I live an hour thirty away in Franklin, much better here. [2], In the early hours of May 2, 1981, Hansford and Jim Williams had an argument at Williams's residence at Mercer House, in Monterey Square, Savannah, Georgia. Those include but arent limited to the local news stations; the Ring doorbell app for the neighborhood; the NextDoor app; Shotspotter; messages from locals; FB groups, such as Thomas Square Open Chat, Ardsley Park Open Chat, and my own private FB group for visitors to the area; and my Nest camera. Williams was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. You can also use the Downtowner vehicles for free rides at night. I get it, thoughI prefer to avoid the burbs myself. I highly suggest renting first before buying no matter where you choose to live. There are usually plenty of people out even later into the night. Im a bit of a statistics nerd, so I decided to create a Savannah crime map to keep track of the shootings and homicides that occur in the city. I have found a small apartment online. Thanks so much! Do NOT cut through Fahm Street or Ann Street to get to the Plant Riverside District especially at night. My contact button is in the top menu. Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Savannah is 1 in 202 and property crime is 1 in 61. Youll find lots of SCAD students in that area, both day and night. We do not have any connection to Georgia, Savannah specific but something different than living in Illinois for 50+ years and are retired. The property is not cheaplatter 400s We are not sure if we are getting the skinny lol- thanks! SAVANNAH Three men charged with murder in the Christmas Eve shooting of a 19-year-old debutante killed her for no reason and laughed about the crime later, a prosecutor told jurors in closing arguments Thursday. After four trials, Williams was acquitted of Hansford's murder. Would you consider that to be a safe area? Enjoy your trip! How close is the address to shopping? (Which, sadly, is further proof that crimes go unreported or underreported here in Savannah, so I mightve just invalidated my own point.). Go for it! There was one in the vicinity of 37th Street around that same time5 shots at 4:25 pm. Marrow was arrested in Hardeeville Monday on unrelated traffic charges. Closed Captioning/Audio Description. Id feel comfortable walking by myself at night in that area. It was higher than in 91.4% of U.S. cities. Most everything youll need is within easy walking or biking distance. That Dollar Store on Oglethorpe gets a lot of police calls, so Id avoid it. His death was documented in John Berendt 's 1994 non-fiction book Midnight in the . Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. Have fun! Thanks for letting me know, RC. So, the 100, 200, 300 blocks, for example, usually have good resale value. I would definitely suggest renting first, just to make sure you like the area. Updated: Jun 11, 2021 / 05:19 PM EDT. With COVID-19 and hurricane possibilities, I recommend travel insurance for all travelers. Again, thanks for the awesome insights! News. May want to check the details on the events or could just be a filter issue. Greatly appreciate it! All your info is extremely helpful! Oy! Our biggest concern however is safety. Love the mapping and appreciate the data! I dont mind driving to the historic district and paying for parking. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - Detectives are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened late Friday, according to the Savannah Police Department (SPD). We r considering a property in the early 200s of West 38th St-a pretty little block-and I think considered south part of Starland District? Skidaway is an option if you dont mind spending some money. You can get into the downtown area very easily from there, though. If youre coming and going particularly late at night, take an Uber or a pedicab. Ready to start planning your trip? Not far from Crawford Park. Hi Don. Pedestrian killed in crash on Hwy. Theres only one Airbnb on the block (that Im aware of), so thats a huge perk. We will have a car and plan to go to Tybee Island as well as maybe Hilton Head. (The Quinton Simon case is under the Chatham County section.) 17 near Leroy Coffer Hwy. Osha Dunham and Nelaunte Grant are both charged with Shawntrays murder. Ty Carter, courtesy of his brother Gage Four months later, the Georgia Bureau of. Thanks for this resource. Here is the donation schedule for the first half of 2023: Make a Difference: If you would like to volunteer your time or donate to local programs that are helping to keep Savannahs children off the streets and engaged in positive activities, Loop It Up Savannah and West Broad Street YMCA are two excellent places to start. 0:57. Heres a quick little route I put together that will take you past lots of landmarks. Keep living there knowing that this GARBAGE will eventually knock on your door and THEY ARE NOT LOOKING FOR BANANNA HANDOUTS !!! thank you! Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a triple homicide in the 1100 block of East 31st Street. Shooters in Savannah tend to have bad aim, so there are plenty of instances where there are shootings with no injuries and I dont keep track of those. Copyright 2022 WTOC. Again, we all have our own criteria, but in general, ATL has so much more to offer in all areas. Even before Olmstead and The Baxley were developed, one of my daughters closest friends stayed at The Hue for a year and she never had any issues. Its safe to walk from Clark Hall to W Jones around 8-9 pm. Chief Minter says hes proud of his departments dedication because these investigations take time. It is a big issue for kids growing up this day and time, so whatever we can do to emphasize the fact that there is a better way, thats what we are trying to do, the mayor said. What are your thoughts about that area? Google wouldnt let me draw a continuous line. "Former prosecutors book shows new side of Savannahian Jim Williams Midnight murder trials", "30 years after death of Jim Williams, his iconic Savannah home is being restored", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shooting_of_Danny_Hansford&oldid=1137157801, Deaths by firearm in Georgia (U.S. state), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 February 2023, at 02:57. SPD Crime Tip Line 912-525-3124 CrimeStoppers 912-234-2020 SPD Gang Unit 912-651-3189. A grand jury has indicted seven people in connection to five homicides that date back to 2013. I guess well just have to wait and see if any other injuries make the news. Thanks, Joe. In a few rare exceptions, I may also list drive-by shootings where multiple homes were damaged but no injuries occurred. You put the SPD to shame. Left Savannah almost two years ago. Its a fairly quiet neighborhood with only one way in and out. Hello, Generally do not walk very late at nite but evening,yes. If you run on River Street, run closer to the water where the paving is new. Also planning to We are going to be there for 5 days. Your email address will not be published. Hi Erin, I am to moving to Savannah with my wife in a couple of months and the information here in regards to safety has been extremely helpful thank you! Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. The Savannah Evening Press reported the murders and caused frenzy in the town. A few of the countless northern Georgia unsolved murders that are listed on this website, along with others, include the 1990 murder of Christy Stephens, the 1997 murder of Levi Frady, the 2004 murder of Patrice Endres, and the 2011 murder of Robert Lee Simmons Jr., among many others. We have been to Savannah several times and it is beautiful but I cant live in fear everyday just wondering when the next shooting or stabbing is going to happen. I doubt youd choose to walk your pups on Anderson or Henry. As another commenter mentioned (in one of the comments above), sometimes you may have one drug house that tarnishes a block, but for the most part the area is filled with nice homeowners and long-term renters. Dont confuse it with the old Thunderbird Hotel on Ogeechee Road, which isnt safe. Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. That depends on how far in the past youre looking. That entire area has undergone so much change over the past 2-3 years that its almost unrecognizable. Upon arrival, they located Shayla Curtis, 18, William Mullins, 24, and Courtney German, 31, who had succumbed to their injuries. or one of the streets to the east of MLK. Hoping you will keep this site up in the future. My hope is that it is better than it has been in the past but I have no idea. The island areas are also safe (Whitemarsh, Wilmington, Isle of Hope, etc.). I have about six years of data, but its not public on the site yet. I try to be as accurate as possible and am happy to correct mistakes when someone can provide a link to updated info. Erin, Thanks for making this page! We have been to Savannah before and stayed at the Embassy Suites but felt the area could be sketchy. If you stay in one of the hotels on W Oglethorpe in that area (Thunderbird Inn, Embassy Suites), Id suggest walking along MLK if you want to head to the Plant Riverside District or to River Street. Thank you for this helpful information As far as safety goes, that depends on what youre accustomed to (big city life or small town/quiet suburb life)? Youll probably choose to walk along the streets that dont have nearly as much traffic. I think we have to be outraged by all the crimes that happen in Savannah, says Richard Shinhoster with NAACP Savannah. Friends say 18 year old Shayla Curtis was a mother of two. Prices for the . There is no doorman at night in the building. Maybe one of these days SPD will start reporting more in-depth statistics so I wont have to maintain the crime map anymore. I dont necessarily want to spend the money to stay in the historic district, any suggestions of a decent cheaper area? I have heard that theyve cleaned it up a bit. Maybe near the airport? Hi Erin.. Im a 70 year old considering moving from NC to SAV soon. Thanks! Is there anything we need to know if we walk to either of this two destinations? She has an option to take a class that ends at 10:30 PM and would need to walk to Oglethorpe house from Hayman Hall. With the new SCAD dorm (https://savannahagenda.com/property-matters-scad-edition/) planned for 641 W River Street in that same area, the saturation of SCAD students and SCAD patrol vehicles will soon be even greater. If you click the link under the map that says view directly on Google maps here then you should be able to see every incident listed by date. In your estimation what would 250,000 in price of home get me in area of feeling safe. The neighborhood has a very cozy feel to it. How safe is the neighborhood? I dont see the gun icon on your map where I find East 34th. You can see on the map above where the shootings have occurred recently. Many remember him as the man wanted for murder, but now 24-year-old Kelvin Waye is a free man, acquitted by a jury this month on all charges. Pedestrian killed in crash on Hwy. Stick to the streets to the west of your rental when youre walking. You could also stay at one of the hotels on Abercorn in the midtown area, just south of DeRenne. In October 2015, roommates Alexis Kitchens, Kiana Marshall, and Corey Marshall were found brutally murdered in their home in a gruesome crime scene. Do keep your cars locked, and always take your valuables inside. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) Friends are releasing new details about a gruesome triple murder in East Savannah. Little else differed from the first trial: on October 8, Williams was again found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. Hello Erin: My daughter will be attending SCAD in the fall and living in the new Olmstead Apartments on Indian St. Officer-Involved Shootings in Savannah in 2023 As of February 2023, no officer-involved shootings have been reported in Savannah Sections of Savannah For clarification, here's a very general guide to help you differentiate the basic sides of Savannah: Also, just in case any other visitors are reading this and searching for Thunderbird Inn, its located on Oglethorpe Avenue. You can also check the Lexis Nexis Community Crime Map, but please note that many of those incidents are not posted in the exact location where they occurred; they sometimes shift the location by many blocks for privacy reasons. His death was documented in John Berendt's 1994 non-fiction book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and its 1997 film adaptation. Im looking for a shooting with an injury that happened on October 17-18th and I cant find it. Anyone with information on this case should contact the SCMPD tip line at 912-525-3124. Having said that, if the fear of crime is crippling, as you say, then downtown Savannah might not be the right place for you. This is a developing story. Shooting of Danny Hansford. Enjoy your mother/daughter trip! What do you think about the area near Windsor and White Bluff? Two of my closest friends here in Savannah are two gay guys (not a couple) who moved here from NYC prior to the pandemic, and theyve settled in very happily. I consider that to be a very safe area. Get to know your neighbors, and look out for one another. Please do your research so you can stay safe and avoid crime hot spots while traveling. For example, if you walk along Barnard Street youd be able to through the squares that would be a much prettier walk. The suspect is not a student at Savannah High or any SCCPSS schools. The best thing you can do is get to know your neighbors and be active in the community. Youre welcome, and Im glad its helpful. The indictment resulted in the arrest of Osha Dunham, Nelaunte Grant, Cordell and Donnell Richardson, Malik McKenzie, and Jevon Williams. Thank you for publishing this very helpful site. I dont think even with our increase in crime youre statistically safer in Sav. We could not have done this without the support of our community members, Chief Minter said. Theyre both one-way streets and drivers use them similar to the way they use 37th Street and Victory Driveto quickly move from east to west (or vice versa). There were very few people out after dark, but it wasnt scary. I dont spend a lot of time in that area, so I cant say for sure. Knightsbridge neighborhood to be exact thanks so much. Savannah Chatham board of education looking for search firm to help find next superintendent. Keep a car (parks off street). Where did the shooting occur? Ashville is not much better these days. We rented there for a couple of years but could not afford a house-talking too much as usual . So, like much of Savannah, it really depends which block the townhome is on when trying to determine safety in that area. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. My question to you is, can we feel relatively safe in this area? The fourth and final trial, which was moved to Augusta, resulted in Williams' acquittal in May 1989, eight years after his conviction,[4] after the jury's hour-long deliberation. Three other suspects also listed in the indictment are Donnell Richardson, Malik McKenzie, and Jahonne Manigo are all charged with violation of street gang terrorism and prevention act. What do you know about this area and would you consider it safe? SAVANNAH, Ga. (SCMPD) Savannah-Chatham Metro Police have charged 27-year-old Keith Lamont Marrow, Jr., with three counts of murder. Southbridge is a safe area, but it looks like any typical suburb to me; it doesnt particularly scream Savannah. Its easy enough to get to downtown Savannah from there, though. I just had dinner with one of your neighbors recently and kept mentioning how much I like the homes on Seiler. Keith Marrow, Jr., is still being questioned by detectives, but right now, hes charged with possession of an unlawful weapon. Thank you so much, Erin! . Safety is utmost importance. I lived in Sav for more than 10 years. I tend to know the downtown area best, so Im not a huge help once you go that far south of the Historic District. I can only speak for myself, but your presence will not be missed in Savannah. Keep your doors locked, valuables out of sight, dont take shortcuts down the lanes, and its advisable to take Uber or Lyft if youre going to be out really late at night. I dont know much about that area at all. Ill be staying in Savannah 2.5 months for work starting in middle March. Danny Hansford was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Emily Bannister. The link is below. I believe its precinct 2 in the southwest? Savannah has a similar homicide rate to cities like Fyi, unless Im misunderstanding the details, it seems the 2023 map lists 3 deaths (2 homicides and 1 suspicious death) from Jan & Feb of 2022. The verdict was overturned in January 1983 by the Georgia Supreme Court and a new trial was ordered. According to the Savannah Police. Its closer to Forsyth Park, but still inside (even if on the outskirts) the dirty thirties. How do you feel about that area? (A girl can dream!) I have recently rented a house in the West of Jones street.. May I ask if this is a safe place to live in and will this be a safe place to walk from clark hall SCAD to home at 8-9 at night? Jevon Williams faces a murder charge in the death of Jernard Burton. I live just south of Forsyth Park in Savannah's artsy Starland District, and my daughter is a recent SCAD graduate. SPD still updates crime statistics on their website. Savannah Police found him dead with gunshot wounds at West Park and Montgomery Streets. 32-year-old Rashiid Wright, who told the judge he is not guilty of malice murder. Hi Marie. If you can find a rental in the Historic District (theyre hard to come by these days), that would be most convenient. My wife and I just purchased a home on Seiler Avenue near Waters. FCC Applications. The student was alert and conscious when EMS arrived and transported him to Memorial University Medical Center. For 2020, Ive entered all of the homicides, but only a small portion of the shootings. Some areas are better than others. We were planning on staying in Pooler for a week and wondering if its a safe area as we have our mother-in-law is with us and will be home most of the time. While we work diligently on all of our investigations, we realized we need the community to continue to support us with tips and other information to help us resolve situations.. The Savannah Police Department usually lags a few weeks behind in their reporting, but since I frequently help readers find safe accommodations, I need current statistics. Dunham faces felony murder charges in the deaths of Adearrin Jefferson, Robert Lee Jr., and Shawntray Grant. Hi Erin, we live in New York and we are moving to Savannah. 7 people indicted in multiple Savannah murders, 911 calls appear to place former UGA defensive lineman at scene of deadly crash. Leave your car doors locked, hide valuables in your trunk, and store items like bikes inside your home. We will be visiting savannah soon. Literally hours after I took the keys to the house there was the shooting on Ott and 38th. Yamacraw Village is another sometimes problem spot. I sincerely hope that this sends a clear message throughout our community that we will not tolerate illegal gangs, guns, or drug activity in our community, Police Chief Roy Minter said. She loves southern history (she grew up in South Carolina) and we have never been to Savannah. The Hampton Inn & Suites Midtown might be an option. how is walking around- to river st, etc? Im looking at visiting for 3 days in a couple of weeks, will be travelling alone. MLK and Liberty are both very busy, so youll be safe there because so many cars will be out and about. (Crime is a bigger concern at night.) That would be the safer route for someone who isnt familiar with the area vs. cutting through Fahm or Ann streets. Just remember, crime can occur anywhere. In an Airbnb. Any feedback from you is greatly appreciated!!! If you compare recent numbers, I havent seen much improvement. 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