Savannah Police Department

SPD EASTSIDE Precinct Officers Make Arrests in Multiple Residential Burglary Cases On 10/27 around 3:30 P.M., Eastside Precinct officers were dispatched to the Live Oak neighborhood in reference to three young males that were hanging around a residence. The resident stated that the males appeared to be casing her house as she arrived home, but they asked her if she wanted her grass cut when she confronted them. She also reported that the males were concealing their faces... and were being evasive with her. The resident felt that something was not right and contacted police. Due to multiple other reported residential burglaries in this neighborhood within just the last week where three males were listed as the suspects, multiple officers saturated the area and located the males in the 900 Block of East 34th Street in the Midtown neighborhood speaking with other individuals. Three males were immediately detained - two of them were 15-years-old and one was 19-years-old. Both 15-year-olds had firearms on their person when confronted by officers; both of the firearms were reported stolen from previous home break-ins. One of the males with whom the suspects were speaking was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest, so he was also detained. It should be noted that there were at least 6 other reported home break-ins in the Live Oak neighborhood and 3 home break-ins in the Midtown neighborhood. All three initial subjects were charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors including Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary, Burglary, Possession of a Firearm by a Minor, and Prowling. Both juveniles were transported to the Regional Youth Detention Center pending a court hearing and the adult was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center.

Please join us this Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Daffin Park for a *drive-thru* Trick or Treat festivity!

PACKAGE THEFTS ALERTS The Eastside Precinct has been made aware of multiple package thefts that have been committed, particularly in the area of the 600 Block of East Henry Street. A number of discarded boxes have been found next to the railroad tracks in this area. Residents have reported that the thefts are possibly being committed by homeless individuals in the area. Remember that if you are expecting a package, stay updated with the tracking and shipping information. ...If you can arrange to be home during the package’s delivery, please do so. If not, ask a trustworthy neighbor to be on the lookout and to collect the package until you arrive home. In addition, if you can have your package delivered to your place of employment and someone is able to sign for the package, please do so.

On 10/12 around 4:30 P.M., Eastside Precinct Officers responded to a hit-and-run vehicle collision in which a vehicle was reported to have caused damage to a fence and air conditioner in the Victory Manor neighborhood, and was attempting to flee the scene. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle in the area, which had extensive damage visible to it, and conducted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled from the officers. The driver and passenger then fled from the vehicle while... leaving the vehicle in drive, causing it to careen toward the intersection of Bee Road and East 38th Street. There was another officer in the area that decided to block the movement of the vehicle so that it did not crash into the vehicles and pedestrians in the area. The vehicle was stopped and no officers were injured. Both the driver and passenger, a 24-year-old male and 23-year-old female, exited the vehicle and fled the area on foot. Both were captured within seconds by responding officers.

Patrolling the area

On 10/8 around 9:45 am, Eastside Precinct Officers were made aware of a male that ran out of a Crisis Facility near the Glynnwood and Magnolia Park neighborhoods. The male was described as having a white-colored towel on his head. Upon conducting a canvas of the area, the male was located in the 2000 Block of Cokesbury Drive in the Magnolia Park neighborhood, after he had just taken an unsecured bicycle from a driveway. As an officer attempted to make contact, the male fled t...hrough multiple backyards. Multiple residents came outside and pointed out the direction of the male, who was located behind a trash can. The male was transported back to the Crisis Facility in order for him to obtain the treatment that he needs, where it was learned that he had taken a staff member’s card in order to exit the facility. In addition, he was wearing shoes that he had taken from another residence, that were located underneath a car port. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides multiple links and resources on their website for crisis stabilization and emergencies. Please contact any of the following if you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis: Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 800-715-4225 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 United Way: 211 NAMI National Help Line: 800-950-6264 Peer Support Warm Line: 888-945-1414

EASTSIDE PRECINCT Officers Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect after Fleeing from Officers On 10/07 around 10:11 am, Eastside Precinct Officers were dispatched to the area of Northbound Harry S. Truman Parkway and East Montgomery Crossroads in reference to a rolling domestic incident in progress, in which a caller reported that a male was assaulting a female inside of a motor vehicle. One of the responding officers located the vehicle in question in the area of Northbound H...arry S. Truman Parkway and Eisenhower Drive; the female had already exited the vehicle and separated herself from the male driver/suspect. Upon approaching the vehicle on foot, the male driver/suspect fled from the primary officer at a high rate of speed, ultimately striking the guardrail near the East Victory Drive exit. The driver/suspect fled on foot from the vehicle, but was very quickly apprehended by other responding officers. Upon searching the wrecked vehicle, green leafy material, a 9-millimeter semiautomatic pistol, 22 rounds, and a small scale were all located. The male driver/suspect, 26-years-old, was charged with multiple offenses, including Simple Battery under the Domestic Violence Act, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Hit and Run, and Reckless Driving. The male was found to be on active Probation for a residential burglary that he committed in Savannah in 2015. While we appreciate our officers for a job well done and for apprehending this suspect, we want to remind everyone that Domestic Violence is serious and claims the lives of many each year. If you or someone you know is involved in a domestic violence situation, please contact the Safe Shelter’s 24-hour Crisis Line at 912-629-8888.

EASTSIDE PRECINCT Officers Arrest 14-Year-Old with a Loaded Firearm after Fleeing from Officers On 10/06 around 12:11 pm, Eastside Precinct Officers were in the area of Waters Avenue and East 34th Street when a young male was observed in the area wearing a hooded sweatshirt and carrying a winter coat. This seemed odd to the officers due to the outside temperature being in the mid-70s; in addition, the male did not use a crosswalk while crossing the roadway. Officers attemp...ted to stop the male, who did not stop and walked away. The male then fled from the officers by running away. The male ran through multiple yards, a lane, and a backyard in an attempt to evade the pursuing officers. The male attempted to jump a fence, but was taken into custody by an officer before he could jump over it. A semiautomatic 9-millimeter pistol (loaded with 11 rounds, including one chambered round) was recovered. The juvenile, who was 14-years-old, was charged with Obstruction of Law Enforcement by Fleeing, Possession of a Handgun by a Minor, Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit, and Crossing at Other than a Crosswalk. He was transported and booked into the Regional Youth Detention Center, awaiting his court date.

The officers and staff of the Eastside Precinct would like to extend our thanks to members of the Gaslight Group and The 5 Spot Midtown for providing delicious dinners, Thank You cards, and backpacks to our officers tonight. The meals were sponsored and paid for by members of the Gordonston neighborhood, one of the neighborhoods within the Eastside Precinct. We appreciate you all thinking of us and for showing support to local law enforcement!

Congratulations to Ofc. A. Johnson and Ofc. J. Lewis, who are both assigned to the Eastside Precinct!

On 10/05 around 4:30 pm, Eastside Precinct Officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and Crescent Drive in reference to multiple shots that were fired in the area. While responding, a call came in for a residence that had been struck by gunfire (there were no reported injuries). In addition, two unoccupied vehicles were found to have been struck by gunfire. This case is currently under investigation. On the same date around 7:52 pm, Eastsid...e Precinct Officers responded to a shooting call in the area of East 39th Street/Ash Street. One male victim was located in the area; he was transported to a local hospital. This case is currently under investigation. If you have any information related to either case, please contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 912-651-4362 or CrimeStoppers of Savannah at 912-234-2020.

UPDATE: The suspect in this case, a 26-year-old male, was identified and has since been arrested. He has been transported to the Chatham County Detention Center, charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors. Around 3:20 pm, Eastside Precinct Officers assisted the Thunderbolt Police Department with a vehicle that fled from a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle lost control in the area of Gragg Street and Falligant Avenue, ultimately abandoning the vehicle. The male driver fled through multiple backyards; he has not been apprehended at this time. In addition, the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as can be seen in one of the photos. At 4:10 pm, the registered owner of the vehicle attempted to report the vehicle as being stolen.

Vehicle Flees Attempted Traffic Stop from McCormick Street and Skidaway Road On 10/02 around 2:10 pm, Eastside Precinct Officers attempted a traffic stop in the area of Skidaway Road/McCormick Street on a red-colored SUV that had dark window tint. The vehicle initially slowed down upon officers activating their emergency equipment, but then fled at a high rate of speed. Officers soon lost sight of the vehicle, but obtained the license plate number. Upon following up with one of the registered owners, she stated that she let a male that cuts her grass briefly use the vehicle to go up to the store. The driver has not been identified at this time.