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Toy gun, bullet, and threats: Busy week for ARC and other county schools

An Academy of Richmond County student remained in jail Saturday, four days after his arrest for allegedly threatening a classmate. Lamartrez Tyriq Green, 18, was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with terroristic threats and acts. According to authorities, Green told a 16-year-old male classmate, “Don’t make me shoot up your house again.” The remark...

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Augusta woman beats teen daughter on Thanksgiving after cat dispute

An Augusta mother remained in jail Thursday on allegations that she whipped her teen daughter with a belt on Thanksgiving Day.

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RCSO seizes 27 pounds of meth and more in Hephzibah home raid

A months-long narcotics investigation into a major drug trafficking organization culminated on Wednesday when Richmond County deputies executed two coordinated search warrants and seized more than 30 pounds of illegal drugs, firearms, vehicles, and cash.

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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office launches new mobile app to boost communication

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new mobile app designed to improve communication, transparency and community engagement, the agency announced this week.

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Columbia County man accused of molesting girls repeatedly since 2020

Columbia County Crime Map: Nov. 23–30 

Name released in Aiken inmate death with details on how he was found

Richmond County Crime Map: November 19-25

Inmate dies at Aiken County Detention Center; No foul play suspected

RCSO: Man wanted on child molestation, robbery charges

Columbia County Crime Map: May 11–18 

During the week of May 11–18, a total of 72 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Columbia County...

Coroner: Woman shot and killed inside Warrenville residence early Monday

Aiken County authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 53-year-old woman found inside her Warrenville home early Monday morning.

Bicyclist struck and killed by vehicle on Peach Orchard Road

A woman on a bicycle was killed early Monday after being struck by a vehicle while riding on Peach Orchard...

Sheriff Brantley interrupts shopping trip to arrest shoplifter in Augusta

Richmond County Sheriff Eugene “Gino” Brantley went shopping Friday and picked up a shoplifter in the process.

DUI, fentanyl, and flight: Shocking details emerge in fatal hit-and-run on Windsor Spring

A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Windsor Spring Road earlier this week is now facing a list...

Teen passenger dies from fiery wreck after driver flees Aiken County stop

A routine traffic stop in Aiken County spiraled into a deadly crash Thursday night, claiming the life of a 16-year-old...

Gang unit executes warrant at Suz Lounge, seizes firearm and DVRs

A Thursday night police raid at Suz Lounge in Augusta has sparked online speculation and led to a felony firearm...

Protecting his mother: Community divided as 2022 murder fugitive captured

A murder suspect on the run since 2022 was captured Friday during a traffic stop in Augusta and will face...

Wanted: Fight over drink turns violent at Augusta’s Logan’s Roadhouse

A woman is wanted for turning a drink dispute into a violent assault at Logan’s Roadhouse in Augusta.

Augusta man found guilty in East Augusta homicides, feticide

An Augusta man accused of killing his pregnant sister and another woman was sentenced Thursday to four life sentences.

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