Savannah Police Department

Vaccinations for SPD and surrounding law enforcement began today starting with Chief Roy Minter. About 50 percent of the force have already signed up and more are expected as law enforcement vaccinations continue in the following days. Chief Minter said today that he sees the vaccinations as a ray of hope in this tragic and deadly virus. It has directly impacted our SPD family and continues to impact millions of others in the country.

NEWS RELEASE: SPD Investigating Jan. 8 Homicide on E. 39th Street SAVANNAH, GA (January 9, 2021) SPD is investigating the fatal stabbing of 51-year-old man that occurred Jan. 8 at E. 39th and Live Oak streets. Officers responded to the area around 6:45 p.m. and discovered Reginald Black suffering from injuries. He was transported to a hospital where he died as a result of apparent stab wounds. ... The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Anyone with additional information on this incident or any other violent crime incident should call SPD’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (912) 525-3124 or Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through a CrimeStoppers online tip portal at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=757. Tipsters may qualify for a reward up to $2,500, depending on the severity of the crime. More information on the process of submitting a tip and how rewards are processed can be viewed at http://www.savannahchathamcrimestoppers.org/About_Us.cfm

ENTERING AUTO ADVISORY SPD is seeing a increased number of entering autos recently in neighborhoods throughout the city. The subjects committing the incidents are both breaking into vehicles and entering unlocked vehicles. We are asking our citizens to lock your doors, remove all valuables (ESPECIALLY firearms), and keep an eye on your neighbors. If you see any unusual activity, call 911. Also, if you see any activity on you home security or doorbell cameras, please share this with us.

SPD and CCPD have both filed charges on Donald Williams for impersonating an officer. The below press releases was released jointly by both against today. If you have had contact with Williams while impersonating an officer, please contact Savannah-Chatham CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020.

MISSING TEEN O'Quan Watson, 16, was last seen 7 a.m. Oct. 26 in the 1800 block of Mills B. Lane. He is 5-foot-11, 215 lbs. and has a low haircut. If seen, call 911!

Help us congratulate Cpl. Rivera on his retirement after 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Savannah!

We're out at the polls casting our votes too! Check out some selfies of our officers proudly showing off their Georgia Voter stickers!

Happy Election Day! It's a chilly start this morning so if you're heading out be sure to bundle up first! Remember, if you see officers at the polls, they'll be protecting every voter's right to safely cast a ballot. We're proud to protect democracy on Election Day. If you run into any issues at the polls, let a poll employee know first. They will contact police if needed. We look forward to seeing you at the polls! Look up your polling location at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.../MVP/mvp.do Share your "I Voted" selfies with us in the comments!

Our trick or treating event night have been cancelled but we're making sure the candy we collected isn't going to waste!

UPDATE (November 3, 2020): Monica Miller was booked into the Chatham County Detention Center Nov. 2 on charges of aggravated assault in connection to this investigation. Savannah Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a woman wanted in connection to a shooting earlier this month. Officers responded to Yamacraw Village around 1:30 a.m. Oct. 1 and discovered an adult male victim suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to ...a hospital for treatment. During the course of the investigation, Monica Miller, 42, of Yamacraw Village, was identified as a suspect. Anyone with information on the incident or on Miller’s whereabouts is asked to contact detectives or CrimesStoppers. Tipsters can contact SPD’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (912) 525-3124 or CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through a CrimeStoppers online tip portal at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=757. Tipsters may qualify for a reward up to $2,500, depending on the severity of the crime. More information on the process of submitting a tip and how rewards are processed can be viewed at http://www.savannahchathamcrimestoppers.org/About_Us.cfm

This event has been canceled due to expected thunderstorms this evening. At this time, it is not being rescheduled for another time or date.

All month long, members of our Family Violence Unit visited different precincts during roll call as part of Operation Blue Curtain. What is Operation Blue Curtain? It is an initiative conducted by the FVU to help patrol reduce the amount of misdemeanor domestic violence incidents by increasing the arrests of DV offenders. Training such as this helps patrol officers effectively handle domestic violence calls. #DomesticViolenceAwarnessMonth

UPDATE: Michael Pruitt has been located and charged in connection to this investigation.

Thanks to the Kimpton Brice Hotel for making these thoughtful goodie bags for our officers for National First Responders Day!

Don't miss our Drive Thru Trick or Treat event tomorrow at Daffin Park starting at 5:30!

UPDATE: Jonathan Hobson and Phatemia Bigham have been taken into custody. The remaining suspects are still being sought. NEWS RELEASE: SPD Seeks Suspects in Aggravated Assault Investigations Savannah Police Department detectives are seeking information on four suspects involved in separate aggravated assault cases that occurred this month.... Detectives are seeking Shateela Falicia Scott, 33; Jonathan Hobson, 32; Phatemia Bigham, 23; and Michael McIver, 29. Anyone with any information on the suspects or their whereabouts is asked to contact detectives or CrimeStoppers. Tipsters can contact SPD’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (912) 525-3124 or Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through a CrimeStoppers online tip portal at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=757. Tipsters may qualify for a reward up to $2,500, depending on the severity of the crime. More information on the process of submitting a tip and how rewards are processed can be viewed at http://www.savannahchathamcrimestoppers.org/About_Us.cfm