WRDW · Sep 24, 2026 · William Rioux

Years of data reveal scope of Richmond County crime unit’s work

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 45-day crackdown in Richmond County put 145 people in jail, including suspects wanted for murder — but that surge is only a slice of what investigators have taken off the street since 2018. Operation Wildfire, a 45-day crackdown this month, led to 14…

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