CSRA crime news

Augusta Press·Jun 7

A 3-month-old infant died in an Augusta home in a suspected dog attack, and a Cane Corso was removed.

Augusta Press·Jun 4

The remains found in Barnwell County were confirmed to be Krystal Channel Anderson, the Wagener mother who had disappeared nearly four years earlier.

Augusta Press·Jun 2

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is reminding event organizers, promoters, vendors and community groups that organized events held on county-owned property without proper permits and approvals may be subject to enforcement action, including immediate closure. In a public not…

Augusta Press·May 29

Columbia County is emerging as the likely site for one of Georgia’s most closely watched criminal trials, as a judge overseeing the prosecution of accused Apalachee High School gunman Colt Gray said local court officials appear willing to host the proceedings. During a Thursday…

Augusta Press·May 28

A Blythe man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for fracturing the skull of his 6-week-old son.

Augusta Press·May 26

Authorities investigated a swatting incident in Martinez that prompted a large law enforcement response and renewed concerns about false emergency reports.

Augusta Press·May 24

The drowning death of 1-year-old Maddox Grayson Acevedo has reignited debate across the Augusta Judicial Circuit about when criminal charges should follow the death of a child in a swimming pool. Authorities in Richmond County have not announced any charges in connection with Ma…

Augusta Press·May 24

A 21-year-old man was shot to death behind an Aiken home, where deputies found multiple shell casings nearby.

Augusta Press·May 23

Four people were arrested after a shooting on Corn Road in Burke County.

Augusta Press·May 20

For many inmates leaving jail, freedom comes with a harsh reality: no health insurance, no medications, no primary doctor and few resources to help them stay healthy while trying to rebuild their lives. Aiken County officials say that gap often becomes a revolving door back into…

Augusta Press·May 17·Booking record

Richmond County authorities arrested people accused of financially exploiting a disabled Augusta man who vanished under suspicious circumstances.

Augusta Press·May 17·Booking record

A drunk Fort Gordon soldier was arrested at Augusta Regional Airport after stripping down to his shorts and fighting responding officers.