Hilton Head woman allegedly slipped out of handcuff, attacked police during DUI arrest
After her arrest for allegedly driving under the influence with two infants in the backseat, a 26-year-old woman slipped one hand out of her handcuffs and assaulted Bluffton officers, according to police. The suspect from Hilton Head Island was charged Saturday night with DUI and child endangerment, inmate records...
Family pleads for help finding suspect in fatal Savannah shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The family of a man shot and killed in Savannah nearly a month ago is making a direct plea to the public as the suspect remains at large. David Stewart, 38, was shot multiple times just before 1 a.m. on March 1 along Echols Avenue, according to Savannah Police. Investigators identified...
Georgia imposes fines, training for Liberty County Animal Control
Liberty County Animal Services can again pick up stray animals after a state investigation resulted in no charges related to an incident during which a county worker used a crossbow to kill two street dogs and mortally injure a third during a dog fight.
WTOC Exclusive: 2021 Murder trial involving victim found beneath porch, machete evidence presented
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Opening statements are underway in a nearly five-year-old murder case that shocked the Savannah community. A caretaker, Michael Cimato, is accused of killing a man, then trying to dismember and hide his body. WTOC was the only news station in the courtroom as opening statements began...
Beaufort Co. Council sends proposed gun ordinance back to committee for revisions
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Beaufort County Council voted unanimously to send a proposed gun ordinance back to committee, saying they still had more questions than answers after meeting with local law enforcement, the solicitor’s office, and other community groups. Council members said feedback from the Beaufort...
Golf cart driver ejected, seriously hurt in crash in Sun City Hilton Head
A woman driving a golf cart was seriously injured after colliding with a vehicle in Sun City on Monday morning, according to police. State troopers are investigating the crash. Beaufort County deputies and the South Carolina Highway Patrol responded around 8:45 a.m. Monday to the area of Arabella Lane and Red Dam...
Georgia man arrested after breaking into Creston home
CRESTON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 29-year-old Christopher William Daum of Tybee Island, Georgia, on several charges after breaking and entering a home in Creston. After the investigation Daum received drug charges including a felony heroin possession. On Sunday, March 22, at 1 a.m.,...
📅 Pooler to Host Capital Improvement Stakeholder Meeting March 25
The City of Pooler will hold a public meeting on March 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Training Room at City Hall (100 SW US Highway 80, Pooler). The meeting will cover the Capital Improvement Element, which will be added to the city’s Comprehensive Plan to support adoption of an Impact Fee Ordinance.
Savannah Police Department seizes 19 guns, weapons during St. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Savannah Police Department seized 19 firearms during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
2 Pooler assault suspects denied bond after preliminary hearing
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two suspects accused in the Pooler parking lot assault case appeared in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing and were denied bond, according to testimony presented in court. Jimmy Lee Alexander and Ronnie Scott Jr. both had bond requests rejected due to concerns for public safety...

















