Wanted: Men Used Stolen Debit Card in Martinez
These two men are accused of using a stolen debit card to make a purchase of Kroger in Martinez, according to authorities. Purchased: a $200 gift card and an Almond Joy candy bar. Authorities say the...
View ArticleMan Wanted After High-Speed Hephzibah Chase
Hephzibah police need your help in finding Jonathan Allen Newman, who is wanted for a high-speed chase that took place last Thursday. Newman was traveling 79 mph in a 55 mph zone last Thursday night...
View ArticleMan Jailed for Leaving Sick Dog at North Augusta Vet
A man wanted for abandoning his dog at a North Augusta vet’s office in April was arrested last Wednesday night during a traffic stop. Emmett Maurice Robinson, 37, of the 2900 block of Algernon Circle,...
View ArticleAiken Car Thieves Wreck Into Tree During Chase; 3 Hurt
Aiken County Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in an early morning vehicle pursuit of a stolen vehicle Thursday that ended in a traffic collision. After receiving notification of a 911 call around 3:20...
View Article2 Teens Arrested in Stolen Car Chase; 3rd Suspect in Hospital
Two teens have been charged in Thursday’s stolen car chase with Aiken County authorities and a third will be charged once he’s release from the hospital, authorities said. Aiken County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleAugusta Man Jailed After Young Girl’s Pregnancy Test
A 20-year-old Augusta man was arrested for two sex crimes Friday after a young girl’s mother reported a positive pregnancy test on the 15-year-old girl. Nathaniel Hendley, 20, of Debra Street,...
View ArticlePepsi Vendor Leaves Tablet at Martinez Walmart; This Man Claims It
This thief did something pretty low, authorities say. He claimed a tablet that wasn’t his, and Columbia County authorities want your help to identify him. A Pepsi vendor accidentally left the...
View ArticleSteroids Case Revealed: No Charges!
District Attorney Ashley Wright says there is no actionable evidence to pursue charges in the steroids investigation. Sheriff Richard Roundtree answered media questions Monday afternoon, saying his...
View ArticleRobbery Fail: 3 Charged in Augusta Murder
Three people have been charged in connection with the Augusta shooting death of a man whose body was found lying in the street last week. Christopher Barry, 24 (from left), Samantha Griffin, 24, and...
View ArticleYouTube: RCSO Sergeant Confesses to Buying Steroids
Hear former RCSO Sgt. Phillip “P.J.” Hambrick confess to buying steroids from dealer Brandon Paquette in this YouTube clip. To see clip, click here:...
View ArticleArrested: Augusta Mom Lets Autistic Son Wander Streets
An Augusta mother was recently arrested for letting her autistic son wander the streets. The boy – who is 16 with the mental capacity of a pre-schooler – was taken to GRU Medical Center after turning...
View ArticleSuspended: 2 ACSO Officers Fail Firing Range Test
Sheriff Michael Hunt has suspended two veteran officers without pay for failing to qualify at the firing range. In addition, the sheriff accepted the resignation of a 26-year lieutenant last week but...
View ArticleRCSO Deputy Suspended After Domestic Violence Arrest
A Richmond County deputy with connections to the Roid-Gate scandal has been put on administrative leave following his overnight arrest in Columbia County for allegedly assaulting his wife. (For more...
View ArticleMan, 27, Threatens Clerk Who Asked for His ID; Calls Her Racist
Talk about overreacting. A 27-year-old man got upset Sunday when a Martinez clerk asked for his ID while buying alcohol and cigarettes. And he ended up in jail once deputies got involved. Kenneth...
View ArticlePill-Popping School Bus Driver Fakes Robbery in Grovetown
A school bus driver with an addiction to pain killers faked a horrific robbery outside a Grovetown elementary school Tuesday night to get more pills, authorities said. Amanda Volner described a scene...
View ArticleLakeside High Student Claims Rape After Cheating on Boyfriend
A Lakeside High School student was charged with a felony Thursday after making up a rape story, authorities said. Juana Elizabeth Palomares, 17, told investigators that someone raped her before school...
View ArticleAugusta Teen Shot Dead… Does Facebook Page Give Clue?
An early morning shooting at an Augusta apartment complex has left one teen dead and another with gunshot wounds, authorities said. Leon Hopkins Jr., 19 (pictured at top from his Facebook profile and...
View ArticleWanted: Tire Thieves Distract Auto Worker in Grovetown
Columbia County authorities need your help to identify these two men who allegedly stole “slick” racing tires from Turner Automotive in Grovetown. According to the surveillance video, one white male...
View ArticleWoman Steals $300 Worth of Bras & Underwear in N. Augusta
This lady walked out of a North Augusta Walmart with about $300 worth of bras and underwear. Recognize her? Please call the North Augusta Department of Public Safety at 802-279-2121. The post Woman...
View Article5 Augusta Stores Busted for Selling Beer to Minors
Five Augusta stores were busted for selling alcohol to minors after authorities conducted a weekend undercover operation. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office tested 15 stores with a third of them selling...
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