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Officer shoots armed suspect following double shooting in North Augusta

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a shooting that involved a North Augusta Public Safety officer Sunday afternoon at a Sprint gas station on Edgefield Road.

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Two shot during late-night fight at Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road

Two people were shot late Saturday night during a fight at The Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

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Three arrested after vehicle break-ins on Goshen Road

Richmond County deputies arrested three suspects late Tuesday night following a string of vehicle break-ins on Goshen Road.

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DA Clears RCSO deputies in October shooting that left deputy wounded, suspect critically injured

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has received official clearance from the Regional Force Investigation Team and District Attorney Jared T. Williams regarding the actions of Deputies Victor Rodriguez and Cpl. Amanda Donald during the Oct. 2 shooting involving 20-year-old Dalyn Dewayne Elder.

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Three arrested in Augusta gang raid, including murder suspect

Missing teen girl rescued from trafficker at Grovetown hotel; Augusta woman arrested

Beech Island man charged after violent assault and hostage situation in Augusta

Aiken man, 90, struck and killed while riding three-wheel electric bike

Wanted: Augusta man accused of shooting toward apartment buildings

Augusta man arrested in fatal hit-and-run that killed Xavion Wimberly

An Augusta man has been arrested and charged in connection with a tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of 23-year-old...

Augusta teen charged after swerving into lane, killing Plant Vogtle worker

A 19-year-old Augusta woman has been charged in connection with a fatal collision that claimed the life of a Plant...

Pedestrian struck, killed near Suz Lounge; Driver found nearby

A Hephzibah man is dead following a pedestrian crash early Sunday morning in Augusta, and the suspect and vehicle were...

Richmond County Crime Map: May 14-20

During the week of May 14–20, a total of 274 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond County...

Two guns, one victim, no arrests — What happened that night in Warrenville?

Aiken County authorities are staying silent about the possible involvement of Cherrie Hewitt’s former fiancé in her shooting death early...

WANTED: Convicted felon opens fire on car with passengers inside

Authorities are actively searching for Dalyn Elder, 20, who is wanted in connection with a violent shooting incident that occurred...

Sergeant in Marshal’s Office fired after forgery, time theft allegations

The Richmond County Marshal’s Office has terminated Sgt. Britney Brown following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct, according to...