August 07, 2009
UPDATED: Clearwater Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
WJBF News Channel 6 has just learned there has been a bank robbery at the Regions Bank branch, in Clearwater, SC. A suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of money, and officials are searching for him. UPDATE: We now have a release from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE: Danny Lee Gant was arrested in Richmond County on Tuesday, August 11th, and extradicted to Aiken County on Thursday.
August 06, 2009
Richmond County Robbery Suspect Sought
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for a robbery suspect. They tell, us around noon Wednesday, a black male covered his face and held up the Corner Market clerk, on Laney Walker Boulevard.
UPDATED: Second Person Arrested In Vernon Forrest Murder
There has been another Arrest In The Vernon Forrest murder investigation. Jquante Crews, 25, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery.
UPDATED: Second Person Arrested In Vernon Forrest Murder
There has been another Arrest In The Vernon Forrest murder investigation. Jquante Crews, 25, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery.
August 03, 2009
Hundreds Attend Funeral For Vernon Forrest
WJBF News Channel 6’s Sports Director Chris Kane has details of Augusta native, and boxer, Vernon Forrest, whose funeral was held Monday afternoon in Lithonia, GA.
Hundreds Attend Funeral For Vernon Forrest
WJBF News Channel 6’s Sports Director Chris Kane has details of Augusta native, and boxer, Vernon Forrest, whose funeral was held Monday afternoon in Lithonia, GA.
Thousands Expected For Vernon Forrests Funeral
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield was an early arrival among the thousands expected to turn out on Monday to remember three-time boxing champion Vernon Forrest, who was killed in an attempted robbery. The funeral service is at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, just east of Atlanta. Other notables, including boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Shane Mosley and R&B singer Frankie Beverly, are expected to attend.
Thousands Expected For Vernon Forrests Funeral
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield was an early arrival among the thousands expected to turn out on Monday to remember three-time boxing champion Vernon Forrest, who was killed in an attempted robbery. The funeral service is at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, just east of Atlanta. Other notables, including boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Shane Mosley and R&B singer Frankie Beverly, are expected to attend.
August 01, 2009
Vernon Forrest Memorial Held In Augusta
Family, friends and fans came together to remember the life of Vernon ‘The Viper’ Forrest, on Saturday. A memorial was held at the Bell Auditorium, in Downtown Augusta. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the story.
July 31, 2009
SC Worker Fights Off Robber In Gorilla Suit
It was far from an inconspicuous robbery attempt. Authorities say someone in a gorilla suit tried to rob a Conway restaurant this week, but the crime was foiled by a worker wielding a meat cleaver.
SC Worker Fights Off Robber In Gorilla Suit
It was far from an inconspicuous robbery attempt. Authorities say someone in a gorilla suit tried to rob a Conway restaurant this week, but the crime was foiled by a worker wielding a meat cleaver.
July 21, 2009
Aiken Robbery Suspect Arrested
An Aiken County robbery is solved, according to Lt. David Turno, with the Aiken Department of Public Safety…Trayko Marshall is behind bars, charged will helping to rob the Northside Bait and Tackle shop a couple weeks back.
July 14, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Arrests Made In Augusta Murder
According to Lt. Scott Peebles, three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Miguel Hernandez, which occurred on July 3rd, on Fox Trace Drive, in Augusta.
July 09, 2009
UPDATED: Suspect Arrested In Aiken Robbery Of Woman And Baby
A young Aiken, SC mother is robbed at gunpoint in her front yard with her baby in her arms. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports. UPDATE: There have now been warrants issued for the arrest of Tequan Martrell Holmes, 19, of the 200 block of Snipes Pond Road, in Aiken. UPDATE: Holmes has now been arrested by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.
June 29, 2009
4 Suspects Arrested In Aiken Convenience Store Robbery
According to Sgt. Aaron Dowdy, the Aiken Department of Public Safety has arrested four individuals for armed robbery. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 27th, at about 12:20 a.m., at 1610 Richland Avenue East, at Greg’s Gas Plus.

