Sunday, July 26, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the shooting of a 21-year-old Hinesville man during a reported robbery in the parking lot of a post office Saturday night.
Hakeem Lamar Clark died at Memorial University Medical Center where he was transported after the 11:18 p.m. shooting.
Violent Crimes detectives are seeking information "on two slender black males with hats or caps over their faces who were attempting to rob Clark and three friends in the parking lot at West Bay and Fahm streets when the shooting took place. Both were wearing dark pants. One wore a striped shirt and the other a white shirt," police say.
The four male victims were standing in front of their vehicles in the parking lot, "discussing plans for the night when the two suspects walked up and demanded their valuables. During the robbery, Clark was shot."
Hakeem Lamar Clark died at Memorial University Medical Center where he was transported after the 11:18 p.m. shooting.
Violent Crimes detectives are seeking information "on two slender black males with hats or caps over their faces who were attempting to rob Clark and three friends in the parking lot at West Bay and Fahm streets when the shooting took place. Both were wearing dark pants. One wore a striped shirt and the other a white shirt," police say.
The four male victims were standing in front of their vehicles in the parking lot, "discussing plans for the night when the two suspects walked up and demanded their valuables. During the robbery, Clark was shot."
Friday, July 24, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police "are seeking help from the public in locating a pickup truck and identifying its driver after shots were fired at a couple in the Daffin Heights area" Thursday afternoon, a spokesman says.
A male and female in their early 20s reported at 12:39 p.m. that they were followed by a male in a pickup truck who fired shots at their vehicle near Ward and East 57th streets. "The pickup driver may have taken offense at a traffic situation," police say.
The suspect was described as a white male in his mid-30s with short hair and he was driving a newer model, dark gray Toyota Tundra two-door pickup.
A male and female in their early 20s reported at 12:39 p.m. that they were followed by a male in a pickup truck who fired shots at their vehicle near Ward and East 57th streets. "The pickup driver may have taken offense at a traffic situation," police say.
The suspect was described as a white male in his mid-30s with short hair and he was driving a newer model, dark gray Toyota Tundra two-door pickup.
A Savannah man faces multiple charges and possible federal prosecution "after Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s street drug team converged on his car Wednesday afternoon," police say.
Tyrone Anwan Broadnax, 34, was charged with trafficking in cocaine, possession of MDMA with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and traffic violations after undercover officers converged on his blue, 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
He also was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony when officers with Metro’s newly-formed Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team (UNIT) found a stolen firearm in his possession.
"Because of those charges, UNIT is collaborating with federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to prosecute him under the national Ceasefire program," police say.
UNIT agents were working in the Southside Precinct "when they observed a car previously seen in a high drug activity area and followed it to West 37th and Montgomery streets. After observing a hand-to-hand transaction in a parking lot and the traffic offenses, UNIT agents and West Chatham Precinct patrol officers stopped the vehicle. An accompanying Metro K-9 alerted on the vehicle in which drugs and a weapon were located," police say.
Seized were 52.5 grams of cocaine in crack and powder forms, 18 grams of MDMA and a pistol reported stolen in March. The drugs were packaged in 95 plastic bags, suitable for sale. Police also seized cash from the vehicle.
Broadnax also was charged with violation of probation for the 11th time since an arrest for armed robbery in 1995. He has been arrested by area authorities 24 additional times since then and has served four prison terms.
Wednesday’s arrest was the 111th for the UNIT, which was formed by Police Chief Joseph H. “Jack” Lumpkin Sr. to focus on removing guns and drugs from the streets and neighborhoods. Eighty-nine of those arrests were on felony charges and 22 for misdemeanors.
The squad also has seized 2,361 grams (5.2 pounds) of marijuana, 321.58 grams (11.3 ounces) of cocaine, 62.93 grams (2.19 ounces) of MDMA, 8.85 grams of heroin and 130 prescription pills. Its officers also recovered or recovered15 stolen vehicles.
Tyrone Anwan Broadnax, 34, was charged with trafficking in cocaine, possession of MDMA with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and traffic violations after undercover officers converged on his blue, 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
He also was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony when officers with Metro’s newly-formed Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team (UNIT) found a stolen firearm in his possession.
"Because of those charges, UNIT is collaborating with federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to prosecute him under the national Ceasefire program," police say.
UNIT agents were working in the Southside Precinct "when they observed a car previously seen in a high drug activity area and followed it to West 37th and Montgomery streets. After observing a hand-to-hand transaction in a parking lot and the traffic offenses, UNIT agents and West Chatham Precinct patrol officers stopped the vehicle. An accompanying Metro K-9 alerted on the vehicle in which drugs and a weapon were located," police say.
Seized were 52.5 grams of cocaine in crack and powder forms, 18 grams of MDMA and a pistol reported stolen in March. The drugs were packaged in 95 plastic bags, suitable for sale. Police also seized cash from the vehicle.
Broadnax also was charged with violation of probation for the 11th time since an arrest for armed robbery in 1995. He has been arrested by area authorities 24 additional times since then and has served four prison terms.
Wednesday’s arrest was the 111th for the UNIT, which was formed by Police Chief Joseph H. “Jack” Lumpkin Sr. to focus on removing guns and drugs from the streets and neighborhoods. Eighty-nine of those arrests were on felony charges and 22 for misdemeanors.
The squad also has seized 2,361 grams (5.2 pounds) of marijuana, 321.58 grams (11.3 ounces) of cocaine, 62.93 grams (2.19 ounces) of MDMA, 8.85 grams of heroin and 130 prescription pills. Its officers also recovered or recovered15 stolen vehicles.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the shooting of a 25-year-old Savannah man in the Cann Park neighborhood Tuesday night.
"Brian Keith of a Garrard Avenue address was transported from West 44th and Stevens streets for treatment after the 6:15 p.m. shooting. Initial reports described the wounds as non-life threatening," police say.
"Central Precinct patrol officers had responded to the area to find him with the wound on 44th Street near a car that was being repaired. Shots had been fired from a vehicle that stopped at the intersection."
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
"Brian Keith of a Garrard Avenue address was transported from West 44th and Stevens streets for treatment after the 6:15 p.m. shooting. Initial reports described the wounds as non-life threatening," police say.
"Central Precinct patrol officers had responded to the area to find him with the wound on 44th Street near a car that was being repaired. Shots had been fired from a vehicle that stopped at the intersection."
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Ben Carter Enterprises announced today that two new retailers will open on Broughton Street.
"Savannah Tap Room, an eatery offering American fare, will open on 225 E Broughton Street in Aug. 2015," says a spokesperson. "H&M, the high fashion international retailer, will open on 240 W Broughton Street in June 2016. Both will join retailers such as J. Crew, lululemon, Palm Avenue and Goorin Bros. as part of The Broughton Street Collection."
“Before The Broughton Street Collection announced plans to reinvigorate its historic properties, the street was already home to a variety of local, regional and national retailers, including Savannah Bee Company, Kate Spade, Free People, The Paris Market, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Modern General and Levy Jewelers,” said Quito Anderson, CEO of Ben Carter Enterprises.
“We are continuing to build on this unique mix of retailers to make Broughton Street into a centerpiece destination in Savannah.”
"Savannah Tap Room, an eatery offering American fare, will open on 225 E Broughton Street in Aug. 2015," says a spokesperson. "H&M, the high fashion international retailer, will open on 240 W Broughton Street in June 2016. Both will join retailers such as J. Crew, lululemon, Palm Avenue and Goorin Bros. as part of The Broughton Street Collection."
“Before The Broughton Street Collection announced plans to reinvigorate its historic properties, the street was already home to a variety of local, regional and national retailers, including Savannah Bee Company, Kate Spade, Free People, The Paris Market, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Modern General and Levy Jewelers,” said Quito Anderson, CEO of Ben Carter Enterprises.
“We are continuing to build on this unique mix of retailers to make Broughton Street into a centerpiece destination in Savannah.”
Violent Crimes investigators of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are seeking information on a Wednesday night shooting that sent one man to the hospital in serious, yet stable condition.
At 11:26 p.m. "Metro responded to Memorial University Medical Center where Malique Buie,18, arrived in a private vehicle after being shot," police say. "Preliminary investigation led Metro detectives to the 1100 block of East 70th Street, where the shooting may have occurred. No evidence of the crime was recovered."
Investigators are searching for a white Hyundai Sonata possibly connected to this case. It was last seen traveling toward Waters Avenue from 70th Street.
At 11:26 p.m. "Metro responded to Memorial University Medical Center where Malique Buie,18, arrived in a private vehicle after being shot," police say. "Preliminary investigation led Metro detectives to the 1100 block of East 70th Street, where the shooting may have occurred. No evidence of the crime was recovered."
Investigators are searching for a white Hyundai Sonata possibly connected to this case. It was last seen traveling toward Waters Avenue from 70th Street.
Watts
Metro’s Robbery Unit obtained arrest warrants on Wednesday afternoon. Watts was taken into custody by 5:30 p.m. without incident. The FBI along with Metro’s Criminal Investigations Division, K-9, and Islands Precinct CSU were on scene.
The incident occurred Tuesday, July 13 at Wells Fargo on the 1900 block of East Victory Drive. Watts is charged with armed robbery, possession of a firearm in committing a crime and aggravated assault.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Violent Crimes investigators of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department ask the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect in a Saturday morning shooting.
At 2:48 a.m. Metro responded to West 38th and Jefferson streets, where Mario Lemon, 34, hid after being shot. Lemon’s injuries were non-life threatening. He was taken to Memorial University Medical Center for care.
The suspect is a black male, short in stature with short hair. He drove away from the scene in a gray sedan with tinted windows.
At 2:48 a.m. Metro responded to West 38th and Jefferson streets, where Mario Lemon, 34, hid after being shot. Lemon’s injuries were non-life threatening. He was taken to Memorial University Medical Center for care.
The suspect is a black male, short in stature with short hair. He drove away from the scene in a gray sedan with tinted windows.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Crime Task Force and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred Tuesday morning on Savannah’s east side.
At 10:11 a.m. both agencies responded to the Wells Fargo branch on the 1900 block of East Victory Drive. Investigators learned that a male suspect entered the bank, displaying a gun and demanding cash.
The suspect is described as a black male, standing 6-0 and weighing roughly 190 pounds. During the incident he wore a yellow hat with a Polo logo, a camouflage bandana over his face and dark colored pants.
At 10:11 a.m. both agencies responded to the Wells Fargo branch on the 1900 block of East Victory Drive. Investigators learned that a male suspect entered the bank, displaying a gun and demanding cash.
The suspect is described as a black male, standing 6-0 and weighing roughly 190 pounds. During the incident he wore a yellow hat with a Polo logo, a camouflage bandana over his face and dark colored pants.
Violent Crimes investigators of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are searching for two suspects linked to a shooting early Sunday morning.
"At 3:34 a.m. Metro responded to a gas station on the 500 block of West Bay Street, where Maurice Xavier Ruff, 27, of Savannah was found suffering from a gunshot wound," police say.
Ruff sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center for care.
The shooting occurred on Martin Luther King Boulevard near Indian Street. Investigators believe the suspects fled in two separate cars.
"The first suspect is a black male with a dark complexion, possibly in his 20s. He weighs roughly 220 pounds. During the incident he wore a striped shirt," police say. "The suspect fled in a newer model, dark colored Ford Taurus, Ford Fusion or sports car. He was last seen traveling toward West Bay Street."
The second suspect is a black female. During the incident she drove a dark colored compact car. She also fled toward West Bay Street.
"At 3:34 a.m. Metro responded to a gas station on the 500 block of West Bay Street, where Maurice Xavier Ruff, 27, of Savannah was found suffering from a gunshot wound," police say.
Ruff sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center for care.
The shooting occurred on Martin Luther King Boulevard near Indian Street. Investigators believe the suspects fled in two separate cars.
"The first suspect is a black male with a dark complexion, possibly in his 20s. He weighs roughly 220 pounds. During the incident he wore a striped shirt," police say. "The suspect fled in a newer model, dark colored Ford Taurus, Ford Fusion or sports car. He was last seen traveling toward West Bay Street."
The second suspect is a black female. During the incident she drove a dark colored compact car. She also fled toward West Bay Street.
