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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Deputy remembered as a mentor

A funeral was held Tuesday for Deputy Alton Creech, who died in a motorcycle accident last week.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Threat of Taser use often enough for deputies

Richmond County authorities are finding that just the sight and warning that they will use their recently issued Tasers is often enough to make a person compliant.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Friday, May 17, 2013

Powerball jackpot $600 million

Two jackpots are drawing lottery players' attention. The Powerball jackpot was up to $600 million and the Mega Millions jackpot was up to $190 million.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Vigil tonight for deputy injured in wreck

The public is invited to a candlelight and prayer vigil tonight in honor of Deputy Alton Creech who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash Thursday.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

3 charged in drugstore holdup

Police say a Rite Aid employee was involved in plans to rob the business.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Authorities say videos paint inaccurate picture of violence

A series of Augusta videos, including several posted last week on social media Web sites such as YouTube, went viral but police say they inaccurately paint a picture of increased violence.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Fallen officers honored at luncheon

Thirty-eight law enforcement officers from Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties killed in the line of duty were honored during a Wednesday luncheon for Peace Officer Memorial Day.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Man charged in cyclist's death

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has charged a Hephzibah man with felony vehicular homicide and felony hit and run after a bicyclist was struck and killed Wednesday in the 3500 block of Mike ...
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Suspects in downtown assaults extradited to Augusta

Two suspects in two downtown assaults in early May have been extradited to Richmond County.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Man arrested in metal theft

An Augusta man is facing theft charges after a Time Transportation employee saw him stealing from a neighboring business, police say.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Monday, May 13, 2013

Sheriff's office relaxes uniform needs

The civil and criminal investigations division has changed uniforms to better serve employees and increase police visibility. More changes are possible in the future.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Augusta man dies from motorcycle injury

An Augusta man has died after losing control of his motorcycle near Gordon Highway on Thursday.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Friday, May 10, 2013

Broad Street brawl happened over argument about woman, police say

Police said a Broad Street brawl last month was the result of an argument over a woman.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Community responds to prescription drop box

Police have recived a larger-than-expected response in their new prescription dropoff box's first week of use.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Downtown is safe, Augusta leaders say

About 50 people gathered at a meeting this morning to discuss downtown safety after several violent incidents have occurred in the area.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Augusta man wins $500,000 lottery prize

An Augusta man won a half-million dollars after scratching a winning ticket at a Grovetown store.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Police seek Augusta father after child beaten

Police are searching for a father who, they said, abused his daughter after receiving a negative discipline report at school.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Monday, May 6, 2013

Police probe Augusta brawl video

Police said Monday they are seeking witnesses and information into a downtown Augusta brawl after someone posted a flim clip on the YouTube social media Web site.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Man faces charges after vehicle assault

A 43-year-old man is facing five counts of aggravated assault after ramming a vehicle during an argument Saturday evening.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Operation Thunder has drivers' attention

Two months into the Operation Thunder traffic violation crackdown, citations haven't dropped to zero as hoped, but Richmond County deputies say they see a difference in driver behavior.
By Bianca Cain Johnson
Top headlines

Riverwalk beating suspect says he's innocent

The second suspect in the brutal beating of a couple on Riverwalk Augusta proclaimed innocence Wednesday at his arraignment hearing.

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Forecast: Augusta job base to grow just 0.7%

Last Day of School in Columbia County
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