The murder charge against 16-year-old Vincent Hikeem Carter Jr. has been dismissed following a preliminary hearing held Thursday by Judge Shawn Merzlak, who ruled that the teen acted in self-defense during a fatal shooting last month that claimed the life of 14-year-old Deandre Howell. The shooting occurred on Aug. 3 in the parking lot of...
Authorities added sex abuse charges to the list of crimes alleged by leaders of House of Prayer Christian Churches of America and are asking more victims to report the abuse.
A tragic discovery was made Wednesday morning in Aiken County when a local homeowner found the body of a Black male inside an abandoned vehicle.
Over 5.5 pounds of fentanyl have been taken off the streets of Richmond County following a months-long narcotics investigation that ended in two major drug busts and multiple felony charges. Authorities say the amount of fentanyl seized of over 2,500 grams is enough to cause more than 1.25 million potentially fatal overdoses. The investigation, led...
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has called in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Aiken County Coroner’s...
Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley was recognized by the Georgia Police Benevolent Association (PBA) this week for his outstanding leadership...
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the death of 27-year-old Kyvan Isaiah James following injuries sustained in a motorcycle...
A 37-year-old Augusta man is in custody after allegedly breaking into his estranged partner’s home, threatening her with a firearm...
During the weeks of July 6–20, a total of 127 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia County...
An Augusta woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly beating her two young children — one with a dog...
A vehicle with an infant inside was sprayed with gunfire early Saturday morning, triggering an investigation that led to the...
During the week of July 2–7, a total of 256 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond County...
A Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested and placed on administrative leave following a domestic dispute reported on Wrightsboro...
Richmond County authorities are searching for a woman wanted for questioning after disturbing video evidence surfaced showing two young children,...
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