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.
Edgefield County officers rescued a 9-year-old girl who was kidnapped on Sunday morning.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Tara M. Lyons has been named acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating a potential threat circulating online regarding Cross Creek High School.
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