SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Frustrated residents speaking out at a crime update from local police chiefs amid recent gun violence and officer involved shootings. "I'm hurt, I'm really hurt by what took place. It's like a shoot first, ask questions later thing." The meeting comes after a deadly officer involved shooting in Savannah last week.Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. National. ... It was a big Thursday at Memorial Day School in Savannah, with two student-athletes signing to play college basketball. ... Calvary Day's Phillip Lee speaks with WTOC ahead of 3A state championship series. Updated: May. 17, 2024 ...Published: Nov. 10, 2021 at 1:18 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Fire Department said it extinguished a fire at an apartment complex in the 8000 block of Waters Avenue on Wednesday. Two residents were taken to a Savannah hospital due to smoke inhalation, according to the fire department. One person was treated for smoke inhalation ...Savannah crime stats show violent crimes decreased by 80% in 2023 compared to 2022. Updated: 1 hour ago. News.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two men have died in Savannah Monday night. The Savannah Police Department said they responded to a shooting at Amaranth Avenue and Perth Street at about 6:20 p.m. When police arrived, they found two men dead. The Chatham County Coroner’s Office has identified the men as 16-year-old Semaj Floyd …Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah City Council voted 5-4 to approve a proposed homeless shelter in West Savannah, but with a caveat. An archaeological study must be done to prove that the land is not The Weeping Time property before the development can continue. "If there was a thought of this would be the land of ...Published: Nov. 27, 2023 at 1:24 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man has died after an early morning shooting, according to the Savannah Police Department. Police say they are investigating the shooting, which took place near the intersection of MLK Jr. Boulevard and West 40th Street around 1:00 a.m. SPD says that when officers arrived, …Crime. Crocker Case. Education. ... but the Savannah native has a history with his hometown PGA Tour event that spans two decades. ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah ...Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The man wanted for a deadly double shooting in Savannah has been arrested. Police in St. Petersburg, Florida say they took Derek Johnson into custody around 11 p.m. He was the suspect in that early Friday shooting on the Truman Parkway that left two people dead.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police's Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened on Oct 17. Officers responded to northbound I-516 at Ogeechee Road and discovered a woman in the street suffering from injuries consistent with being hit by a car around 10:20 p.m. 20-year-old Mya Lewis, was taken to a ...SAVANNAH, GA (February 25, 2022) – An analysis of crime statistics for 2021 revealed an 8 percent decrease in violent crime in Savannah. “2021 was a challenging year for departments across the country,” Chief Roy Minter said. “In addition to continuing complications from COVID-19, law enforcement was dealing with staff shortages and an …By WTOC Staff. Published: Feb. 11, 2024 at 7:45 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is injured after an early morning shooting in Savannah. Savannah Police say officers responded to a shooting on Walter Simmons Court just before 2 a.m. Sunday. An adult male suffered a non-life threatening injury and transported to the hospital for treatment.1 injured in domestic-related shooting in Savannah. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is investigating a domestic-related shooting that happened Wednesday. According to police, a man was shot around 11:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of Bona Bella. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. …Mar 8, 2022 · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The latest Savannah crime data from 2021 reveals total violent crime dropped eight percent compared to the previous year. The police department only saw increases in homicides and residential robberies. Instances of crimes like rape, commercial robbery, street robbery and aggravated assaults all decreased.News. Man arrested after shooting on Waters Ave. Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 1:18 PM PDT. |. By WTOC Staff. One man has been arrested after a shooting in Savannah Friday night. Crime. 11 people treated for injuries after shooting in Downtown Savannah. Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 11:33 AM PDT. |. By WTOC Staff.Published: Jan. 12, 2023 at 3:03 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - In a heated Savannah City Council meeting, council members went back and forth, trying to decide if a restaurant lounge should be given a license to sell alcohol. This was the owners of CRU Lounge's second time appearing for the council with the same request.Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. ... Savannah Police Chief responds to mass shooting in Ellis Square, other shooting incidents ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. [email protected] - (912) 234-1111. FCC Applications.By Jessica Savage. Published: Jul. 13, 2022 at 3:17 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The rise in violent crime and shootings in Savannah has drawn criticism by one state lawmaker who says more needs to be done. He says the mayor’s recent comments about invoking a curfew to curb crime are what provoked him. Flood lights in Savannah’s City ...Nov 2, 2022 ... WTOC received data ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - New data shows violent crime is on the rise in unincorporated Chatham County. That’s according to 2023 stats presented to county commissioners Friday. Chatham County police chief Jeff Hadley told commissioners that in 2023 there were 101 aggravated assaults and homicides with firearms in unincorporated areas.By Brian Bailey. Published: Oct. 17, 2021 at 9:32 AM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a shooting that happened in downtown Savannah. Police say officers responded to a shooting at Congress and Whitaker Street around 12:29 a.m. Sunday. Officials say initial indication shows an adult male was shot in the area of ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - City leaders in Savannah met Monday to discuss what next year's budget could look like. Some of the topics included in the proposal are Investing in Community Services, Back to Basics, Investing in Team Savannah, and Public Safety. Taking a look at the violent crimes numbers in Savannah, there's been a 16 percent ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating an early morning shooting in downtown Savannah. According to police, officers responded to Whitaker and Broughton Street for a shooting early Saturday morning. #SPDAlert - SPD quickly responded to a shooting at Whitaker and Broughton where they found a female with a non-life-threatening ...For the first time, WTOC is hearing from the Salvation Army of Savannah about this proposal. Officials with the charitable organization insist a new shelter would benefit everyone in the area - including neighbors. The Savannah City Council is close to deciding on the matter. WTOC checked-in with both sides involved in this passionate debate.HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Hinesville police are asking for the public’s help to find a murder suspect. Investigators say 18-year-old Naiseam Ward, of Savannah, is wanted in connection to the death of Malik Golden on July 31 at the Harbor Rain Apartments in Hinesville. Two other suspects connected to the crime, 19-year-old Jeremiah Traylor …Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM PDT. |. By WTOC Staff. Wednesday Savannah Police announced they have arrested and charged William Mitchell with 4 counts of aggravated assault, and four counts of firearm possession during the commission of a crime. News.Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department says a crime-reduction task force made 26 arrests in just two days. Savannah Police say they teamed up with Georgia State Patrol on July 29 and 30 for the effort. SPD says they made 26 arrests, gave out 168 citations, 41 warnings and recovered 3 stolen ...SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Just over a year has passed since two separate shootings took the lives of two children in Savannah. 2-year-old Kiki Smalls and 12-year-old Keith Passmore were killed about a week apart, and those cases are still unsolved. The executive director of CrimeStoppers in Chatham County said many people have come forward with ...Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - New details about a pedestrian killed last month during a police chase in Savannah. The family is speaking for the first time since his horrific death. Stephen Milton, 56, was killed on the evening of June 16 as he crossed Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at 38th Street in the downtown area.By Flynn Snyder. Published: Nov. 28, 2023 at 12:47 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson speaking out following two recent deadly shootings in the city. Mayor Johnson called these latest shootings unfortunate and says they cause a dark time for the victim’s family. The first shooting happened early Sunday …SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Just over a year has passed since two separate shootings took the lives of two children in Savannah. 2-year-old Kiki Smalls and 12-year-old Keith Passmore were killed about a week apart, and those cases are still unsolved. The executive director of CrimeStoppers in Chatham County said many people have come forward with ...What Is A First Alert Weather Day? Sports. BananasVIDALIA, Ga. (WTOC) - A 21-year-old is dead after being stabbed multiple times Saturday in Vidalia. Vidalia Police responded to the 300 block of East Jenkins Street around 9:56 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found 21-year-old Kaysey Jordan suffering from multiple stab wounds. Neighbors say an annual block party was in full swing ...Published: May. 11, 2024 at 12:46 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Fire responded to a house Saturday afternoon. Officials say crews responded to a home in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue. SFD crews responded to the 900 Blk of Sherman Ave for a home on fire. Crews quickly attacked the fire in efforts to minimize and prevent further damage.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A growing war of words between Georgia's top prosecutor and the City of Savannah. It all stems from a new controversial gun ordinance that one state official is calling void. On Friday, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr sent a letter to the City saying new rules about proper gun storage in parked cars are not valid.Published: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:19 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah had a month of no shootings in City Market. It follows back-to-back shootings two weekends in a row. A double and triple shooting just two weekends a part last month in City Market had people and businesses fearing for their safety. Jeff Brochu, owner of a pedicab business ...The victims, 11 adults, were all treated and taken to the hospital. Savannah Police tells WTOC they believe at least 10 people were injured from gunfire. Police also say they believe this shooting was not gang related or gang initiated. They believe a dispute began between two females, spilled out of another are into Ellis Square, and ...Savannah transferring hundreds of employees to brand new facility. Geo resource failed to load. By Sean Evans. Published: Sep. 15, 2021 at 2:13 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah's new city services complex is close to being fully operational and open to the public. The SPLOST-funded building sits off Interchange Court, just off I-516 ...By Jessica Savage. Published: Jul. 13, 2022 at 3:17 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The rise in violent crime and shootings in Savannah has drawn criticism by one state lawmaker who says more needs to be done. He says the mayor’s recent comments about invoking a curfew to curb crime are what provoked him. Flood lights in Savannah’s City ...Daughter of murder victim pushes for increased security in Savannah neighborhoods. Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM PDT. |. By Hayley Boland. The family of a man killed in Kayton Homes in early April is speaking out and asking for more security measures in Savannah’s public housing complexes. WTOC Investigates.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is injured after a shooting in Savannah Saturday morning. Savannah Police say it happened in the 3700 block of Montgomery Street near 54th Street around 11 a.m. When officers responded to the scene they didn't find a victim. Officers later discovered a victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the 500 ...Have we made it clear enough yet that you should return your Note 7? Well, now the FAA is getting on the bandwagon. Thanks to an emergency prohibition order, it’s now a crime to ta...Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. National. ... Savannah Police Officer displaced by house fire. Breaking. VIDEO: Historic Lowcountry homes goes up in flames. ... [email protected] - (912) 234-1111. FCC Applications. EEO Report. Closed Captioning/Audio Description. WTOC …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two men have died in Savannah Monday night. The Savannah Police Department said they responded to a shooting at Amaranth Avenue and Perth Street at about 6:20 p.m. When police arrived, they found two men dead. The Chatham County Coroner’s Office has identified the men as 16-year-old Semaj Floyd …7 min. Weekly Wrap: Savannah mayor talks violent crime; New details in Murdaugh case WTOC News. News. WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's …3 days ago · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting that happened in Ellis Square and injured 11 people.Police say 20-year-old William Anthony Mitchell is being ...Leaders from Savannah's religious community are looking to find ways to lower the city's crime rate, by making their places of worship stations of hope.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is calling online rumors of a serial killer in the city false. This comes after social media posts circulated over the weekend claiming seven homicides in Savannah are connected. ... The latest SPD crime data shows as of April 13, there have been seven reported homicides in Savannah this ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police complete another two-day operation leading to dozens of arrests over the weekend. The operation took place this past Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29. During it, officers made 20 felony arrests, 24 DUI arrests and a misdemeanor arrest. They also recovered seven guns and a stolen vehicle and seized drugs.By WTOC Staff. Published: Apr. 17, 2024 at 11:01 AM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is asking for help locating a man wanted for murder. Police are looking for 36-year-old Lucius Gregory Young. He is 6′4″ and weighs 230 pounds. They say Young is known to frequent homeless camps, specifically in the Wheaton Street ...Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department says a crime-reduction task force made 26 arrests in just two days. Savannah Police say they teamed up with Georgia State Patrol on July 29 and 30 for the effort. SPD says they made 26 arrests, gave out 168 citations, 41 warnings and …Colonial Oil is a subsidiary of Colonial Group, headquartered off of Lathrop Avenue in Savannah. The EPA says that for seven years, Colonial Oil violated the Clean Air Act’s renewable fuel standards. They’re asking the company to pay more than $2.8 million in fines, and to purchase more than $12 million in renewable fuel credits.Published: Jan. 31, 2024 at 11:03 AM PST. BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Seventeen people were arrested in a multi-agency sex trafficking sting in the Bryan County area. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the seventeen people were arrested during an online undercover operation. The GBI's Human Exploitation and Trafficking ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Never before seen video of a wild 2021 police chase in Savannah. The WTOC Investigates team combing through hours of newly released body-cam footage that involved a stolen ...Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah City Council voted 5-4 to approve a proposed homeless shelter in West Savannah, but with a caveat. An archaeological study must be done to prove that the land is not The Weeping Time property before the development can continue. "If there was a thought of this would be the land of ...HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Three people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Hinesville earlier this month. Hinesville Police arrested 18-year-old Jaquaves Pittman, 19-year-old Jalijah Pittman, and 18-year-old Serinity Marie Hagan in connection to the shooting death of 20-year-old Jaylin Ferrell. Hagan was arrested in Memphis ...The Tide to Town project is all in an effort to connect several parts of the city through different trails and bridges. This is a project that's been partially completed for years. On Thursday, Savannah City Council approved about $8 million of funding that will bring trails and bridges to 52nd and Bee Road through areas near Jenkins High School.Dec 27, 2021 · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police officers responded to a shooting in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in the Savannah Gardens area Sunday night. Officers said there was a confrontation between two men before 32-year-old Errol Gordon was shot and killed. Officials said a person of interest has been identified and was detained at the ...Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 3:36 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Neither of the two men killed in the mass shooting in Savannah on June 11 were residents of the complex where it happened. As the police investigation continues, city, church, and housing authority leaders have been meeting and talking about ways to address crime in the city.According to police, they responded to a ShotSpotter report in the 1300 block of Love Street around 8:45 p.m. A victim was found suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with any information on this incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020. Stick with WTOC for updates.1 injured in domestic-related shooting in Savannah. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is investigating a domestic-related shooting that happened Wednesday. According to police, a man was shot around 11:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of Bona Bella. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say that one ...Savannah Police ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Law enforcement responded to a home on Camelot Drive in Savannah on Wednesday afternoon. Savannah police say they arrested a suspect on various charges including aggravated assault after being barricaded inside a home. The standoff started around 11:30 a.m. and ended with the suspect surrendering …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: The victim of a shooting this weekend in Savannah has died, according to her family and the Savannah Police Department. ... Anyone with information on this incident or any other violent crime should call SPD's Violent Crimes Tip Line at (912) 525-3124 or Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous.Published: May. 11, 2024 at 12:46 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Fire responded to a house Saturday afternoon. Officials say crews responded to a home in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue. SFD crews responded to the 900 Blk of Sherman Ave for a home on fire. Crews quickly attacked the fire in efforts to minimize and prevent further damage.Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The man wanted for a deadly double shooting in Savannah has been arrested. Police in St. Petersburg, Florida say they took Derek Johnson into custody around 11 p.m. He was the suspect in that early Friday shooting on the Truman Parkway that left two people dead.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One person is dead after an early morning shooting in Savannah. Savannah Police responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Williamson Street just before 3 a.m. Sunday. When police arrived on scene, they discovered an adult male suffering from a serious gunshot wound. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures ...Aug 2, 2022 · Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:38 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Interim Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther spoke at a third district town hall just a few days into his new role. Gunther acknowledged that he knows he is coming in with a lot of issues to address. He made it clear that he’s focused on improving the morale in the department and ...Published: Nov. 10, 2021 at 1:18 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Fire Department said it extinguished a fire at an apartment complex in the 8000 block of Waters Avenue on Wednesday. Two residents were taken to a Savannah hospital due to smoke inhalation, according to the fire department. One person was treated for smoke inhalation ...Apr 17, 2024 ... Shots fired at a ...Feb 22, 2024 · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - In 2023, the Savannah Police Department has seen an 8% decrease in violent crimes compared to 2022. This data comes after the department presented a public safety update to Savannah city council members. SPD Chief Lenny Gunther presenting 2023′s crime statistics, showing that a number of what the department calls part ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Ashley Wood, the Savannah police officer that was fired after being accused of making up evidence that led to an arrest in a 2021 murder case, is back working for the City ...Published: Sep. 19, 2022 at 4:34 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department fired an officer following a domestic-related incident that occurred earlier this month. Police say, Keith Lemarcus Roland, 23, has been employed with SPD since March 2020 and was assigned to the Central Precinct. Savannah police were notified of a ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Wednesday Savannah Police announced they have arrested and charged William Mitchell with 4 counts of aggravated assault, and four counts of firearm possession during the ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Safety is front and center in Savannah with a recent rise in deadly shootings. ... Some efforts to crack down on crime have been the 100 days of Summer effort - that’s aimed at getting young people involved in city programs. They also stepped up patrols in neighborhoods that saw more violent crime in the first …Dec 27, 2021 · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police officers responded to a shooting in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in the Savannah Gardens area Sunday night. Officers said there was a confrontation between two men before 32-year-old Errol Gordon was shot and killed. Officials said a person of interest has been identified and was detained at the ...The victims, 11 adults, were all treated and taken to the hospital. Savannah Police tells WTOC they believe at least 10 people were injured from gunfire. Police also say they …Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. ... Sgt. Breonna Moffett, returns home to Savannah. Updated: Feb. 15, 2024 at 11:57 AM EST News "I just want anwers": Bluffton family searches for answers following murder of son ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111 ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a road rage incident that resulted in a shooting. In a post on social media just after 6:30 a.m. Sunday, police say they arrived to the scene at Bull Street and Broughton Street and found one person with non-life threating injures and another person with serious injures.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two different shootings in popular areas of downtown Savannah left one person dead , By WTOC Staff. Published: Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:01 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two people are dead and o, By Flynn Snyder. Published: Nov. 28, 2023 at 12:47 PM PST. SAVANNAH, G, Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are trying to stay ahead of the problem because it's causing their crime stats t, HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Hinesville's 2021 crime stats are in, and Police Chief Lloyd Slat, SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - City leaders in Savannah met Monday to discuss what next year’s budget could look lik, Published: Sep. 19, 2022 at 4:34 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (, Feb 25, 2022 · SAVANNAH, GA (February 25, 2022) – An , SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police Department detec, SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - In 2023, the Savannah Police , SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police is searching for a , Published: Mar. 16, 2024 at 1:39 AM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Sa, Published: Dec. 31, 2021 at 2:48 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As , News. Man arrested after shooting on Waters Ave. Updated: May., SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - City leaders in Savannah met Mo, Published: Nov. 27, 2023 at 1:24 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -, Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Hea, SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are hosting the first ever .