Aiken Firebug Arrested in Crosland Park Fires; Suspect Just Released from...
Aiken investigators have arrested a career criminal in a series of fires that damaged four homes, including two that were total losses. Jesse Andra Green, 35, of Aiken, was charged Tuesday with three...
View ArticleChild Cruelty: Augusta Dad Makes 7-Year-Old Daughter Strip Naked for Belt...
A young father in Augusta was arrested for child cruelty Wednesday when his 7-year-old daughter showed up at school with injuries from a vicious belt lashing, authorities said. Andreas Deon Daniel, 25...
View ArticleRCSO: Joe’s Underground Worker Stabs Man in Downtown Augusta
An employee of Joe’s Underground has been charged with repeatedly stabbing a man in downtown Augusta early Friday following an argument that started outside the bar, according to authorities. Warren...
View ArticleJoe’s Underground Owner: Stabbing Should Not Reflect on Downtown Safety
The owner of Joe’s Underground is defending his part-time prep cook against charges that he stabbed a man early Friday in downtown Augusta. Owner Jeremy LaFontaine (pictured at right) says suspect...
View ArticleIllegal Immigrant Touches 13-Year-Old Girl During Child’s Party in Martinez!
A children’s birthday party in Martinez ended badly Saturday when a father found an adult in a bedroom with his 13-year-old daughter, authorities said. The girl was in bed and adults were up late for...
View ArticleHe Has the Meats! Evans Publix Shoplifter Loads Up Cart & Rolls it Out
A Publix shoplifter is being sought after stealing nearly $300 in groceries from the Evans grocery store. The suspect is shown here and is described as a white male with tattoos on both arms, wearing...
View ArticleIn Evans: Journey Community Church Loses Money in Scam
A popular Evans church reported the theft of money through an apparent scam, according to a sheriff’s report. A business administrator at the church received an email while working from home from...
View ArticleAt Augusta University – Resident Advisor Uses His Dorm Pass to Sexually...
A resident assistant at Augusta University was arrested Wednesday after allegedly forcing his way into a female student’s room and pleasuring himself in front of her, according to authorities. Michael...
View ArticleWHO KILLED KALIEL? Murder in the Street at Aiken’s Pace’s Run Apartments!
Aiken police say a young man has died after being shot Friday night in the Paces Run apartment complex. The victim, identified by several friends as Kaliel Bey (pictured), was found lying in the...
View ArticleACSO: North Augusta Father’s Abuse was the Cause of Baby Boy’s Death
A North Augusta man has been charged with causing his infant son’s death through abuse to the baby, authorities said. Trevonta Langford, 26, was charged Wednesday with homicide by child abuse in the...
View ArticleACSO: 3 Killers Identified in Robbery of Cab Driver that Turned Fatal
Aiken County authorities have identified three people involved in the March 29 robbery and assault of a local cab driver who ultimately died, making it a murder case. The murder suspects have been...
View ArticleHere’s the North Augusta Cab Driver Killed During a Late-Night Robbery
This is Robert Hightower, the North Augusta cab driver who died two weeks ago after suffering a brutal attack during a March 29 robbery in Aiken County. His death was declared a homicide and three...
View ArticleBAC for Martinez Mom Who Injured Six Kids in Wreck: .451
A Martinez mom with an outrageous amount of alcohol in her system has been jailed in Friday’s accident that injured six children who were unrestrained in her car, authorities said. Tara McConnell, 46,...
View ArticleWho is He? Suspect Pleasures Himself Near Coolers in Augusta Store
Gross! This guy was pictured pleasuring himself near the coolers inside the OK Mart convenience store on Friday morning, according to Richmond County authorities. The man entered the Augusta store at...
View ArticleAiken Police Seek Identity of Man Shot on Kershaw Street
Do you know this man? If so, Aiken police need your help locating him. On June 1, Aiken Department of Public Safety officers responded to a shooting at the 100 block of Kershaw Street. Two victims...
View ArticleGBI to Investigate Mental Patient’s Death in RCSO Patrol Car
A mentally-disturbed person who was being transported to Augusta University Medical Center for an evaluation Sunday died during the trip, sparking a GBI investigation. Deputies answered a lunchtime...
View ArticleSheriff Roundtree Sets Press Briefing on Missing Girl, Latania Janell Carwell
Sheriff Richard Roundtree will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Monday regarding the missing 16 year old juvenile, Latania Janell Carwell (pictured above). A press release does not mention any other...
View ArticleArrested: Harlem Middle Teacher Asks Student for ‘Booty’ Shot
A Harlem Middle School teacher was arrested Friday for allegedly asking a young girl in his class to send him a “booty” shot, authorities said. Joseph “J.J.” Scalise Jr., 46, of Dearing, was charged...
View ArticleWeight-Loss Doctor Accused of Forcefully Hugging Employee in Hephzibah
A Hephzibah weight-loss doctor with a history of sexual misconduct allegations by female patients was arrested over the weekend for similar conduct. This time, though, Dr. Arun Jain is accused of...
View ArticlePair Shoots Hephzibah Man Five Times & Leaves Body in Shed
A pair of Richmond County friends were charged Monday in the death of a Hephzibah man whose body was found dumped in a shed with five gunshots. Vaughn Austin Verdi, 23, of Augusta (above left), and...
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