November 16, 2009
North Augusta police arrest carjacking suspect
North Augusta Public Safety officers have arrested a suspect in last week’s carjacking. Anthony Tashawn Perry was arrested at his home Sunday night.
November 12, 2009
Carjacking Suspect Crashes Into North Augusta Businesses
According to Lt. Tim Pearson, the North Augusta Department of Public Safety (NADPS) is currently looking for a carjacking suspect. The suspect is identified as Anthony Tashawn Perry.
November 10, 2009
UPDATED: Third Suspect Arrested In Aiken Burger King Robbery
According to Lt. David Turno, Aiken Department of Public Safety Officers responded to an armed robbery about 12:45 p.m., on Saturday, at the Burger King, located on York Street, in Aiken. UPDATE: The fatality from the Burger King robbery has been identified as Richard Lee Simmons, 24, of Columbia, SC. UPDATE: Investigators have charged both Robert Mills, Jr. and Sean Mark Rodriguez with one count of Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime, one count of Robbery while Armed with a Deadly Weapon and 16 counts of Kidnapping. Both are being held at the Aiken County Detention Center. UPDATE: Toryast Jermaine Johnson, 28, of Columbia, SC has been arrested in connection to the robbery.
August 13, 2009
Juvenile Carjacking Suspects Arrested In Richmond County
According to Investigator Kendall Brown, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two juveniles in a carjacking case.
August 06, 2009
Pregnant Woman Carjacked At Augusta Krystal’s Restaurant
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for the 2 men who carjacked a pregnant woman around 12:30 a.m., Wednesday morning at the Krystal’s on Deans Bridge Road.
July 30, 2009
Police Hope Video Leads To Vernon Forrest’s Killers
Atlanta police have released video that they hope will help them find as many as four suspects involved in the robbery and killing of former boxing champion and Augusta native Vernon Forrest.
Police Hope Video Leads To Vernon Forrest’s Killers
Atlanta police have released video that they hope will help them find as many as four suspects involved in the robbery and killing of former boxing champion and Augusta native Vernon Forrest.
July 27, 2009
Augusta Remembers Vernon Forrest
Boxing champion Vernon Forrest called Atlanta home, but his roots and his heart were in Augusta. Late Saturday, he was shot and killed during an armed robbery. Vernon Forrest made it to the top of his profession, but never forgot those who helped him get there. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.
Augusta Remembers Vernon Forrest
Boxing champion Vernon Forrest called Atlanta home, but his roots and his heart were in Augusta. Late Saturday, he was shot and killed during an armed robbery. Vernon Forrest made it to the top of his profession, but never forgot those who helped him get there. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.
UPDATED: Augusta Native and World Champion Boxer Vernon Forrest Killed in Shooting
Former boxing champion and U.S. Olympian Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in an attempted carjacking in Northwest Atlanta, a police spokesperson said. Lt. Keith Meadows with the Atlanta police department told WSB Radio, the Augusta native was putting air in the tires of his Jaguar around 11 p.m. Saturday at a gas station on White Hall St. at McDaniel Blvd. Investigators said at least two men jumped out of a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo and tried to steal Forrest’s car. The boxer had a gun and started running after the suspects. WJBF News Channel 6’s Chris Kane spoke to one of Vernon’s brothers, and others, including managers and trainers.
July 26, 2009
UPDATED: Augusta Native and World Champion Boxer Vernon Forrest Killed in Shooting
Former boxing champion and U.S. Olympian Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in an attempted carjacking in Northwest Atlanta, a police spokesperson said. Lt. Keith Meadows with the Atlanta police department told WSB Radio, the Augusta native was putting air in the tires of his Jaguar around 11 p.m. Saturday at a gas station on White Hall St. at McDaniel Blvd. Investigators said at least two men jumped out of a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo and tried to steal Forrest’s car. The boxer had a gun and started running after the suspects. WJBF News Channel 6’s Chris Kane spoke to one of Vernon’s brothers, and others, including managers and trainers.
Boxer Vernon Forrest Killed in Carjacking Attempt
WSB Radio in Atlanta reports that former welterweight boxing champion and Augusta native Vernon Forrest was shot and killed last night during a carjacking attempt in Atlanta.
July 16, 2009
Ex-SC Cop To Plead Insanity To Kidnapping Charge
A former South Carolina police officer who authorities say kidnapped and held his estranged wife and infant son hostage in Georgia says he intends to enter an insanity plea.
July 02, 2009
FL Seat Belt Stop Yields Wanted Richmond County Felon, Drugs
According to a release from the Palm Bay (Florida) Police Department, a Richmond County fugitive has been arrested during a seatbelt checkpoint stop.
June 02, 2009
Competency Hearing Postponed For Former SC Cop Involved In Kidnapping
A hearing has been postponed for a former South Carolina police officer who authorities say kidnapped and held his estranged wife and infant son hostage in Georgia.

