Aiken County Crime

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2 charged in N. Augusta golf cart thefts

Two Aiken County men accused of stealing two golf carts from the Hammonds Hills area in January are being charged with grand larceny.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013

Arrests continue in Aiken burglaries

Aiken police continue to make arrests in a series of downtown burglaries in January.
By Bianca Cain Johnson | Friday, Feb. 15, 2013

Man cited for condition of dogs

An officer found dogs tethered with chains and without food or water in a North Augusta backyard, according to an incident report.
By Jenna Martin | Friday, Feb. 15, 2013

Second suspect arrested in Aiken shooting

A man sought in a shooting last week surrendered to Aiken authorities on Monday morning.
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013

Man urinates in mixing bowl at grocery store

North Augusta Public Safety officers are looking for a man they say urinated in a mixing bowl at a grocery store.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013

Bank robberies on decline

Bank robberies are becoming less frequent nationwide and Augusta area holdups mirror that trend.
By Bianca Cain Johnson | Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013

Slain officer's partner mourns loss

When Aiken Public Safety Master Cpl. Sandy Rogers was gunned down Jan. 28, 2012, while investigating a suspicious vehicle near Eustis Park, Aiken lost a police officer and a dedicated public servant.
By Steve Crawford | Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013

Identity of suspects sought

North Augusta police are asking the public's help in identifying two fraud suspects.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2013

Employee charged with assaulting manager who was firing him

A gas station employee in North Augusta was arrested and charged with assaulting his manager, who was firing him over missing money from the cash register, police said.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

Man charged with threatening officer

An Aiken man has been charged with making verbal threats to an Aiken Public Safety investigator.
By Bianca Cain Johnson | Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013

Burglary suspect arrested

A third suspect has been arrested in a string of burglaries in downtown Aiken last week.
By Bianca Cain Johnson | Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

NA authorites seek help in golf car theft

North Augusta authorities are asking for assistance in their search for a man wanted for questioning in a golf car theft from Manuel's Bread Cafe in the Hammond's Ferry neighborhood.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2013

More arrests in Aiken burglaries

Aiken investigators continue to make arrests in a string of burglaries in the downtown area.
Friday, Jan. 11, 2013

Man charged in Aiken burglaries

Aiken investigators say they've caught a man involved in a string of burglaries around downtown Aiken.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

Man wanted for pointing gun

Gerren Lamar Amiker, 29, of Aiken, is wanted for pointing and presenting a firearm, according to Aiken police.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013

North Augusta SWAT holds training session today

North Augusta Public Safety's SWAT team will conduct training in North Augusta schools Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013

9-time offender arrested on new shoplifting charge

NORTH AUGUSTA -- An Augusta woman with nine prior convictions for shoplifting was arrested at the North Augusta Walmart has been arrested again.
Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012

Shootings of officers on the rise

The fatal shootings of two Augusta-area police officers in 2011, followed by a third in January, reflect a nationwide trend.
By Bianca Cain Johnson and Walter C. Jones | Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012

Suspect arrested for carjacking

The arrest of an Aiken man suspected of carjacking and kidnapping led police to undercover a stash of guns, stolen goods and illegal drugs.
By Meg Mirshak | Friday, Dec. 21, 2012

Man charged in Aiken slaying

Aiken County authorities have arrested a suspect in a fatal weekend shooting.
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012
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Commission extends Heery contract

Augusta commissioners approved Tuesday a discounted two-year extension of sales tax manager Heery International's contract to oversee a handful of city construction projects.
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