Roundtable for Immigration Reform

Bibles, Badges and Business, a non-profit organization that is supportive of the comprehensive immigration reform efforts currently happening in Washington DC., is organizing at the Columbia County Library a roundtable on the issue on August 13 at 3P.M. NOTE: The organizer didn't even call the Library to let know folks that they decided to cancel the event.

Blizzard Sale to Help Children

Carter Daly of Evans, makes a Blizzard® with the help of Dairy Queen store owner Asim Momin at the DQ on Central Avenue during the 2012 Miracle Treat Day.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every DQ Blizzard sold on Miracle Treat Day are donated to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals organization. Carter, who has Type 1 diabetes, is under the care of specialists at CHOG.

High Temperatures Can Cause Problem

According to the Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gases are trapping more heat in the Earth's atmosphere, which is causing average temperatures to rise all over the world. While temperatures in the Midwest this summer may not set any records, high temperatures can still cause major problems. 

March, Rally &Vigil for Justice for Trayvon

Where: We will march from the Lockhead Credit Union (across from the Civic Center) at 1:30PM
430 Commerce Park Drive, SE, Marietta, GA 30060. And arrive at  the Marietta Square at approximately 2:30PM where the rally and vigil will be held until 5:00PM

Policiales/Police Report

Due to a new policy directed by the Richmond County Sheriff Office, AnibalShow.com won't be updating this page any longer. This site was providing a service to the community in this area but can't continue under the new conditions. After the new policy was communicated to the media in 2 occasions the RCSO sent the wrong picture of the suspects.   

On 7/6/2014 an arrest has been made by the Criminal Investigative Division: Brandon DeShawn Hilton, DOB: 6/28/1997
Charges: Aggravated Assault, Reckless Conduct, Criminal Damage to Property 1st Degree, Criminal Damage to Property 2nd Degree, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Crime.

Richmond County Deputies responded on 7/5/2014 to 1137 Agerton Lane at approximately 22:12 in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a 14 yoa male shot in the abdomen. The victim was transported to GRU for non life threatening injuries.

7/5/2014: At approximately 02:10 hours, Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 3539 Jonathan Circle in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered 28 yoa B/M Nathan Simpson laying in the front yard of 3541 Jonathan Circle with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to GRU for medical treatment.

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) 7/5/2014 - On the evening of July 4th, the Richmond County Sheriff Office conducted 3 road safety check stops during a 5 hour period.  On a positive note, compared to previous nights with road checks, only 13 persons were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Although that number still needs to continue to be lowered it is far better results than those from last year during Operation Thunder (where many nights we saw 40 persons being arrested for DUI).  However, we did notice that we continue to have a major problem with children not being placed in child safety seats. 55 citations were issued for this violation which does not take into account warnings issued for minor child seat violations.

According to data from NHTSA, during July 4th holiday period over the last five years (from 2008 to 2012), 765 people lost their lives in crashes involving drivers with a BAC of .08 or more. These fatalities account for 40% percent of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities over this same five-year period.

The RCSO along with the Georgia State Patrol and those from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety will continue with a heightened presence through Sunday evening on our roadways in an effort to prevent crashes. DNR will also be on the water, including the Savannah River, doing their best to keep boaters safe.  Typically during a 4th of July weekend over 50% of crashes are directly related to alcohol consumption.  As of Saturday, July 5th, at 3:00pm, Richmond County roadways have not had any crashes resulting in serious injuries or fatalities.

Plan Ahead, Don't Drink and Drive or allow those you love to do so.


6/19/2014 - Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 2807 Wylds Road, Virginia College, regarding a two week old male infant, Christopher Howard, left unattended in a vehicle. Upon arrival, Deputies Rollins, Scott, Green, and Grinko observed a dark gray color 2011 Toyota Forerunner with the engine turned off. The windows were only down 1-2 inches each.

Deputies observed a baby carrier in the rear cargo area of the Forerunner with Baby Christopher inside of it, covered with a white blanket.

Deputy Green took immediate action and climbed through the sunroof of the Forerunner, unlocked the doors, and took Baby Christopher out of the vehicle. EMS arrived on the scene and transported the infant to GRU for medical treatment. After Christopher was stabilized and hydrated, he was released and turned over to his maternal Grandmother.

The 20 yoa mother of the infant, B/F Alicia Manigault, was charged with Cruelty to Children, 2nd Degree. Manigault stated she left baby Christopher in the vehicle while she took final exams inside of the College for Cosmetology School. Christopher was estimated to have been in the vehicle from 30 minutes up to 1 hour. (Please see the attached booking photo).

The Department of Children and Family Services responded to GRU and launched their own investigation.

--> 5/28/2014 - The Richmond County Sheriffs Office STAR team is investigating a fatality that occurred in the parking lot of the Master Movie Theater on the 2800 Block of Washington Road. The driver of a newly purchased 2013 Harley Davidson Motorcycle was traveling south in the parking lot at a high rate of speed, from the east side of Hooters. Investigation revealed the driver lost control and struck the right side of a 2011 Toyota Tundra, which was parked facing west in the parking lot, in front of the Movie Theater. 

The female passenger on the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene at 2140 hours. The male driver of the motorcycle has been transported to Georgia Regents University in unknown conditions.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.

UPDATE:  On May 29, Daniell Frank Simmons B/M (27) of the 2000k block of Lanier Road Augusta GA was taken into custody and charged with the shooting death of Curtis Lamont Carter B/M DOB: (21) of the 2400 block of Madrid Drive Augusta GA. Curtis Carter was shot multiple times on the night of 5/27/2014 at the intersection of 2^nd Ave and Bolt Drive. Daniell Simmons was booked into the Charles B Webster Detention Center with Murder, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

At approximately 0032 hours, Sheriffs Deputies answered a call to the 2100 Block of 2nd Avenue in regards to gunshots being fired and a possible victim being shot. Upon deputies arrival, it was learned one male victim was located face down in front of 2105 2nd Avenue. This investigation revealed the male victim had sustained two gunshot wounds to the chest and was immediately transported to Georgia Regents University where he succumb to his injuries.

Curtis Lemont Carter B/M, 22 years old, of the 2400 Blk Madrid Dr. had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Carter was transported to GRU Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased at 0055 hours. Witnesses at the scene identified Daniell Frank Simmons B/M, aka Donkey, 26 years old, of the 2000 Lanier Rd, as the shooter. 

Witnesses advised that during a verbal altercation, Simmons produced a handgun and fired several times at Carter. Arrest warrants are on file for the offenses of Murder, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Crime and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Simmons should be considered Armed and Dangerous.

This is Richmond County’s 10^th Homicide.

--> 5/25/2014 at approximately 11:05 PM, Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the main parking lot of the Civic Center in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered two female victims with gunshot wounds. One victim was transported to GRU by ambulance and the second victim by a personal vehicle. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Suspects included two B/M’s one with a slender build and the second with a heavier build. This incident took place as the result of a private graduation party ending.

--> Shortly before 6 pm on 05/21/14, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Hephzibah Police Department responded to a body that had been found in a field on the 4400 block Wilson Road in Hephzibah.

During the ensuing investigation, Damon Terrell Prymus (27) of 1810 North Barton Drive, Augusta, GA was identified as the victim. Altaye Levelle Knight (21) also of 1810 North Barton Drive has been arrested and charged with the Murder of Prymus. This is the 9th Homicide of 2014.


5/16/2014 - In reference to the narcotics investigation last night at 3809 Fairington Dr. Hephzibah, GA,  Richmond County Narcotics Investigators have placed ROBERT RAY FULTZ, 64 years old in custody.  Pending charges against FULTZ are

-          MANUFACTURING MARIJUANA
-          TRAFFICKING MARIJUANA also within 1000 ft of a SCHOOL ZONE
-          POSSESSION of FIREARM DURING COMMISSION of A CRIME

The residence was found to be within a 1000Ft of Deer Chase Elementary school located at 1780 Deer Chase Ln. Hephzibah, GA.

Sgt. Glen Rahn

On 5/14/2014 at approximately 0738 hours, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Traffic Division responded to Skyview Drive and New Savannah Road regarding a single vehicle rollover traffic accident. Upon deputies arrival, it was learned that a Single Unit Truck carrying a crane was traveling North bound of Skyview Drive approaching New Savannah Road.

The single vehicle was being operated by the driver and had one passenger. The vehicle attempted to negotiate a left turn on to New Savannah Road and due to mechanical failure, resulted in the vehicle rolling over. The passenger (Identified as Riddle, Jordan 28 year of age) was pinned under the vehicle and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

This traffic accident is in the beginning phases of being investigated. Drivers looking to travel in this direction should seek an alternate route due to the intersection (Skyview Drive and New Savannah Road) being closed. The intersection will be closed for five hours.

Sgt. Michael Shane McDaniel SR

On 5/5/2014 at 4 PM: The Paine College campus is no longer on lockdown. However the campus is still closed to the public. Classes will resume tomorrow as scheduled at 8am.

From GRU: ALL CLEAR: The situation at Paine College has been resolved and a suspect is in custody. Operations in the medical center and on both campuses may resume as normal.

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Downtown Augusta Gets SMART from AnibalShow.

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.  

The suspect in the video has been identified as Brian Scott Lowry, W/M, 42yoa (3073 Deans Bridge Road).  Lowry is currently being held at the Aiken County Detention center.

FORMER SHERIFF DEPUTY, WADE H. SMITH

On May 29th, 2013, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a complaint on one of its officers, Deputy Wade Smith.  The investigation dealt with the improper handling and recovery of property seized from a defendant in a case investigated by Deputy Smith on November 2nd, 2012. During the investigation it was learned that Deputy Smith confiscated a large amount of Marijuana, money, and a handgun and did not document this in any report or recover the property correctly.  Deputy Smith advised that the narcotics were destroyed, the weapon was discarded and all of the cash was turned over to a relative of the defendant.  As a result, it was determined at a minimum that Deputy Wade Smith violated Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures and was terminated Thursday, June 4th, 2013. The entire findings were forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review. Deputy Wade Smith was hired with the Sheriff’s Office March 2nd, 2002. On Tuesday, July 30th, 2013, the case was presented to a Grand Jury who subsequently indicted Wade H. Smith on the charges of Tampering with Evidence and Violation of Oath of Office. A Grand Jury Arrest warrant was issued for Wade’s arrest. On Thursday, August1st, 2013 at approximately 0900 hours, Wade H. Smith turned himself in to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (photo courtesy) where he was booked into the Richmond County Jail.

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.

As part of a nationwide investigation 11 local people have been arrested on child exploitation and prostitution charges. This operation involved 47 FBI divisions in 76 cities across the country, which included Richmond County. Operation Cross Country VII rescued 105 children being victimized through prostitution. 

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).

If you recognize these persons, contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office CID: 706-821-1020 / Dispatch: 706-821-1080

(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.

NARCOTIC ARRESTS

Mensaje de la Casa Blanca

Missing Person in Augusta

Rep. Barrow Supports Repeal Obamacare, Again

Earlier this month, the Obama Administration announced they were delaying implementation of the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” which requires employers with more than 50 full-time workers to offer health coverage or face steep fines. When I travel around the 12th District, businesses of all sizes talk to me about how they can’t afford the employer mandate.  In fact, one of the main reasons I voted against the bill to begin with, was because the employer mandate was going to hurt job growth in our region.

Korean-American to Run for Senator Chambliss Seat

ATLANTA, GA - Eugene Yu will be given his national announcement as a candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia's capital, July 19th, a spokeperson informed to Bienvenidos Press. He will become the first ever Korean-American to run as a Republican for Senate. Mr. Yu will compete with other in his party for the seat being held by Saxby Chambliss, who decided not to seek reelection in November 2014.

Fort Gordon Limited Reopening of Gate 2

Fort Gordon will reopen Gate 2 for the morning and afternoon commuting periods only, beginning at 3 p.m. today. The military base announced last week "Due to the furlough of Fort Gordon civilians next week, only Gate 1 and Gate 5 will be open for traffic to enter and exit the installation beginning Monday

From Yemen to Augusta, Jeb Boone and CODEPINK co-founder

Augusta, GA native and Davidson Fine Arts High School graduate Jeb Boone (Twitter) is scheduled to talk about his experience as a freelance journalist covering Yemen’s revolution. He is joined by CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin, who has recently returned from a trip to Yemen where she spoke with revolutionary activists and relatives of Guantanamo detainees.

Kiss Family Reunion 2013

96.3 Kiss FM will host the fourth annual Kiss Family Reunion on Saturday, August 31st; 1p-7pm at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds.  The event offers a place where old friends and close family, alumni associationsand social clubs can meet up for great fun, good food andR&B musical performances by both national and local artist and more.