First Citizen's Police Academy class graduates

The 12-week program, which aims to provide Augusta residents with a better understanding of the structure and methods of their law enforcement agency, allowed participants to take part in classes similar to the ones held at police academies.
By Travis Highfield

Another guilty plea in federal tax fraud conspiracy case

Another member of an alleged tax fraud conspiracy that siphoned off more than $1 million in fraudulent income tax returns pleaded guilty Tuesday.

2 men accused of arson, animal cruelty indicted

Two men were indicted on charges of arson and animal cruetly in an Augusta fire.

Man indicted in dog-shooting case

A man accused of shooting a neighbor's dog and taking a chain saw to the animal was indicted Monday.

Augustan faces Delaware drug charges

DOVER, Del. — Dover police say an Augusta, man tried to flush nearly three kilograms of PCP when he was found at a vacant property.

Girlfriend charged in shotgun slaying

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Spartanburg County's coroner is planning an autopsy after a man was killed by a shotgun blast to his chest.

SC amputee fatally mauled by dogs

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Authorities say no charges will be filed in the death of an 80-year-old South Carolina double-amputee mauled to death by dogs earlier this month.

Aiken manhunt ends in man's capture

A three-hour manhunt in Aiken County on Monday night led to the arrest of a South Carolina man.
By Wesley Brown

Ga. prison population declines

ATLANTA -- A year after relaxing sentencing for minor crimes, Georgia is seeing the first hints of an inmate-population decline.
By Walter C. Jones

U.S. Marshals arrest DC fugitive

A Washington, D.C., man wanted for federal probation violation from a 1999 murder charge was picked up U.S. marshals in Augusta on Monday.

Augusta man accused of shooting good Samartian standing trial this week

Stanley L. Fields, 20, has pleaded not guilty in Richmond County Superior Court to charges of aggravated assault, two counts of criminal attempt to commit burglary, and a weapon violation. His trial continues this morning.
By Sandy Hodson

Slideshow: Columbia County bookings April 23-29

Review the bookings and mugshots from the Columbia County detention center for the week of April 23-29.

Weekly Richmond County crime map and database

Violent crimes during the week included 13 robberies in 11 emergency response areas of the city.
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