Two arrested in armed robbery
Onvestigators arrested Edwin Fripp, 20, and a juvenile in connection with an armed robbery and recovery of a stolen vehicle, Tuesday evening Dec. 29. “Just before 11:30 p.m. Metro responded to reports of an armed robbery on the 3300 block of Ogeechee Road. An adult male victim was outside of his residence when a black…
19-year-old shot on Tulip Street
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that injured David Strobert, 19, on the 2300 block of Tulip Street on Tuesday night, Dec. 29. “Just before 9 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Strobert with a gunshot wound. Strobert was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries,” police…
CNT operation arrests two in Pooler for prostitution and cocaine
Two people are in custody following an operation conducted by the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT). Wednesday afternoon Dec. 30, “CNT arrested 31-year-old Keith Baul of Savannah and 29-year-old Kathern ‘Megan’ Scott of North Carolina at a hotel in Pooler located along the Highway 80 and Interstate 95 coordinator,” a CNT spokesman says. “Baul and…
Bolton Street afternoon shooting
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that injured two men on the 700 block of East Bolton Street on Wednesday Dec. 30. “Just after 4 p.m. Metro responded to the scene, finding Charles Chaplin, 66, in a Blue Dodge Caliber, injured and armed with a gun. Jeremy Peters, 26, also…
Homeless man’s death considered suspicious
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department have initiated an investigation into the suspicious death of Dewane Rice, 19, whose body was found inside of an abandoned house on 700 block of East Bolton Street Friday evening. “Rice is homeless, and was last seen on Dec. 24. Friday, at about 5:06 p.m., Metro officers found Rice…
UPDATE: 2016’s first murder suspect now arrested; charges upgraded
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s detectives have obtained a murder warrant for the arrest of Ronnie Nicholson, 32, in connection to a shooting on the 400 block of West 60th Street that fatally wounded Kawammi Jackson, 36, just before 4 p.m. on Friday. UPDATE: Nicholson was taken into custody without incident late Saturday evening by The…
Year In Review: Local Albums
IT SEEMED like everywhere you turned this year, someone was throwing an album release party. From intimate singer-songwriter gigs to all-out unforgettable bashes, there was plenty to celebrate in 2015. It’s been a busy year for our local labels, as well: Soft Science Records, Dope Sandwich Records & Tapes, the young Bomb Shelter Records, Retro…
Year In Review: Live Music
WITH CONCERTS happening almost every night of the week, a look back at the last year in music is quite the blur, but there were certainly some shows that are etched into our memory. Take a look at the 2015 music calendar with us, and let’s raise a glass to more fantastic shows in 2016!…
(Beer) School of Rock!
I quickly learned this class was going to be different than the usual class.
Beverly Willett: Savannah is ‘still magical’
“I’ve gotten involved in the community quickly.”
What would the world look like if humans disappeared?
If humans were to die out tomorrow, how long would it take for nature to take over and overgrow most traces of our existence? After like 10,000 years, would you have to undertake an archaeological dig to find evidence of us, or would parts of major cities still be standing and distinguishable? —Jim Huff WHY…
Bike Ban in Forsyth: Blunt tool when precision needed
The proposed ordinance will treat every person on a bike, including the majority who are responsible and careful, as threats to public safety. And it would most definitely threaten their safety by pushing them onto Drayton and Whitaker.
15 from ’15: A look back at the year that was
Elections to pipelines, murders to mergers
Anderson Hill Trio: Home for the Holidays
Since falling in love with violin at the age of four, native Savannahian Adrianne Munden-Dixon has been making a name for herself in the classical music world. A graduate of Savannah Arts Academy and SUNY Purchase, Munden-Dixon is currently finishing up her Masters at Carnegie Mellon University. Since she left Savannah for college, the young…
#NYE2015: The Guide
A Sweet Rendezvous NYE Celebration Dinner and a Show @Ampersand Tired of dewy plastic cups and Fireball shots? Longing for some sultry elegance to welcome 2016? Make plans to join the Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue and Ambrose for an unforgettable evening in black tie. Tucked away on the third floor of Ampersand (conveniently just…
Animal Control promotes dog walks in January
Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Animal Control Division is kicking off “Walk Your Pet Month” and “National Train Your Dog Month” by hosting dog walks at local parks in the month of January. “Animal Control will be walking dogs from the animal shelter at dog friendly parks around Savannah. Animal Control will also be on…
Armed robbery on Montgomery
Around 8:00 PM Monday, police responded to the 600 Block of MLK Blvd. on a report of an armed robbery. The victim reported that he was in the 600 Block of Montgomery visiting a relative. “While on the porch, he was approached by the suspects who demanded his belongings at gun point. When they determined…
River Street New Year’s Eve ‘Up the Cup” Canceled
Due to inclement weather the Savannah Waterfront Association’s New Year’s Eve “Up the Cup” Countdown and fireworks display will be cancelled for Thursday, December 31. Savannah Waterfront Association organizers are inviting the public to rescheduled events Saturday, January 2 including a digital light show, fireworks and a celebratory toast to 2016. The six-foot to-go cup…
Reader: An open letter to ‘Slow-vannah’
‘It would do those in this city well to pay attention to things such as the former mayor’s record, rather than parody images on covers of free newspapers.’
