Augusta, GA

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrests 8 accused of drug-trafficking

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2 years ago

February 10, 2023

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrests 8 accused of drug-trafficking

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff Workplace proclaims a number of arrests in reference to the Samuel Sapp and Stanley Smith’s Drug Trafficking Group.

In response to officers, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Workplace Narcotics Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigations Protected Streets Gang Job Drive, and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Workplace concluded this one-year undercover drug operation.

Through the course of this investigation, twelve search warrants had been executed, and investigators had been capable of seize over three kilograms of cocaine, 1.6 grams of methamphetamine, 4 kilos of marijuana, 5 firearms, $75,435 in United States Forex, and 5 autos, in line with authorities.

Each state and federal indictments are anticipated.

Under are the eight defendants recognized throughout the course of this investigation and the twelve areas that had been searched, and all had been arrested on Friday:

Samuel Danelle Sapp, 41, from Augusta, was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm throughout the fee of a criminal offense.
Hermelimdo Ramos, 39, from Dalton, was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Sergio Ulises Araiza Quintero, 31, from Dalton was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Stanley Smith, 37, from Augusta, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Kevin Lee Richmond, 44, from Augusta, was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm throughout the fee of a criminal offense.
Jason Delonce Rollen, 39, from Augusta, was charged possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Donald Jerome Robertson, 48, from Augusta, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Victor Latrone Childs, 45, from Augusta, was charged with felony possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm throughout the fee of a criminal offense.

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Augusta, GA

Local group holds supply giveaway after kids return to school

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5 hours ago

January 20, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Now that kids are back in school after the holiday break, many organizations are giving supplies away for free.

On Saturday, Purvis Huggins Realty partnered with Greater Young Zion Brotherhood to give students the opportunity to restock.

They say by the time January rolls around, students are likely out of supplies.

“I spoke with someone about it a year ago. It was one of the teachers I know, and she was telling me that by the time the school season starts, they have a lot of materials. But by the time they get to the middle of the year, they’re out,” said Purvis Huggins, owner of Purvis Huggins Realty.

In each bag, students got paper, pencils, notebooks and other items based on their grade.

Students were also able to get a haircut and snack while at the event.

Huggins says they plan to do a supply giveaway twice a year.

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Augusta, GA

Augusta mayor set to deliver 2025 State of the City address

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13 hours ago

January 19, 2025

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Augusta mayor set to deliver 2025 State of the City address

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Tuesday, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson will deliver the 2025 State of the City address.

It will be held at the Lee N. Beard Commission Chamber, located at 535 Telfair Street, at 12 p.m.

The address will be delivered prior to the Augusta Commission meeting.

Officials say it will highlight Augusta-Richmond County’s accomplishments from 2024 and will outline initiatives planned for 2025.

The address is free and will be open to the public. It will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in-person.

Officials say the Office of the Mayor is monitoring the possibility of inclement weather.

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Augusta, GA

Crews prepare highways as CSRA braces for winter weather — again

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21 hours ago

January 19, 2025

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Crews prepare highways as CSRA braces for winter weather — again

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Winter weather could be heading towards the CSRA again, and the Georgia Department of Transportation says they are preparing for it.

GDOT says they are actively preparing and coordinating brine operations, equipment and materials to respond to the pending threat by treating hundreds of interstate and state route lane miles across the state.

Officials with GDOT say, unlike last week’s winter storm, this one has the potential to impact central Georgia′s entire 27-county area.

Because of the large area that could be impacted, G-DOT says treatment plans are being driven by priority.

Prior to the weather system’s arrival, crews will apply brine solutions to interstates, state routes, bridges, and overpasses in anticipation of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow.

Brine is a solution of salt and water used to decrease the probability of freezing under certain conditions.

GDOT crews are scheduled to begin brine operations on Sunday at 7 a.m. GDOT maintenance forces will begin by bringing I-20, I-520, and I-16. A GDOT contractor will focus on high-priority, multi-lane state routes.