September 02, 2009

Cops Use YouTube Video To ID Suspect In Robbery

Police have used a YouTube video of a robbery in an Atlanta neighborhood to identify one of the suspects and issue a warrant for his arrest.


August 27, 2009

Barbershop Robbery Suspects Sought In Augusta

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects in a robbery of a south Augusta barbershop. The robbery occurred Thursday morning at Le Nay Nay’s off of Highway 25.


August 26, 2009

Vernon Forrest’s Brother Comments On Indictments In The Boxer’s Death

Fulton County’s District Attorney says he will seek the death penalty against three men charged with murdering boxer Vernon Forrest. Wednesday, Forrests’ brother Alphonso talked only with WJBF News Channel 6 about the ongoing murder investigation. He says he and his family met with the District Attorney Tuesday.

Vernon Forrest’s Brother Comments On Indictments In The Boxer’s Death

Fulton County’s District Attorney says he will seek the death penalty against three men charged with murdering boxer Vernon Forrest. Wednesday, Forrests’ brother Alphonso talked only with WJBF News Channel 6 about the ongoing murder investigation. He says he and his family met with the District Attorney Tuesday.


August 25, 2009

GA Grand Jury Indicts Suspects In Vernon Forrest’s Slaying

A Fulton County grand jury has indicted three men accused in the killing of boxing champion Vernon Forrest. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says the three suspects were formally charged Tuesday in a 10-count indictment accusing them each of felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, armed robbery and other charges.

Greg’s Gas Plus Robbery Suspects Sought In Aiken County

According to Capt. Troy Elwell, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Greg’s Gas Plus convenience store, located at 106 Bettis Academy Road, in Graniteville, for an armed robbery. The clerk stated that two individuals came inside, pointed a black handgun at her and demanded money from the register.

UPDATED: Richmond County Bank Robbery Suspect Identified, Arrested

WJBF News Channel 6 has learned of a bank robbery in downtown Augusta near the intersection of 8th Street and Reynolds Street. The bank robbery occurred at the Georgia Bank and Trust branch at that location. We have on the scene who tell us the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene, as well.


August 18, 2009

GA Woman Shot, Toddler Son Beaten

Police say a woman was shot and her 1-year-old son beaten during a home invasion in south Fulton County. Chattahoochee Hills police Chief Damon Jones says 22-year-old Nikki Neely was shot in the head during the attack just before 9 p.m. Monday. WSB radio reported that one person was in custody.


August 17, 2009

UPDATED: Beech Island Bank Robbery Suspects Sought

WJBF News Channel 6 has received reports of a bank robbery in Beech Island, SC. We are told that the First Citizens Bank on 2020 Atomic Road was robbed, Monday morning. We have no other details at this time. We will provide more information as it becomes available. UPDATE: The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has sent us updated information and surveillance images of the suspects.


August 15, 2009

Two People Beaten, Robbed at Augusta Restaurant

Two people are recovering after being attacked outside an Augusta restaurant. It happened at Atlanta Bread Company in the Augusta Exchange shopping center.


August 14, 2009

3rd Suspect In Vernon Forrest Killing Denied Bond

A judge has denied bond for 30-year-old Charman Sinkfield, who’s charged in the shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest.

3rd Suspect In Vernon Forrest Killing Denied Bond

A judge has denied bond for 30-year-old Charman Sinkfield, who’s charged in the shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest.


August 13, 2009

Three Students Arrested In Butler High School Robbery

According to Sgt. Blaise Dresser, three people have been arrested in connection to a robbery at Butler High School. The arrested suspects are identified as 17-year-old Angelo Pringle, and 18-year-old twin brothers, Markale and Marcus Robbinson.


August 12, 2009

UPDATED: 3rd Arrest Made In Vernon Forrest Murder

Atlanta police say a third man has been arrested in the robbery and shooting death of former boxing champion Vernon Forrest. The suspect is identified as 30-year-old Charmon Sinkfield.

Richmond County Bank Robbery Suspect Sought

According to Sgt. Blaise Dresser, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for a bank robbery suspect. On Wednesday, at 11:30 a.m., deputies responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Regions Bank, located at 2507 Peach Orchard Road.

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