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Cross Creek student maces teen outside school as baby sister is nearby: Police

A Cross Creek High School student has been arrested after authorities say she sprayed a 15-year-old boy with mace in the school’s parking lot while her young sister was nearby.

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Augusta woman, 60, shot inside her home by outside gunfire on Bennock Mill Road

A woman was injured Sunday night after gunfire struck a residence in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

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Gunfight inside Finish Line Café leads to second arrest

A second suspect involved in a gunfight inside The Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road has been arrested.

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Richmond County Crime Map: December 3-9

During the week of Dec. 3-9, a total of 269 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

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Face-covered suspect sought after bold robbery at Augusta Dollar General

Edgefield tax assessor is arrested for allegedly striking resident seeking property info

Armed robbery suspect at large after incident at Tobacco Road Dollar General

Martinez doctor accused in crash that claimed life of local motorcyclist

Murderer scheduled for execution next week

Cleared of charges, former RCSO deputy describes life in ruins

Homicide claims life of Hephzibah father

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning on Forest Road.

Richmond County Crime Map: Sept. 11-17

During the week of Sept. 11 – 17, a total of 257 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the...

Missing North Augusta teen found safe in Florida; Suspect arrested

North Augusta Public Safety officers successfully located missing teenager Belinda Orellana Sanchez late Friday night, following a coordinated effort with...