CSRA crime news

WJBF·4h ago

145 people were arrested during Operation Wildfire in Richmond County, including 30 identified as suspected criminal street gang members.

WJBF·12h ago

An Augusta man was arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to 13- and 15-year-old victims and attempting to touch a minor.

WJBF·4d ago

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office completed Operation Wildfire and made more than 100 arrests.

WJBF·Sep 14·Booking record

Three people were arrested after a traffic stop in Aiken County led to the seizure of more than 9,500 ecstasy pills.

WJBF·Sep 13·Booking record

A Cracker Barrel worker was pepper-sprayed during an attack, and two suspects were arrested in Columbia County.

WJBF·Sep 7

Georgia State Patrol reports 273 DUI arrests since Friday morning, while Columbia County deputies say no serious injuries or fatalities have been reported locally so far. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - As drivers make their way home from the Labor Day holiday weekend, law enforcement age…

WJBF·Sep 6·Booking record

A man was arrested after a shooting during a domestic dispute in Augusta.

WJBF·Sep 5

A police chase in Burke County ended in a rollover and the arrest of a suspect with warrants in two local counties.

WJBF·Sep 5·Booking record

A man was injured in a shooting on Amsterdam Drive in Augusta.

WJBF·Sep 4·Booking record

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - Richmond County Sheriff, Eugene Brantley, will hold a press conference on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. This was a busy week for the agency. Four deputies were arrested this week and a manhunt is currently underway fo…

WJBF·Sep 3·Booking record

A male suspect was shot after reportedly opening fire on Richmond County deputies on Tybee Court in Augusta.

WJBF·Sep 1·Booking record

A Richmond County sheriff’s major was arrested and booked into Wilkes County Jail on pandering, solicitation for sodomy, and oath-violation charges.

WJBF·Aug 31·Booking record

Columbia County deputies arrested a 23-year-old after a Martinez crash on Stevens Creek Road at West Port Court.

WJBF·Aug 31·Booking record

Two Richmond County deputies were arrested for unauthorized use of the Flock License Plate Reader system.

WJBF·Aug 26·Booking record

An Evans teen was charged after allegedly damaging three license plate readers in Appling.

WJBF·Aug 25

Two men were arrested in connection with a multi-state school bus parts theft ring in Edgefield County.

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WJBF·Aug 24·Booking record

An Augusta man was federally indicted on healthcare fraud, theft of government money, and aggravated identity theft charges.

WJBF·Aug 20·Booking record

A 33-year-old Augusta man was shot and killed on Rushing Road, prompting a homicide investigation.

WJBF·Aug 16

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office warned Augusta residents about an ongoing arrest scam targeting families of detainees.

WJBF·Aug 16

A suspect was arrested after an attempted armed robbery at a PAC N GO on Olive Road in Augusta.