Crime 5k3q24

Local 704k73

Methadone overdose suspected in Augusta death of 16-month old 153g3

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM EDT

By Staff

A deputy's report is shedding light on the suspicious death of a 16-month-old, saying emergency medical crews suspect the Augusta boy died of an overdose of methadone.

Local

Here's what a search warrant turned up at a home on Kousa Lane Southwest in Aiken.

Aiken bust yields enough fentanyl to kill all of Augusta 6f1n73

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM EDT

By Staff

A search warrant in Aiken turned up a big stash of various drugs, as well as gun and cash, according to deputies.

Regional

Ga.’s long-running YSL gang trial to end with no murder convictions 5m2c31

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

Three years after Atlanta rapper Young Thug and 27 others were indicted on gang and racketeering charges, followed by a long, problem-plagued trial, nobody will be convicted of murder.

Local

A drop box at the North Augusta post office appeared to have been pried open this week, the...

Mail drop box damaged at North Augusta post office b6w1q

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT

By Staff

A drop box at the North Augusta post office appeared to have been damaged in some way, possibly leaving the box vulnerable.

Regional

11 taken to hospital, officers respond to apparent shooting in Little River

Boat shooting victim says no one checked IDs, looked for guns 32471u

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

No one was checking IDs or for weapons before a party boat cruise that ended with a shooting that hurt 11 people in South Carolina, a lawyer for one of the victims said.

Local

San Antonio police confirmed to Variety that Jonathan Joss was killed in a shooting at his...

SAFETY ALERT: A crime called jugging is spreading through the region 176z10

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM EDT

By Staff

Police warning the public about a crime called “jugging” that is making its way through South Carolina ... and Georgia could be next.

Local

Richmond County Sheriff's Office vehicles outside a convenience store that was shot up by...

2 face aggravated assault charges in shooting outside Augusta motel 232e22

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM EDT

By Staff

Two people are facing aggravated assault charges after a shooting incident at an Augusta hotel, according to authorities.

Local

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office plans to address teen violence 6o1d1e

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

Many people living in Augusta are wondering what is the county’s plan to reduce youth violence during the summer.

Local

Barnwell County man charged with 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor s5052

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM EDT

By Staff

A Barnwell County man has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office.

Local

Suspect arrested in shooting that killed 28-year-old in March 4k3437

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM EDT

By Staff

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a person dead in March, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

7-Day Planner 4h2033

Regional

The Charleston County Sheriff says 80 people were arrested over the weekend during a...

Cartel are among 80 arrested in S.C. nightclub bust 6f3g1j

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM EDT

By Staff

The Charleston County sheriff says 80 people were arrested over the weekend during a multi-agency targeted operation on a nightclub.

Regional

S.C. inmate chooses to die by lethal injection amid concerns about firing squad w6d29

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

The next South Carolina death row inmate set to be executed – a killer in a case with ties to Augusta – has selected lethal injection as the method.

Regional

Ga. man accused of trying to abduct woman with crossbow 6g5p71

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM EDT

By Staff

Deputies say Jack Thomas Harkins approached a woman walking her dog in north Georgia and tried to abduct her with a crossbow. She ran away.

Local

Man convicted in 2023 killing of pregnant woman over parking space 3v4j2

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Staff

A man has been convicted in a 2023 shooting that killed a pregnant woman and injured her fiancé and one of his children.

Regional

Teen arrested in South Carolina party boat shooting that hurt 11 265l4z

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

A 19-year-old has been taken into custody in Illinois and authorities said they plan to charge him in a shooting that hurt nearly a dozen people after a party boat cruise in South Carolina.

Local

Man wanted for questioning in 2024 murder of 28-year-old 3l636q

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

By Staff

Richmond County deputies are looking for a unknown man who is wanted for questioning in connection to a 2024 murder.

Local

32-year-old man wanted in aggravated assault case in Augusta 34211f

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM EDT

By Staff

A 32-year-old man is wanted in connection to an aggravated assault case, according to deputies.

Local

3rd suspect arrested in Augusta murder of Wrens 16-year-old 84n2i

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

By Staff

Last July, a teen old from Wrens was gunned down in an Augusta parking lot on Peach Orchard Road. Now authorities have made a new arrest in the case.

Regional

Damekion Garlington, also known as Sxarfaxe, is among the 28 people indicted in May 2022 for...

One of the last YSL defendants sentenced in historic Ga. case 1s3i1h

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM EDT

By Staff

Damekion Garlington, also known as Sxarfaxe, was among 28 people indicted in May 2022 for alleged involvement in what prosecutors described as a violent street gang.

Regional

FILE - Former DeKalb Police Officer Robert Olsen stands during his arraignment in Decatur, Ga....

Ga. ex-cop who fatally shot naked man pleads guilty to aggravated assault 5n4h1k

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

A former Georgia police officer who shot and killed an unarmed, naked man has pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated assault and won’t serve any additional time behind bars.

Local

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman during seizure 6z5i41

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

By Staff

An Augusta man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a medical emergency, according to authorities.

Local

SAFETY ALERT: Have you seen this Augusta shooting suspect? 2b5d11

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM EDT

By Staff

Antoine Keshawn Smith, 28, is wanted after an argument at a home continued in a vehicle and then ended with a shooting.

Local

Driver arrested in crash that killed 23-year-old on Deans Bridge Road 362s6d

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM EDT

By Staff

An Augusta man has been arrested in connection to a crash that killed a 23-year-old earlier this week, according to officials.

Local

2nd suspect arrested in deadly shooting at Augusta apartments 81t6w

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM EDT

By Staff

A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at an Augusta apartment complex last week.

Local

Waynesboro police looking for man wanted for questioning in homicide 106k2y

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM EDT

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department is looking for a man wanted for questioning in reference to a death ruled as homicide.

Regional

Slutty Vegan founder’s Bentley stolen in front of new Ga. restaurant 715j5d

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM EDT

By Staff

Pinky Cole, the founder of the acclaimed hamburger chain Slutty Vegan, said her luxury SUV was stolen in front of her new restaurant earlier this week.

Local

Augusta man arrested after shooting sends 1 to hospital p6d2i

Updated: May 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM EDT

By Staff

A man is facing charges after a shooting incident on the 3600 block of Madrid Drive N on Sunday.

Local

Telvin Osborne was fatally shot on Feb. 23, 2025, in Keysville. Hannah Cobb has been arrested.

No charges for woman in Burke County killing of boyfriend 1c4a6s

Updated: May 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Staff

A grand jury opted not to pursue charges against Hannah G. Cobb, who was accused of felony involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Telvin Osborne.

Local

FBI has been ‘conducting law enforcement activities’ at Augusta city offices 28255g

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT

By Staff

The FBI confirms that it’s been at the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building this week. However, the agency is not saying exactly what it's investigating.

Local

Man shot at after allegedly snubbing stranger at Aiken gas station 6r1v6h

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM EDT

By Staff

A man was shot at after allegedly failing to acknowledge a stranger after making eye with them at an Aiken gas station, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.

Local

ing the victims: Here’s who’s been killed in CSRA slaying surge 1w3s1d

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM EDT

By Staff

Since mid-April, there’s been a wave of homicides and other sweeping the CSRA. Although as the largest city, Augusta has been hit especially hard, the crime wave is affecting places large and small.

Regional

‘A needed law’: McMaster says he plans to sign S.C. fentanyl bill 1n6l4x

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM EDT

By Staff

Prosecutors in South Carolina disagree over whether an expected change in state law will help them stop the deadly trade in fentanyl.

Local

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an armed...

Individual wanted for questioning on Waynesboro armed robbery 1v132r

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM EDT

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an individual in relation to an armed robbery.

Local

Authorities still working to solve 2022 Bamberg killing of 37-year-old 4f5v40

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

By Staff

It's been nearly three years since 37-year-old Latoya McMillan was shot dead on Ho Street in Bamberg. Her killer is still on the loose.

Local

SAFETY ALERT: Phone scammers duping Augustans out of a fortune 3o6v5o

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM EDT

By Staff

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says local residents are losing thousands of dollars to sophisticated phone scams as callers convince them a loved one needs their help.

Regional

S.C. inmate is ready to die after his death row friends are executed 385k2b

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

James Robertson, 51, has been on death row since 1999 after killing both his parents in their Rock Hill home. Now he says he's ready to die.

Local

Augusta shooting victim runs to AutoZone for help, deputies say 3h5o4a

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM EDT

By Staff

Richmond County deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred on Lyman Street on Monday night.

Regional

S.C. fentanyl crackdown continues with new round of indictments 2e6k3

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM EDT

By Staff

"Devil in Disguise" operation has seized over 44 kilograms of cocaine, 4 kilograms of fentanyl, and 10 kilograms of methamphetamine and $1 million in cash.

Local

Sheriff Eugene Brantley, right, and a deputy are shown on another deputy's body camera after...

Richmond County sheriff chases down shoplifting suspect 6na62

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM EDT

By Staff

During a visit to Walmart, Richmond County’s sheriff happened to be in the right place at the right time to chase down and capture a shoplifting suspect.

Local

2 arrested after shooting incident, standoff with Richmond County SWAT 4vy17

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM EDT

By Staff

Two people have been arrested after a shooting on the 2400 block of Bahama Drive in Augusta on Monday, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Regional

Roxie Wolfe appears in bond court, charged with threatening the life of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace

Mace reacts to bond denial for 19-year-old accused of death threat l3y3

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM EDT

By Staff

A 19-year-old from Greenville who was accused of threatening to kill Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace was denied bond on Friday morning.

Local

Smoke Shop, located at 2303 Lumpkin Road

3rd suspect arrested in Augusta Smoke Shop murder c3g2b

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM EDT

By Staff

A third suspect has been arrested in the January armed robbery and murder of Abdallah Rubeha at the Augusta Smoke Shop.

Local

Have you seen this suspect in Aiken hit-and-run case? 215x6k

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM EDT

By Staff

Bennett Wiggins is accused of hit-and-run of an attended vehicle; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; reckless driving; and more.

Local

Suspect convicted in 2021 quadruple shooting that killed 2 on Telfair Street 3w1k3c

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT

By Staff

A man has been convicted in a 2021 shooting that left two people dead, including the suspect’s pregnant sister, and injured two others.

Regional

Becky Hill, the former Colleton County Clerk of Court linked to the Alex Murdaugh trial, had a...

Does 2023 interview shed light on Murdaugh trial clerk’s arrest? 2e1w1r

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM EDT

By Kevin Connaughton

Becky Hill is accused of trying to sway Alex Murdaugh's jurors trial to sell copies of her book. She speaks about that book in a 2023 interview.

Regional

Federal gang bust brings 30 arrests across Georgia, including in Augusta 5u6o8

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM EDT

By Staff

An eight-count indictment was unsealed Thursday in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder gang and associates.

Regional

Food service worker accused of groping S.C. prison inmate 2j323p

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:37 AM EDT

By Staff

A man is facing charges after allegedly groping an inmate at South Carolina state prison.

Local

North Augusta public safety officer assaulted trying to make arrest

Man accused of assaulting North Augusta officer during arrest 2x4i3w

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM EDT

By Staff

A man is charged with 13 different charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer, pointing a gun and resisting arrest.

12 On Your Side Investigates

Brandon Keathley is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

12 On Your Side Investigates: Ex-deputy pleads guilty to aggravated assault u5vf

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson

Brandon Keathley is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

Local

SLED asking for help in solving 2023 Bamberg murder 2fb

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM EDT

By Staff

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is once again asking for the public’s help with information regarding the unsolved murder of Dylan Richburg.