Sheriff warns of phone scam calls in Aiken County
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office warns residents about ongoing phone scams claiming missed jury duty or outstanding fines and urging immediate payment. Capt. Eric Abdullah says law enforcement agencies do not collect fines over the phone and urges verification with the court or clerk, avoiding sharing personal data. Citizens should report such calls to local law enforcement.
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Aiken County
Sheriff’s Office
Eric Abdullah
Court of Clerk Office
Abdullah
Shoplifter coughing blood after store incident
A Graniteville woman, 43-year-old Kisha Blocker, was accused of shoplifting at a Walmart on Richland Avenue. Loss-prevention saw her riding a scooter, concealing hair products, clothing and toys in her purse, and she was coughing up large amounts of blood when police arrived. She said she had respiratory illnesses and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Augusta.
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Graniteville
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Wal- Mart
Richland Avenue
Kisha Blocker
Gregg Street
Blocker
University Hospital
Augusta
Aiken DPS blotter highlights domestic clash and thefts
A 22 year old Aiken man allegedly slapped his girlfriend over unanswered texts. A Warrenville motorist struck a parked car on Dupont Drive while the owner was at work. A 47 year old Aiken man was detained for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at a Pine Log Road restaurant. A 23 year old Aiken woman detained for shoplifting 74 in diapers on Richland Avenue. A 16 year old student reported a stolen cellphone at school. A Ridge Spring woman reported theft of phone and merchandise from a Richland Avenue store. Break ins reported on Millbrook and Colleton. A moped stolen from Chatfield Street. A 25 year old Aiken man belligerent in a Warrenville store, intoxicated, leading to conduct charge. A North Augusta man reported fraud over a counterfeit check. Burglary on Sharyn Lane with electronics and shoes missing. More break ins on Black Oak Drive Windsor Seminole Avenue McKinney Street Pineview Drive. A vehicle break in on Second Avenue North Augusta. Vehicles stolen from Jasmine Drive Graniteville and Gladys Drive Beech Island.
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Pine Log Road
Aiken
Richland
Warrenville
Black Oak Drive
Windsor
Seminole Avenue
McKinney Street
Pineview Drive
North
Augusta
Police seek Aiken man for felony DUI in four-vehicle crash
Aiken police seek Dustin Tre Munoz 21 on a felony driving under the influence charge after a four vehicle collision at Pine Log and Silver Bluff Road. Two people were taken to Georgia Regents Medical Center with serious injuries. Anyone with tips can call CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at 888-CRIME-SC or 888-274-6372 for anonymity and possible rewards.
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Dustin Tre Munoz
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Munoz
Georgia Regents Medical Center
Midlands
Silver Bluff Road
Hitchcock Parkway
Pine Log Road
Pine Log and
Silver Bluff
Our Aiken photo contest invites resident submissions
Aiken residents may submit a photo representing Aiken by Monday. The Our Aiken contest seeks images of trees on South Boundary or downtown horse statues. Winning photos fund United Way the auction night Oct. 23 at the Municipal Building. Entry fee is $5. details at cityofaikense.gov photocon test or call 803-642-7723.
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Aiken
United Way
Park Ave
Aiken Downtown Farmers Market Extends Season
The Aiken Downtown Development Association announced weekly Markets in The Alley every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. through fall. Local farmers bring fresh meat produce while artisans offer crafts art and gifts. downtown businesses join with merchandise and live music. For details call 803 649 2221.
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Aiken
Aiken Downtown Development Association
ADDA
The
Notable Detention Center Bookings List for Sept 16 2014
Records from the Doris C Gravat Detention Center show multiple individuals arrested and charged on various counts on September 16 2014. Names include Gregory Lamont Williams Markus Bearden Christopher Young Bennie Baughman Alyssa Motes Cheryl Miles Kern Bellinger III Richard Gregg Torey Smith Ricky Cannida Antwain Smith Robert Troop Louis Medina Tabbath Reddish Raileisha Jackson Jamie Hodges Irene Williams Brandon Eubanks Stephen Wilhite Sean Weathersbee Brandon Wood Benjamin Busbee Brian Burr Teddy Busbee Carlos Guzman Willie Davis Jr. and more with charges ranging from failure to stop and drug possession to fraud and obstructing justice.
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Torey Lamont Smith
Ricky Ricardo Cannida
Antwain Marquise Smith
Robert Alan Troop
Louis Wade Medina
S.C
Brandon Lee Eubanks
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Dupont Drive
Ridge Spring
Millbrook Avenue
Colleton Avenue
Chatfield Street
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
North Augusta
Sharyn Lane
Second Avenue
Jasmine Drive
Gladys Drive
Beech Island
City Photo Contest
Cityofaikense
Doris C. Gravat
Aikenstandard.com
Gregory Lamont Williams
Markus David Bearden
Christopher Anthony Young
Lexington County
Michael Difatta
Gregory Thomas Golding
Bennie Cleo Baughman
Alyssa Arianna Motes
Cheryl Ann Miles
Kern Lee Bellinger III
Richard Martin Gregg
Stephen Brett Wilhite
Brandon Lamar Woodward
Benjamin Ryan Busbee
Brian Charles Burr
Teddy Jerome Busbee
Carlos Robledo Guzman
Willie Davis Jr
Andrea’s Formal Wear & Consignment
Dougherty Rd
Aiken Standard PO
Aiken, SC
Rutland Drive
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