The Georgia Gang Investigators Association met in downtown Savannah at the Marriot. Attorney General Carr says they have seen violent crime increase all over the state, including right here in Savannah. The most recent data from Savannah Police show violent crime is up 7 percent from 2020. Attorney General Carr says gangs are responsible for a ...By Shea Schrader. Published: Apr. 19, 2024 at 2:12 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new Savannah housing development for homeless veterans and families held its grand opening Friday. The complex, which is on Duffy Street, has five apartment units for families and 20 units that can house multiple veterans. The project has been in …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A teenager has died after being shot Monday night on Emerald Drive in Savannah, according to the mayor. Mayor Van Johnson said during his weekly news conference that a 14-year-old was killed in a shooting. The Savannah Police Department responded to the 500 block Emerald Drive in Frazier Homes on Monday night just prior ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson previewed the release of the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless’ “Point in Time” count at his weekly news conference Tuesday. That’s an annual report that provides a snapshot of homelessness in our area and across the country. It takes place during the last week of …Dawn Baker has been an anchor at WTOC since 1989. A native of Staten Island, NY, Tim moved to Savannah "for six months,'' in 1992. Since then, he has become the worst kind of Yankee, the kind that doesn't leave and marries a Savannah girl. Tyler Manion co-anchors The News at 5:30 p.m. during the ...Savannah Alderman Detric Leggett says this situation didn’t originate in Savannah. Austin Francis lives on 41st Street near where the chase began. “I’ve been here since 2015 and its generally been a low crime area, nothing so significant as a car chase or a kidnapping.” He says he’ll be keeping his head on a swivel from now on.By Jessica Savage. Published: Jul. 29, 2021 at 4:07 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Former Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Chief Willie Lovett is scheduled to be released from federal prison on Friday, July 30, 2021. Lovett, 72, has served about six and a half years of his prison sentence after a jury convicted him in 2015 of aiding and abetting a ...POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to a man. According to SPD, officers responded to the Pooler Walmart Tuesday around 5 p.m. According to police, the preliminary investigation found a 22-year-old from Hinesville was driving through the parking lot of ...Published: Nov. 27, 2023 at 1:24 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man has died after an early morning shooting, according to the Savannah Police Department. Police say they are investigating the shooting, which took place near the intersection of MLK Jr. Boulevard and West 40th Street around 1:00 a.m. SPD says that when officers arrived, they ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Domestic Violence has gone up 57% since 2012, according to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. A Savannah organization is hosting a 5k walk and run to raise awareness of the hundreds of people who have died from domestic abuse. This is Melithia Singleton. "She was great.All first responders involved in lawsuit against Bryan Co. Fire and Emergency Services no longer work for department. Updated: May. 9, 2024 at 1:58 PM PDT. Asked and Answered.Beaufort Police detains student with gun on Beaufort High School property. Updated: 9 hours ago. WTOC | Radar | Savannah, GA.Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. ... Two suspects at large following kidnapping in Savannah. Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT News "I just want anwers": Bluffton family searches for answers following murder of son ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234 ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the area of Alabama Avenue and New Jersey Avenue. Savannah Police received a …“Conspired to somehow make soccer even less interesting to Americans.” Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.Dec 5, 2022 · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Update- Joe Burke, 24, has been booked into the Chatham County jail on charges of murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection to the Dec. 4 murder of Kevin Johnson on W. 38th Street. Original Story- One person was killed and two more were injured in a shooting on Dec. 4 at West 38th and Bulloch streets in ...By Alyssa Jackson. Published: Jan. 2, 2022 at 9:51 PM EST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The new year is off to a violent start in Savannah. Police are investigating four shootings in one weekend. Just after midnight on Sunday, a man was shot in the foot on W. Broughton St. Shortly after that, a woman was shot in the leg on Montgomery St.Savannah crime stats show violent crimes decreased by 80% in 2023 compared to 2022. Updated: 1 hour ago. News.Christine says the Southern District of Georgia has seen a drop in violent crime since the COVID-19 outbreak. But when it comes to firearms crimes, Christine says Savannah is a troubling exception. According to Savannah Police records, gun crimes are up slightly this year from 468 in 2019, to 476 in 2020. Gun arrests jumped from 63 to 66.Published: Jun. 26, 2023 at 9:40 AM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A woman has been indicted on murder charges after a deadly shooting on Newell Street in June. Lashawnda Denise Hall is facing one count of malice murder, one count of felony murder, one count of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during commission of a …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County Coroner identified the man killed in a shooting this weekend. Coroner David Campbell says 24-year-old Jaylan Martin died at the hospital after a shooting ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Savannah. The Savannah Police Department responded just after 4 a.m. Saturday to Newell Street and found a man suffering from serious gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the crime scene. Lashawnda Denise Hall, 36, has been arrested and ...By WTOC Staff. Published: May. 19, 2024 at 6:27 AM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a homicide after a young boy died. Officials say …Of course, new street lights won't stop all crime from happening in Savannah. "But it would make it easier for police and witnesses to identify who these persons are committing the crimes," said Cpl. Simmons. ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. [email protected] - (912) 234 …Savannah crime stats show violent crimes decreased by 80% in 2023 compared to 2022. Updated: 1 hour ago. News.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Wednesday Savannah Police announced they have arrested and charged William Mitchell with 4 counts of aggravated assault, and four counts of firearm possession during the commission of a crime. Mitchell has a criminal history, and is currently also facing charges dating back to ...New evidence of Russian war crimes against Ukraine civilians are putting pressure on the international community to intensify sanctions against Russia. New details of Russian war c...By WTOC Staff. Published: Feb. 11, 2024 at 7:37 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. Officials say officers responded to the 1500 block of Stratford Street just after 11 p.m. Saturday from reports of a shooting in the area. When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.By WTOC Staff. Published: Feb. 11, 2024 at 7:45 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is injured after an early morning shooting in Savannah. Savannah Police say officers responded to a shooting on Walter Simmons Court just before 2 a.m. Sunday. An adult male suffered a non-life threatening injury and transported to the hospital for treatment.Published: Dec. 17, 2020 at 4:19 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The sounds of gunshots and neighbors ducking for cover. It’s a scene that’s played out over, and over, this year in Savannah neighborhoods. In a recent string of shootings, police say the suspect used a stolen gun. Almost every day, there is a gun reported stolen in the ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A triple shooting just over two weeks ago and a two-year-old shot and killed last week already has East Savannah shaken.. Two women who live in nearby Victory Heights said the crime has come straight to their doorstep. "Detectives let me know 'oh, there's blood in your driveway and there's blood on my neighbor's front porch,'" said Charissa Murray.Published: Aug. 29, 2021 at 3:24 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: Ash Street has now reopened. Savannah Police are on the scene of a suspicious package. Police have closed roads along Ash Street between Victory Drive and 41st Street, "as well as a surrounding block of 41st and 42nd," according to a tweet from Savannah Police.The Savannah Crime Expo on Sept. 25 is putting true crime fans in touch with some of the experts in the field. “I specialize more in serial killers,” Savannah Crime Expo founder Rachael Bell said. By trade, Bell is a mental health counselor in Richmond Hill, but she’s spent almost half her life researching some of the worst crimes in history.May 9, 2024 · Daughter of murder victim pushes for increased security in Savannah neighborhoods. Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM PDT. |. By Hayley Boland. The family of a man killed in Kayton Homes in early April is speaking out and asking for more security measures in Savannah’s public housing complexes. WTOC Investigates.Published: Nov. 10, 2021 at 1:18 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Fire Department said it extinguished a fire at an apartment complex in the 8000 block of Waters Avenue on Wednesday. Two residents were taken to a Savannah hospital due to smoke inhalation, according to the fire department. One person was treated for smoke inhalation ...May 3, 2024 · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. The Chatham County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Charles Grant, 54. The shooting happened in the 900 block of Elliott Avenue just after 8 Thursday night. Police say an off-duty officer heard gunshots in the area and ...FBI asking for photos, video taken around time of Ellis Square mass shooting. Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM PDT. |. By WTOC Staff. The FBI, along with the Savannah Police Department, is asking for any video or photographs taken around the time of the Saturday, May 18 shooting at Ellis Square that left multiple people injured. News.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One person is dead after a shooting in Savannah Saturday night, according to Savannah Police. Officers say it happened in the 200 block of West 61st Street around 10 p.m. Police say the victim had serious injuries when they arrived on scene. First responders transported the man for treatment, but he died of his injuries.Apr 17, 2024 ... Shots fired at a ...WTOC is your source for First Alert Weather in Savannah, GA and the surrounding areas. Get the latest forecasts, radar maps, alerts, and more from our team of meteorologists. Stay informed and prepared for any weather situation with WTOC.Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Never before seen video of a wild 2021 police chase in Savannah. The WTOC Investigates team combing through hours of newly released body-cam footage that involved a stolen police car and a fiery crash near Grayson Stadium. Just last month, Jacob Palmer pleaded guilty to six counts including ...By Flynn Snyder. Published: Nov. 28, 2023 at 12:47 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson speaking out following two recent deadly shootings in the city. Mayor Johnson called these latest shootings unfortunate and says they cause a dark time for the victim's family. The first shooting happened early Sunday near a popular ...Feb 11, 2024 · By WTOC Staff. Published: Feb. 11, 2024 at 7:37 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. Officials say officers responded to the 1500 block of Stratford Street just after 11 p.m. Saturday from reports of a shooting in the area. When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering ...According to police, they responded to a ShotSpotter report in the 1300 block of Love Street around 8:45 p.m. A victim was found suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with any information on this incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020. Stick with WTOC for updates.Jan 19, 2024 · Crime statistics from Chatham Co. Police show a spike in gun-related assaults. Updated: ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An early morning hit and run in downtown Savannah leaves one woman dead. Nieosheia Conner, 35, has been arrested and charged with murder. Police say it happened on East Congress Street near Ellis Square early Wednesday morning. The Savannah Police Department said some sort of dispute broke out around 3 a.m.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: Savannah Police has arrested 28-year-old Lindsay Rivers in connection to the shooting in the 200 block of Birchfield Drive. Rivers was charged with three counts of ...Savannah Mayor Van Johnson addresses recent increase in gun violence. Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson spoke on the recent incidents of gun violence in the community and how they are continuing to invest in safety during his weekly press conference Tuesday. "We will continue to do what we can ...Jan 5, 2023 · Published: Jan. 5, 2023 at 3:16 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A debate played out in court Thursday over gruesome crime scene photos and which ones to allow for an upcoming Savannah murder trial. This case has to do with a driver who led state troopers on a high-speed chase in downtown Savannah. He’s accused of hitting and killing a ...Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. ... Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts lecture series discussing world conflicts and solutions. ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. [email protected] - (912) 234-1111. FCC Applications.By Jessica Savage. Published: Jul. 13, 2022 at 3:17 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The rise in violent crime and shootings in Savannah has drawn criticism by one state lawmaker who says more needs to be done. He says the mayor's recent comments about invoking a curfew to curb crime are what provoked him. Flood lights in Savannah's City ...D.A. Jones spoke with members of Buy Local Savannah Thursday about her crime fighting priorities. ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. [email protected] - (912) 234-1111. FCC Applications. EEO Report. Closed Captioning/Audio Description. WTOC Careers.CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is in custody after police from Chatham County and Savannah say he went on a crime spree over a period of four days, that ended with a murder. Adaunt'e Kimble was arrested by detectives from the Chatham County Police Department on Friday, and charged with the murder of Carey Powers Jr.Savannah's downtown historic district is steeped in southern hospitality. Savannah welcomed a whopping 17 million visitors in 2022, according to the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce—that number steadily increasing year after year—along with hotel development to meet the demand. However, some of that growth is unwelcome by residents.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - New data shows violent crime is on the rise in unincorporated Chatham County. That’s according to 2023 stats presented to county commissioners Friday. Chatham County police chief Jeff Hadley told commissioners that in 2023 there were 101 aggravated assaults and homicides with firearms in unincorporated areas.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Domestic Violence has gone up 57% since 2012, according to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. A Savannah organization is hosting a 5k walk and run to raise awareness of the hundreds of people who have died from domestic abuse. This is Melithia Singleton. "She was great.By WTOC Staff. Published: Feb. 11, 2024 at 7:45 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is injured after an early morning shooting in Savannah. Savannah Police say officers responded to a shooting on Walter Simmons Court just before 2 a.m. Sunday. An adult male suffered a non-life threatening injury and transported to the hospital for treatment.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police have made an arrest in a shooting that killed a woman. Lucius Young Jr. was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and SPD on April 22nd. He is being charged with murder. On March 24th, Savannah Police officers responded to the 700 block of Wheaton Street after 2:30 a.m. on reports of a …Feb 10, 2024 ... Savannah Police say it ...2024 UNCF Savannah Mayor’s Luncheon held at Savannah State University. Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 7:28 AM PDT. |. By WTOC Staff. Hundreds of people from the business, government and religious communities as well as non-profit agencies packed the 2024 UNCF Savannah Mayor’s Luncheon at the Savannah State University ballroom …Published: Jun. 3, 2022 at 2:33 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah neighborhood is on edge because of one home on their block that's become a crime hotspot, according to police. Over the past month alone, Savannah Police (SPD) have been called to a home on the southside 31 times for various reasons, from fights to thefts to reports of ...Follow WTOC on YouTube! Breaking news and newsroom updates from WTOC for Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has crime reports through 2019. In Georgia the total number of rape cases reported was 2,508. That accounted for 1.07 percent of all crime in the state for that year. The report also shows that a rape was reported every three and a half hours throughout the entire year just in the state.SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Savannah City Council members getting an update on the current crime trends around the city. The future chief and current Director of Police Services, Roy Minter, explained how violent crimes, which includes homicides, rape, aggravated assaults, are down by about 1 percent compared to 2017.GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WTOC) - Update- Police arrested 20-year-old Jalon Jackson Wednesday. He's charged with murder and making false statements. WTOC has reached out the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for more information on this case. Original Story- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating a deadly shooting at the Pines ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people in the 1600 Block of West Gwinnett St. The shooting injured a man, a woman, and a male juvenile. Officers say two victims were found at the Ogeechee Road and 37th Street Connector. They were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening ...At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence.Savannah-Chatham Police Chief Jack Lumpkin gives his last council workshop presentation of 2016, talking about retention and crime numbers throughout the community. ... WTOC Investigates. First Alert Weather. Astronomical Tide And River Data. Headlines. Hurricane Center.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man has died after a shooting at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Duffy Lane on Monday afternoon, according to the Savannah Police Department. The police department said officers found a man with serious gunshot wounds just after 4 p.m. The man was taken to a Savannah hospital where he later died. The Chatham ...Homicides and the total number of violent crimes are down, but Chief Minter pointed out there are still some problem areas. He hopes initiatives will help nurture relationships with the community.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people in the 1600 Block of West Gwinnett St. The shooting injured a man, a woman, and a male juvenile. Officers say two victims were found at the Ogeechee Road and 37th Street Connector. They were transported to the hospital with non-life …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - According to city leaders and tenants, the mall will be closing on January 12th. Stores on the exterior like Target, Bass Pro Shop, Dillard's and MCI will remain open. With the mall closing, many people living on the southside are wondering what's next for the area. District 6 Alderman Kurtis Purtee says he's been ...Published: Dec. 17, 2020 at 4:19 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The sounds of gunshots and neighbors ducking for cover. It's a scene that's played out over, and over, this year in Savannah neighborhoods. In a recent string of shootings, police say the suspect used a stolen gun. Almost every day, there is a gun reported stolen in the ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Three of the four defendants in a 2016 murder case in Savannah had plea hearings on Friday. All three pleaded guilty to the charges against them. The morning started off with Timothy Coleman Jr. in Judge John Morse Jr.’s courtroom. According to the state, Coleman Jr. along with the three co-defendants …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - City Council recently approved the purchase of additional technology they say allows their officers to respond faster to shooting scenes around the city. ... "We know that 70-percent of violent crime is done with vehicles. So having access to this technology allows us to pinpoint, track and take these vehicles off the ...Officer Brannan was killed in an off-duty car wreck on August 29. SPD says Brannan was driving home from work when his car collided with a tractor trailer on Highway 21 in Garden City. SPD says Brannan joined the police department in December 2020 and was assigned to the Northwest Precinct. After the funeral service the procession went on to ...Published: Jan. 31, 2024 at 11:03 AM PST. BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Seventeen people were arrested in a multi-agency sex trafficking sting in the Bryan County area. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the seventeen people were arrested during an online undercover operation. The GBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking .... Savannah/Hilton Head Airport plans for growth with increased holidSavannah, Ga. Flynn joined the WTOC team The victims, 11 adults, were all treated and taken to the hospital. Savannah Police tells WTOC they believe at least 10 people were injured from gunfire. Police also say they …Weekly Wrap: Savannah mayor talks violent crime; New details in Murdaugh case WTOC News News WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. The Tide to Town project is all in an effort to connect severa WTOC Top Stories. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police have made an arrest that injured a woman on Friday. The shooting happened on Friday, May 17th in the 2100 block of Montgomery Street. At about 3:50 a.m., Savannah Police responded to the scene due to reports of gunfire and found a woman with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Published: May. 24, 2024 at 11:54 AM PDT. 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