Thursday, March 12, 2015
Savannah’s Fashion Night has announced their donation of $2,500 to Art Rise Savannah "as a part of their collaboration for the 2014 Savannah’s Fashion Night. The announcement comes after the 2014 event wrapped up its most successful year to date, drawing a record breaking amount of participants for the annual event," a spokesperson for SFO says.
Clinton Edminster, executive director of Art Rise Savannah and coordinator of their event on Fashion’s Night stated, "We can't thank the Savannah Fashion Night Committee enough for this incredible donation and for the opportunity to work with some of Savannah's finest designers, models, and photographers. The collaborative potential this city contains is a force to be reckoned with. The relationships we were able to build during the 2014 event will only be compounded in coming years for even greater impact on the community."
Savannah Fashion’s Night is an annual event that takes place along Broughton Street where the majority of the street is shut down for a pedestrian friendly evening. Each year over 30 retailers participate in the one night event of shopping and entertainment.
“We were thrilled to work with Art Rise for this event” said Co-Founders Bree Thomas and Erin Wessling. “Their commitment and dedication to helping, nurturing and showcasing some of Savannah’s finest artists mirrored our own desire to showcase the amazing talent and businesses we have in the city.”
The donation also comes on the announcement that Savannah’s Fashion Night is postponing plans for the 2015 year in order to solicit outside investors in hopes of creating a larger and more supported event. Plans for further Savannah Fashion Night’s will be announced later in 2015.
Clinton Edminster, executive director of Art Rise Savannah and coordinator of their event on Fashion’s Night stated, "We can't thank the Savannah Fashion Night Committee enough for this incredible donation and for the opportunity to work with some of Savannah's finest designers, models, and photographers. The collaborative potential this city contains is a force to be reckoned with. The relationships we were able to build during the 2014 event will only be compounded in coming years for even greater impact on the community."
Savannah Fashion’s Night is an annual event that takes place along Broughton Street where the majority of the street is shut down for a pedestrian friendly evening. Each year over 30 retailers participate in the one night event of shopping and entertainment.
“We were thrilled to work with Art Rise for this event” said Co-Founders Bree Thomas and Erin Wessling. “Their commitment and dedication to helping, nurturing and showcasing some of Savannah’s finest artists mirrored our own desire to showcase the amazing talent and businesses we have in the city.”
The donation also comes on the announcement that Savannah’s Fashion Night is postponing plans for the 2015 year in order to solicit outside investors in hopes of creating a larger and more supported event. Plans for further Savannah Fashion Night’s will be announced later in 2015.
Police seek the public’s help in locating “two males who appeared to randomly attack pedestrians in two incidents Sunday" March 8.
In the first incident, two Jersey City, NJ, men were walking at East Congress and Habersham streets about 7:13 p.m. when the car (possibly a Cadillac DeVille) stopped beside them; “the passenger exited and punched a 35-year-old victim several times in the face.” Witnesses confirmed the report.
At 8 p.m., a 21-year-old woman attending college in Savannah reported “she was walking with a male when the car stopped near them and she was punched and knocked down by the passenger,” who is described as a black male, about 6 ft. with a slender to medium body style, short hair and light complexion.
At least two other similar incidents have happened since then.
On the evening of Monday, March 9, police report an attempted armed robbery at 11 West Liberty Street at 10:16 p.m. The report indicates the victim walked to his car and got in. A black male tapped on his window with a gun. The victim pulled out a gun and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect is described as having short dreads, khaki pants and a camouflage print jacket.
On Tuesday March 10 at 3:19 p.m., police say a victim was walking north on Bull Street near Jones Street when he was reportedly punched from behind and his cell phone was snatched.
The victim said the suspect ran; he chased the suspect to the area of Bull Street near Gordon Street, at which point the suspect entered a vehicle and sped off.
The suspect was described as a black male, slender build, between the age of 20-30 years old. The suspect was observed leaving the scene in a black, 4-door, SUV.
In the first incident, two Jersey City, NJ, men were walking at East Congress and Habersham streets about 7:13 p.m. when the car (possibly a Cadillac DeVille) stopped beside them; “the passenger exited and punched a 35-year-old victim several times in the face.” Witnesses confirmed the report.
At 8 p.m., a 21-year-old woman attending college in Savannah reported “she was walking with a male when the car stopped near them and she was punched and knocked down by the passenger,” who is described as a black male, about 6 ft. with a slender to medium body style, short hair and light complexion.
At least two other similar incidents have happened since then.
On the evening of Monday, March 9, police report an attempted armed robbery at 11 West Liberty Street at 10:16 p.m. The report indicates the victim walked to his car and got in. A black male tapped on his window with a gun. The victim pulled out a gun and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect is described as having short dreads, khaki pants and a camouflage print jacket.
On Tuesday March 10 at 3:19 p.m., police say a victim was walking north on Bull Street near Jones Street when he was reportedly punched from behind and his cell phone was snatched.
The victim said the suspect ran; he chased the suspect to the area of Bull Street near Gordon Street, at which point the suspect entered a vehicle and sped off.
The suspect was described as a black male, slender build, between the age of 20-30 years old. The suspect was observed leaving the scene in a black, 4-door, SUV.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted for questioning in the shooting of two men Jan. 25.
Violent Crimes detectives are searching for Bryan Marquel Eugene Thompson, 24, for questioning in the shooting of Brendon Barlow, 27, and Eric Butts, 25.
"Barlow was found in a black Toyota at Augusta Avenue and Tulip Street when Downtown Precinct Patrol officers responded to a shooting call at 5:19 a.m.," police say.
"Butts was being interviewed at Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police headquarters when detectives determined he actually had been in the car and had received a gunshot wound as well," police add.
The investigation revealed "the two victims were in the car that was found with gunshot damage at the scene."
Anyone with information on the case or Thompson’s location 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.
A Tip Line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124 and most area clergy have agreed to serve as liaisons for anyone who would like to share information with police anonymously.
Violent Crimes detectives are searching for Bryan Marquel Eugene Thompson, 24, for questioning in the shooting of Brendon Barlow, 27, and Eric Butts, 25.
"Barlow was found in a black Toyota at Augusta Avenue and Tulip Street when Downtown Precinct Patrol officers responded to a shooting call at 5:19 a.m.," police say.
"Butts was being interviewed at Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police headquarters when detectives determined he actually had been in the car and had received a gunshot wound as well," police add.
The investigation revealed "the two victims were in the car that was found with gunshot damage at the scene."
Anyone with information on the case or Thompson’s location 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.
A Tip Line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124 and most area clergy have agreed to serve as liaisons for anyone who would like to share information with police anonymously.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
While originally scheduled just to march in this Saturday's Tybee Irish Heritage Parade, Anheuser-Busch says its famous Budweiser Clydesdales will stick around through Tuesday to march in Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade as well.
They have quite a busy schedule, actually! Check it out.
Thursday, March 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m. — Full hitch in Fort Stewart, Ga
Friday, March 13, 12:00 p.m. – Folds of Honor scholarship presentation
Friday, March 13, 4:00-6:00 p.m.—Full hitch in Old Town Bluffton, S.C.
Saturday, March 14, 3:00 p.m.— Full hitch at St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tybee Island
Sunday, March 15, 3:00 p.m.— Full hitch at St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Hilton Head Island
Monday, March 16, 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m.— Budweiser Clydesdales stable viewing
Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.— Full hitch at Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah
They have quite a busy schedule, actually! Check it out.
Thursday, March 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m. — Full hitch in Fort Stewart, Ga
Friday, March 13, 12:00 p.m. – Folds of Honor scholarship presentation
Friday, March 13, 4:00-6:00 p.m.—Full hitch in Old Town Bluffton, S.C.
Saturday, March 14, 3:00 p.m.— Full hitch at St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tybee Island
Sunday, March 15, 3:00 p.m.— Full hitch at St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Hilton Head Island
Monday, March 16, 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m.— Budweiser Clydesdales stable viewing
Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.— Full hitch at Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Wednesday afternoon, "the collaborative work of a multiagency taskforce led to the arrest of murder suspect, Jo’Andre Robbins,18, for the shooting death of Wayne Edwards, 17" in an August 2014 murder, police say.
Members of the Southeast Regional Fugitive Taskforce located Robbins at a residence on the 5600 block of Betty Drive. The taskforce is made up of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Tactical Investigation Unit, Central Precinct’s Crime Suppression Unit, K-9, homicide detectives and the US Marshal Service.
"The shooting happened Aug. 16 outside of a residence on the 1200 block of Elliott Street, in Carver Heights. Six days later, Robbins was charged with Edwards’ murder," police say.
Dec. 23 of last year, Michael Thompson, of Savannah was arrested in Augusta and charged with party to the crime of murder in connection to this case.
Members of the Southeast Regional Fugitive Taskforce located Robbins at a residence on the 5600 block of Betty Drive. The taskforce is made up of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Tactical Investigation Unit, Central Precinct’s Crime Suppression Unit, K-9, homicide detectives and the US Marshal Service.
"The shooting happened Aug. 16 outside of a residence on the 1200 block of Elliott Street, in Carver Heights. Six days later, Robbins was charged with Edwards’ murder," police say.
Dec. 23 of last year, Michael Thompson, of Savannah was arrested in Augusta and charged with party to the crime of murder in connection to this case.
Police have filed felony charges against a Florida woman "who misrepresented circumstances that led up to a fight that left her companion with injuries on Feb. 2," police say.
Angel Little, 36, of Riverview, FL., will be charged with filing a false police report after she and her companion, Corey Walters, 38, became involved in a fight on Bay Street near Bull Street after 2 a.m.
"She initially told Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police the couple had been attacked, beaten, kicked in the head and face and robbed by five to six males who left in a maroon sports sedan," police say. "But a video obtained after a search warrant was served on a nearby business refutes most of the couples’ account of what started the conflict as well as their participation."
The video indicates that Walters, 38, "instigated the confrontation that required his medical treatment. Walters was shown walking away and returning to confront two men standing on the sidewalk several times," police say.
The confrontation increased after Little walked up with her dog. "The video showed she attempted to get between the men as her boyfriend struck one of them," police say.
Other men, possibly those first identified as the assailants, approached to break up or join in the affray that crossed Bay Street several times before Walters was left lying on the sidewalk.
Robbery detectives continue to seek witnesses and the group of males to sort out discrepancies. They are described as being in their early 20s, clean shaven with short, groomed haircuts. They also are trying to identify the two men who were initially confronted by Walters.
Angel Little, 36, of Riverview, FL., will be charged with filing a false police report after she and her companion, Corey Walters, 38, became involved in a fight on Bay Street near Bull Street after 2 a.m.
"She initially told Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police the couple had been attacked, beaten, kicked in the head and face and robbed by five to six males who left in a maroon sports sedan," police say. "But a video obtained after a search warrant was served on a nearby business refutes most of the couples’ account of what started the conflict as well as their participation."
The video indicates that Walters, 38, "instigated the confrontation that required his medical treatment. Walters was shown walking away and returning to confront two men standing on the sidewalk several times," police say.
The confrontation increased after Little walked up with her dog. "The video showed she attempted to get between the men as her boyfriend struck one of them," police say.
Other men, possibly those first identified as the assailants, approached to break up or join in the affray that crossed Bay Street several times before Walters was left lying on the sidewalk.
Robbery detectives continue to seek witnesses and the group of males to sort out discrepancies. They are described as being in their early 20s, clean shaven with short, groomed haircuts. They also are trying to identify the two men who were initially confronted by Walters.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police arrested three males and confiscated "at least four semiautomatic weapons and drug sales paraphernalia after a traffic stop Wednesday night," police say.
Franklin Deangelo Alexander, 30, of 1803 East 62nd Street; Ja’vonte Montrez Hamilton, 22, and Dwayne Leonard Abney, 17, each were charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearms in commission of a crime and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.
Members of the SCMPD Immediate Response Team and Canine Unit stopped a silver Chevrolet Tahoe for a traffic offense at west 41st and Bulloch streets about 2:09 p.m. "The officers detected the scent of marijuana and obtained permission to search the car," police say.
In it they found three semiautomatic rifles – "including an AK47, a semiautomatic pistol, assorted ammunition, marijuana packaged in bags and scales."
The investigation into the activities of the three suspects continues.
Franklin Deangelo Alexander, 30, of 1803 East 62nd Street; Ja’vonte Montrez Hamilton, 22, and Dwayne Leonard Abney, 17, each were charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearms in commission of a crime and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.
Members of the SCMPD Immediate Response Team and Canine Unit stopped a silver Chevrolet Tahoe for a traffic offense at west 41st and Bulloch streets about 2:09 p.m. "The officers detected the scent of marijuana and obtained permission to search the car," police say.
In it they found three semiautomatic rifles – "including an AK47, a semiautomatic pistol, assorted ammunition, marijuana packaged in bags and scales."
The investigation into the activities of the three suspects continues.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers arrested and charged a Savannah man Wednesday night March 4 after identifying him "as the suspect who fired multiple shots into two units of a mobile home park," police say.
Kevin Rashawn Bryant, 31, was located in one of the units where he lives and identified as the suspect who fired shots into a neighboring unit and the one he rents. He has been charged with reckless conduct and criminal damage to property in the first degree.
West Chatham Precinct patrol officers had responded to the 3300 block of Ogeechee Road about 9:23 p.m. in answer to a shots fired call when they heard additional shots being fired.
The Immediate Response Team task force, Patrol officers and Violent Crimes detectives saturated the area, halting traffic on Ogeechee Road and surrounding the neighborhood. Officers conducted a door-to-door search for several hours until they located the units with gunfire damage and identified Bryant.
Kevin Rashawn Bryant, 31, was located in one of the units where he lives and identified as the suspect who fired shots into a neighboring unit and the one he rents. He has been charged with reckless conduct and criminal damage to property in the first degree.
West Chatham Precinct patrol officers had responded to the 3300 block of Ogeechee Road about 9:23 p.m. in answer to a shots fired call when they heard additional shots being fired.
The Immediate Response Team task force, Patrol officers and Violent Crimes detectives saturated the area, halting traffic on Ogeechee Road and surrounding the neighborhood. Officers conducted a door-to-door search for several hours until they located the units with gunfire damage and identified Bryant.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Islands Precinct detectives are searching for a man who is "reported to have grabbed a teenage girl running on a wood-covered walking trail on Wilmington Island last Thursday evening," jpolice say.
Police are still "resolving some inconsistencies in reports they have received but are continuing to search the area. The teen reported that she had separated from her jogging mates after becoming winded about 5 p.m. in the woods on Johnny Mercer Boulevard when her arms were grabbed by a male attempting to pull her away from the trail," police say. The teen said broke away from the subject and sought help next door at the YMCA.
Police are seeking a white male in his 30s or 40s, standing 6-foot-0, with a muscular build and deep voice. During the incident he wore a black hoodie pulled tightly around his unshaven face.
Metro also is investigating similar encounter on the same trail on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when members of a family reported a man hidden behind the trees called to them from the wooded area. "They said they never saw the male but felt he was black based on his voice," police say.
Det. Eugene Solomon, the lead investigator on the case can be reached at (912) 525-3100 Ext. 1296. Anyone with information also can call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Police are still "resolving some inconsistencies in reports they have received but are continuing to search the area. The teen reported that she had separated from her jogging mates after becoming winded about 5 p.m. in the woods on Johnny Mercer Boulevard when her arms were grabbed by a male attempting to pull her away from the trail," police say. The teen said broke away from the subject and sought help next door at the YMCA.
Police are seeking a white male in his 30s or 40s, standing 6-foot-0, with a muscular build and deep voice. During the incident he wore a black hoodie pulled tightly around his unshaven face.
Metro also is investigating similar encounter on the same trail on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when members of a family reported a man hidden behind the trees called to them from the wooded area. "They said they never saw the male but felt he was black based on his voice," police say.
Det. Eugene Solomon, the lead investigator on the case can be reached at (912) 525-3100 Ext. 1296. Anyone with information also can call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Monday, March 2, 2015
The Tedeschi Trucks Band, longtime favorites of Savannah crowds, will play the Johnny Mercer Theatre April 22, 2015 at 8 p.m. in an all-ages show. Tix go on sale this Friday, March 6 at 11 a.m., $35-$69.50, at etix.com
