held at the Chatham County Detention Center. They are expected to be arraigned Monday, September 21, 2015, in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County.
"Yesterday, Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) requested CNT agents search a wooded area behind McAlpin Square. The area is a known-homeless camp. Residents in the Winter Garden Community told police that people living in the camp may be using and manufacturing methamphetamine," CNT says.
With the assistance of SCMPD Precinct V Crime Suppression Unit, the camp sites were checked for evidence of methamphetamine manufacturing.
"During the search, CNT agents found three separate locations that contained evidence consistent with manufacturing. All three locations were located in the same general area behind the old SuperGoose Sports building located at 3700 Wallin Street."
The locations consisted of two tents, a makeshift treehouse and three shopping carts.
"CNT agents, specially trained in clandestine laboratories, collected all hazardous materials. No active labs were found," CNT says.
Earlier this morning, CNT returned to the homeless camp and arrested 28-year-old David James Harry and 55-year-old Charles Wayne Burroughs. Harry is originally from Pennsylvania where he is currently wanted for DUI and Possession of a Controlled Substance. "Burroughs appears to be a longtime homeless Savannah resident," CNT says.
Both men have been charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine and are currently being held at the Chatham County Detention Center. They are expected to be arraigned Monday, September 21, 2015, in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County.
Armstrong State University issued the following statement earlier today about a shooting incident on campus:
"Several persons of interest are being interviewed in connection with a single shot fired at Compass Point, Building 8000 early this morning. Fortunately, no one was injured. An investigation, led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is currently in progress," the school says.
"The preliminary investigation indicates that this was an isolated incident, not the act of a random shooter. We appreciate the quick response on the part of the Armstrong Police Department and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police and the support from the Savannah community," the statement says.
"Immediately after receiving the 911 call this morning, the Armstrong Police Department and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department locked down our campus and conducted a thorough search to determine that there was no larger threat.
"Once the campus was secure, key university personnel were notified and the first BLAST emergency messages and social media posts went out. As soon as updates were available, we shared them with the campus community through various communication channels. We believe it’s important to share critical information with the campus community in a timely manner," the statement says.
"Several persons of interest are being interviewed in connection with a single shot fired at Compass Point, Building 8000 early this morning. Fortunately, no one was injured. An investigation, led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is currently in progress," the school says.
"The preliminary investigation indicates that this was an isolated incident, not the act of a random shooter. We appreciate the quick response on the part of the Armstrong Police Department and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police and the support from the Savannah community," the statement says.
"Immediately after receiving the 911 call this morning, the Armstrong Police Department and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department locked down our campus and conducted a thorough search to determine that there was no larger threat.
"Once the campus was secure, key university personnel were notified and the first BLAST emergency messages and social media posts went out. As soon as updates were available, we shared them with the campus community through various communication channels. We believe it’s important to share critical information with the campus community in a timely manner," the statement says.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
The Georgia Historical Society will publicly display Abraham Baldwin’s draft copy of the United States Constitution this Thursday, September 17, in commemoration of Constitution Day 2015.
"One of only thirteen still in existence, the draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787," a GHS spokesperson says.
“This is a unique opportunity to view one the greatest treasures in the Georgia Historical Society collection and see the handwritten notes made by Abraham Baldwin during the Constitutional Convention of 1787,” said Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society. “This is not just Georgia history; this is American history and a rare glimpse into the cornerstone of our government.”
In celebration of Constitution Day and to kick off the 2016 Georgia History Festival, "GHS invites everyone to experience this piece of American history firsthand," the spokesperson says.
"The GHS Research Center will be open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on September 17 for self-guided tours featuring the first public showing of this unique document, along with educational displays and other one-of-a-kind materials that tell the story of Georgia’s role in the founding of our nation."
“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to showcase so many treasures from the GHS collection that reinforce the important role that Georgia played in our nation's founding ,” added Groce.
Other items on display will be a Revolutionary War battle drum, the official Commission of John Berrien as Inspector of the Port of Savannah from 1792 signed by President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, and a British musket taken from the British gunship HMS Serapis by John Paul Jones and presented to Benjamin Franklin. But the star of the day will be Baldwin’s draft of the Constitution.
Constitution Day Commemoration 2015
Where: The Georgia Historical Society Research Center
501 Whitaker St
When: Thursday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free and open to the public. Visit GeorgiaHistoryFestival.org for more information.
"One of only thirteen still in existence, the draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787," a GHS spokesperson says.
“This is a unique opportunity to view one the greatest treasures in the Georgia Historical Society collection and see the handwritten notes made by Abraham Baldwin during the Constitutional Convention of 1787,” said Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society. “This is not just Georgia history; this is American history and a rare glimpse into the cornerstone of our government.”
In celebration of Constitution Day and to kick off the 2016 Georgia History Festival, "GHS invites everyone to experience this piece of American history firsthand," the spokesperson says.
"The GHS Research Center will be open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on September 17 for self-guided tours featuring the first public showing of this unique document, along with educational displays and other one-of-a-kind materials that tell the story of Georgia’s role in the founding of our nation."
“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to showcase so many treasures from the GHS collection that reinforce the important role that Georgia played in our nation's founding ,” added Groce.
Other items on display will be a Revolutionary War battle drum, the official Commission of John Berrien as Inspector of the Port of Savannah from 1792 signed by President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, and a British musket taken from the British gunship HMS Serapis by John Paul Jones and presented to Benjamin Franklin. But the star of the day will be Baldwin’s draft of the Constitution.
Constitution Day Commemoration 2015
Where: The Georgia Historical Society Research Center
501 Whitaker St
When: Thursday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free and open to the public. Visit GeorgiaHistoryFestival.org for more information.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department "are seeking two persons of interest in a triple shooting on Savannah’s Westside that claimed the claimed the lives of two men and injured another at about 2 p.m. Saturday," a police spokesperson says.
Investigators seek to locate Emile Randolph, 32, and Shawn Rhinehart, 20, in reference to the shooting that occurred on the 1400 block of Barnes Drive.
Javon Wilson, 19, and Asim Simmons, 19, "were waiting to sell a cellular phone outside of a nearby apartment building. The two men were approached at gunpoint by at least two subjects. Shots rang out, hitting both victims, as they attempted to defend themselves," police say.
Wilson and a third shooting victim identified as Jayquan Turner, 24, were pronounced dead at the scene. Simmons was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
"The public’s help is requested in locating Randolph and Rhinehart. Randolph is a black male who stands 6-6 and weighs 225 pounds. He may be driving a burgundy Pontiac Grand Prix with Indiana license plate number 116LBN. Rhinehart is a black male who stands 5-11 and weighs 155 pounds. Both are known to frequent west Savannah," police say.
Anyone with information on this case 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.
Investigators seek to locate Emile Randolph, 32, and Shawn Rhinehart, 20, in reference to the shooting that occurred on the 1400 block of Barnes Drive.
Javon Wilson, 19, and Asim Simmons, 19, "were waiting to sell a cellular phone outside of a nearby apartment building. The two men were approached at gunpoint by at least two subjects. Shots rang out, hitting both victims, as they attempted to defend themselves," police say.
Wilson and a third shooting victim identified as Jayquan Turner, 24, were pronounced dead at the scene. Simmons was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
"The public’s help is requested in locating Randolph and Rhinehart. Randolph is a black male who stands 6-6 and weighs 225 pounds. He may be driving a burgundy Pontiac Grand Prix with Indiana license plate number 116LBN. Rhinehart is a black male who stands 5-11 and weighs 155 pounds. Both are known to frequent west Savannah," police say.
Anyone with information on this case 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.
