Self-proclaimed terrorist sentenced to 70 months in prison
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A Hinesville man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison after threatening to kill federal employees. Alexis Beatles, 44, has been sentenced to federal prison on two counts of interstate communication with threats to injure another. He was also fined $1,500 and will serve three years of...
Savannah’s Tide to Town trail nears completion, but concerns remain
The City of Savannah plans to cut the ribbon on its latest portion of the Tide to Town trail in June, but you wouldn’t know it if you visited the trail on any day the sun is shining. That’s because the trail is already in use by bikers and runners across Savannah, as showcased on a recent visit by reporters when...
Bloomingdale woman sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in 2024 double homicide...
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Bloomingdale woman has begun her prison sentence, after being sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. 35-year-old Holly Marie Scott pleaded guilty in a 2024 double homicide that left two of her family members dead, her mother and her uncle. Scott’s...
2 local women face EMS bills for unwanted treatment
After a back and forth with the billing company, they were told the only thing they could do to dispute the bill, other than pay it, was write an appeal.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Savannah Police homicide detective takes plea deal, avoids trial
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A WTOC exclusive update in the case of a former Savannah police detective-- pleading guilty today to 8 separate felonies-- involving perjury and violation of oath by a public officer. The charges relate to her investigation into a murder case in Savannah from 2021, and since...
State Representative Carl Gilliard gives farewell speech
SAVANNAH, GA. (WSAV) – State Representative and Savannah native Carl Gilliard gave his farewell speech Monday morning following nearly a decade of serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. See the full address right here on WSAV News 3.
Savannah Fire crews respond to house fire on West 36th Street
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Fire Department responded to a structure fire in downtown Savannah, Monday evening. According to SFD, crews responded to a house fire in the 600 block of West 36th Street around 6:40pm Monday. Stay with WTOC for updates on this developing story.
Savannah newborn suffered skull fractures, brain bleeds upon birth at Memorial hospital
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah-area mother who delivered a baby at Memorial Health University Medical Center says her C-section delivery resulted in injuries to her newborn, and that her medical records do not reflect what she experienced. Newborn suffered skull fractures and brain bleeds, records show. Jessica...
South Carolina woman charged with food stamp fraud
A Beaufort County woman is charged with fraudulently receiving $23,598 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) on Monday announced the arrest of 40-year-old Lasonya Renee Morton. Morton is charged with one count of Fraudulent Acquisition or...
Richmond Hill T&F Sets the Pace at Apex Invite with Statement Win
From the first gun to the final relay, Richmond Hill did more than just show up; they set the standard. In front of a home crowd, the Wildcats controlled the Apex Invite, sweeping the girls and boys team titles with 143 points for the girls and 185.6 for the boys, sending a clear message across the Coastal Empire.
