Monday, December 12, 2016
SCMPD's Violent Crimes investigators seek information on a shooting on the 1000 block of Carter Street that claimed the life of Javonte Reed, 19, on Sunday, Dec. 11.
At about 6:45 p.m. Metro officers responded to the scene, locating Reed with a gunshot wound. Reed was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he died.
"Reportedly, Reed was involved in an altercation with an unidentified male when shots were fired, striking Reed," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a camouflage jacket. He fled in an unknown direction. The shooting is not believed to be random.
Circumstances surrounding this shooting remain under investigation.
Anyone with information on this case should contact the SCMPD tip line by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
At about 6:45 p.m. Metro officers responded to the scene, locating Reed with a gunshot wound. Reed was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he died.
"Reportedly, Reed was involved in an altercation with an unidentified male when shots were fired, striking Reed," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a camouflage jacket. He fled in an unknown direction. The shooting is not believed to be random.
Circumstances surrounding this shooting remain under investigation.
Anyone with information on this case should contact the SCMPD tip line by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Air Canada announced today that it will begin seasonal service to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport from Toronto Pearson International Airport on May 1, 2017.
The nonstop flight will operate six days a week departing Toronto at 12:35 PM, arriving at 2:50 PM, and departing SAV at 3:20 PM, arriving in Toronto at 5:35 PM. The service will operate through October 15, 2017.
"We are delighted to bring the Maple Leaf to Savannah next year. Our new service will offer more travel options for local residents, both to visit Canada or to connect conveniently to our international network," said Lisa Pierce, Senior Director, USA Sales & Market Development at Air Canada.
"Getting direct service to Canada has been one of our top priorities for some time now and it is rewarding to see that our hard work has finally paid off," said Savannah Airport Commission Executive Director Greg Kelly. "Our air service development partners at Visit Savannah, Hilton Head Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Chamber of Commerce and SEDA were all part of the effort that led to this announcement. We appreciate Air Canada for giving us a chance and we know that this connection to Toronto will be very successful."
Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market serving over 38 million passengers annually. With the addition of Air Canada, Savannah/Hilton Head International now offers service to twenty-one destinations with forty-six daily departures.
The nonstop flight will operate six days a week departing Toronto at 12:35 PM, arriving at 2:50 PM, and departing SAV at 3:20 PM, arriving in Toronto at 5:35 PM. The service will operate through October 15, 2017.
"We are delighted to bring the Maple Leaf to Savannah next year. Our new service will offer more travel options for local residents, both to visit Canada or to connect conveniently to our international network," said Lisa Pierce, Senior Director, USA Sales & Market Development at Air Canada.
"Getting direct service to Canada has been one of our top priorities for some time now and it is rewarding to see that our hard work has finally paid off," said Savannah Airport Commission Executive Director Greg Kelly. "Our air service development partners at Visit Savannah, Hilton Head Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Chamber of Commerce and SEDA were all part of the effort that led to this announcement. We appreciate Air Canada for giving us a chance and we know that this connection to Toronto will be very successful."
Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market serving over 38 million passengers annually. With the addition of Air Canada, Savannah/Hilton Head International now offers service to twenty-one destinations with forty-six daily departures.
Savannah Technical College is now collecting disaster relief items including diapers and dog food to transport by truck to help wildfire victims in Sevier County, Tennessee.
The 53’ truck will be driven by STC Commercial Truck Driving Instructor Tom Amacher, who initiated the collection.
“I was watching the news about fires in Gatlinburg and wanted to do something,” Amacher said. “I am donating $100 for fuel and will drive a trailer of items to Gatlinburg.”
The College will be collecting disposable diapers of all sizes (including Pull-Ups) and bags of dog food at its Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, 31405) during business hours through noon on Friday, December 16.
One of the STC 53’ trailers will be parked in the south end of the front visitor lot for donations during business hours. The College is open 8AM-6PM Mondays-Thursdays and 8AM-noon on Fridays.
The 53’ truck will be driven by STC Commercial Truck Driving Instructor Tom Amacher, who initiated the collection.
“I was watching the news about fires in Gatlinburg and wanted to do something,” Amacher said. “I am donating $100 for fuel and will drive a trailer of items to Gatlinburg.”
The College will be collecting disposable diapers of all sizes (including Pull-Ups) and bags of dog food at its Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, 31405) during business hours through noon on Friday, December 16.
One of the STC 53’ trailers will be parked in the south end of the front visitor lot for donations during business hours. The College is open 8AM-6PM Mondays-Thursdays and 8AM-noon on Fridays.
Monday, December 5, 2016
The City of Savannah and District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz, along with GDOT and consultant Kimley-Horn, will host a town hall meeting on the status of Project DeRenne, the City project to improve DeRenne Avenue between I-516 and Harry S. Truman Parkway.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium at Savannah Tech, 5717 White Bluff Rd, and will include a 30-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A session.
At the meeting the City will update the public on the project’s status including a new video simulation model of the boulevard portion of Project DeRenne.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium at Savannah Tech, 5717 White Bluff Rd, and will include a 30-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A session.
At the meeting the City will update the public on the project’s status including a new video simulation model of the boulevard portion of Project DeRenne.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
"With heavy hearts the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department announces the passing of retired Lt. John Cain, who died in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 4," a department spokesperson says.
"For 27 years, Cain faithfully served the Savannah-Chatham County community as a police officer, most recently in the SCMPD’s Southside Precinct. SCMPD honored Cain as its 2015 Supervisor of the Year," police report.
Cain was promoted to lieutenant in November 2016, before officially retiring.
In 2015, Lt. Cain garnered attention across the world when a photograph by Casey Jones showed him helping an injured runner across the finish line during the annual Rock-N-Roll Marathon.
Cain later explained that helping the runner, a cancer survivor, cross the finish line became important to him when the runner expressed that he was completing the race to honor his father, who had recently died of the disease.
One month later, Cain learned that he would begin his own fight against pancreatic cancer. Cain fought hard during his year-long battle with the disease.
“The news of Lt. Cain’s passing is deeply saddening to myself, the SCMPD and the community we serve,” said SCMPD Chief Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr.
“During this time of bereavement, I hope his loved ones find solace in knowing that in addition to the commitment to the badge shown to us all on television, his service to this community and pride in his profession was continual. It was shown whether or not the cameras were rolling. I’m proud to have served at this agency with a law enforcement professional such as Lt. Cain. He will be missed.”
"For 27 years, Cain faithfully served the Savannah-Chatham County community as a police officer, most recently in the SCMPD’s Southside Precinct. SCMPD honored Cain as its 2015 Supervisor of the Year," police report.
Cain was promoted to lieutenant in November 2016, before officially retiring.
In 2015, Lt. Cain garnered attention across the world when a photograph by Casey Jones showed him helping an injured runner across the finish line during the annual Rock-N-Roll Marathon.
Cain later explained that helping the runner, a cancer survivor, cross the finish line became important to him when the runner expressed that he was completing the race to honor his father, who had recently died of the disease.
One month later, Cain learned that he would begin his own fight against pancreatic cancer. Cain fought hard during his year-long battle with the disease.
“The news of Lt. Cain’s passing is deeply saddening to myself, the SCMPD and the community we serve,” said SCMPD Chief Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr.
“During this time of bereavement, I hope his loved ones find solace in knowing that in addition to the commitment to the badge shown to us all on television, his service to this community and pride in his profession was continual. It was shown whether or not the cameras were rolling. I’m proud to have served at this agency with a law enforcement professional such as Lt. Cain. He will be missed.”
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Southern rock legend and area resident Gregg Allman will play two weekend nights at the Lucas Theatre in 2017, June 16 and June 17.
Tix for the general public go on sale Friday Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Get tickets at www.savannahboxoffice.com
Tix for the general public go on sale Friday Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Get tickets at www.savannahboxoffice.com
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Devon Allman show scheduled for this weekend at the Tybee Post Theatre has been cancelled. A rescheduled show is set for next March.
"All the tickets sold will be good for the rescheduled show on Friday, March 10, or if patrons can't attend, we will offer refunds," says a spokesperson for Tybee Post Theatre.
"All the tickets sold will be good for the rescheduled show on Friday, March 10, or if patrons can't attend, we will offer refunds," says a spokesperson for Tybee Post Theatre.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
A prompt arrest of a juvenile suspect was made by Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives and Patrol Division officers after an armed robbery that occurred on Nov. 23.
At approximately 1:15 p.m., Metro responded to the 100 block of Washington Avenue for a reported armed robbery.
"Reportedly, an adult female victim was moving a vehicle in her driveway when at least three suspects approached her and robbed her at gunpoint. The victim was able to seek aid at a nearby residence to call 911," says Darnisha Green of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
Shortly after, patrol officers located three males fitting the description of the armed suspects nearby on Reynolds Street. A short foot chase ensued when the suspects attempted to flee from police. Officers were able to detain Jermonte Green, 15, and a 14-year-old male. A stolen handgun was also seized during this investigation.
Green will be charged as an adult. His charges include theft by receiving a firearm, obstruction by fleeing, possession of a firearm by a minor and possession of a firearm without a license and armed robbery.
Metro is still searching for another suspect in this case. He is described as a black male possibly in his teens. He is of an average height and build. During the incident, he wore bright clothing.
Anyone with information on this case should contact investigators through the SCMPD tip line by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
At approximately 1:15 p.m., Metro responded to the 100 block of Washington Avenue for a reported armed robbery.
"Reportedly, an adult female victim was moving a vehicle in her driveway when at least three suspects approached her and robbed her at gunpoint. The victim was able to seek aid at a nearby residence to call 911," says Darnisha Green of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
Shortly after, patrol officers located three males fitting the description of the armed suspects nearby on Reynolds Street. A short foot chase ensued when the suspects attempted to flee from police. Officers were able to detain Jermonte Green, 15, and a 14-year-old male. A stolen handgun was also seized during this investigation.
Green will be charged as an adult. His charges include theft by receiving a firearm, obstruction by fleeing, possession of a firearm by a minor and possession of a firearm without a license and armed robbery.
Metro is still searching for another suspect in this case. He is described as a black male possibly in his teens. He is of an average height and build. During the incident, he wore bright clothing.
Anyone with information on this case should contact investigators through the SCMPD tip line by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
At the Nov. 22 City Council meeting, Mayor Eddie DeLoach proclaimed December 7, 2016 as George K. Gannam Day in Savannah in honor of the sacrifices of Staff Sergeant George Gannam, "all those lost in World War II, as well as Savannah’s World War II Veterans," a City spokesperson says.
December 7 is the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the loss of Sergeant Gannam in that attack, at age 22. Gannam is recognized as Savannah’s first World War II casualty.
The Benedictine Military School grad enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in 1939. Stationed with the 18th Air Base Group at Wheeler Field in Hawaii, Gannam was killed as he tried to prevent the destruction of aircraft at Hickam Field.
The City of Savannah also announces the availability of the George Karam Gannam papers, an archival collection of artifacts and records documenting George Gannam’s life and military career donated to the City’s Municipal Archives by the Gannam family so they could be accessible to the public.
Highlights of the collection include correspondence from Bishop O’Hara, personal items Sergeant Gamble had with him in Hawaii at the time of his death, and a flag given to the family by Mayor Thomas Gamble on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Two exhibits featuring the collection are now available for the public to view: a physical exhibit in City Hall’s Council Chamber accessible during City Hall tours, and an online exhibit available at www.savannahga.gov/Gannam.
For more information contact Luciana Spracher, City of Savannah Research Library & Municipal Archives, at [email protected] or (912) 651-6411.
December 7 is the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the loss of Sergeant Gannam in that attack, at age 22. Gannam is recognized as Savannah’s first World War II casualty.
The Benedictine Military School grad enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in 1939. Stationed with the 18th Air Base Group at Wheeler Field in Hawaii, Gannam was killed as he tried to prevent the destruction of aircraft at Hickam Field.
The City of Savannah also announces the availability of the George Karam Gannam papers, an archival collection of artifacts and records documenting George Gannam’s life and military career donated to the City’s Municipal Archives by the Gannam family so they could be accessible to the public.
Highlights of the collection include correspondence from Bishop O’Hara, personal items Sergeant Gamble had with him in Hawaii at the time of his death, and a flag given to the family by Mayor Thomas Gamble on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Two exhibits featuring the collection are now available for the public to view: a physical exhibit in City Hall’s Council Chamber accessible during City Hall tours, and an online exhibit available at www.savannahga.gov/Gannam.
For more information contact Luciana Spracher, City of Savannah Research Library & Municipal Archives, at [email protected] or (912) 651-6411.
Work has begun on the replacement of Fort Pulaski’s Entrance Bridge over the South Channel of the Savannah River.
The southbound lane on the existing bridge will be closed for the duration of the bridge construction. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic flow in the northbound lane. Expect some delays while entering the park.
Please use extreme caution while traveling Highway 80 East from Savannah, as vehicles waiting to enter Fort Pulaski National Monument may be temporarily stopped in the passing lane.
Construction should take one year; expected completion is fall/winter of 2017. During the construction process, no fishing will be allowed on or near the bridge at any time. Other areas of Cockspur Island will remain open for fishing as usual.
For bridge construction updates, please refer to the United States Federal Highway Commission at the following website: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/projects/ga/pra-fopu/.
The southbound lane on the existing bridge will be closed for the duration of the bridge construction. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic flow in the northbound lane. Expect some delays while entering the park.
Please use extreme caution while traveling Highway 80 East from Savannah, as vehicles waiting to enter Fort Pulaski National Monument may be temporarily stopped in the passing lane.
Construction should take one year; expected completion is fall/winter of 2017. During the construction process, no fishing will be allowed on or near the bridge at any time. Other areas of Cockspur Island will remain open for fishing as usual.
For bridge construction updates, please refer to the United States Federal Highway Commission at the following website: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/projects/ga/pra-fopu/.
