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Arrest in Pennsylvania Avenue shooting
“Due to efforts by Savannah Police’s Eastside Precinct patrol officers and Aggravated Assault Unit detectives, a quick arrest was made in a shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue,” police reported. At around 9 p.m. March 26, officers responded to the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue due to a ShotSpotter notification and located Samuel Barnard, 34, with a gunshot wound. Barnard was transported to the hospital in serious condition. “Shortly after, officers received information on a potential suspect and due to quick action, located Kenneth White, 37, who was found to be responsible for the shooting of Barnard. White was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon,” police say.
SPD warns of COVID-19 scams
Savannah Police’s Financial Crimes Unit says it is “raising awareness about
potential COVID-19 scams targeting the community.” “Amid the economic strain stemming from the impacts of COVID-19, phone scams have surfaced that are targeting consumers. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), there have been reports of scam and hoax text message campaigns and scam robocalls offering free home testing kits, promoting bogus cures, selling health insurance and preying on virus-related fears,” police say. The Financial Crimes Unit offers the following guidance in response to these scams: Phishing, Texting and Email Scams • Do not click on links from sources you do not know. They may allow scammers to download a virus to your computer, which may allow them to access personal information. • Do not respond to claims of receiving stimulus checks from the government as a stimulus package has not been approved yet.
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Currently, none have been approved by the FDA. • Be aware of who you are purchasing things from such as medical and cleaning supplies. Research the company to try and verify if it is a legitimate company. Charity Fraud • Before you donate, research and verify the charity. Look to charities that are local in your community with an established history. • If you donate, try to avoid using gift cards or wire transfers as this could be a warning sign of a poten• Ignore emails claiming to be from tial scam. the Centers for Disease Control and If you have been a victim of an online the World Health Organization. You should visit the official websites for scam, please go to ftc.gov to file a report. You can also file a report by using these organizations to obtain upthe SPD Online Police Reporting System to-date information on COVID-19. at http://savannahpd.org/online-reportRobocalls ing/. CS • Hang up on robocalls! • Do not press any numbers as this ALL CASES FROM RECENT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEonly opens you up to potentially MENT INCIDENT REPORTS. GIVE ANONYMOUS CRIME more robocalls and scammers. TIPS TO CRIMESTOPPERS AT 912/234-2020 OR TEXT Online Order Scams CRIMES (274637) USING KEYWORD CSTOP2020. • Ignore offers concerning any vaccinations or home test kits.
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2020 Sav/Chatham County Crime Stats through Sunday March 29
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