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Police are asking for the public’s help finding two men being sought in a Savannah drug investigation.
The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team is searching for Timothy Deon Monroe, 35, and Shontavious Mincey, 39. Both men are from Savannah. Monroe stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds, and Mincey stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Both men frequent the 200 block of West 39th Street.
Monroe and Mincey are part of a group of people accused of selling controlled substances in that area, said Gene Harley, CNT spokesman. The other members of the organization, Derrick McCrae, Antwan Green, Gerard Stevens and Mario Lindsay, have all been arrested and all are in the Chatham County jail, Harley said.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Monroe and Mincey may call CNT at 912-652-3900, the drug hotline at 912-232-0402, or CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020, where callers can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
According to WWE, legendary pro wrestler Dusty Rhodes, real name Virgil Runnels, has died at the age of 69.
Runnels, known to fans as “The American Dream,” was a WWE Hall of Famer and a three-time NWA Champion. He is the father of WWE superstar’s Goldust (Dustin Runnels) and Stardust (Cody Runnels).
A statement on WWE’s website read:
“Runnels became a hero to fans around the world thanks to his work ethic, his impassioned interviews and his indomitable spirit.
“WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Runnels' family, friends and colleagues."
The Austin, Texas, native was known for his signature move “the bionic elbow.” He was an NWA World Tag Team Champion, United States Champion and NWA Television Champion. In 2007, Runnels was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Savannah-Chatham police say an 85-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease was located safely at a local gas station Thursday afternoon.
They had announced they were looking for the man earlier Thursday after he drove away from his southside home.
The Chatham Emergency Management Agency reports that southbound lanes on the Talmadge Bridge coming into Savannah were shut down about 5:20 p.m. Thursday after a wreck with injuries.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Separately, CEMA reports a tree fell across the westbound lanes of East Victory Drive at Burroughs Street, so motorists won’t be able to go that way for a while.
New on Netflix 6/12/15 – 6/19/15
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Orange Is the New Black: Season 3 – NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A dozen Emmy Award nominations went to this acclaimed comedy drama series including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Lead Actress for star Taylor Schilling. A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman (Schilling) to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.
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Grey’s Anatomy: Season 11
Intern (and eventual resident) Meredith Grey finds herself caught up in personal and professional passions with fellow doctors at a Seattle hospital. In Season 11, Amelia plans a risky surgery to save Dr. Herman's life, and Meredith and Derek struggle to keep their marriage alive.
Scandal: Season 4
A powerful team of Washington, D.C. lawyer’s make scandals disappear while handling government crises and coping with problems of their own. In Season 4, Olivia returns from overseas exile and tries to reconstitute her scattered firm, while Jake faces judgment for a murder he didn't commit.
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B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012)
Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Bruce Willis, B.B. King, Bill Wyman, Joe Walsh
Blues legend B.B. King opens up about his life and career, joined by a who's who of musical artists and other A-list celebrities.
Bindi's Bootcamp: Season 1
Bindi Irwin, daughter of famed "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, hosts this hair-raising game show that brings teams face-to-face with wild animals.
Bite Size (2014)
Alexandra Wright
Exploring the roots of America's obesity epidemic, four kids make lifestyle changes that will set patterns for healthy living for years to come.
Danger Mouse: Seasons 1-10
Follow the adventures of superspy Danger Mouse and his bumbling sidekick, Penfold, as they jet around the world foiling their enemies' evil plots.
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Maria Alyokhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova
A high-profile arrest made Russia's all-girl punk band [filtered word] Riot famous, but this documentary spotlights the women behind the colorful ski masks.
Rodney Carrington: Laughter’s Good (2014)
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Comedian and country music artist Rodney Carrington delivers a song-filled stand-up comedy routine that pokes fun at church, family and life.
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Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of (2015)
This documentary follows pop superstars the Backstreet Boys as they record their 2013 album "In a World Like This" and embark on a world tour.
Curious George (2006)
Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, Eugene Levy, Frank Welker, Dick Van [filtered word], David Cross
The Man in the Yellow Hat travels to Africa to find a priceless artifact. But he returns with George, an inquisitive chimp who paints the town red.
Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013)
Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard
The life of a White House butler who served under eight presidents unfolds against a backdrop of unparalleled change in American history.
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Heartland: Season 6
Spunky teenager Amy is reeling from the sudden death of her mother when she and her grandfather are threatened with the loss of their horse ranch.
Point and Shoot (2014)
Matthew VanDyke
Searching for adventure and self-discovery, an American embarks on a motorcycle journey through the Middle East and joins freedom fighters in Libya.
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A Most Wanted Man (2014)
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Grigoriy Dobrygin, Willem Dafoe, Robin Wright, Homayoun Ershadi
A half-Russian, half-Chechen man, brutalized by torture, arrives in Hamburg, where he seeks a British banker's help in recovering his father's estate.
Some Assembly Required: Season 1 – NETFLIX ORIGINAL
When a defective Christmas present blows up the home of 14-year-old Jarvis Raines, he sues the toy company and becomes the new owner of Knickknack Toys. Jarvis sets out to create the most awesome toys ever by hiring a group of his high school friends. But making incredible toys turns out to be more complicated –- and more fun –- than planned, especially with the company’s former owner determined to
Major Accident Investigation Team officers from the Savannah-Chatham police are investigating a two-vehicle collision and the death of one driver after his vehicle submerged in a pond this afternoon.
Daniel R. Sims, 68, was pulled from his submerged vehicle by two Southside Fire and Emergency Services firefighters who witnessed the collision. He was revived after going into cardiac arrest and transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.
Sims had been driving an Acura SUV north on Green Island Drive near the Landings subdivision about 4:10 p.m. when the SUV failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a Land Rover traveling west on Diamond Causeway. The impact redirected the Acura to the northwest where it submerged into a pond.
Jessica Howell, 26, driver of the Land Rover, was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Members of the Savannah-Chatham police Dive Team searched the submerged Acura and the pond to assure that no one else had been in the Acura at the time of the crash.
MAIT continues to investigate the accident.
CHARLESTON, W.V.—Trailing by two heading to their last at bat, the Savannah Sand Gnats staged a three-run rally in the top of the ninth and held on to beat West Virginia 4-3 Thursday.
The win extended the Gnats win streak to nine games. Savannah (33-27) has won 20 of its last 25 games and the Gnats remain tied with Greenville atop the South Atlantic League Southern division standings.
John Mora led off the pivotal ninth inning for Savannah with a line drive single to center off Power reliever Jose Regalado. With one out, Jon Leroux tied the game up with a two-run homer over the wall in left center, his fourth round-tripper of the year.
Patrick Biondi followed with a bunt single and immediately swiped second for his 13th stolen base of the year. Joe Tuschak’s infield single to second allowed Biondi to advance to third. Vicente Lupo brought him in from there with a sacrifice fly to right.
Reliever David Roseboom shut the door as Savannah swept the three-game series from the Power. He struck out Tyler Filliben swinging for his sixth save of the season.
Savannah starter Martires Arias pitched four innings — allowing three hits and two unearned runs. Ben Griset followed with 2 2/3 innings of relief, allowing one earned run on one hit. Jimmy Duff picked up his first win of the year for Savannah with 1 1/3 innings of solid relief, allowing two hits and no runs, before giving way to Roseboom.
Savannah scored its first run in the fourth when Luis Guillorme led off with a single and scored on a triple by Mora, who was 2 for 3 on the night. Mora was the only Gnat with two hits, but Savannah had a balanced offense with eight others contributing hits.
Savannah will travel to play at Hickory tonight, with first pitch set for 7 p.m. Scarlyn Reyes (5-4, 2.86 ERA) is set to start for Savannah, with Nick Gardewine (3-4, 3.49 ERA) on the mound for Hickory.
Savannah ab r h bi W. Va. ab r h bi
Johnson 2b 4 0 1 0 Escobar cf 4 0 1 1
Guillorme ss 4 1 1 0 Reyes 2b 4 0 1 1
Mora rf 3 1 2 1 Joe 1b 2 0 2 0
Garcia 3b 4 0 0 0 Suchy rf 3 0 1 0
Leroux 1b 4 1 1 2 Gushue c 4 0 0 0
Biondi cf 3 1 1 0 Suiter dh 4 0 0 0
Tuschak dh 4 0 1 0 Simpson 3b 3 1 0 0
Lupo lf 3 0 1 1 Filliben ss 3 2 1 0
Abreu c 4 0 1 0 Roy lf 1 0 0 1
Totals 33 4 10 4 Totals 28 3 6 3
Savannah 000 100 003 — 4
West Virginia 000 200 100 — 3
E— Guillorme, Leroux, Filliben. LOB—West Virginia 5, Savannah 5. DP—Savannah 2, West Virginia 2. 2B—Reyes. 3B—Mora. HR—Leroux (4). SAC—Roy. SF—Lupo, Roy. SB—Biondi, Filliben 2. CS—Guillorme, Escobar.
SAVANNAH IP H R ER BB SO
Arias 4 3 2 0 3 3
Griset 2 2/3 1 1 1 1 1
Duff(W,1-1) 1 1/3 2 0 0 0 0
Roseboom(S,6) 1 0 0 0 0 1
WEST VIRGINIA IP H R ER BB SO
McRae 5 5 1 1 0 3
Regalado(L,0-3) 4 3 3 2 1 1
WP—Arias, Griset. PB—Gushue. HBP—Joe(by Arias) T—2:39. A—3,078.
Mr. Omar A. Anderson, Savannah, GA
Mr. Roy Barnes, Savannah, GA
Mr. Bruce Robert Barstow, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Brenda Brantley, Baxley, GA
Mr. Larry Brinkley, Sr., Statesboro, GA
Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Cason, Savannah, GA
Charlene Caswell, Glennville, GA
Ms. Nina Cooper, Savannah, GA
Mr. Alex David Cordasco, Savannah, GA
Evelyn Rowell Crews, Bloomingdale, GA
Mr. Roger E. Davis, Savannah, GA
Mr. John Henry Edwards, Sr., Savannah, GA
Mrs. Susie A. Edwards, Savannah, GA
Mr. Valantine D. Gant, Jr., Savannah, GA
Mr. Gilbert Franklin Garrett, Pineora, GA
Kimmayah Gatson-Townsend, Savannah, GA
Diane Elaine Gillis, Savannah, GA
Mr. James Glover, Sr., Savannah, GA
Juanita Gordon, Statesboro, GA
Mrs. Pauline Mosley Haddle, Savannah, GA
Emily Martin Conner Harris, Odum, GA
Mrs. Carla Lee Hightower, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Bennie Worley Horne, Reidsville, GA
Mrs. Arethia S. Hudson, Savannah, GA
Nadine Kelley Jones, Hardeeville, SC
Mrs. Ida Belle Manning, Savannah, GA
Lorraine Marissa Manuel, Savannah, GA
Lisbeth Anders Merz, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Doris Hagin Newsome, Statesboro, GA
Mrs. Deborah Diane Nunnally, Brunswick, GA
Larne David Paul, Sylvania, GA
Mrs. Geraldine West Ravone, Statesboro, GA
Mr. Alvin Reed, Savannah, GA
Mr. John Remion, Jr., Tybee Island, GA
Mrs. Alberta Estella Robinson, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Olllie H. Warhurst, Pt. Wentworth, GA
Mr. Joseph White, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Adell E. Williams, Savannah, GA
Ms. Marietta Wright Williams, Savannah, GA
Mr. Mikell Dayshawn Wright, Savannah, GA
Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Middleground Road.
Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.
The Georgia Department of Transportation wants the traveling public to be aware of a slow moving concrete grinning operation this weekend for the eastbound Interstate 16 Exit 157A ramp and southbound Interstate 95 Exit 99A ramp.
The contractor has scheduled closure of one exit ramp at a time for approximately 12 hours, weather permitting.
The timeframe of work runs from 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 12 until 6 a.m. Sunday, June 14, according to spokeswoman Jill Nagel.
All work is weather contingent. The ramp closures are a necessity for the contractor to grind the concrete surface to creating a smooth roadway for motorists.
This is a WORK ZONE and extreme caution is necessary. Motorists are advised to reduce speeds as they travel through this and all work zones. Message signs, barrels and/or cones will be utilized to alert the public of the upcoming changes.
Open house showings for this weekend are now posted.
Click here to view a slideshow of the homes and details for showings in Savannah, Tybee, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Bloomingdale and Richmond Hill.
Jail bookings from June 11–12 for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted.
Click through this slideshow to view photos and information obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.
All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.
Find previous jail bookings at savannahnow.com/booked.
Narcotics agents say they arrested a Savannah man on Thursday on suspicion of dealing crack cocaine.
Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team agents, Chatham County sheriff’s deputies and a Savannah-Chatham police K-9 arrested 25-year-old Javon Grant in the 300 block of West 31st Street Thursday afternoon. He was arrested on warrants for sale of crack cocaine, said Gene Harley, CNT spokesman.
Crack cocaine, marijuana and items commonly associated with the distribution of controlled substances were seized at the time of his arrest, Harley said. CNT also seized Grant’s vehicle and more than $500 in U.S. currency. In addition to the warrants, he was charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute and other felony drug-related charges. Grant was arraigned Friday in Recorder’s Court and denied bond.
This was CNT’s second operation in the 300 block of West 31st Street in the past three months. In March, agents conducted a search warrant at a house following purchases of crack cocaine on the street and from the house. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of crack cocaine, marijuana, firearms, U.S. currency and the arrest of three people.
CNT regularly conducts checks of locations where prior arrests are made to ensure drug activity has stopped, Harley said.
Detectives are trying to identify three people they suspect of shooting a Savannah man Thursday during an attempted robbery.
Just before midnight, a 39-year-old man was shot when three males entered a residence in the 2000 block of Lewden Street demanding cash, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman. The victim was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with injuries police did not believe to be life threatening.
Investigators are looking for three suspects and two vehicles possibly linked to the crime, Baker said. The first suspect is a black male in his late 20s to early 30s with short brown hair, medium brown skin and a thin mustache. He stands 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 145 to 150 pounds. This suspect left the scene on foot toward Brittney Street.
Currently, he may be driving a tan, older model, small to mid-size SUV. The second suspect is a slender black male with a dark complexion and low haircut, standing 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall. The third suspect is a black male with medium brown skin, standing 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall. He wore a blue buttoned shirt during the incident. Suspects two and three fled toward Jenks Street in a gray or black four-door sedan.
Police ask anyone with information on the case to call the anonymous CrimeStoppers service at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters’ identities remain confidential and they may qualify for a cash reward.
A tip line is also open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124, and most area clergy have agreed to serve as liaisons for anyone who would like to share information with police anonymously.
HICKORY, N.C.—The Sand Gnats continued their free-swinging ways as Savannah banged out 13 hits for the third time in the last four games in an 8-6 win over Hickory.
The victory extended the Gnat win streak to 10 games, Savannah (34-27) has won 21 of its last 26 games, and the Gnats remain tied with Greenville atop the South Atlantic League’s Southern Division standings.
All-Star infielder Jonathan Johnson was one of the offensive heroes of the night for the Gnats. He went 3 for 5 with two runs scored and an RBI. He blasted his second homer of the year, and also had his third triple and 10th stolen base of the season.
Right fielder Wuilmer Becerra also had a big night with his eighth homer of the year as he drove in a pair and scored twice. Luis Guillorme and Jon Leroux each went 2 for 4 with an RBI as everyone in the Savannah lineup had at least one hit.
Hickory took the lead in the first inning. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Morgan walked to start the inning and moved into scoring position on a groundout to first. Jose Trevino drove in a run with a single to right and Jairo Beras brought in the second run one out later on another groundout to first as Hickory took a 2-0 lead.
The Gnats responded quickly in the top of the second. Leroux led off with a single and John Mora hit a shot to center for a run-scoring triple. One out later, Tomas Nido delivered an RBI single to left.
In the third, Savannah moved ahead when Johnson led off with a triple to right and came in to score on a Guillorme single to left as Savannah went up 3-2.
Hickory tied it in the third on Trevino’s eighth homer of the year. The Gnats took the lead back in the fourth when Jean Rodriguez singled and moved to third on a wild pitch and a throwing error. When Nido struck out and broke from first when the throw got away from the catcher, Rodriguez bolted for the plate and beat the throw home. Hickory went up 6-5 in the sixth on a two run homer by Tripp Martin. But Savannah countered with three runs in the seventh as Johnson led off with a solo shot over the wall in left. Guillorme followed with a single and Becerra smoked a two-run shot to left off Kelvin Vasquez, who was tagged with the loss after giving up four runs on four hits in two innings.
Scarlyn Reyes improved to 6-4 for the Gnats, allowing six runs on five hits in six innings. Paul Paez had two scoreless innings in relief and Jimmy Duff picked up his fifth save without allowing a runner in the ninth.
Savannah continues its series at Hickory tonight at 7 p.m. as Corey Oswalt (3-2, 4.70 ERA) takes the mound against a pitcher to be named for the Crawdads.
Savannah ab r h bi Hickory ab r h bi
Johnson 2b 5 2 3 1 Kner-Flfa 3b 3 1 1 1
Guillorme ss 4 1 2 1 Morgan ss 3 1 0 0
Becerra rf 4 2 1 2 Pinto lf 4 0 1 0
Garcia 3b 4 0 1 0 Trevino dh 4 1 2 2
Leroux 1b 4 1 2 1 Greene Jr. c 3 0 0 0
Mora lf 4 1 1 1 Beras rf 4 0 0 1
Rodrguez dh 4 1 1 0 Arroyo 2b 3 1 0 0
Nido c 4 0 1 1 Martin 1b 4 2 2 2
Biondi cf 4 0 1 0 Cardona cf 3 0 0 0
Totals 37 8 13 7 Totals 31 6 6 6
Savannah 021 110 300 — 8
Hickory 201 102 000 — 6
E—Gardewine. LOB—Hickory 3, Savannah 4. DP—Hickory 2. 2B—Martin. 3B—Mora, Johnson. HR—Johnson (2), Becerra (8), Trevino (8), Martin (8). SAC—Guillorme. SF—. SB—Johnson. CS—.
SAVANNAH IP H R ER BB SO
Reyes(W,6-4) 6 5 6 6 4 5
Paez 2 1 0 0 0 2
Duff(S,5) 1 0 0 0 0 1
HICKORY IP H R ER BB SO
Gardewine 4 9 4 4 0 4
Vasquez(L,3-2) 2 4 4 3 1 2
Filomeno 3 0 0 0 0 2
WP—Reyes, Gardewine, PB—Greene Jr. HBP—Cardona(by Reyes). T—2:43. A—4,423.
Mrs. Eloise M. Baker, Soperton, GA
Mr. Milton Brown, Savannah, GA
Mr. George Carter, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes Cason, Savannah, GA
Mr. William M. Chalifoux, Baxley, GA
Mr. Alex David Cordasco, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Betty Jean Coursey, Pt. Wentworth, GA
Mrs. Mary E. Horton Craft, Lyons, GA
Mrs. Mary E. Deloach, Denmark Comm., GA
Ms. Margaret P. Evans, Savannah, GA
Juanita Gordon, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Edith Graham, Hinesville, GA
Mr. Roosevelt L. Johnson, Hinesville, GA
Nadine Kelley Jones, Hardeeville, SC
Mr. Robert Kimble, Savannah, GA
Mr. Kenneth Charles Krebs, Penfield, NY
Mr. Ralph H. Linton, Sr., Rincon, GA
Mr. George Mangum, Statesboro, GA
Lorraine Marissa Manuel, Savannah, GA
Mr. Mathie McCranie, Metter, GA
Myrna F. McGuire, Ludowici, GA
Mr. Tommy McNeal, Claxton, GA
Mr. Gene Morris, Lyons, GA
Mrs. Doris Hagin Newsome, Statesboro, GA
Infant Faith Reaves, Savannah, GA
Doris Erlene Hodges Rud, Kildare, GA
Mr. Daniel Randolph Sims, Sr., Savannah, GA
Ruby M. Tucker, Claxton, GA
Mrs. Ollie Warhurst, Pt. Wentworth, GA
Amelia H. Waters, Beaufort, SC
Mrs. Renee K. Williams, Savannah, GA
Rev. SSGT Howard E. Wilson, Savannah, GA
Mr. Jeremiah Wilson, Ridgeland, SC
Mr. Mikell Dayshawn Wright, Savannah, GA
Traffic to and from Tybee Island was at a standstill for about two hours Saturday after a head-on wreck on the Bull River Bridge that sent several people to a hospital.
Police say Dustin C. Kinser, 33, was heading toward Tybee in a white Ford Fusion about 3:55 p.m. when the car in front of him slowed down for traffic that was stopped ahead. In an attempt to avoid running into that car, Kinser veered into oncoming traffic, striking a black Ford F150 driven by 55-year-old Steven M. Sinclair head on, said Michelle Gavin, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman.
Sinclair and three other members of his family who were riding in the truck were taken to Memorial University Medical Center with injuries police did not believe to be life threatening. Kinser was extricated from his car by firefighters and taken to Memorial in serious but stable condition, Gavin said.
Officers shut down both lanes of the bridge while first responders tended to the injured drivers, accident investigators documented the scene, and a wrecker cleared the vehicles from the roadway. Tybee Island police also responded.
The wreck is still under investigation.
Police say road rage involving a man in a U-Haul and a motorcyclist on Tybee Island sent a man to a hospital Saturday evening with stab wounds.
Officers blocked off westbound U.S. 80 near Lazaretto Creek Bridge to conduct an investigation after they saw an injured man on a motorcycle and realized he’d been stabbed, said Tybee Island Police Chief Bob Bryson.
An ambulance took the man to Memorial University Medical Center, and police began searching for a suspect.
Bryson said a dispute broke out between someone in a U-Haul and the motorcycle driver while they were in traffic on U.S. 80. At some point, someone associated with the U-Haul stabbed the motorcycle rider, he said.
Police who were investigating and looking for evidence reopened the road shortly after 8:30 p.m. The highway stabbing came shortly after the road reopened after a head-on wreck on the Bull River Bridge.
Bryson said about 9 p.m. that no one was in custody, but police were pursuing leads.
HICKORY, N.C. — The Sand Gnats saw their 10-game win streak come to an end Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Hickory.
Sand Gnat starter Corey Oswalt had a solid showing on the mound as the 21-year-old right-hander from San Diego went seven innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. He struck out four and walked two.
But the Gnats’ red-hot bats finally cooled down a bit. After banging out 49 hits in their last four games, the Sand Gnats were held to six hits, all singles.
Hickory’s Adam Parks came in relief of starter Brett Martin in the fourth inning, and Savannah’s batters couldn’t figure out the 6-foot-3, 220-pound right-hander from Texas. Parks improved to 2-3 on the year by fanning eight batters in 3 1/3 innings. He allowed one unearned run and walked just one batter.
Hickory’s John Fasola notched his 12th save of the year with two innings of scoreless relief. He allowed a one-out single to Eudor Garcia in the ninth, and then picked Garcia off at first base.
The Crawdads scored a pair in the second inning. Luke Tendler singled and Carlos Arroyo moved him to third with a two-out single to right. Rock Shoulders followed with a two-run double to right.
Savannah had a run in the third. Jonathan Johnson led off with a single and stole second. Luis Guillorme moved him to third with a bunt single, and Johnson scored when Wuilmer Becerra grounded into a double play.
Vicente Lupo tied it up at 2-2 with a sacrifice fly in the fourth for the Gnats.
Hickory took the lead in the sixth when Eduard Pinto hit a one-out triple to right and scored on Jose Trevino’s single.
The Gnats (34-28) remain tied with Greenville at the top of the South Atlantic League Southern division standings and have won 20 of their last 26 games. Ricky Knapp (1-0, 2.08 ERA) is set to start for the Gnats today at 5 p.m. at Hickory, which will start Ariel Jurado (8-0, 2.09 ERA). Savannah will conclude its four-game series at Hickory Monday, before coming home for a three-game set with Asheville starting Tuesday.
Savannah ab r h bi Hickory ab r h bi
Johnson 2b 3 1 2 0 Kner-Flfa 3b 4 0 0 0
Guillorme ss 4 0 1 0 Morgan ss 3 0 1 0
Becerra rf 4 0 2 0 Pinto lf 3 1 1 0
Leroux dh 4 0 0 0 Trevino c 4 0 1 1
Nido c 3 0 0 0 Tendler rf 3 1 1 0
Mora cf 3 1 0 0 Martin dh 3 0 0 0
Rodrguez 3b 4 0 0 0 Arroyo 2b 3 1 1 0
Lupo lf 2 0 0 1 Sholders 1b 2 0 1 2
Abreu 1b 2 0 0 0 Cardona cf 3 0 0 0
Garcia ph 1 0 1 0 Totals 28 3 6 3
Totals 30 2 6 1
Savannah 001 100 000 — 2
Hickory 020 001 000 — 3
E—Kiner-Falefa. LOB—Hickory 4, Savannah 8. DP—Hickory 2, Savannah 1. 2B—Shoulders. 3B—Pinto. SF—Lupo. SB—Johnson. CS—Trevino.
SAVANNAH IP H R ER BB SO
Oswalt(L,3-3) 7 6 3 3 2 4
Baldonado 1 0 0 0 1 0
HICKORY IP H R ER BB SO
Martin 3 2/3 4 2 1 4 1
Parks(W,2-3) 3 1/3 1 0 0 1 8
Fasola(S,12) 2 1 0 0 0 1
WP—Parks. HBP—Johnson(by Martin). T—2:36. A—4,823.
