Augusta, GA

20-year-old murder suspect arrested in Augusta shooting

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1 year ago

October 7, 2023

20-year-old murder suspect arrested in Augusta shooting

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 20-year-old murder suspect has been arrested weeks after a fatal shooting in Augusta, according to authorities.

On Sept. 15 around 12:32 a.m. Richmond County deputies arrived at the 2000 block of Fairmount Street in Augusta about a shooting, authorities say.

Upon arrival, deputies found the victim, Dwyane Tillman, 33, with one gunshot wound. The coroner’s office pronounced Tillman to be deceased at 1:45 a.m., according to authorities.

The suspect, Kentrell Allen, 20, was arrested on Thursday, and charged with armed robbery and murder, according to jail records.

Allen was the second suspect arrested in the case. Soon after the shooting, Traveon Wade, 21, was arrested and charged with murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, authorities say.

Tillman is among more than 100 victims killed in a surge of violent crimes in the past year and a half across the CSRA. Although communities large and small have been affected on both sides of the Savannah River, Augusta has been hit especially hard.

Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs, and many of the victims and suspects have been young men.

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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January 13, 2025

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.

The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured.

The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.

The victim’s name will be released at a later time.

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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13 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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24 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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