The Jail Report

22/03/2025

HEARTBREAKING NEWS: 2-YEAR-OLD AURA DEMONI MOODY IDENTIFIED AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on Peters Road in Augusta as a car drove onto the sidewalk, striking 2-year-old Aura Moody (pictured) while the family was already mourning the loss of another relative. The community is coming together with prayers and support.
NEW DETAILS: https://theaugustapress.com/augusta-family-was-reportedly-mourning-toddlers-grandmother-when-car-killed-girl/

22/03/2025

TODDLER KILLED AFTER CAR STRIKES SIDEWALK IN AUGUSTA
A tragic incident occurred on Peters Road in Augusta after dark Friday when a car drove onto the sidewalk, striking a toddler. The child was rushed to the hospital but was declared deceased.
Read more: https://theaugustapress.com/augusta-girl-2-killed-after-car-jumps-sidewalk-strikes-her-on-peters-road/

21/03/2025

A new issue out…

21/03/2025

AUGUSTA MAN WANTED FOR MURDER AFTER DEATH OF HIS YOUNGER BROTHER...
Richmond County authorities are searching for 35-year-old Donnell Mitchell, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old A’kki Pauley on Wednesday.
HOW TO HELP & DETAILS ON BALLOON RELEASE: https://theaugustapress.com/augusta-man-wanted-for-murder-of-his-younger-brother/

20/03/2025

MISSING: RONALD BUGGS

On March 17, 2025 around 4:55 pm, Aiken County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 5000 block of
Perry Lane in Salley, for a Missing Person. Family members said that Ronald C. Buggs, (55) was last seen
on February 9, 2025 around 11:30 am leaving his residence with an unknown couple in a blue compact
size pickup truck. Ronald is a Black male 5’05” tall, 150 lbs., black hair and brown eyes. Aiken County
Investigators need the public’s assistance for any information on locating Ronald for his well-being.
If anyone has any information on Ronald whereabouts or sightings, please contact the Aiken County
Sheriff’s Office at 803-642-1761 or your local law enforcement agency.

20/03/2025

A former Georgia warehouse worker for the Augusta National Golf Club was sentenced to one year in prison Wednesday.

19/03/2025

FIRST LOOK: A'KKI PAULEY
The 28-year-old Augusta man was fatally shot Wednesday morning while sitting in a vehicle on Dabney Drive, authorities said. A second person was also shot.
WHAT WE KNOW: https://theaugustapress.com/augusta-man-fatally-shot-while-sitting-in-car-ninth-homicide-of-the-year/

19/03/2025

The Richmond County Coroner confirms that he's been called for a shooting death in the Augusta area today.
UPDATE:

An Augusta man, A'kki Pauley, was fatally shot Wednesday morning while sitting in a vehicle on Dabney Drive, authorities said.

19/03/2025

COMMUNITY MOURNS AFTER FATAL CRASH CLAIMS LIFE ON DEANS BRIDGE ROAD
An 80-year-old Hephzibah man is dead after a tragic accident on Deans Bridge Road, and the Blythe community is grieving the loss of a beloved local advocate. Click to read more about this heartbreaking incident and the impact of Edwin Potter's legacy.
https://theaugustapress.com/traffic-crash-claims-life-of-elderly-hephzibah-man-injures-passenger/

18/03/2025

RCSO RELEASES VIDEO OF SHOOTING:
‘I WANTED TO DIE. THAT'S WHY I DID IT.'
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has just released the body-worn camera footage of the March 13 shooting that left armed suspect Brandon Hill injured. Watch as Deputy Hopkins’ shoots him and then renders aid. What the suspect said reveals his motive: https://theaugustapress.com/rcso-releases-video-of-shooting-i-wanted-to-die-thats-why-i-did-it/

18/03/2025

WANTED

17/03/2025

RCSO DEPUTY CLEARED IN SHOOTING; VIDEO SET TO BE RELEASED TUESDAY!
Deputy David Hopkins was justified in his actions during last week's confrontation with armed suspect Brandon Hill, authorities said Monday. The full video of the incident will be released tomorrow!
THE INVESTIGATION FINDINGS & WHAT SHERIFF BRANTLEY SAID: https://theaugustapress.com/rcso-deputy-justified-in-shooting-video-evidence-to-be-released-tuesday/

17/03/2025

UPDATE: Ronald has been found safe.

MISSING: RONALD LEE JONES

61 YOA
5’11” / 290 lbs.
Ronald Jones was last seen at approximately 07:30 AM on Saturday along the 1800 block of Fayetteville Dr. in Augusta, GA. It is unknown what Jones may be wearing and he is believed to have left the area on foot.

If you have any information on Ronald Jones, please contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1080 or 706-821-1020.

17/03/2025

ROBERT PARTAIN, FORMER RCSO COLONEL, DIES AT 66

Robert Partain, a dedicated 43-year veteran of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office who rose to the rank of Colonel, passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of service, narcotics busts, and contributions to the training center.
TRIBUTES: https://theaugustapress.com/robert-partain-former-rcso-colonel-dies-at-66/

16/03/2025

TWO CNAs ARRESTED FOR STEALING $30K FROM ELDERLY MAN
Victoria Simpson and Tiffany Echols are facing serious charges after using a 63-year-old Grovetown man’s cards for fraudulent purchases and cash withdrawals. This is a reminder to always stay vigilant when it comes to protecting loved ones!
https://theaugustapress.com/two-cnas-arrested-for-stealing-30000-from-victim-in-grovetown/

14/03/2025

Please note, charges listed for Nathanel Harman in the Edgefield County section of this week's issue of The Jail Report should say "Hold for Aiken County." Incorrect information was provided to us.

14/03/2025

THE SUSPECT SHOT BY A RCSO DEPUTY HAS A LONG CRIMINAL HISTORY & WAS WANTED FOR OUTSTANDING WARRANTS!
Brandon Pierre Hill (left), has been identified as the armed suspect shot by Deputy David Hopkins (right). Hill has a lengthy criminal record that includes armed robbery, burglary, and battery — but the court system has failed to take him to trial for many of his past crimes.
DETAILS HERE: https://theaugustapress.com/augusta-felon-revealed-as-suspect-in-deputy-shooting-remains-in-critical-condition/