Savannah Man Gets 79 Months for Gun Possession
Orlando Marcus Williams, a convicted felon, was sentenced in federal court after being found with a Glock pistol in October 2025.
Savannah Law Enforcement News
In Savannah, law enforcement news means department operations, officer accountability and reform. Coverage includes police department policy updates, federal agency operations and the implementation of new technology.
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November 4, 2026
Savannah Police Crashes Prompt Action PlanOfficers were found at fault in 228 of 437 police vehicle crashes from 2024 through 2026 to date, prompting a new city and department response.
November 3, 2026
Ex-Officer Claims Self-Defense in Fatal ShootingFormer Savannah officer Ernest Ferguson testified he feared for his life when he fired during a 2022 incident now underlying a felony murder charge.
October 29, 2026
Savannah Native Begins Solo Patrol DutyLocal police officer Keziah Green completes training and takes on independent patrol assignments in Savannah.
October 25, 2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms Proposes Savannah Flock Camera FreezeThe former mayor calls for a pause on new camera installations following the firing of six Savannah police officers.
October 23, 2026
Attorney Dow Bonds Releases Debut Legal ThrillerSavannah-based lawyer draws on his extensive prosecution and defense career for his first suspense novel.
October 20, 2026
Savannah Mayor Addresses Local Street Gang PresenceMayor Van Johnson responded to a report identifying 18 active street gangs operating within Chatham County.
October 14, 2026
Savannah Police Fired Officer Over Data AccessOfficer Amber Harpe was terminated after her husband used her police credentials to access a license plate reader system.
October 13, 2026
Savannah Police Fired Two Officers in May 2026The Savannah Police Department terminated Chela Johnson and Tania Marion for associating with known convicted felons.
October 5, 2026
Savannah Police Fired at Armed SuspectAuthorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on East Gwinnett Street.
October 2, 2026
Savannah Police Closed Section of Skidaway RoadOfficers shut down the roadway between Bayberry Drive and Fleet Street on Friday afternoon.
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Reporting here centers on department operations, accountability measures, crime clearance rates and the outcomes of federal agency tasks. The scope covers the city and the surrounding areas that share law enforcement infrastructure. Policing in the city is defined by a reliance on community-based strategies alongside traditional oversight mechanisms. Budgetary adjustments and staffing levels remain the factors that shape departmental capacity most consistently.