Man arrested at Waffle House after killing two people in front of young children...
Charles Saunders, 50, of New York, will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting Alesia Dykes and Bernard Alexander Lyles in June 2024 14th Circuit Solicitor's Office What began as an argument inside a South Carolina apartment complex ended in gunfire, leaving two people dead and an arrest hours...
A former bank turned boutique hotel is bringing retro glamour to Savannah
Originally a bank and then a government building, Municipal Grand is far from stuffy and stale—in fact, vestiges of its former life serve as a fun throwback (see the actual bank vault and mail chutes). The new boutique property sits on Savannah’s East Broughton Street and beckons guests and...
SPD searching for wanted man in domestic violence incident
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah Police Department is attempting to locate a suspect from a domestic violence incident Thursday. Abu Ali Moultrie, 30, is wanted for arrest. The incident took place in the 0 block of Derenne Ave. Moultire is five-foot-eight and weighs 130 pounds. If located, SPD said do not approach...
Over 80 potential graves remain at Savannah’s Whitefield Square, radar survey confirms
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A ground penetrating radar survey has confirmed that graves likely remain at Whitefield Square, the site of a historic burial ground that served Savannah’s enslaved and free people of color from 1763 to 1844. The City of Savannah received the final report from The LAMAR...
Police searching for missing 14-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Chatham County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for two weeks. Authorities said ChaMani NaMya Warthaw was last seen on Feb. 6 at approximately 7 a.m. leaving her home on St. Georgia Boulevard. ChaMani is described as 4 feet 9 inches...
Two suspects in Best Buy theft case make first appearance in court
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two of the people accused of stealing $40,000 worth of products from a Best Buy in Savannah just appeared in court. Thursday was the first court appearance for two of the six suspected shoplifters in that case. Shabria Summers and Leslie Bostic joined the hearing virtually...
Community vigil for beloved Savannah teacher changes location
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) [UPDATE 2:30 p.m.] - A planned vigil for Dr. Linda Davis Thursday evening has been moved to a new location. In a flyer for the community-organized prayer vigil, organizers say the event will take place outside the Chatham County Police Station at 9306 Whitfield Ave Thursday evening at 5 p.m.
New York man sentenced to life for murder of Hardeeville couple
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A Jasper County jury has found Charles Saunders guilty of murdering Bernard Lyles and Alesia Dykes, two beloved members of the Hardeeville community. The conviction came after just over an hour of deliberation following a three-day trial. The judge subsequently sentenced Saunders to two...
Savannah residents “outraged” over cell towers appearing in neighborhoods without notice
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Residents across Savannah are expressing frustrations over cell towers appearing in their neighborhoods without advance notice, prompting city leaders to explore new protections against future installations. Crown Castle USA used Georgia Senate Bill 66 to bypass Savannah’s metropolitan planning...
Alleged dog fighting ring suspect indicted for child molestation, trafficking
One of the men arrested in an alleged dog-fighting ring was indicted for child molestation and trafficking charges Wednesday.

















