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Inmate dies aftar assault inside Richmond County jail; murder charge expected
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (182+ words) A 42-year-old inmate has died after suffering severe head injuries during an assault inside the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, according to authorities. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the jail at 1941 Phinizy Road around 6: 17 p. m. on Sunday after…...
Heavy police presence, closed roads, and an armed suspect: What happened in North Augusta
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (435+ words) Treasure Mc Kie, 29, was arrested after a tense standoff with officers Monday night in the North Augusta area. A tense standoff that brought heavily armed deputies, SWAT operators, and crisis negotiators to a quiet North Augusta neighborhood ended peacefully Monday…...
Aiken County man accused of posing as officer, handcuffing and kidnapping woman
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (533+ words) A New Ellenton man has been arrested after investigators say he impersonated a law enforcement officer, handcuffed a woman, and abducted her before she escaped and sought help from passing motorists. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of…...
Jail Report: May 29th
1+ week, 3+ day ago (133+ words) The Augusta Press Jail Report: May 29th Take a look at The Jail Report featuring "Aiken County: Second Person Arrested in Motorcyclist Shooting" on Page 10 Please purchase the Jail Report Addon in order to view this issue by clicking: What to…...
Augusta firefighter to be charged with posing as fire inspector at 4 schools & gun shop
1+ week, 5+ day ago (375+ words) Crime & Courts, News Tyrone Harris Jr. is shown in this pinning ceremony for the Augusta Fire Department. An Augusta firefighter is facing five charges after authorities say he impersonated a fire inspector during visits to local schools and a gun…...
Heavy police presence in Martinez tied to swatting and hoax emergency report
1+ week, 6+ day ago (294+ words) Crime & Courts, News Columbia County authorities are investigating a swatting incident Monday in Martinez that prompted a significant law enforcement response and renewed concerns about the dangers of false emergency reports in the community. Officials said emergency crews were dispatched…...
Inside the late-night car break-in crew that swept through Columbia County apartment complexes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (897+ words) Crime & Courts, News From top left, Davionte Kelly, Montevion Williams, bottom row, Omarion Thomas and Nasir Woods-Blackwell. Two men sentenced to lengthy prison terms in Columbia County last week were part of what investigators described as a roaming overnight crew…...
Jail Report: May 22nd
2+ week, 3+ day ago (136+ words) The Augusta Press Jail Report: May 22nd Take a look at The Jail Report featuring "Columbia County: Custody Dispute Over Son Ends in Father's Arrest." on Page 20 Please purchase the Jail Report Addon in order to view this issue by clicking:…...
Augusta man sentenced after federal conviction for illegal ammunition possession
2+ week, 4+ day ago (153+ words) Crime & Courts, News A convicted felon from Augusta has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison after authorities found him in possession of ammunition during a 2024 incident involving reports of a man pointing a rifle. Terrell Polen,…...
Deadly shooting under investigation in Aiken
2+ week, 4+ day ago (152+ words) Crime & Courts, News A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening at a home on Dallas Circle in Aiken, according to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the residence around 5: 48 p. m. after reports of a shooting. When they arrived,…...