Subscribe
LogIn
AU LogIn
Subscribe
Support
LogIn
AU LogIn

Featured Article: Crime & Courts, News

Augusta man wanted for shooting at Walker Estates

A suspect is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred Tuesday night at Walker Estates Apartments on Peach Orchard Road in Augusta.

Featured Article: Crime & Courts, News

Second ‘Water Boys’ shooting suspect cleared of murder

The murder and felony murder charges against 18-year-old Nametrius McClam have been dismissed, according to court documents filed Friday by District Attorney Jared Williams.

Featured Article: Crime & Courts, News

Judge dismisses murder charge in Augusta ‘Water Boys’ killing, citing self-defense

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.

Featured Article: Crime & Courts, News

Homeless man found dead in abandoned car in Aiken County; no foul play suspected

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.

Follow @AugustaPress

Most Popular

Alleged Best Buy shooter booked on murder charges, moved to county jail

Augusta man falls through ceiling, bounces off window in bizarre arrest

Columbia County Crime Map: Aug. 31–Sept. 7

Two bodies found in separate incidents across Augusta, investigations underway

Documents: Suspect in Best Buy murders had PTSD, domestic violence history

Domestic dispute turns deadly outside Best Buy in Augusta

Could sketch help identify mystery man whose remains were found in Augusta?

Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying skeletal remains discovered in 2016 near the Brickyard Ponds at 1408 Doug...

Crime Map: Columbia County Sept. 8-15

During the week of Sept. 8 – 15, a total of 71 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the...
Machine guns and silencers were among the devices that got area convicted felons indicted and sentenced this month in U.S. District Court. Photo credit: Artfully79 courtesy istock.com

Multiple area defendants prosecuted on federal gun and drug charges

Daniel Cates, the Waynesboro tire company owner on probation for illegal gambling, was indicted for having a machine gun and...

Fourth suspect charged in summer murder of Elijah Oliver in Augusta

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the July shooting death of 19-year-old Elijah Oliver at The Pointe...

Two girls, 11 and 12, charged in separate school threats in Aiken County

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that a 12-year-old girl has been charged in connection with threats made...

Aiken sheriff’s candidate featured on TV One’s ‘Deadly Case Files’

Lucas Grant, a candidate for Aiken County Sheriff and former homicide detective, will be prominently featured in an upcoming episode...

Details cloudy in Aiken County stabbing that killed Trenton man

Aiken County authorities have not announced an arrest in Friday’s stabbing death of a Trenton father who collapsed and died...

Hephzibah woman charged in shooting that killed man, injured woman

A Hephzibah woman was charged Sunday in a weekend shooting on Carroll Drive that killed a man and injured a...
Richmond County Sheriff's Office

Richmond County Crime Map: Sept. 4-10

During the week of Sept. 4 – 10, a total of 265 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the...

Aiken woman accused of sex crime on 14-year-old boy and sending naked photos, SLED says

An Aiken woman has been arrested for committing a sex crime on a 14-year-old boy and sending him nude photos...

Showing 591-600 of 3282 results