During the week of June 26 – July 9 , a total of 164 crimes tracked by The Augusta Press were reported to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
Violent crimes included 24 cases of battery, while property crimes totaled to 22 including: property damage, burglary, and arson.
50 acts of larceny/theft were reported, and miscellaneous crimes totaled to 23, ranging from identity fraud and forgery to willful obstruction.