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Savannah Police investigates shooting near Lavinia St. and Harden St.
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (160+ words) The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on March 1 in West Savannah that left one man with non-life-threatening injuries. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on March 1 in West Savannah…...
Wanted out of Candler County: Deputies say rape suspect flees to Louisiana 1 day after crime, ongoing search continues
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (192+ words) CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Candler County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for 45-year-old Jorge Eduardo Hinojosa in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in Candler County on February 27, 2026, in the area of Webb Circle. Following the initial response,…...
Third suspect arrested in Pooler gas station aggravated assault case; Sheriff confirms gang links
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (174+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - On Friday, the Chatham County Sheriff's said its Special Investigations Unit executed warrants charging Jimmie Alexander Jr., 37, with party to a crime of aggravated assault in connection with a viral aggravated assault in Pooler. Alexander is the…...
Double murder-suicide in Beaufort County: Police report earlier domestic incident
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (532+ words) BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - WTOC has uncovered new information surrounding a double murder and subsequent standoff that left the community reeling. Dustin Linsley is accused of shooting and killing David Duffey and Catherine Warrington outside a rental home on Hilton Head…...
Deputy fired after having sex with coworker’s wife while on duty, documents show
4+ day, 28+ min ago (259+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) - A sheriff's deputy was fired for having sex with another deputy's wife while on duty, according to personnel documents from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Chavous was dismissed after another deputy reported that his…...
Georgia bill would limit public access to police body camera footage showing deaths
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (335+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A Georgia bill moving through the state legislature would limit public access to police body camera and dash camera footage that shows someone dying, sparking debate over family privacy and government transparency. House Bill 1223 would…...
‘We’ve had a tragedy in my hometown of Savannah, Georgia’: Rep. Carter backs ICE enforcement ahead of State of the Union address
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (221+ words) Carter also said Democrats are encouraging people to resist and not comply with ICE. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Republican Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter said ahead of the 2026 State of the Union address, that he expected the president to highlight his immigration…...
Search underway for missing McIntosh County inmate
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (237+ words) Search underway for missing McIntosh County inmate'WTOC MCINTOSH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Law enforcement agencies in McIntosh County and surrounding areas are coordinating a search for a inmate (trustee) who fled the jail, officials confirmed to WTOC Tuesday. The McIntosh Sheriff's…...
Savannah man charged in deadly ‘Flag Man’ hit-and-run appears in court for first time
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (88+ words) Savannah man charged in deadly "Flag Man" hit-and-run appears in court for first time'WTOC Savannah man charged in deadly "Flag Man" hit-and-run appears in court for first time Statesboro mayor delivers State of the City address Uncle, nephew face judge…...
Testimony begins as Day 1 of 2022 Savannah murder trial gets underway
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (396+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is exclusively following a murder trial involving a deadly shooting from 2022. Mikell Sanders is the man police say is responsible for the death of Mykel Price, a father of two. On Tuesday, the trial entered a…...