CSRA crime news

Crime blotter

One-sentence summaries of crime and public-safety reporting from local CSRA outlets. Each entry links to the originating publication.

Showing 151–180 of 261 entries

Wed, Jun 10Wednesday, June 10, 2026

WRDWJun 10
A proposed plea agreement for a former Augusta University faculty member charged with child molestation was not accepted in court.
- Augusta Press· Jun 10
WJBFJun 10
A Colquitt couple was arrested on child cruelty and aggravated battery charges.
WRDWJun 10
A woman and her son were arrested after a Hiltonia traffic stop escalated into a confrontation involving a large crowd.
WJBFJun 10
A mother was arrested for allegedly obstructing police at a Hiltonia block party in Screven County.
Augusta PressJun 10Booking record
An Augusta woman was killed during a violent confrontation outside an Allen Homes apartment, and a neighbor was charged in connection with her death.

Tue, Jun 9Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Mon, Jun 8Monday, June 8, 2026

Sun, Jun 7Sunday, June 7, 2026

Augusta PressJun 7
A 3-month-old infant died in an Augusta home in a suspected dog attack, and a Cane Corso was removed.

Sat, Jun 6Saturday, June 6, 2026

Fri, Jun 5Friday, June 5, 2026

Thu, Jun 4Thursday, June 4, 2026

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All WRDW 353 WJBF 135 Augusta Press 134 WFXG 49 Aiken Standard 35

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Showing 151–180 of 261 entries

Wed, Jun 10Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Tue, Jun 9Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Mon, Jun 8Monday, June 8, 2026

Sun, Jun 7Sunday, June 7, 2026

Augusta PressJun 7
A 3-month-old infant died in an Augusta home in a suspected dog attack, and a Cane Corso was removed.

Sat, Jun 6Saturday, June 6, 2026

Fri, Jun 5Friday, June 5, 2026

Thu, Jun 4Thursday, June 4, 2026

WRDWJun 9

A Richmond County prisoner escaped from the Augusta Transitional Center on Taylor Street, prompting a manhunt.

WJBF· Jun 9

Augusta PressJun 9

An Augusta infant died after an apparent fatal dog attack while co-sleeping with a Cane Corso.

WRDW· Jun 8

AP

Augusta PressJun 9

An inmate died after an assault inside the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Richmond County, and a murder charge was expected.

Aiken StandardJun 8Booking record

A Greenwood man was arrested in Aiken for attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

WRDWJun 8Booking record

A man wanted on multiple felony warrants in Burke County was arrested after a chase and an attempted home entry.

WJBF· Jun 5

WRDWJun 8

Rick Chow was found not guilty of murder in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.

Aiken StandardJun 5

Two Barnwell County women were charged with cruelty to children at the daycare where they worked.

WRDWJun 5

A South Carolina attorney general’s office took over prosecution of a boutique owner accused of defrauding customers across the state.

WRDWJun 5Booking record

A man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman during a burglary at Rollingwood Apartment in Thomson.

AP

Augusta PressJun 5Booking record

A Hephzibah mother was charged with second-degree cruelty after her 5-year-old son tested positive for marijuana.

WRDW· Jun 5

WRDWJun 4

Two Barnwell County daycare employees were arrested on cruelty to children charges.

WJBFJun 4

Two Barnwell County women were charged with cruelty to children.

WRDWJun 4

Nearly 50 people were detained and six others were indicted in a South Carolina illegal immigration operation.

WRDWJun 4

A Washington County judge denied Erik Heard’s habeas corpus petition for a murder conviction.