Police investigate alleged April rape near synagogue
Aiken Public Safety reports say a 4.1 year old woman told police she was forcibly raped April 30 behind the synagogue at Greenville Street and Barnwell Avenue. Detectives, led by spokesperson Detective Marty Sawyer, are following up after the victim named a suspect and turned over unwashed clothes.
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Greenville Street
Barnwell Avenue
Aiken Public Safety
Marty Sawyer
Martinez woman charged with fraud in circuit city case
Cynthia N. OBrien, 42, jailed in Aiken County on charges of financial trans action card theft and identity fraud. Authorities say she used a Circuit City Rewards Visa card not hers to rack up about 4500 in purchases on LeHigh Avenue in North Augusta between March 2005 and March 2006. She posted a 15000 bond.
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Cynthia N. Obrien
Aiken County
Lehigh Avene
North Augusta
Aiken men face multiple charges from weekend incidents
Craig M. Johnson, 26, is jailed at Aiken County Detention Center after warrants allege he tried to take a woman's truck by force and threatened her with a knife at Beech Island Avenue and Rolling Hills Road, with more alleged actions at Ridge Road. John F. Tucker, 43, of Dewey Street, is jailed on cruelty to children charges after allegedly grabbing a 13-year-old girl’s arm at his Warrenville home. A 15-year-old Aiken teen is charged with grand larceny and possession of stolen property for thefts from Aiken Motorcycle Sales on Whiskey Road, with deputies later recovering an ATV and dirt bike at a relative’s home.
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Craig M. Johnson
Aiken County Detention Center
Beech Island Avenue
Rolling Hills Road
Aiken
Warrenville
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John F. Tucker
Deweytreet
Aiken County
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Hope Lands Band Concert at Hopelands Gardens Thursday
The AAA Home School Band presents a free public concert at Hopelands Gardens Thursday at 7 pm. Beginners through advanced students perform with Brass Ensemble Woodwind Ensemble and Adult Band. Bring a blanket chair and a friend. If rain, moved to River of Life Church on Highway 1 N.
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AAA
Hopelands Gardens
River of Life Church
Highway 1
Man Arrested for Assault and Battery
A.NEw Brnidge Road tan was arrested for assault and battery. Police identified the suspect as a local resident, with charges pending. The incident reportedly occurred on A.New Brnidge Road, prompting investigation by the city's police department.
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Graniteville memorial set for May 20 unveiling
Graniteville to unveil a memorial at 11 am on May 20 at the intersection of Aiken Road and Canal Street. The tribute honors those who died in the January 6 2008 chlorine gas derailment. Fire Chief Phil Napier notes donations funded the 6 by 12 foot memorial with three flag poles and community volunteers naming Midland Valley Band and local preachers for the ceremony.
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Graniteville
GVW
Phil Napier
Aiken Road
Canal Street
Napier
Midland Valley
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