UPDATE: Claxton shooting victim dies after GBI issues correction
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [Updated 2/15/2026 at 6:49 p.m.] Jonathan Gaines, 48, a Claxton resident has died from injuries sustained in a shooting Wednesday. Gaines, 48, was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in Savannah for treatment following the shooting. He was first pronounced dead Friday afternoon.The
SPD investigates death after fatal crash on Eisenhower Dr
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit says they are investigating a fatal crash at Eisenhower Dr. and Waters Ave. that occurred on Feb. 13, resulting in the death of an adult male pedestrian. Officers said they responded to the scene at around 7:10 p.m. a
SPD says they are searching for an escaped detainee
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police Department posted on social media Saturday afternoon asking for help locating an escaped detainee, Stanley A. Smith, 24. SPD says Smith escaped from officers at the hospital while in custody. Reports said Smith was last seen eastbound on E. 67th Street toward t
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