One-sentence summaries of crime and public-safety reporting from local CSRA outlets. Each entry links to the originating publication.
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WRDWJul 14Booking record
A teen was arrested after a shooting on Druid Park Avenue in Augusta.

WRDWJul 14
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Over 50 South Carolina law enforcement agencies partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through its 287(g) program.Below is more information about the program and a full list of which agencies are involved:WHAT IS THE 287(g) PROGRAM?Per ICE,…

WRDWJul 13
A Columbia County teenager clicked a fake Roblox link on Discord, leading to hacking and a swatting response at his home.

WRDWJul 13
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Javeayah Harris’ name is already written on candles and keepsakes at the growing memorial outside the home where she was reported missing.Now, one Aiken County lawmaker wants it written into South Carolina law.State Rep. Melissa Oremus says she is worki…

WRDWJul 9
A former Monroe County animal control employee faced felony charges after allegedly killing four puppies in an incinerator.

WRDWJul 9
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - SafeHomes Augusta is facing a funding shortfall after Georgia lawmakers vetoed millions in domestic violence funding.The nonprofit is the only 24-hour domestic violence shelter in the area, serving 10 counties from Augusta to Burke County to Taliaferro…

WRDWJul 8
A shooting victim pulled into Bobby’s Barbecue in Warrenville, South Carolina, with a wound Wednesday evening.

WRDWJul 8
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Child abuse cases are on the rise in South Carolina, and local advocates say it is up to the community to recognize the signs and report concerns.Fatima Thompson, a family advocate with the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County, said children who are no…

WRDWJul 13
A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with an aggravated assault case in Augusta.
A Greene County deputy was fired and charged with misusing license plate readers.

WRDWJul 9
A North Augusta man was sentenced to 60 months in prison for maliciously setting fire to a church in Byron.

WRDWJul 8
A third defendant was sentenced to federal prison for mail theft in Augusta.