Sunday, July 24, 2016
Detectives are investigating a triple shooting at the Live Oak Apartments on Waters Avenue that claimed the life of one adult male and injured two others on Sunday, July 24.
"At about 2:30 a.m. Metro responded to an apartment complex on the 8500 block of Waters Avenue, where Josh Lewis, 22, and George Thorpe, were found with gunshot wounds," police say.
Lewis and Thorpe were transported to Memorial University Medical Center for care. Thorpe was treating for non-life threatening injuries. Lewis succumbed to his injuries.
Terrell Bonds, the third gunshot victim linked to this case, arrived at MUMC in a privately owned vehicle. Bonds also was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
"The three men were outside the apartment when they were shot. Detectives are following leads in this case. This incident is not believed to be a random act," police say.
"At about 2:30 a.m. Metro responded to an apartment complex on the 8500 block of Waters Avenue, where Josh Lewis, 22, and George Thorpe, were found with gunshot wounds," police say.
Lewis and Thorpe were transported to Memorial University Medical Center for care. Thorpe was treating for non-life threatening injuries. Lewis succumbed to his injuries.
Terrell Bonds, the third gunshot victim linked to this case, arrived at MUMC in a privately owned vehicle. Bonds also was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
"The three men were outside the apartment when they were shot. Detectives are following leads in this case. This incident is not believed to be a random act," police say.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Malik Lloyd
"Lloyd and Dunham were arrested during a warrant service on July 22. Dunham is charged with aggravated assault and simple battery. Lloyd is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. Both suspects were arrested without incident and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center," police say.
"At approximately 12:47 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, Metro responded to City Market, where Gray, a US Army Soldier stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, was found suffering from a gunshot wound," police say. "Gra
Kortni Dunham
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Police responded to a shots-fired call and arrested a man near Coffee Bluff Road and Daveitta Drive, Wednesday morning.
Just before 11 a.m. "Metro received reports of a man walking down the street pointing a gun at residents nearby," police say.
"The man reportedly fired the gun on at least one person. Officers were able to respond to the area within two minutes and detain Julius Tate, 30, shortly thereafter. Investigators are working to determine if Tate may have been under any type of influence. There were no reported injuries from this incident," police say.
“Thankfully officers were able to quickly respond to the incident, successfully deescalate the situation without using any force and make the environment safe for the citizens, the responding officers and the suspect. This is the type of response we strive for in any situation,” said Major Kerry Thomas, Patrol Division Commander.
Tate is charged with eight counts of aggravated assault and one count of criminal trespassing.
Just before 11 a.m. "Metro received reports of a man walking down the street pointing a gun at residents nearby," police say.
"The man reportedly fired the gun on at least one person. Officers were able to respond to the area within two minutes and detain Julius Tate, 30, shortly thereafter. Investigators are working to determine if Tate may have been under any type of influence. There were no reported injuries from this incident," police say.
“Thankfully officers were able to quickly respond to the incident, successfully deescalate the situation without using any force and make the environment safe for the citizens, the responding officers and the suspect. This is the type of response we strive for in any situation,” said Major Kerry Thomas, Patrol Division Commander.
Tate is charged with eight counts of aggravated assault and one count of criminal trespassing.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The nonprofit Savannah Waterfront Association has hired Victoria Freeman Smith as executive director.
“We are so excited to have Victoria join us as our new executive director and look forward to growth and new ventures under her leadership,” said Emily Dickinson, who serves as the board president of Savannah Waterfront Association.
“She will be a real asset to Savannah’s tourism community and serve as a valuable resource for local business owners.”
Smith previously served the last 13 years as managing director for American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) in Washington, D.C. Smith has served as a volunteer with the national capital area’s March of Dimes as a board member, volunteer and significant fundraiser for 13 years.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with an emphasis in finance from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Smith, originally from Olney, Md., currently lives on Tybee Island.
Smith
“We are so excited to have Victoria join us as our new executive director and look forward to growth and new ventures under her leadership,” said Emily Dickinson, who serves as the board president of Savannah Waterfront Association.
“She will be a real asset to Savannah’s tourism community and serve as a valuable resource for local business owners.”
Smith previously served the last 13 years as managing director for American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) in Washington, D.C. Smith has served as a volunteer with the national capital area’s March of Dimes as a board member, volunteer and significant fundraiser for 13 years.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with an emphasis in finance from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Smith, originally from Olney, Md., currently lives on Tybee Island.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
At approximately 12:47 a.m. this Sunday morning, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in City Market. SCMPD Violent Crimes detectives and forensics officers responded to the scene.
"The victim, 25 year old Keenan Gray, is a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. Gray was downtown with friends. Gray was shot after an altercation with an unknown suspect(s)," police say.
Gray was transported by Southside Fire/EMS to a local hospital and is in critical but stable condition.
"The victim, 25 year old Keenan Gray, is a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. Gray was downtown with friends. Gray was shot after an altercation with an unknown suspect(s)," police say.
Gray was transported by Southside Fire/EMS to a local hospital and is in critical but stable condition.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Savannah Fire & Emergency Services investigators continue their examination of the scene of a fatal early morning house fire in Oakdale Subdivision.
Savannah firefighters were dispatched to 405 Lee Blvd. just before 5:40 a.m. Thursday on a report of a possible structure fire. "When they arrived on scene, the firefighters discovered smoke coming from the second floor windows of the three-story brick house," a department spokesperson says.
"Firefighters forced entry into the house and initiated an attack on the flames while other firefighters assisted a resident down from a second floor balcony. It was then that they were notified of another resident still inside the home."
Firefighters began a systematic search of the second floor of the home and located the victim inside a bedroom at the front of the house. They removed the victim from the home and administered CPR until turning care of the victim over to emergency medical personnel. EMS transported the victim to Memorial University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
The 58-year-old victim was identified by residents of the home as Jerome Abernathy.
"Firefighters continued the battle the flames inside the house and were able to contain the bulk of the fire to the second floor of the home. However there was minor extension of the flames to the third floor and attic areas. The remainder of the house sustained smoke and heat damage," the department says.
A total of ten people, four adults and six children, lived in the home. "All of the residents, with the exception of the victim, were able to flee the home without injury. They are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross."
Savannah firefighters were dispatched to 405 Lee Blvd. just before 5:40 a.m. Thursday on a report of a possible structure fire. "When they arrived on scene, the firefighters discovered smoke coming from the second floor windows of the three-story brick house," a department spokesperson says.
"Firefighters forced entry into the house and initiated an attack on the flames while other firefighters assisted a resident down from a second floor balcony. It was then that they were notified of another resident still inside the home."
Firefighters began a systematic search of the second floor of the home and located the victim inside a bedroom at the front of the house. They removed the victim from the home and administered CPR until turning care of the victim over to emergency medical personnel. EMS transported the victim to Memorial University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
The 58-year-old victim was identified by residents of the home as Jerome Abernathy.
"Firefighters continued the battle the flames inside the house and were able to contain the bulk of the fire to the second floor of the home. However there was minor extension of the flames to the third floor and attic areas. The remainder of the house sustained smoke and heat damage," the department says.
A total of ten people, four adults and six children, lived in the home. "All of the residents, with the exception of the victim, were able to flee the home without injury. They are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross."
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes detectives "responded to a double shooting at approximately 6:30 p.m., July 13, in the 900 block of West 52nd Street," police say.
"One person is dead and the second is in critical condition following the domestic shooting inside a residence. The names of the victims are being withheld pending next of kin notification," police say.
"One person is dead and the second is in critical condition following the domestic shooting inside a residence. The names of the victims are being withheld pending next of kin notification," police say.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police "safely located a six-month-old boy and a 13-year old female who were missing in a wooded area this morning in Liberty City," a department spokesperson says.
Around 4:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to an armed robbery/carjacking. West Chatham Precinct officers spotted the vehicle. When they attempted to stop the driver, the driver fled, crashing at the intersection of Staley Avenue and Liberty Parkway.
"Officers observed Davontay Jones 19, run into the woods with the baby. Officers found and arrested Jones around 6:00 a.m. Other officers found the infant two hours later, alone, near a fence line, behind a shed," police say.
The female teen was located by a passing motorist just before 10 a.m. Both the infant and teen were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
"Investigators have since learned Jones, the infant, and the 13-year-old are siblings. They have further learned that Jones and the 13-year-old were both involved in the robbery," police say.
Detectives believe the 13-year-old female "lured a man to her residence under false pretenses. When the victim arrived, she met him out front with her baby brother and her older brother. The victim gave them a ride. When the victim stopped to let them out, Jones assaulted the victim. Following the altercation, Jones took the victim’s car and fled the scene with his siblings," police say.
Jones and his sister are both in police custody at this time. Jones is charged with robbery by force, cruelty to children and various traffic charges. Jones’ sister is a juvenile and will be charged with robbery by force.
Around 4:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to an armed robbery/carjacking. West Chatham Precinct officers spotted the vehicle. When they attempted to stop the driver, the driver fled, crashing at the intersection of Staley Avenue and Liberty Parkway.
"Officers observed Davontay Jones 19, run into the woods with the baby. Officers found and arrested Jones around 6:00 a.m. Other officers found the infant two hours later, alone, near a fence line, behind a shed," police say.
The female teen was located by a passing motorist just before 10 a.m. Both the infant and teen were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
"Investigators have since learned Jones, the infant, and the 13-year-old are siblings. They have further learned that Jones and the 13-year-old were both involved in the robbery," police say.
Detectives believe the 13-year-old female "lured a man to her residence under false pretenses. When the victim arrived, she met him out front with her baby brother and her older brother. The victim gave them a ride. When the victim stopped to let them out, Jones assaulted the victim. Following the altercation, Jones took the victim’s car and fled the scene with his siblings," police say.
Jones and his sister are both in police custody at this time. Jones is charged with robbery by force, cruelty to children and various traffic charges. Jones’ sister is a juvenile and will be charged with robbery by force.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Blowin' Smoke Southern Cantina will be closing for renovations on Monday, July 25, 2016, for approximately two weeks.
The renovations will include the addition of one restroom; replacement of the existing slab to smooth and extend the foundation to allow for more seating space both inside and outside; and relocation of the main bar to the middle of the dining room to allow for more seating.
To celebrate the completion of the space updates and renovations, Blowin’ Smoke will feature new cocktail and beer offerings upon reopening. The exact reopening date will be announced in early August.
“Luckily, the design constraints of the existing restaurant space has never detracted from our customers happy patronage,” said Brian Huskey, owner of Blowin’ Smoke and its sister restaurants under the Gaslight Group’s brand. “However, we believe with some strategic re-design and improved infrastructure, our friends will appreciate the enhanced space to enjoy their favorite Southwestern-inspired dishes, especially with the addition of the new, larger bar area.”
The renovations will include the addition of one restroom; replacement of the existing slab to smooth and extend the foundation to allow for more seating space both inside and outside; and relocation of the main bar to the middle of the dining room to allow for more seating.
To celebrate the completion of the space updates and renovations, Blowin’ Smoke will feature new cocktail and beer offerings upon reopening. The exact reopening date will be announced in early August.
“Luckily, the design constraints of the existing restaurant space has never detracted from our customers happy patronage,” said Brian Huskey, owner of Blowin’ Smoke and its sister restaurants under the Gaslight Group’s brand. “However, we believe with some strategic re-design and improved infrastructure, our friends will appreciate the enhanced space to enjoy their favorite Southwestern-inspired dishes, especially with the addition of the new, larger bar area.”
Savannah is ranked No. 3 city in the United States and No. 9 city in the world, according to the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey announced yesterday and available now on www.TravelandLeisure.com/world-best.
Making its first appearance on the world’s best cities list coming in at No. 9, Savannah was ranked No. 7 in 2015 in the United States list, leaping to No. 3 for 2016.
The new survey from Time Inc.’s Travel + Leisure reveals the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, from cities and islands to cruise lines, airlines, hotels and more.
"Cities are rated on sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and value," says Erica Backus of Visit Savannah.
Charleston, South Carolina is named Top City in the United States and is also the No. 1 city in the world this year.
The World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey results (listed by overall and regional rankings) and survey methodology are featured on www.TravelandLeisure.com/worlds-best now and is the cover story of the August issue of the magazine, on newsstands July 15.
Making its first appearance on the world’s best cities list coming in at No. 9, Savannah was ranked No. 7 in 2015 in the United States list, leaping to No. 3 for 2016.
The new survey from Time Inc.’s Travel + Leisure reveals the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, from cities and islands to cruise lines, airlines, hotels and more.
"Cities are rated on sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and value," says Erica Backus of Visit Savannah.
Charleston, South Carolina is named Top City in the United States and is also the No. 1 city in the world this year.
The World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey results (listed by overall and regional rankings) and survey methodology are featured on www.TravelandLeisure.com/worlds-best now and is the cover story of the August issue of the magazine, on newsstands July 15.
