One-sentence summaries of crime and public-safety reporting from local CSRA outlets. Each entry links to the originating publication.
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WRDWJun 25
A Williston man was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for illegally possessing multiple firearms after prior felony convictions.

WRDWJun 25
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Court documents obtained by 12 On Your Side Investigates are raising questions about whether a Burke County party tied to a deadly shooting was part of a larger pattern.The gatherings allegedly involved minors, alcohol and a 36-year-old woman who is no…

WRDWJun 24
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Burke County business owner Daniel Blount Cates has been released from federal prison, where he was supposed to spend more than three years.He was discharged Tuesday under a “good conduct” release, according to officials.He spent about a year in pri…

WRDWJun 24
A former Washington city councilman faced charges for allegedly sending sexually explicit messages while in office.

WRDWJun 25Booking record
A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 32-year-old man in Augusta.

WRDWJun 10
Two defendants were sentenced in Augusta federal court for mail theft, bank fraud, and identity theft.

WRDWJun 9Booking record
A woman died after being shot in a domestic violence incident in Augusta.