Mayor’s Office: Violent crime in Savannah has stabilized from high peak in 2023
Violent crime in Savannah has "stabilized" since an abnormally high peak in 2023, according to the mayor's office.
SCAM ALERT: Scammers are pretending to be police officers with false warrants
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Scammers are pretending to be officers of the law in Jasper County, according to the sheriff’s office. In a social media post, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says it has “received reports from residents about a scammer impersonating Lt. Jenkins of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.”
Myers Middle student hit by car, taken to hospital with minor injuries
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A Myers Middle School student was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday while they were walking to school. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) confirmed to WSAV that a middle school student was hit by a vehicle on their way to school. According to an SCCPSS spokesperson, the student...
13-year-old walks into Pooler Fire with gunshot wound
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A 13-year-old walked into the Pooler Fire Rescue with gunshot wound Tuesday afternoon. The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is investigating after a 13-year-old juvenile showed up at the Pooler Fire Rescue at Rogers Street with a gunshot wound to his foot at approximately 4 p.m....
Chatham County Police are warning residents of ongoing phone scam
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is warning residents that the phone scammers claiming to be CCPD officers are at it again. CCPD says they have received a call on Tuesday morning from an individual who reported the following: According to CCPD, two different people on the call...
Hundreds gather to honor 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run; 2 suspects held on ICE detainers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - Hundreds of people gathered at a candlelight vigil to honor a 14-year-old Georgia boy who was killed in a hit-and-run. The two suspects in the case are being held on detainers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Marcus Anderson, 14, was riding his electric bike...
17-year-old in custody after a chase ends in crash, deputy transported to hospital
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A law enforcement chase of a stolen car ended on Tuesday after a crash, resulting in a 17-year-old being brought into custody and a deputy being transported to the hospital, Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman confirmed. Coleman said the 17-year-old suspect was arrested after crashing...
Savannah mayor named one of Georgia’s most influential people
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Mayor Van Johnson was named one of Georgia Trend’s 2026 Most Influential Georgians, he shared on Facebook Tuesday. 2026 marks the sixth consecutive year that Johnson has been recognized for the award. Johnson released a statement following the announcement: “This recognition isn’t...
Dad at Target with his 3 young kids is gunned down after petty ‘argument...
A family in Savannah, Georgia, is left grieving after a man gunned down the father outside of a Target during an argument over a parking space, authorities say. The post Dad at Target with his 3 young kids is gunned down after petty 'argument over a parking spot': Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
Crash on Dean Forest Road blocks traffic in both directions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Dean Forest Road is blocked in both directions due to crash on GA-307 between I-16 Exit 160 and Airport Park Dr. The Georgia Department of Transportation says the crash occurred near Pine Meadow Drive. As of 4:41 p.m., GDOT currently lists the anticipated end time of...
