Sunday, August 9, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a cutting that occurred at Pinkie Masters on Drayton St.
At approximately 1:49 a.m. on Sunday investigators responded to the bar "and found Johnathan Staggs, 41, with a stab wound. Staggs refused medical treatment," police say.
"Officers arrested Leonard Scriven, 50, a bouncer at the bar. Scriven is charged with Aggravated Assault. The investigation is ongoing," police say.
At approximately 1:49 a.m. on Sunday investigators responded to the bar "and found Johnathan Staggs, 41, with a stab wound. Staggs refused medical treatment," police say.
"Officers arrested Leonard Scriven, 50, a bouncer at the bar. Scriven is charged with Aggravated Assault. The investigation is ongoing," police say.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred at a rooming house on E. Duffy St.
At approximately 3:57 a.m. Sunday, "an unknown male forced his way into a female’s room and sexually assaulted her," police say.
"The suspect is described as a black male, bald, and appeared to be in his 30s. He was wearing a black T-shirt, cargo pants, pull calf-length Spurs socks and dark shoes."
At approximately 3:57 a.m. Sunday, "an unknown male forced his way into a female’s room and sexually assaulted her," police say.
"The suspect is described as a black male, bald, and appeared to be in his 30s. He was wearing a black T-shirt, cargo pants, pull calf-length Spurs socks and dark shoes."
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating an attempted sexual assault on Barnard St. near Hull St.
At approximately3:50 a.m. Saturday, "a female was walking south on Barnard St. when a white male approached her from her side and jumped on her," police say.
"The female struggled with the individual, kicked and struck him several times before getting away. The female went to a convenience store on Drayton St. and called police. The male was last seeing running north on Barnard St."
At approximately3:50 a.m. Saturday, "a female was walking south on Barnard St. when a white male approached her from her side and jumped on her," police say.
"The female struggled with the individual, kicked and struck him several times before getting away. The female went to a convenience store on Drayton St. and called police. The male was last seeing running north on Barnard St."
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating three overnight shootings in Savannah "that DO NOT appear to be connected," police say.
At approximately 9:28 p.m. on Saturday investigators responded to Memorial University Medical Center. George Tuner, 55, has been shot and drove himself to the hospital. His injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.
At approximately 11:34 p.m. Saturday officers responded to the 1900 block of Utah St. and found Dominique Miller, 26, shot in the foot.
At approximately 3:02 a.m. Sunday police responded to another shooting in the 1100 block of Stiles Ave. Patrick Boles, 44, was found with a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital. His injury does not appear to be life-threatening.
At approximately 9:28 p.m. on Saturday investigators responded to Memorial University Medical Center. George Tuner, 55, has been shot and drove himself to the hospital. His injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.
At approximately 11:34 p.m. Saturday officers responded to the 1900 block of Utah St. and found Dominique Miller, 26, shot in the foot.
At approximately 3:02 a.m. Sunday police responded to another shooting in the 1100 block of Stiles Ave. Patrick Boles, 44, was found with a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital. His injury does not appear to be life-threatening.
Violent Crimes detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a reported robbery and shooting in a hotel room on Savannah’s Southside early Saturday morning.
The shooting occurred at the Econolodge on the 7500 block of Abercorn Street at about 4:28 a.m. Jo Robinson, 22, of Florida "heard a knock on her hotel room door. When she opened it, a male subject reportedly forced his way inside," police say.
"The two engaged in a scuffle. Robinson was shot after pepper spraying the suspect, who grabbed her cellular phone before fleeing," police say.
Investigators are working to determine whether Robinson and the shooter were previously acquainted on an internet site.
The suspect is described as a 23 to 24-year-old, light complexioned black male, standing about 5-6. His hair is low shaven and he has a mustache.
The shooting occurred at the Econolodge on the 7500 block of Abercorn Street at about 4:28 a.m. Jo Robinson, 22, of Florida "heard a knock on her hotel room door. When she opened it, a male subject reportedly forced his way inside," police say.
"The two engaged in a scuffle. Robinson was shot after pepper spraying the suspect, who grabbed her cellular phone before fleeing," police say.
Investigators are working to determine whether Robinson and the shooter were previously acquainted on an internet site.
The suspect is described as a 23 to 24-year-old, light complexioned black male, standing about 5-6. His hair is low shaven and he has a mustache.
Friday, August 7, 2015
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department "are seeking information on a shooting that injured one man and claimed the life of another early this morning," a police spokesperson says.
The shooting occurred on the 3600 block of Duane Court at about 12:38 a.m. Victims, Lawrence Bryan, IV, 23, and Keron Brown, 22, were taken to Memorial University Medical Center for care. Bryan succumbed to his injuries. Brown was listed in serious but stable condition.
"The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation," police say. "Detectives ask to public to come forward with information or descriptions of potential suspects."
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.
The shooting occurred on the 3600 block of Duane Court at about 12:38 a.m. Victims, Lawrence Bryan, IV, 23, and Keron Brown, 22, were taken to Memorial University Medical Center for care. Bryan succumbed to his injuries. Brown was listed in serious but stable condition.
"The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation," police say. "Detectives ask to public to come forward with information or descriptions of potential suspects."
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.
The incident began at approximately 8 p.m. outside of Metro’s Southside Precinct, on the 7800 block of Abercorn Street.
"An SCMPD detective observed Thomas behind the wheel of a white Dodge pick-up truck that was blocking another vehicle in a parking space," police say.
"The 70-year-old female driving the other vehicle advised that since that morning Thomas spent several hours cleaning his truck at a carwash near her residence. While running errands later in the day, she observed Thomas following her in his truck to multiple destinations," police say. "This prompted her not to exit her vehicle and to call police. Thomas drove away toward Mall Boulevard when the detective began questioning him."
A Metro unit spotted Thomas’ vehicle. With emergency equipment activated, the officer followed Thomas to White Bluff Road, where he was stopped by GSP. Thomas was immediately taken into custody.
Thomas is charged with stalking, felony fleeing to elude, failure to yield to a traffic control device and speeding.
Ten new officers were officially sworn in as Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers at a Badge Pinning Ceremony this morning at the SCMPD’s new Professional Development Center.
The officers come at a timely point, as the Department is nearly 100 officers short of optimum patrol staffing.
"The new officers completed 11 weeks of state-mandated training at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and seven weeks of SCMPD Patrol School," says a department spokesperson.
The new officers are Greg Brogcinski, James English, Juan Herrera, Scott Layne, Joseph Overholt, James Persse, Michelle Pohlen, Shawn Pollock, Marion Roberts and Thomas Shepard.
The officers come at a timely point, as the Department is nearly 100 officers short of optimum patrol staffing.
"The new officers completed 11 weeks of state-mandated training at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and seven weeks of SCMPD Patrol School," says a department spokesperson.
The new officers are Greg Brogcinski, James English, Juan Herrera, Scott Layne, Joseph Overholt, James Persse, Michelle Pohlen, Shawn Pollock, Marion Roberts and Thomas Shepard.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
At a workshop meeting today, Savannah City Council attemped to grapple with some of the issues involved with finally allowing food trucks to operate in city limits — the conspicuous lack of which has been a growing complaint.
The framework as currently envisioned involves virtually no food trucks within the Historic District, however, with the exception of the MLK Boulevard corridor.
Of particular emphasis is allowing food trucks within developing areas and documented food deserts, such as the Westside, which currently has no major grocery stores and very few food establishments.
The framework as currently envisioned involves virtually no food trucks within the Historic District, however, with the exception of the MLK Boulevard corridor.
Of particular emphasis is allowing food trucks within developing areas and documented food deserts, such as the Westside, which currently has no major grocery stores and very few food establishments.
Former Savannah-Chatham Police spokesman and Savannah Morning News publisher Julian Miller announced Wednesday that he is seeking the Savannah City Council District 4 seat, currently held by Mary Ellen Sprague.
“The public overwhelmingly feels that politics get in the way of keeping our streets safe and my experiences as a city and police employee confirms that,” said Miller. “Nothing is more important to this community than public safety. I will fight for immediate, significant increases in resources to fight crime and protect this community. We certainly have other issues, but crime, by far is the most pressing.”
Miller served for five years as the Public Affairs director and spokesperson for the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department before retiring from that position on Monday.
He retired as publisher of the Savannah Morning News in 2008. Before that he served as President of The Augusta Chronicle.
