Weekly paper in SC and GA, with mugshots, crime news, wanted people, accidents and more. Columbia County deputies arrested a man accused of causing injuries in a domestic dispute and then threatening deputies who were responding to the dispute. News Sports Things To Do Lifestyle Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. The Major League Fishing tournament on Clarks Hill Lake has ended. According to a report from Aiken County Sheriffs Office deputies, four people tried to enter a shed AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (TCD) -- An 18-year-old man was arrested this week over a year after he allegedly kidnapped a girl while she slept and locked her in a shed. Michael Adams. The GeoServices Division is responsible for management, coordination and application of all GIS functions at Aiken County, including the county's GIS Enterprise Geodatabase, and for 911 addressing of the entire county excepting the incorporated areas of North Augusta. So while the video was going on, we were doing everything we could to figure out and determine their location so we could vet this and see if it was real or not, he said. Ahmaud Arbery was killed three years ago this Thursday. Aiken County deputies responded to what they thought was a shooting but found a victim had been struck with the gun itself and not a bullet. Aiken County / 6 days ago. Aiken County. John Blackston. Failing to stop for a blue light carries penalties of between 90 days and three years in prison, a fine of up to $500 and a driver's license suspension of at least 30 days. At 7:23 a.m. Monday, deputies were called to the 1900 block of Old Savannah Road, where a passing motorist found Johnnie Coleman, 72, of Augusta, whod been shot dead. Four Bulldogs have been arrested since their national championship win in January. Steven Cain, 50, of Augusta, was found dead in an Ohio home after a shooting, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer, which is part of the USA Today Network. In Augusta-Aiken, We're Only Available Online for April 10th Paper. Officers did return fire. All of those agencies plus the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are involved in the investigation. 2 days ago. The orchestra instructor tells us theres a lot of practice leading up to this event. |. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. He was pronounced dead at 1:14 a.m. An autopsy was scheduled with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Your latest local headlines at 5pm. Some hotspots pop up around downtown around the Whiskey/Pine Log corridor, the Lowes Home Depot/Target area, and then Richland Avenue corridor, Lt. Jennifer Hayes told NewsChannel 6s Aiken Bureau Chief Shawn Cabbagestalk. News. Its not like a beef between one gang and another gang. But a scheduling conflict at the USC Aiken Convocation center sent the tournament to Augusta. The video of a 2021 interview that was posted online about two weeks ago shows a witness offering to provide information in the investigation into Young Thug in exchange for leniency, the newspaper reported. On Jan, 30, 2022, Kevin Coatney Jr. was shot and killed in the parking lot while attempting to leave Club 706 at 2623 Deans Bridge Road. 3 days ago. High near 75F. Two men are facing drug charges in Orangeburg County after a high-speed chase that lasted 20 miles. John Osteen IV. AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County deputies responded to what they thought was a shooting but found a victim had been struck with the gun itself and not a bullet. Family seeks justice for fatal shooting, offers $10,000 reward . Information posted on this website is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change and may be updated periodically. This is the first officer-involved shooting involving North Augusta Public Safety and the South Carolina Highway Patrol this year. Denzel Deshawn Jackson, 20, was charged Monday with murder, five counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime . 179,166 people like this 191,532 people follow this http://thejailreport.com/ (803) 487-3224 jailreport@gmail.com Newspaper Photos See all Videos See all 2:18 Augusta Man Accused of Hit & Run in Pedestrian's Death. News. Richmond County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 62-year-old man. An arrest does not mean that the detainee has been convicted of the crime. Williams also faces permanent loss of his driver's license as he is also charged with being a habitual traffic offender. 1 pick - is charged with reckless driving and drag racing. Michael Adams. 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Michlovitz said the driver was apprehended near the residence and identified as Williams by his South Carolina driver's license. SLED conducts law enforcement officer-involved shooting investigations at the request of the agency involved in the incident or the agency with jurisdiction. What are the charges facing Jalen Carter? SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) An Aiken County man has been charged by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division with burglary and grand larceny. He was gunned down on Jan. 30, 2022. News 12 has obtained a copy of the letter notifying Glenn Hills Elementary parents of the arrest of a former teacher's aide. When we got a call from a family member on Winthrop around 7:50 last night, they reported seeing Mr. Meade and our victim, he said. A girl spent two harrowing days in a storage shed after Thomas Chase abducted her from her home by pulling her through a window, deputies say. The pool whittled down from 150 anglers to 50. The Aiken County Sheriffs Office shared information today with News 12 about what led up to the confrontation that shut down Jefferson Davis Highway near Interstate 520 late Wednesday. Aiken County. All rights reserved. I previously covered government and politics for the Morning News in Florence. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A male juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle in an incident reported Friday at Cricket, 2754 Peach Orchard Road, according to officials. AugustaCrime.com - Breaking news for Augusta, GA and CSRA. An arrest does not mean that the detainee has been convicted of the crime. Children spend up to 9 hours a day looking at screens. According to the incident report, deputies also found two plastic bags containinga similar substance in her right front pocket, a plastic bag containing a substance believed to be marijuana, two plastic bags with suspected methamphetamine in the driver door and another small plastic bag with suspected methamphetamine. Strom Thurmond High School has the most mock trial state championships of any other school in South Carolina. 3 days ago. Aiken County Content is public domain and is compiled from public records. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Jury selection in Jeffery Williams' RICO trial has already lasted more than eight weeks with not a single juror seated. He was gunned down on Jan. 30, 2022, in a parking lot while leaving Club 706 at 2623 Deans Bridge Road in a shooting that also injured three other people. Deputies advised him to stop his vehicle since he was the one that was supposedly shot. Aiken County. The Great Catch program highlights efforts where employees were proactive that, without intervention, could have been harmful to a patient. News RCSO Seeks Child Molestation Suspects in Unrelated Cases October 28, 2022 Sandersville also saw a fatal shooting over the weekend. To see our posts, click "Get Notifications" under Liked button. The I-TEAM went to our local medical community to get their take. Clara Taylor has lost three children, including two to violent crime. Aiken County deputies find no injuries after alleged shooting incident, Ping pong charity battle for Parkinsons, Alzheimers at Brandon Wilde, 1 juvenile in hospital after shooting on Peach Orchard Road, MORE | Moms visit Georgia Capitol to rally for stricter gun laws, MORE | Aiken County leaders gather feedback on Whiskey Road traffic. I have cameras all the way around my house. But the real question is how much worse is it going to get? A man was arrested this week after deputies investigated gunfire late last year, including a shooting that left the suspect injured. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. In 2021, there were 40 officer-involved shootings in South Carolina. News. By WILLISTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a Christmas Day confrontation over a four-wheeler thats been at the center of a family dispute, according to authorities. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a shooting involving an officer in Aiken County. The shooter fled in a gray sport utility vehicle, but suspect Yelena Buckner, 33, of Augusta, was later found and arrested on charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, deputies reported. According to an Aiken County Sheriff's Office incident report, McKinnon was driving on Laurens Street when a deputy saw she didn't completely stop for two stop signs and made an illegal turn onto Richland Avenue. Burglaries, vandalism, and break-ins continue to be top issues. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. According to the warrant, the stolen property was worth well above $10,000 and had not been completely totaled. Published: Mar. December 22, 2022 . All rights reserved. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroners Office released the name Tuesday of a motorcyclist who died Sunday night in a crash on Bobby Jones Expressway. The case will be prosecuted by the officer of Second Judicial Circuit Solicitor Bill Weeks. ing Pong Extravaganza for Charity is a battle of who will become the ping pong pro champion at Brandon Wilde Senior Living Center. A male juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle in an incident reported Friday at Cricket, 2754 Peach Orchard Road, according to officials. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. More than 75 witnesses have been called and about 800 photographs, reports and exhibits have been presented as evidence. Officers say they learned later the suspect and victim in a weekend shooting incident knew each other from the past and they got into a fight. 1 day ago. By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary, Blair Sabol and Michal Higdon One of the 12 jurors in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial was removed because of what the judge called "inappropriate conversations". The debate over Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree held a press conference Wednesday morning after finding video of two deputies punching and dragging an 18-year-old inmate at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. Third or subsequent offense driving while suspended carries penalties of up to 90 days in jail or home confinement (none of which can be suspended) and a fine of $1,000. The suspect was identified as Quinten Lister, 34, according to Aiken County deputies. Our main concern was to get that hostage back safe, he said. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon in New Ellenton. Aiken County. This Issue Will Be Sold in Stores Until March 18, 2020. It might have been the monster you become when you take 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 opioid pills. North Augusta girls basketball team won fifth state championship. Crime News and Mugshots Updated Hourly! John Blackston. McKinnon reportedly told deputies her boyfriend set her up with the drugs. Who doesnt like goats? A Columbia County man has been arrested and charged in relation to child pornography possession, according to officials. Aiken County Jail records show the Aiken County Sheriff's Office took Thomas Chase into custody Saturday, Feb. 25, on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor between 11 to 14 years of age. Quick action is what prompted radiology technician and USC Aiken nursing student Danny Granade to help save the life of his co-worker and friend. Copyright 2022 WRDW/WAGT. Sometimes erroneously referred to by the press as "Arthur Hastings Wise," he was known simply as Hastings Wise to the people he worked with. A student was found with a gun on the campus of Grovetown High School on Friday, the Columbia County School District reported. December 22, 2022 . These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Related: Man killed in shooting at Circle K on Peach Orchard Road Alfonza Mourice Powell, 29, of Aiken, was arrested and charged Feb. 28 with two counts of kidnapping, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, pointing and presenting firearms at a person, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to jail records. Authorities are investigating a shooting that injured a student and put the campus on lockdown at South Carolina State University. Supporters of a new bill say it could help fill a lot of those government jobs while giving a second chance to people who have served time in prison. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday afternoon in New Ellenton. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies have arrested two suspects in a shooting that happened Sunday morning outside a supermarket. Columbia County now stands at 156,010 people, while Richmond County has 206,607. mchristian@aikenstandard.com, By Bianca Moorman Heres a closer look at their annual book character parade. Pollen is everywhere, and its already causing problems, especially for those with bad allergies. The case has attracted attention from across the country. On Feb. 25, the organization publicized the programs recent success since the programs opening in Nov. 2017. This Issue Will Be Sold in Stores Until March 26, 2020. . The suspect got out and ran on foot on Sea Isle Drive near Hornsby Elementary and Middle Schools. Police believe it may be a murder-suicide. She was in a relationship with his brother, and she picked them up at the Publix in North Augusta, which is where it all began. A bill that would spin the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta into its city has failed in the Georgia Senate. All rights reserved. Aiken County Magistrate Court - Aiken Aiken County Government Center 1930 University Parkway Suite 1500 Aiken, SC 29801 Phone: (803) 642-1744 Fax: (803) 642-1749. Anyone with information can contact the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (803) 648-6811. A male juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle in an incident reported Friday at Cricket, 2754 Peach Orchard Road, according to officials. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday. Crime news and reports for the Augusta, GA area from The Augusta Chronicle. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspects Facebook Live of a hostage situation ultimately led to his capture after a shoot-out with officers in Aiken County, authorities said. Motorcycle crash victim ID'd in Augusta; 2 dead in Screven County crash Crashes cause afternoon traffic problems on both sides of river 1 person killed after Aiken County hit-and-run crash on I-20 Aiken SC 29801 Dial 9-1-1 For Emergencies. John Blackston. They will steal things out of the yard that dont make no sense. Augusta Man Accused of Hit & Run in Pedestrian's Death. Denzel Deshawn Jackson, 20, was charged Monday with murder, five counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in the death of Travis Young, 39, on Nov. 28, 2018. An Aiken County teacher was arrested over the weekend on a drug trafficking charge. The city saw its first homicide in February 2023. The city saw its first homicide in February 2023. . Brandon Odairy Williams, 36, of Aiken, was arrested Thursday by officers from the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Some borrowers in Georgia say theyre confused about whats next, while others who have paid off their debts say theyre feeling frustrated. We caught up with the players after the match. Augusta Man Accused of Hit & Run in Pedestrian's Death. It happened. She was released on bond in March 2019. Being the second-smallest county in the state, it has an []. Updated: Feb 6, 2023 / 05:43 AM EST. Opponents warn the commission could be used to void the will of voters. Jackson also allegedly shot at four other people who were at the residence. Yasuda was stationed at Fort Gordon. Authorities say John Stichert and others entered property in Martin about a year ago with the intent to deprive the owner of his possessions. "And it might not have been you. Christian Barnwell, 18, and Altashuan Bacon, 20,were charged with accessory before the fact to a felony and accessory after the fact to a felony in Currys death, while Shakel Dixon, 21, was charged with two counts of failure to stop for blue lights, one count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime and one count of kidnapping. The Pacers earned the tournament's top seed via tiebreaker after sweeping Augusta in their two head-to-head games. Kevin Coatney Jr., 20, of Augusta, in January 2022 was shot and killed in a parking lot while Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. I am graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and the University of Charleston (W.Va.). After a traffic stop that resulted in a car chase, a New Ellenton police officer shot a firearm at an armed man, SLED said. Deputies made contact with the accused suspect, who stated he had not seen the victim all day, according to authorities. We talked with Head Coach Al Young about the opportunity to play. He said the car chase ended when the driver struck a road sign at the intersection of South Main Street and Sizemore Avenue and the car came to rest in the yard of a nearby residence and the driver fled on foot. Information posted on this website is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change and may be updated periodically. Aiken County This time, it happened around 11:49 a.m. Friday. NEW ELLENTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Friday revealed details of an officer-involved shooting the day before. Positions are with government departments, school districts, universities, medical centers, programs and more. Deputies were able to identify Meade as who they were looking for. Mugshots from Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties with crime news, too. News. All rights reserved. A South Carolina Law Enforcement Division news release said no one was injured when the weapon discharged. Aiken County. "This weekend, local law enforcement arrested an individual who is employed by Aiken County Public Schools. The Colleton County jury deliberated for less than three hours Thursday before finding Murdaugh guilty of killing his 22-year-old son, Paul, with a shotgun and his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, with. The victim stated he believed he was struck in the head with a firearm and he knew who struck him, according to officials. A New Ellenton police officer fired his service weapon during the sequence of events. Aiken County. By Staff. Columbia County is leading the state with the most students eligible for scholarships in Cyber Start America, a nationwide cybersecurity challenge. Alex Murdaugh arrives at courthouse for sentencing. A Grovetown man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted production of child pornography. The complainant told deputies he was driving up behind a female suspect, deputies said, and tried to drive around her car off of the roadway. An arrest does not mean that the detainee has been convicted of the crime. Crime tops business district, north side in Aiken. Aiken County. Were spending too much time on our devices and social media. This is the second officer-involved shooting involving the Aiken County Sheriff's Office this. If you reside in Aiken, then there is a 1 in 150 chance that you will experience a violent crime. Read moreMurdaughs fall from grace ends in life sentence for murder, After stealing various items in Allendale, SLED charged a Wagener man. Although Curry was reported missing, additional information led Aiken County investigators to believe he hadhead been killed at a home in Aiken. Neighbors blame teenagers for many of the crimes committed there.