RCSO: One arrested, one sought in Crawford Ave Armed Robbery
A teenager is in custody and another suspect is being sought in connection with a recent armed robbery incident in Augusta.
10-year-old dies days after he was shot inside mother’s car
A mother now faces a murder charge after her 10-year-old son was shot inside her car and died. De’Angelo Roberson died on Friday, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. In a Facebook post, Jenkins-White Elementary School said Roberson was a beloved student. Deputies have charged his mother, 27-year-old Deasia Lexus Williams, with murder in the second degree. She...
16-year-old, another suspect charged after man shot during robbery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 16-year-old is in custody after an armed robbery in Augusta on Sunday. Richmond County deputies arrested Sincere Cooper, 16, at his home in Augusta early Monday morning. Cooper has been charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault, according to deputies. A second suspect has been...
Fifth suspect arrested in shooting death of Aiken Co. teen
Aiken County investigators have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Kahlil Simmons.
Delta Sigma Theta honors students at 14th annual STARS program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held its 14th annual STARS program Sunday at A.R. Johnson Magnet School. The event recognized youth initiatives and awarded 10 scholarships through the Dr. Louise A. Rice Scholarship. About 50 youth from the community participate in...
Aiken County SWAT responds to armed individual in residence
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and SWAT team responded to a home, Sunday night. Law enforcement responded to the 1000 block of Scarborough Pass in Aiken for an armed and barricaded person in a residence. We’re told it was not a hostage situation. Around 10:30 p.m., the suspect was taken into […]
Man in custody after pointing rifle at Aiken County deputy
A man is in custody after pointing a rifle at an Aiken County deputy and barricading himself inside a home Sunday evening.
Morning Fog + Mix of Sun & Clouds Sunday
Sunday Morning Update: In the overnight hours light showers continued to moved across the CSRA and, though not significant, the majority of the CSRA did pick up trace amounts and in Columbia and Richmond Counties small puddles can be spotted with totals around 0.10″! We will take it!. With...
Aiken County SWAT called to disturbance on Scarborough Pass
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County deputies are on scene of a disturbance involving a possibly armed and barricaded suspect. Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Scarborough Pass around 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office SWAT team was called to the...
Gospel showcase in Augusta sets early Mother’s Day celebration with music, ministry and community
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A local gospel showcase is setting the tone early for Mother’s Day in the CSRA, bringing music, ministry and community together in Augusta. The free event is happening Saturday, May 9, at the old Murphey Middle School Gym at 2610 Milledgeville Road. “We’re asking people to come out and enjoy this […]
