Golden Corral Customers Complain About Child’s Beating; Augusta Mom Arrested...
A local mother was arrested Sunday for beating her 14-year-old son following reports from outraged customers at the Golden Corral in Martinez, according to a sheriff’s report. Tonja Pierce, 47, of...
View ArticleAiken Toddler Hospitalized for Human Bite, Facial Burns & Arm Fracture;...
Aiken parents were arrested for child neglect Thursday after their 1-year-old daughter was hospitalized with facial burns, a human bite mark and an arm fracture. Michael Rannie was charged with two...
View ArticleGate-Jumpers Busted After Incident at Augusta National
Three gate-jumpers were arrested on Masters Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club after they tried to get onto the club on the final day of the prestigious golf tournament, authorities said. Conor...
View ArticleElderly Murder Suspect Dies 1 Month After Arrest
An 86-year-old Augusta man died early Tuesday from natural causes, one month after being charged with killing his caregiver in a bizarre shooting on Leland Drive. John O’Bryant died at University...
View ArticleA.A. Sponsor Turns in Evans Woman for Underage Party
An Evans woman opened up to her Alcoholic Anonymous sponsor and ended up in jail based partly on what she revealed about an underage party and sex romp at her home, according to authorities. Rachel...
View ArticleACSO: Aiken Teen, 16, Dead in Beech Island Shooting
Aiken County authorities say a 16-year-old Aiken girl was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting Tuesday night on Diamond Street. The victim has been identified as Gail McFadgen. (Note: We are looking for...
View ArticleCop’s Rape Accuser Made Same Claim Last Year in Augusta
The woman claiming she was raped by a veteran Richmond County deputy on April 9 made a very similar allegation against another man a year ago, according to an investigation by The Jail Report. (This is...
View ArticleAttorney for Evans Party Mom Releases Statement
Breaking news first reported from WGAC’s Austin Rhodes: A statement has been issued by the attorney of Rachel Lehnardt, the Evans mother who has become the center of a sordid and controversial news...
View ArticleAugusta Coroner Needs Help Identifying Hit & Run Victim
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office needs help in identifying the hit & run victim from Thursday night. The victim is a white male, 48 – 58 years old, 5-10 to 6-00 ft. tall, 200 lbs. shoulder...
View ArticleAugusta Woman Turns in Adult Son for Child Abuse
An Augusta grandma refused to return her adult son’s 5-year-old daughter Saturday after a trip to Chuck E. Cheese’s, telling authorities she was protecting her grandchild from abuse. William Harold...
View ArticleBody Found Outside River Glen Apartments in Augusta
The body of a man was found early Tuesday outside River Glen Apartments in Augusta and it appears the victim was beaten, authorities said. The man’s identity is pending notification of kin. Richmond...
View ArticleAugusta’s Newest Killer: 17-Year-Old Joshua Mormant
A 17 year old has been charged in Tuesday morning’s beating death of a man outside River Glen Apartments in Augusta. Joshua Derrelle Mormant, 17, of the 300 block of Eastview Drive, was charged Tuesday...
View ArticleTeen Killer Stomped on Victim’s Face, Warrant Says
Accused teen killer Joshua Mormant stomped on a homeless man’s face several times in a deadly encounter Tuesday outside River Glen Apartments this week, according to a warrant released Wednesday...
View ArticlePre-Prom Drinking Ends in Trouble for 3 Greenbrier Students
Three Greenbrier High students were busted by deputies Saturday after turning up at the prom with alcohol in their system. (Editor’s Note: A version of this story that appeared in this week’s issue of...
View ArticleATF Offers $5,000 Reward for Aiken Teen’s Killer
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has announced a reward up to $5,000, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the...
View Article1 Caught, 1 Sought in Augusta Home Invasion
Richmond County authorities have caught one man and are searching for a second man in connection with Sunday’s violent home invasion on Holden Drive. Kelvin Jones (left) has been arrested while Killeon...
View ArticleScott Dean’s Adopted Daughter is Arrested Again
Former Columbia County Commissioner Scott Dean’s adopted daughter was arrested Friday for allegedly shoplifting at the Augusta Mall. Marlin Azucena Dean, 21, of Ansley Court, Augusta, was charged...
View ArticleAugusta Teen, 18, Jailed for Sex with Girl, 14
An Augusta teenager has been charged with three offenses related to a sexual relationship with an underage girl, authorities said. D’Angelo Shanza Bridges, 18, of Apple Court, Augusta, was charged...
View ArticleArrested for That? Hephzibah Grandma Left Kids in Car While Shopping,...
Harlem police arrested a woman on three felonies Sunday for leaving her grandchildren in a car while she shopped at Dollar General. This is one of many stories in this week’s edition of The Jail...
View ArticleCouple Uses Self-Checkout to Steal at Evans Walmart
This male and female shoplifted from the Evans Walmart, authorities say. They used a self-checkout machine to ring up about half of their merchandise, and walked out of the store with the rest....
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