1 arrested, 1 sought in man's shooting
Authorities arrested one man Friday and are searching for another suspect in an early morning shooting.
Cameron Johnson, 17, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and entering an auto, said Richmond County sheriff's Investigator William Leisey.
Police believe he was involved in the shooting of Lester Hinson, who was shot in the chest early Friday. He is at Medical College of Georgia Hospital.
Cabastain "Sebastain" Dion Jenkins, 21, of the 3600 block of Woodlake Road, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and entering an auto, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. He had an outstanding warrant on a probation violation. He was being held at the Richmond County jail.
Man stable after being shot in arm, abdomen
Authorities were investigating a shooting Friday in which an Augusta man was wounded.
Randy Furse was shot in the arm and lower abdomen about 3 p.m. in the 1100 block of Gordon Street, Richmond County sheriff's Investigator Blaise Dresser said.
He was in stable condition at Medical College of Georgia Hospital, Investigator Dresser said.
Police did not release a detailed description of the shooter.
Bond denied for man in friend's slaying
Bond was denied Friday for an Augusta man suspected of killing a friend by firing a gun through a bedroom door.
Joseph D. Hoehn, 41, faces murder and weapon charges in the Aug. 7 killing of 38-year-old Robert C. Congleton.
Assistant District Attorney Hank Syms said the victim had given Mr. Hoehn, who didn't have a place to stay, a room. On Aug. 7, Mr. Syms said, a drunk Mr. Hoehn took offense when Mr. Congleton and his wife objected to the noise he was making and shot through a closed bedroom door. Mr. Congleton died in front of his wife and young daughter.
Bond is granted for man accused in rape
A judge granted a $25,000 bond Friday to a rape suspect with a long history of criminal convictions.
Anthony L. Googe, 36, is charged with rape and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He was arrested Aug. 9 after a young woman said he assaulted her after she accepted his offer for a ride home.
Investigators found evidence the woman had been in Mr. Googe's home after he denied she had, and they found a gun where she told investigators he had left it, Assistant District Attorney Hank Syms said. Investigators also saw a photo of the distraught woman on Mr. Googe's cell phone, Mr. Syms said.
Mr. Googe was arrested in 1992 on an armed robbery charge and is on probation for a 2006 theft conviction.
Senior Judge Bernard J. Mulherin Sr. granted the bond in Richmond County Superior Court.
Man accused in wife's shooting to stay in jail
A 30-year-old Augusta man accused of shooting his estranged wife was denied bond Friday.
Yearby M. Foston had to be taken out of Richmond County Superior Court in a wheelchair after he collapsed and hit his head. He faces an aggravated assault charge and a weapon charge in the Aug. 7 shooting.
Mr. Foston pleaded guilty in 2007 to domestic battery, said Assistant District Attorney Hank Syms.
Agencies receive funds for homeless programs
Officials announced Friday that Augusta has been approved for $927,319 in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program funds as part of the federal stimulus package.
According to documents filed requesting the funds, 10 organizations were recommended for money:
- Anitoch "Tutt House" Homeless Prevention Program, $145,000
- CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority Inc., $150,000
- Coordinated Health Services "Homeless Respite Center," $53,000
- East Augusta CDC "H.E.L.P." Program, $145,000
- Georgia Legal Services Homeless Prevention/Legal Advocacy, $45,000
- Hope House Inc., $20,000
- St. Stephen's Ministry, $60,000
- Safe Homes, $75,000;
- Salvation Army, $160,000
- United Way, $27,953;
Included in the grant is $46,366 for a 5 percent administration cost.
Also receiving about $1.2 million is the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority Inc., which will distribute the money to 14 counties, including Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, Jefferson, Screven, Emanuel and McDuffie. That money will be used to help the homeless and renters who are struggling.
Senior van riders will need alternate way
Seniors who ride a van to the Bessie Thomas Senior Center in Grovetown will need to seek alternative transportation next week.
Because of staff illnesses, no one will be available to drive, Columbia County Emergency and Operations Director Pam Tucker wrote in an e-mail.
About 30 seniors rely on the van to take them to the center each day, Mrs. Tucker said. She is asking other seniors who drive to the center to volunteer to pick up those unable to drive.
The center will remain open and lunch will be served each day, Mrs. Tucker said.
Aiken man charged with robbing home
A 24-year-old Aiken man was arrested after a robbery at an Aiken home Friday morning.
James Eric Williams, of the 2900 block of Abbeville Avenue Northwest, was charged with burglary, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according to Aiken County sheriff's Sgt. Dave Myers.
Witnesses told deputies that a man in a black face mask and hoodie forced his way in, showed a firearm and demanded drugs and money. Investigators and the county's Bloodhound Tracking Team found Mr. Williams.
Suspect is sought in attempted cab holdup
An Aiken man is being sought by the Aiken Department of Public Safety in a July 30 attempted armed robbery of a cab driver in Aiken. According to a release, authorities issued arrest warrants for Dangelo Lamar Johnson, 19, of Teague Street. He is wanted on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill and attempted armed robbery.
Critics say the furloughs will leave children and needy families at risk.
Aiken Tech grant will boost nuclear studies
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced Thursday that it granted Aiken Technical College $95,000 to be used as scholarship funding.
The NRC awarded nearly $20 million to 70 institutions to boost nuclear education and expand the work force in nuclear and nuclear-related disciplines.
Aiken teen aid agency will change its name
A nonprofit United Way agency in Aiken announced Thursday that it is changing its name from Aiken Teen Pregnancy Prevention to Aiken Youth Empowerment.
The new name, officials say, is a more accurate portrayal of the programs offered by the agency, to include those that not only focus on preventing teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and promoting abstinence but also healthy relationships and making responsible decisions, a news release states. The new name also is designed to keep the agency from being confused with the Pregnancy Care Center, according to the release.
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WOW! A lot of my friends and family in McDuffie and Jefferson counties need help with rent and utilities and have lost jobs that caused them to get behind. This stimulus money, $1.2 million, will really help! The TV this morning said to call your state 211 for information and preassessment. Hope it helps them. Great that President Obama is helping us.
Yes, there was soomething about the rent and utility help yesterday late in the day. Been unemployed since January. No work in Lincoln county. This help is sooo needed. Have to make sure that all the other farmers know about it in small counties cause like clunker dollars, it will be gone fast. Hope there will be some followup on this...but on tv it sounded like 211s are going to be the kickoff point for beginning process so that is who I will call.
Senior Judge Mulherin's decisions such as this do more harm to our community than the actions of any single criminal, event he violent ones. A convicted felon who was illegally in possession of a weapon and now acused of rape is out on a mere 25K bond meaning he needed someone to come up with $2,500.00 - Absolutely Absurd. With violent crime completely out of control in the CSRA even though the understaffed and underfunded Sheriff's Office is doing what they can, the last thing we need is for these violent criminals (especially previously convicted felons) to be out walking our streets. We have recently seen many instances of these violent criminals released from jail immediately committing another crime (this week alone, indecent exposure, attempted child molestation, and murder) all from individuals who should have still been behind bars - Absurd justice from liberal justices.
Our judges evidently do not see rape as a violent crime. Victims of rape are given a life sentence. These criminals being released on bond and from prison are a danger to other children and women. Once caught, these predators need to stay behind bars. Our so-called judges are too liberal.
It makes no sense to me how someone that commited a violent rape and even took a picture of his victim could be released on bond. I could only imagin how the victim feels. What type of protection is Judge Mulherin offering her????
"Judge"....root word of "Judgement".....of which our judges have NONE. They are supposed to have good judgement but they are so bogged down in "guidelines" and "precedent" that NONE OF THEM have good JUDGEMENT any more. One of our local media outlets would do a great service if they would keep a running list posted on their website of every judge, each of their cases and what the sentence was so that we could have a single, consolidated list to check at election time.
Where is the justice for these women. I had a higher bond for aggravated assault without a firearm. His lawyer must know the judge!!!!!!!!! LOL, LOL!!!!!!!
AC, YOU NEED TO FIRE YOUR COPY EDITOR.
Suspect is sought in attempted cab holdup
An Aiken man is being sought by the Aiken Department of Public Safety in a July 30 attempted armed robbery of a cab driver in Aiken. According to a release, authorities issued arrest warrants for Dangelo Lamar Johnson, 19, of Teague Street. He is wanted on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill and attempted armed robbery.
Critics say the furloughs will leave children and needy families at risk.
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You want to tell others how to live their lives but you can't even print a coherent column????