Marine Patrol officers from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the reported theft of a 29-foot boat found capsized in the Savannah River on Friday. The “Salt Daddy,” a […]
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Pedestrian loses leg in bizarre accident
Metro Traffic officers are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left a pedestrian in serious condition Tuesday morning May 19. Samuel Preto, a college exchange student from Brazil, was transported to […]
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16-year-old dies after shooting in Wessels Homes
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are seeking info on the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old male early last Tuesday morning, May 19, in a public housing complex. Anthony Crawford was transported to […]
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Best of Savannah 2015 Winners List
AFTER tabulating your votes, here at long last are this year’s winners in our annual Best of Savannah competition, by far the area’s most comprehensive. With 333 categories, many of […]
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Man shot and killed on Lavinia Street on the Westside
An investigation into the Thursday night shooting death of a 30-year-old Savannah man is underway by homicide detectives of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. Central Precinct patrol officers responded to […]
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Body found in river identified
The body found floating in the Savannah river on Wednesday morning has been identified and an autopsy has indicated no foul play in the death, police say. The victim has […]
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Animal Control recovers exotic species
“A three-foot python and 50-pound African spur thigh tortoise are receiving care at Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s animal shelter after being captured in unusual places this week,” a department spokesperson […]
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Dead body found in Savannah River
Detectives of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the cause of death of a man whose body was pulled from the Savannah River Thursday morning. At approximately 8:30 a.m., […]
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In surprise move, Gov. Deal comes out against Palmetto Pipeline
Hours before the last schedule public meeting on the Kinder Morgan “Palmetto Pipeline,” Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal was quoted in news reports as saying the state of Georgia would be […]
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Chief Lumpkin moves to terminate Lovett-connected officer after investigation; feds continue probe
Savannah/Chatham Metro Police Chief Joseph “Jack” Lumpkin today announced the suspension and likely termination of a corporal on charges of stealing cash, TVs, and computers from the Bureau of Alcohol, […]
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Animal Control, Police expand efforts to collar feral dogpack on the Eastside
A contingent of feral dogs “with human accomplices has kept Animal Control and Islands Precinct patrol officers busy for more than six months and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are expanding their […]
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Man shot at Cedar & 55th was victim of April attack, has long record; refuses to cooperate with police
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the second shooting event targeting the same person in less than a month “but they are getting little information from the victim himself,” a department […]