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Sheriff strikes again: Brantley’s second shoplifter takedown in 4 months!

Richmond County Sheriff Eugene “Gino Rock” Brantley has done it again, personally intervening to stop a shoplifter at a local Walmart, marking his second on-the-spot arrest in just four months.

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Augusta man charged with 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.

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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.

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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.

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Homicide victim found at Dollar General early Saturday morning

The body of a deceased person was found in the Dollar General parking lot on the 1700 block of Martin...

Columbia County protesters jailed for holding signs on Circle K property

A local man and his teenage son were arrested Wednesday afternoon by Columbia County deputies after protesting the “illegal” search...

Augusta University looks into bomb threat in restroom that says ‘Stop bullying me!’

Augusta University officials have announced no arrest in last week’s bomb threat written in a women’s restroom of the College...

Burke grand jury declines to indict Girard man in 2022 death

A Burke County grand jury declined to indict a Girard man accused of killing a family friend while he was...

First Friday shooting suspect is moved from hospital to jail

The teen shot by deputies early Saturday after allegedly engaging in a gunfight in downtown Augusta has been moved from...

Downtown business owners speak on the impact of Saturday morning shooting

Downtown business owners are engaging the ripple effects of a shooting incident that occurred on Broad Street early Saturday morning,...

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Shanadore Harmon

The Supreme Court of Georgia has upheld the conviction of Shanadore Harmon for the 2015 murder of Brittany Trantham in...

Columbia County deputy arrested & fired after domestic dispute

Deputy Gilbert Lopez of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Tuesday and charged with disorderly conduct following a domestic...

Gunfire disrupts lunchtime at a Hardee’s restaurant near Grovetown

Columbia County authorities have taken a gunman into custody after he allegedly fired the weapon at least twice at a...

Crime Map June 2 – 9, 2024

During the week of June 2 – 9, a total of 63 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the...

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