1 month in, how is new Richmond County sheriff doing?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s been just over a month now since Richmond County’s newest sheriff took office. Eugene ...
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A look at Sheriff Brantley’s first month in office
In January of 2025, new Richmond County Sheriff, Eugene “The Rock” Brantley, helped put 529 suspects behind bars. That’s 63 more than January of last year.
Jailer jailed: Here's what Richmond County authorities say happened
A Richmond County jailer was jailed after his superiors say he electrically stunned an inmate who was using the telephone.
Man charged in January hit-and-run that killed Augusta moped driver
Michael Lafayette Kelly Jr. was arrested and charged late Tuesday afternoon in the Jan. 26 death of Duane Rutledge, 65, whose moped was struck from behind at 9:30 p.m. at the corner of 13th Street and ...
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Man arrested in connection to fatal hit-and-run involving moped
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man wanted in connection to the fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life ...
Richmond County jailer fired, arrested over use of force
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says a jailer has been terminated and arrested for a use of force violation.
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Man arrested in connection to 2023 Taylor Street Murder
Sheriff Gino Brantley praised the teamwork that led to Walker’s arrest saying, “We sincerely thank the Southeastern U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office ...
Multiple road closures across Richmond County due to ice
Multiple roads and highways across Richmond County have been closed to traffic due to dangerous, icy conditions. The Richmond ...