On 4/28/2014 at 01:17 hours Richmond County Deputies were called to 2506 Lumpkin Road apartment J2 in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival it was learned that Nathan Mims (of the 200 block of Johnson Road in North Augusta, SC) and Naty Ortiz-Ramos (43 year old H/F who lived at 2506 Lumpkin Road) were involved in a domestic dispute when Mims began assaulting Ortiz-Ramos then began stabbing her an unspecified amount of times. Ortiz-Ramos succumbed to her injuries and passed away. After the assault Mims stayed at the scene and surrendered to deputies. Mims was treated for minor cuts and then booked into the Richmond County Jail for Murder and Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Crime.
This is Richmond County’s 8th Murder of 2014.
Sgt. Michael Shane McDaniel SR
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public regarding “entering autos” within Richmond County. We are experiencing an increase of automobiles being entered illegally and items being stolen from within the vehicles. In the majority of all cases, these vehicles are parked in neighborhoods on the street or within shopping centers and are left unlocked; often times, items of value are left visible within the vehicle. Just this past weekend, we had 10 vehicles within the Meadowbrook area and 14 in the Manchester area off of Windsor Spring Road.
Assistance is needed by taking precautionary measures such as placing your vehicle within your garage or at least within the driveway, removing valuable items from vehicles, and locking your car doors whenever exiting the vehicle. Additional safety tips are available on www.RCSOGA.org
Lt. Lewis Blanchard
<-> - On Thursday April 17, 2014 at approximately 20:36 hours, Richmond County Sheriffs Deputies answered a call to the intersection of Mike Padgett Hwy and Payton Drive in regards to a traffic accident. Upon arrival, it was learned that a predistrian was attempting to cross the road when a van traveling northbound on Mike Padgett Hwy struck the pedestrian.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Sgt. Michael Shane McDaniel SR
<-> - On Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at approximately 23:37 hours, Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Traffic Division responded to the intersection of Gordon Highway at Olive Road pertaining to a suspicious person flagging down vehicles. Prior to deputies arrival, it was learned that (2) male pedestrians were struck by a vehicle. One of the victims succumbed to their injuries. The second victim is receiving medical treatment for serious injuries at GRU.
If anyone has any information regarding this crash, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at
706.821.1080.
- Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 1933 Heckle Street in reference to a Methamphetamine Lab. The following persons have been charged with VGCSA Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Trafficking Methamphetamine.
W/M Mitchell Perry Pelham, 47 yoa, Martinez, GA
W/F Nancy Wood, 63 yoa, Augusta, GA
W/M James Tedder, 42 yoa, Augusta, GA
Sgt. Monica R. Belser, MSCRJ
<-> On Wednesday, April 9th, 2014 at approximately 21:31 hours, Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 4500 block of Etterlee Road in reference to a Domestic Dispute. Upon arrival, Deputies observed B/M Patrick Ford standing in the road way covered in blood. Ford had been stabbed by his live-in girlfriend, Shelley Coleman, in his right hand with another laceration to his upper left chest.
Patrick Ford was transported to GRU for medical treatment. Ford’s injuries were non-life threatening.
Shelley Coleman was charged with Aggravated Assault and placed in the Richmond County Detention Center. (Please see attached booking photo).
Additional information will be provided upon availability.
<-> On today’s date at approximately 20:46 hours, Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 100 block of East Espinosa Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a B/M had been shot on Japonica Avenue and was driven to his mother’s house on Espinosa. The victim was transported to GRU for medical treatment of non-life threatening injuries. No suspects are in custody at this time.
This investigation is in the early stages. More details will be provided upon availability.
<-> On today’s date at approximately 18:30 hours, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division, responded to the 3500 block of Milledgeville Road in reference to a Traffic Accident with serious injuries. On the scene, Traffic Investigators learned that 13 yoa B/M Demonta Collins was struck by a vehicle while running from a dog. Collins ran from the dirt and grass area on the right/west side of the road into a vehicle’s path causing the vehicle to strike him. Collins was transferred to GRU for medical injuries in which he later succumbed. Dr. Hawkins of GRU pronounced the victim deceased at 19:15 hours.
The driver of the 2001 blue Acura has not been cited at this time.
W/F Robyn Gledhill, owner of the dog “Shadow”, was issued a citation for a violation of the State Leash Law.
This investigation is ongoing. More details will be provided upon availability.
—> Sgt. Monica R. Belser, MSCRJ
4/4/2014 - The Richmond County Sheriff Office and FBI task force conducted and undercover cover Sting Operation. The targets were prostitution and child predators.
Arrested were there persons for prostitution
Juanita Patrice Croft (34) of Graniteville SC
Ciera Alexis Capell (26) of Aiken SC
Shatika Monique Nicholson of Forrest Park Ga
Arrested for Criminal Attempt Child Molestation
Russell Donald Benjamin (45) of North Augusta SC
Sarawin Nath Intakanok (36) of Lilburn Ga
All were booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.
—-> Sgt. Michael Shane McDaniel SR
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a Financial Transaction Card Fraud which occurred on 07/01/2013; Monday at 1001 AM at the Family Dollar 206 Sand Bar Ferry Rd. The surveillance footage depicts the following:
An unknown Black Male wearing a black shirt with white stripes, with dark pants, and a dark in color baseball cap with Atlanta on the front, The B/M entered the business and made a purchase at the checkout counter. The B/M swiped the card to make the transaction. Anyone who can identify this unknown male is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at
706-821-1020 or the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher at
706-821-1080.
Bank robbery suspect from 3120 Peach Orchard Road SRP Federal Credit Union. Further investigation revealed the black female suspect was wearing a wig at the time of the incident, which was later recovered near the Dollar General Store.
On Thursday August 1, 2013 at approximately 1430 hours Richmond County Sheriffs Deputies responded to the SRP Federal Credit Union (3120 Peach Orchard Road) in regards to a bank robbery. Upon arrival, it was learned that a short black female (standing 5'1 to 5'5 in height, wearing a red in color females style tank top, black pants, a purse, and white Tennis shoes) produced a note demanding money. The female suspect collected an undisclosed amount of cash and fled to scene on foot towards the Windsor Spring Road area.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a Financial Transaction Card Fraud which occurred on 07/17/2013; Wednesday at 2119 PM at the Wal-Mart at 3209 Deans Bridge Rd.
The surveillance footage depicts the following:
An unknown White Female, wearing a purple in color dress, and a Black Male wearing a white tank top T-shirt, a gray pair of sweat pants, with white tennis shoes. The W/F and B/M entered the business and made a purchase at the checkout counter.
The B/M swiped the card first but the transaction did not go through and then the W/F swiped the card to complete the transaction. Both the W/F and B/M are seeing leaving the Wal-Mart at 2322 hours in the video clip.
On 07/30/2013 between 0519 hours and 0530 hours the suspect listed in the video is seen burglarizing the Broadway Bait and Tackle business located on the 1700 block of Broad Street.
The Video footages shows the suspect entering into the business at 0523 hrs. while covering his head with a life jacket and removing numerous fishing rods.
FORMER SHERIFF DEPUTY, WADE H. SMITH
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating an overnight shooting that occurred at 1111 11th Avenue. On Wednesday July 31 2013, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1111 11th Avenue where they found Stanley Mathew Thomas (29) of 1111 11th Avenue being treated by paramedics.
During the course of this investigation, it was learned that Thomas was inside his residence when an unknown suspect (s) from outside the residence, began shooting into the residence of 1111 11th Avenue. Thomas sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and is currently being treated at GRU.
These are the defendants in connection with Operation Cross Country VII.
David Leon Morris (21) 1 count of VGCSA Possession of Marijuana and Felony Probation.
Natasha Nicole Bush (19) VGCSA Possession of Marijuana and Disorderly Conduct (Prostitution / pimp)
Kristopher Bufkin (19) Interfering with a Sheriff’s Deputy
Ashley Reshena Washington (21) Disorderly Conduct (Prostitution)
Betty L Key (28) Disrorderly conduct (Prostitution)
Jessica Lynn Hammond (26) Disorderly Conduct (Prostitution)
Casandra Kimball (22) Disorderly Conduct (Prostitution)
Katherine Holbert (30) Disorderly Conduct (Prostitution)
Katie Goetz (31) Disorderly conduct (Prostitution)
Greg Luke Green (28) Pimping
Shanikia Howard (27) Prostitution
Over the past week, Richmond County has experienced an increase in vehicles being broken into. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public if they noticed any suspicious persons or activities within these areas to please notify them at 706-821-1080.
Waverly Area:
8 car break-ins occurred over night Sunday night and Monday morning. All vehicles were left unsecured and small items such as Cell phones, Ipods, and GPS units were taken.
An attempted burglary also occurred within this area during the same time frame but a nearby homeowner was able to assist in preventing this from occurring.
Forest Hills:
8 car break-ins occurred between July 17-21 which occurred overnight and were struck 2 at a time. 6 vehicles had windows broken and 2 were left unsecured.
West Wheeler:
6 car break-ins occurred overnight on July 28. 3 vehicles had windows smashed and 3 were left unsecured.
Lt. Lewis Blanchard of the Sheriff’s Office is urging safety measures such as ensuring that vehicle doors are locked and all items within a vehicle are removed from site. Additionally, expensive items such as firearms, tablets, laptops, and other valuables should be removed from vehicles or at the very least, locked in the trunk of the vehicle. Please report suspicious activity immediately to 9-1-1 and provide them with as much information as possible to include descriptions and vehicle tags when possible.
On Sunday, July 28, 2013 at approximately 1824 hours, Richmond County Sheriff's Deputies and Traffic Investigators responded to the 2900 block of Ulm Rd., in reference to a Motor Vehicle Accident. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the driver of a motorcycle loss control and struck two pedestrians and also struck a single vehicle.
Kyterian Andres Jones (25) driver of the motorcycle and pedestrian Marcus Kelly were pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. Jerome Gilmore (A second pedestrian) sustained a broken right leg and a laceration to his left leg. Gilmore was transported to GRU for medical treatment.
On Saturday, July 27, 2013 at approximately 10:24 pm, Richmond County Sheriff's Deputies responded to Deans Bridge Road at Old Tobacco Road in regards to a victim that had been shot. Upon arrival, Deputies found the victim, Steven Adams 20 yoa, who sustained two gun shot wounds. One wound was to the arm and the second to the leg.
The victim related that he was riding with a friend in the friends car when the two of them started arguing. Adams stated that his friend produced an unknown type of handgun and shot him twice. Adams was transported to GRU for medical treatment.
On 062913 at approximately 2342 hours Richmond County Deputies were called to 3300 block of Thames Place in reference to a large party and gunshots being fired. Deputies arrived in the area and located a large party at 3317 Thames Place. Deputies were unable to determine the full extent of what occurred due to people who were present would not cooperate and the confusion at the scene.
No evidence was initially located either. Deputies were later called back to the area and located shell casings in the surrounding area. Portions of this incident were later found to have been captured on a private citizen’s home video surveillance system.
Investigators were able to obtain a copy of this video surveillance and observed as a group of B/M’s walk single file past the camera. A short time later the B/M’s come back in camera view with several in the group firing firearms.
The following morning after this incident Deputies were called back to 3313 Thames Place regarding a vehicle that was found to have been struck by the gun fire and more shell casings were recovered. No persons ever came forward in this incident reporting they had been shot at.
Investigators began investigating this incident and ultimately arrested the following individuals involved in this incident:
#LeDarius Donnell Montgomery, 17 years old of the 3700 block of Bansbury Place
#LaGrandes Orlando Montgomery, 19 years old of the 3700 block of Bansbury Place
#Jordan Jamal Lovett, 18 years old of the 1000 block of Country Place
#Jerome Marquise Smith, 19 years old of the 3400 block of Essex Place
#Marquise Deion Lewis, 17 years old of the 3700 block of Bansbury Place
#Dijon Cortez Abbott, 17 years old of the 4200 block of James Drive
#Nicholas Antwone Lockhart, 17 years old of the 4200 block of Beckmont Drive
#Michael DiQuez Scott, 18 years old of the 3600 block of Melbourne Drive
All suspects were charged with Reckless Conduct and Unlawful Street Gang Activity. They were not charged with Aggravated Assault because no victims came forward. All suspects are affiliated with the street gang called “23” / “Get Money Rock Boys” formerly known as “Georgia Deadly Boys”. Investigators believe this incident to be a gang related dispute between “23rd” and “Six Hundred” (6Hunna), a street gang originating from East Boundary in East Augusta.
Prior to the arrest of these 8 suspects the following additional incidents occurred that some if not all were a part of or present at.
On 071813 at approximately 2355 hours Richmond County Deputies were called to a loud party and vehicles blocking the road at Cauthern Road and East Kensington Drive. Deputies arrived and while approaching the residence at 2536 East Kensington Drive to shut the party down, gunshots erupted inside the residence and people began fleeing the house.
Deputies located Marquez Eubanks and Jeremy Whitehead suffering from gunshot wounds. Eubanks and Whitehead were transported to GRU ER for treatment and Eubanks died as a result of his injuries. Investigators were able to identify Dijon Cortez Abbott as the suspect in this incident and apprehended Abbott late in the afternoon on 071913. Abbott was charged in connection with this incident for Murder, 2 counts of Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.
During this investigation many of the suspects from the shooting incident on the 3300 block of Thames Place were identified as also being present and it was learned that the shooting was gang related arising from a dispute between “23rd” and “Six Hundred” (6Hunna) as both gangs were present at this incident.
On 072113 at approximately 0248 hours deputies were called to the 3600 block of Brussels Street in reference to a drive by shooting at a residence.
It was found that a blue Chevrolet Impala occupied by Jordan Jamal Lovett and Michael DiQuez Scott drove by a residence and opened fire from the vehicle on the residence. Deputies observed damage to the house caused by the gunfire and recovered numerous shell casings from the street.
A resident at the house was believed to be a member or associate of Six Hundred and the suspects were members of “23rd”. Both Lovett and Scott were charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.
No further information is being released as witnesses are still being sought in the Murder investigation and any persons present during the shooting incident on Thames are invited to come forward.
On Friday, July 26, 2013 at approximately 2351 hours, Richmond County Deputies responded to 1814 Fayetteville Drive in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 27 yoa B/M Lamar King with a gun shot wound to the chest. King was transported to GRU by Goldcross, where he later succumbed to injuries. One arrest have been made at this time. This investigation is ongoing.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying the two male subjects featured in the attached video captures. Both subjects are wanted in reference to a break-in at 1815 Belmont Dr – Apt. 36 on 07/22/at approximately 1630 hours (Case #
13-150415).
(7-24-13), Richmond County Investigators arrested James Edmond Griffin in connection with four (4) vehicle break-ins where large automotive truck batteries were the target. Previously Richmond County Investigators disseminated surveillance photos to local media and social networking outlets which captured the suspect breaking into trucks at Complete Residential, located at 3307 Commerce Drive, on 6-28-13 (Case#
13-129530) and again on 7-24-13 (Case#
13-149274) in an attempt to identify the suspect.
Based on this dissemination, Richmond County Investigators received an abundance of tips from citizens identifying James Edmond Griffin and his vehicle captured in these photos. The information obtained by citizens not only assisted investigators in identifying the suspect, but quickly led to his arrest and recovery of the stolen truck batteries valued at close to $1,000 back to its original owner.
James Edmond Griffin was booked into the Richmond County Jail on four separate felony counts of Entering an Auto to Commit a Theft.
Sheriff Richard Roundtree and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the first annual Kids & Cops Camp on Monday, July 29th, from 8am until 3:30pm. The camp will be held in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club of Augusta at the W.T. Johnson Center, 1610 Hunter Street, Augusta Georgia.
We will have volunteer deputies from within all divisions assisting with the camp for the day. Additionally, we will have demonstrations from the canine division, bomb squad and the motors from the traffic division.
At 3pm, we will have the closing ceremonies where Sheriff Roundtree will speak with all of the children regarding the need for a good education and staying away from crime, drugs and gangs. Each child will also be given a “Junior Deputy Badge” from the Sheriff as well as a book bag with school supplies to start the school year off right.
Lt. Lewis Blanchard
Operations Division Manager
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at approximately 0046 hours, Richmond County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Olreich Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered victim,B/M Eli Terrell Bell, had been shot.
Bell was transported to GRU for treatment of a non life threatnening injury. The suspect is 23 year old B/M George Edward Powell.
Powell left the scene in an unknown vehicle and unknown direction of travel. Anyone with information on said subject are asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division at
706.821.1020.
