Augusta, GA
Victim identified in suspicious death on Harding Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating a suspicious death that occurred on Tuesday.
Around 9:45 a.m., deputies say they responded to the 2200 block of Harding Road in reference to a suspicious death.
On scene, deputies say they were escorted to the deceased victim by the victim’s friend.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says it responded to a condemned home on Harding Road.
The victim has been identified the victim as David Grigg, 62, according to the coroner’s office.
“A male was found in the front room of the residence, which was unsafe, nasty and uninhabitable,” said Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.
The male was pronounced dead on the scene. An autopsy will be scheduled.
We are working to learn more on this incident.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.
They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.
The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.
The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.
The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.
This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.
Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.
The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman is recovering in Augusta after being attacked with acid earlier this week in Savannah.
Around 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, she was walking around Forsyth Park and a man hiding in the shadows near Whitaker Street suddenly came out and attacked her with an unknown chemical.
The liquid melted through her clothing and headphones.
The victim has been identified as Ashley Wasielewski, of Savannah, according to sources close to her family.
First responders located and treated the victim on scene before transferring her to a local hospital. Wasielewski has now been transferred to a regional burn center for advanced treatment. Sources close to the family said the burn center is in Augusta.
Sources close to the family said Wasielewski is stable after suffering second-degree burns.
Savannah police say they don’t believe the attacker was known to the victim.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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