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Homicide detectives with the Savannah-Chatham police department are investigating the Sunday night fatal shooting of a 35-year-old woman at her residence.
Amistica Ganene Grell was declared dead on the front porch of her house in the 600 block of West 40th Street in Cuyler-Brownville about 10:30 p.m., said Julian Miller, police spokesman.
Central Precinct patrol officers were responding to a report of gunshots when they discovered the body. Weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in the house, Miller said.
Police said the woman’s 5-year-old child was unharmed. Police are continuing to investigate the shooting.
Grell’s shooting is the eighth homicide metro police have investigated this year and the fifth in less than two weeks.
Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. A confidential tip line is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.
Man busted allegedly trying to meet child for sex
A Thunderbolt man was arrested Monday after allegedly arranging to meet up with a 12-year-old girl for the purposes of having sex, police said.
Investigators with the Savannah-Chatham police department’s Special Victims Unit arrested Jesse Brian Sikes, 23, in a parking lot on Victory Drive where he had attempted to meet with the girl, said Julian Miller, police spokesman. Sikes, of a Robertson Avenue address, was charged with obscene Internet contact with a child, a felony.
Metro police had been working with a family member of the child since Sikes contacted her on Facebook, identifying himself as a 16-year-old boy, Miller said. Sikes sent obscene messages and attempted to set up a meeting, Miller said.
When Sikes arrived at the meeting spot, SVU detectives, Tactical Reaction and Prevention investigators and a K-9 officer were waiting for him. He was arrested without incident, Miller said.
Detectives are continuing the investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES(274637). Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. Investigators can be called directly via a confidential tip line at 912-525-3124.
Woman killed in Sunday wreck ID’d as Armstrong student
Police on Monday identified 19-year-old Jennifer Bone as the person who was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday night at Veterans Parkway and Ga. 204.
Bone, of Marietta, was pronounced dead at Memorial University Medical Center after the 9:42 p.m. crash, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.
The police department’s Major Accident Investigation Team determined Bone was driving a pickup southbound on Veterans on the ramp leading to northbound Ga. 204 when she lost control of the truck. The vehicle struck the concrete center divider on Veterans, causing her to be ejected, Miller said.
Bone was a freshman at Armstrong Atlantic State University, said Emily Belford, spokeswoman for the school.
MAIT is continuing to investigate the crash.
CNT makes four arrests and seizes $1,770 in drugs
Four people have been arrested following an investigation by the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team.
Seized Oxycodone, a severe pain reliever, has an estimated street value of as much as $1,770, said Gene Harley, CNT spokesman.
Earlier this month, CNT began investigating Donald West Jr., 53, and Shane Simon, 26, after receiving a tip that alleged the two were selling prescription drugs. CNT identified West and Simon as the leaders of a distribution ring involving several other persons and learned the men allegedly obtained a number of Oxycodone pills, Harley said.
On Wednesday, undercover CNT agents conducted a surveillance operation during which time they reported observing West and Simon meeting with two other individuals suspected of being involved in the distribution ring.
The agents made contact with all the suspects and seized 59 Oxycodone pills, Harley said.
CNT identified the two other individuals as Jason Woodward, 32, and Stephanie Murphy, 30.
West, Simon, Woodward and Murphy are charged with conspiracy to sell a controlled substance.
Additionally, Woodward and Murphy were charged with reckless conduct due to a juvenile child being present during the drug transaction, Harley said.
The four remained in the Chatham County jail Monday following their arraignment in the Chatham County Recorders Court.
West has been arrested 22 times in Chatham County, including eight times by CNT, Harley said.
CNT asking for public help locating suspects
The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two wanted persons.
Agents are looking for 45-year-old Ashley Owen, also known as Robert Ashley Owen, of Bloomingdale and 42-year-old Robyn Whatley of Midway, said Gene Harley, CNT spokesman.
Both persons are wanted in connection with a CNT investigation conducted earlier this year, he said.
Owen is wanted for sale of Hydrocodone, a controlled substance, Harley said. Owen is described as a white male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 250 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was 225 Carlton Drive in Bloomingdale, Harley said.
Whatley is wanted for possession of a controlled substance, crack cocaine, Harley said. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Her last known address was 111 Woods Drive in Midway, Harley said.Both persons are believed to be in the Savannah area and may be frequenting hotels along the U.S. 17 corridor, Harley said.
Agents are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Owen and Whatley to contact CNT at 912-652-3900 or CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020, where tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Dean Forest closed to through traffic starting Friday
Dean Forest Road will be closed to through traffic between U.S. 17 and Interstate 16 from Friday morning to April 8 for construction.
Access will be provided to all residences and businesses, said Peter Nichols, Chatham County Commision spokesman. Traffic will be detoured to Chatham Parkway.
Benton Boulevard to be closed next week
A section of Benton Boulevard just south of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway will be closed starting Monday for resurfacing of the road.
The work is expected to be complete by April 6, barring rain or other delays, said Peter Nichols, Chatham County Commission spokesman.
Through traffic will be detoured to Crossroads Parkway.
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