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Road closed at DeRenne and Abercorn due to suspicious package
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (102+ words) There is currently a police presence at DeRenne and Abercorn due to a suspicious package in the area. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There is currently a police presence at DeRenne and Abercorn due to a suspicious package in the area, the…...
K-9 team helps capture fleeing suspect after pursuit near SC-170
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (153+ words) JASPER COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A vehicle pursuit near SC-170 and SC-462 near Lowcountry Drive ended with a K-9 assisted arrest Wednesday afternoon. Jasper County Sheriff's Office deputies helped the South Carolina Highway Patrol with the vehicle pursuit. Officials said the subject…...
Resident injured in house fire in the 1100 block of East Gwinnett St. Thursday morning
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (118+ words) Fire officials said the fire was under control at 7:03 a.m. and was declared out at 7:07 a.m. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One person is injured and will be displaced after a house fire Thursday morning. Savannah Fire said at approximately 6:52 a.m., crews were dispatched to…...
GBI investigating alleged inappropriate contact between teacher and student in Lee County
16+ hour, 6+ min ago (196+ words) LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) " The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating alleged inappropriate contact between a teacher and a student in Lee County, the agency confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 4. WALB reached out to the GBI after receiving tips about a…...
National Signing Day for the Greater Savannah Area
18+ hour, 6+ min ago (58+ words) National Signing Day for the Greater Savannah Area'WTOC National Signing Day for the Greater Savannah Area Officer completed deadly force training day of fatal River Street shooting Chatham County leaders press housing, infrastructure priorities at Georgia Capitol Suspects in Oglethorpe…...
Large police presence reported near marsh of Highway 80
18+ hour, 22+ min ago (67+ words) A large police presence has been reported near the marsh off Highway 80. WHITEMARSH ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - A large police presence has been reported near the marsh off Highway 80. WTOC crews on the scene observed a vehicle sinking into the marsh,…...
Two arrested in armed robbery linked to online marketplace deal
18+ hour, 33+ min ago (186+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department arrested two men in connection to an armed robbery that happened Feb. 3, 2026, in the 2000 block of Tuskegee St. At approximately 3:05 p.m., SPD responded to a report of an armed robbery on Tuskegee St. After…...
55 arrested in massive federal drug bust rocking Glynn County
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (362+ words) GYLNN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A sweeping federal drug investigation has led to the arrest of 55 people in Glynn County, marking one of the largest drug busts in the region in recent years. Federal and local law enforcement agencies announced the…...
Suspects in Oglethorpe Mall shooting appear in court today, awaiting trial
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (61+ words) Suspects in Oglethorpe Mall shooting appear in court today, awaiting trial'WTOC Suspects in Oglethorpe Mall shooting appear in court today, awaiting trial National Signing Day for the Greater Savannah Area Officer completed deadly force training day of fatal River Street…...
Beaufort Co. council considers hate intimidation ordinance
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (416+ words) BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The possibility of passing a hate intimidation ordinance is being discussed in Beaufort County. Several municipalities have already enforced an ordinance, but one hasn't been enforced in unincorporated parts of the county or on Hilton Head Island....