November 19, 2009

Two Richmond County Sex Offenders Sought

According to Investigator Charles Mulherin, two registered sex offenders are wanted by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the Augusta Probation Office.


November 18, 2009

5th Officer-Involved Shooting For Richmond County Sheriff’s Office

We begin with new information into a deadly shooting involving three Richmond County Narcotics officers. Wednesday, Sheriff Ronnie Strength held a press conference to discuss the incident that left one man dead. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud. He has the story.

UPDATED: Suspect Dead After Police-Involved Shooting In Augusta

Authorities in Richmond County are investigating a deadly shooting. UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Michael Nestor. A press conference ened just before noon on Wednesday at the Richmond County Law Enforcement Center. Sheriff Ronnie Strength talked about the deadly shooting Tuesday night, involving several officers. WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud reports.


November 16, 2009

Augusta deputies search for robber

  Richmond County investigators are searching for the lone gunman who held up a conveneience store on Mike Padgett Highway over the weekend.  A clerk was injured when the robber hit him over the head with a gun.


November 12, 2009

Richmond County Murder Suspect Killed By 2 Deputies

One man is dead and two Richmond County deputies are on paid administrative after the Sheriff says they shot and killed a murder suspect. WJBF News Channel 6’s Crime Tracker Barclay Bishop has the latest.

UPDATED: Man Shot, Killed By Deputies In Augusta

The GBI is investigating after a shooting in downtown Augusta following a domestic dispute. Terry Ramsey, 41, was shot and killed by Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a domestic situation on Metcalf Street, in downtown Augusta. UPDATE: The two deputies involved in the shooting have been identified as Deputy Chadwick Plueger and Deputy Sylvester Rosier.


November 10, 2009

Augusta Flim-Flam Suspects Sought

According to Investigator Aaron Hannsz, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public in identifying suspects in a flim-flam case.

Richmond County Sex Offender Sought

According to Investigator Charles Mulherin, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office investigators are currently seeing a sex offender who has recently absconded supervision of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The subject is identified as 33-year-old Rico Renaldo Ready.

UPDATED: Investigators Looking Into Two Late Night Augusta Shootings

Richmond County authorities are investigating a late night shooting. At least one person was wounded. The shooting happened on the 1800 block of Hicks Street.


November 09, 2009

Racial Slurs Spray Painted on Confederate Monument

A monument in downtown Augusta got a makeover, Monday, but not because it needed one. At least it didn’t, until Sunday night, when it was hit by vandals. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

Suspect Wanted For Attempted Robbery At Augusta Dollar General Store

According to Lt. Scott Peebles, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who attempted to rob a clerk at the Dollar General, located at 1801 Central Avenue, Monday morning.


November 06, 2009

Carjacking Suspect Sought In Augusta

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who carjacked a woman in Augusta, on August 11th, on the 1300 block of Merry Street, around 1:19 a.m. The suspect is identified as 26-year-old Nathaniel Robert Thomas.

Bank Robbery Suspect Sought In Augusta

According to Lt. Scott Peebles, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a bank robbery suspect.


November 05, 2009

Richmond County Forgery Suspect Sought

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to help identify a forgery suspect. Investigators say a company check from Soultry Sounds Cafe, located at 1031 Ellis Street, was compromised. The value of the check was $800.


November 04, 2009

North Augusta Attempted Robbery Suspect Arrested In Augusta After Pursuit

According to Lt. Tim Pearson, of the North Augusta Department of Public Safety (NADPS), a suspect in a North Augusta attempted robbery was arrested in Augusta on Tuesday.

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