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Effingham County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public Assistance to Locate Armed Robbery Suspect

Effingham County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public Assistance to Locate Armed Robbery Suspect

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia is actively seeking public assistance to locate Kareem Felder, who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated assault. These incidents occurred on July 30 in south Effingham County. Authorities have confirmed that Felder was involved in a police chase and subsequent crash on Louisiana Avenue on the same date, which also involved the Savannah Police Department and Georgia State Patrol. The Georgia State Patrol is currently investigating the crash in Savannah. The Sheriff's Office has released contact information for Investigator Morris, urging anyone with information regarding Felder's whereabouts to come forward. This ongoing search highlights the efforts of local law enforcement to apprehend individuals involved in violent crimes and ensure public safety within the community.

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Asheville leaders push police department to end contract with Flock

Asheville leaders push police department to end contract with Flock

Asheville police say they have safeguards that help protect the public, but some City Council members are calling for an end to the Flock contract.

Armed Robbery Near Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order

Armed Robbery Near Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order

An armed robbery was reported Thursday evening near the Georgia Southern University Armstrong campus in Savannah, Georgia. The incident occurred off-campus, specifically near Mercy Boulevard and Abercorn Street. In response to the robbery, Georgia Southern University’s Office of Public Safety and the Savannah Police Department initiated an immediate investigation. An emergency Eagle Alert was issued to the university community around 6:45 p.m., instructing students and residents in the affected area to shelter in place as a precautionary measure. Authorities have not yet provided a description of the suspect or their direction of travel. The shelter-in-place order has since been lifted, with officials stating there is no known imminent threat to the campus, allowing normal activities to resume.

Man Killed in Tucker Townhome Shooting Identified; Suspect Arrested in Savannah

Man Killed in Tucker Townhome Shooting Identified; Suspect Arrested in Savannah

A 29-year-old man, Ty'shawn Frank, was fatally shot inside a townhome on Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker, Georgia, on Monday afternoon. Gwinnett County police responded to a 4:30 p.m. call and found Frank dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Authorities stated that Frank was visiting the townhome owner, who briefly left and returned to find him deceased. Investigators identified 28-year-old Loren Tademy as the suspect. Following the shooting, Tademy fled the scene in the homeowner's vehicle. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office later located and arrested Tademy in Savannah, Georgia. He has been charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and theft by taking. Detectives believe narcotics were involved, though the exact motive is still under investigation. Police have indicated that the incident appears isolated, posing no ongoing threat to the public.

Busy DeKalb County Road Shut Down, 60 Customers Without Power After Driver Crashes into Pole

Busy DeKalb County Road Shut Down, 60 Customers Without Power After Driver Crashes into Pole

A busy road in DeKalb County, Georgia, has been shut down, and approximately 60 customers are without power after a driver crashed into a power pole. The incident occurred on Thursday morning along Bouldercrest Road near Clifton Church Road. According to Triple Team Traffic's Mike Shields, the driver did not remain at the scene after the crash. All lanes on Bouldercrest Road are currently blocked as crews work to remove power lines from the road and address the damaged pole. Georgia Power's outage map confirms that at least 60 customers in the vicinity are affected by the power outage. Investigators from the DeKalb County Police Department are actively investigating the crash, which happened around 5:58 a.m. It is currently unclear when power service will be fully restored.

Georgia Officials Warn Public About Fraudulent '2026 GATE Atlanta Vendor Artisan Market' Scam

Georgia Officials Warn Public About Fraudulent '2026 GATE Atlanta Vendor Artisan Market' Scam

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent event being promoted on Facebook under the name '2026 GATE Atlanta Vendor & Artisan Market.' The fake event was advertised to take place from August 21–23 at the Atlanta State Farmers’ Market in Forest Park. Department officials have confirmed that this market will not occur as advertised and have identified the promotion as a scam. According to Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper, the scam is designed to solicit payment and business information from unsuspecting Georgians. A cease-and-desist letter has been sent to the alleged organizer of the event. State officials are urging the public to exercise extreme caution and refrain from providing any payment, personal, or business information to individuals promoting or soliciting vendors for this market, emphasizing that if something appears too good to be true, it likely is.

Suspect in Deadly Metro Atlanta Hit-and-Run Apprehended in Conyers

Suspect in Deadly Metro Atlanta Hit-and-Run Apprehended in Conyers

Derrick Lydell Mathis, 52, of Oxford, has been taken into custody in Conyers, Georgia, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident. Mathis is accused of striking and killing Andrea Cantrell with his vehicle early on a Monday morning. The Conyers Police Department, working in conjunction with the Georgia State Patrol, identified Mathis and his vehicle through surveillance footage. The police department utilized Flock Safety license plate readers to track the vehicle to a home on Harvel Street in Conyers. Warrants were subsequently secured for Mathis, who was located and arrested without incident at a Conyers motel on Tuesday morning. Police Chief R. Scott Freeman stated that the timely access to vehicle information significantly aided the investigation and led to an arrest within 12 hours of the initial call.

GBI Seeks Public Assistance in Locating 'Armed and Dangerous' Man in Sparta, Georgia

GBI Seeks Public Assistance in Locating 'Armed and Dangerous' Man in Sparta, Georgia

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking the public's help in locating Stephen Russell Ellis, a 62-year-old man from Sparta, Georgia, who is considered armed and dangerous. Ellis is wanted on two warrants and was last seen in the area of Island Creek Church Road. Authorities have advised the public not to approach Ellis if seen and to immediately call 911. The GBI's Regional Investigative Office in Milledgeville is handling the case and has provided a contact number for anyone with information. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through a dedicated hotline, online portal, or a mobile app.

Georgia Police Rescue Abducted Children from Trailer, Arrest Babysitter

Georgia Police Rescue Abducted Children from Trailer, Arrest Babysitter

Police in Georgia successfully rescued two young sisters, aged 4 years and 11 months, who had been reported missing days earlier. Dramatic body camera footage shows Atlanta Police Department officers cutting into a windowless trailer to free the children after hearing a child crying inside. Both girls were found in good health and have since been reunited with their mother. Authorities arrested 42-year-old Lakesha Brown, an acquaintance of the children’s mother who was babysitting them, charging her with kidnapping. Brown is being held without bond. The children's disappearance had prompted an Amber Alert. The mother, Elecia Redding, stated she had entrusted her children to Brown, whom she met through an online mothers' group, for an evening.

Cobb County Arrest Leads to Breakthrough in NASCAR Legend's Home Burglary Case

Cobb County Arrest Leads to Breakthrough in NASCAR Legend's Home Burglary Case

An arrest made by Cobb County police in Georgia has led to a significant breakthrough in the burglary investigation at the North Carolina home of the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Terrell Williams, 44, of Stone Mountain, was arrested by Cobb County police on July 29 in connection with a residential break-in in Smyrna. Investigators subsequently discovered that property associated with Williams in Georgia matched items stolen from Biffle's home. The burglary at Biffle's residence occurred on January 8, following his death in a plane crash in December, and involved the theft of over $30,000 in cash, multiple firearms, NASCAR memorabilia, and gold and silver coins. Search warrants executed in Georgia resulted in the recovery of most of the stolen property, including a service weapon taken from an officer three years prior. Detectives also found a radio frequency detector in Williams' possession, believed to be used to locate wireless security cameras. Electronic records and cellular tower triangulation plac...

Chatham County High School Lockdown Lifted Following Shooting Near Campus

Chatham County High School Lockdown Lifted Following Shooting Near Campus

A high school in Chatham County, Georgia, Windsor Forest High School, was briefly placed on lockdown after a shooting occurred near its campus. The incident, which took place on a Tuesday, resulted in one person sustaining serious injuries. Although students had already been dismissed for the day, individuals participating in after-school activities were brought inside the school building for safety. Nearby, Georgia Southern University also issued a shelter-in-place order, which has since been lifted. Authorities have apprehended one suspect in connection with the shooting, while another suspect remains at large. Savannah Police are actively investigating the scene, with assistance from the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education Police due to the proximity of the school to the incident.

Comedians Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Profiling at Atlanta Airport Jet Bridge Program

Comedians Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Profiling at Atlanta Airport Jet Bridge Program

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement with Clayton County, Georgia, regarding a lawsuit filed against the Clayton County Police Department. The lawsuit, initiated in October 2022, challenged the department's 'jet bridge stop program' at Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport (ATL). This program involved police officers intercepting passengers on jet bridges, purportedly for 'random' stops. Both André and English described their experiences as 'humiliating and degrading,' where they were questioned about carrying illegal drugs while other passengers observed. An Open Records Act request revealed that 56% of passengers stopped during an eight-month period were Black, despite only two out of 402 'consensual encounters' resulting in drug charges. Researchers from the Policing Project calculated the odds of such a racial disparity occurring randomly as less than one in 100 trillion. As part of the out-of-court settlement, each comedian will receive $15,000. Clayton County did not ...