Man killed during struggle with probation officers in Augusta
A North Augusta man, Travis Berrian, 29, was killed and a probation officer, Sherrill Warren, was wounded in a late afternoon shooting at the Augusta Probation Office on Greene Street. Berrian, on probation for aggravated assault, arrived on a murder warrant from Statesboro and began struggling as officers attempted to arrest him. Warren was hospitalized at Georgia Regents Medical Center and is expected to recover. Berrian reportedly carried a concealed weapon. officers were armed but the shooter is not identified.
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Coffee with a Cop opens in Aiken City
The Aiken Department of Public Safety invites residents to a monthly Coffee with a Cop dialogue at York Street McDonald's starting Thursday. Cpl. Jennifer Bickel says the event, part of the Safer Communities Initiative and nationwide DOJsupported program, offers an informal chance to ask questions and discuss local issues.
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Coffee with a Cop starts Thursday at McDonald's
The Public Safety Department invites residents to join Coffee with a Cop at 8 a.m. Thursday at 1157 York Street McDonald’s. Officers will answer questions and discuss concerns to strengthen community partnerships. Contact Lt. Bickel at 803-642-7620 for hosting inquiries.
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Elvis tribute artist Ben Portsmouth at MiRancho Augusta
Elvis tribute artist Ben Portsmouth performs at the MiRancho in downtown Augusta on August 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 803-474-2411.
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Arrest in downtown assault case in Aiken
Police arrested 38 year old Derek Randolph Brooks in connection with an assault on a 22 year old woman near Newberry Street and Park Avenue in downtown Aiken on July 12. He is charged with attempted murder kidnapping and first degree criminal sexual conduct and is held in the Aiken County Detention Center. Investigators say the victim was struck in the head with no weapon used.
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Aiken County reassigns two school administrators
Two district leaders are moved: Dr Sal Minolfo shifts from director of special programs to a teaching post, and Schofield Middle principal Jacki Barnwell will take a new, as yet undetermined role. New principals for Paul Knox Middle and Jackson Middle will be named after resignations and transfers. Community input forums are set for July 29 to 31.
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John Murphy
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