Carlos Figueroa, the brother-in-law of slain Richmond County man Alan Newsome, was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime — but not guilty of malice murder.
An Aiken man died Saturday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash that ended with both vehicles in a pond, according to local authorities.
During the week of Sept. 24-30, a total of 269 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
Augusta District Attorney Jared Williams routinely dismisses drug cases, including dozens over the summer, citing limited resources and a focus on violent crime.
An Augusta man is facing a murder charge following the death of a Thomson dancer earlier this week.
A Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been terminated and charged for violating the oath of office.
Aiken funeral home owner Cody Anderson faces up to 30 years in prison for conspiracy involving an 88-year-old woman’s will.
A Columbia County suspect wanted for felony warrants was killed Monday afternoon during a chase with deputies.
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