At least one killed, three seriously injured, trapped in Wednesday afternoon Aiken County, SC car accident

South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-20-17 – 4:15 p.m. ET

Fatal crash leaves one dead and three others trapped in Montmorenci, SC

By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-243

(Montmorenci, SC) – At least one person has been killed and three others trapped and seriously injured in a fatal crash in Aiken County, SC.

The single vehicle rollover accident is reported at the intersection of Shaws Fork Road and New Holland Road in Montmorenci, SC.

A fire truck had to be used to “stabilize” the wreck car – as the Jaws of Life is being used to try to free the trapped victims.

The wreck was reported about 3:45 p.m. today Wed., Dec. 20, 2017.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department and the Montmorenci Volunteer Fire Department, New Ellenton Rescue Squad and other agencies are on the scene.

Meanwhile about 30 minutes before the accident – numerous fire departments in Edgefield County, SC were called to battle an engulfed house fire.

The blaze was reported at 669 Ridge Road in Johnston, SC.

No injuries reported. The home was destroyed.

Federal judge has enough of Augusta man playing the system with repeated arrests for drugs and guns

South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-20-17 – 10:45 a.m. ET

Off to federal prison for a man who has kept Augusta area cops busy for a decade

By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Augusta, GA) – An Augusta man who has been arrested numerous times on cocaine and gun charges is off to federal prison tonight
35-year-old Michael Lavon Harden of Augusta, GA was sentenced to three years (36 months) in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Court Judge J. Randall Hall on Mon., Dec. 17, 2017.

The maximum sentence he could have received was 10 years in prison. There is no parole in the federal prison system.

Under a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Harden pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm by a convicted felon involving a Beretta 92F Compact 9 MM pistol during a Dec. 12, 2016 incident in Richmond County

Judge Hall allowed a defense request he serve his time nearby:

In Feb. 2005, Harden, then 25, was sentenced by Richmond County Superior Court Judge William Fleming, Jr. to 10 days in jail, almost one year probation, fined $630 and had to perform 40 hours of community service plus graduate from a risk-reduction program.

In June 2008, Harden was indicted by a Richmond County Grand Jury for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, receiving stolen property, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

In Nov. 2009, Harden , then 30, of 120 East East Hall Street was indicted by a Richmond County Grand on two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime plus terroristic threats and first-degree criminal damage to property.

In June 2010, Harden and two others were arrested by Richmond County vice officers after a late night raid at a residence pm the 100 block of Greene Street during which agents searched the laundry room and seized two baggies of crack cocaine weighing a total 50 grams plus a gun.

In August 2010, Harden was indicted on cocaine trafficking charges by a Richmond County Grand Jury

Listed Addresses:
202 Forsythe St, Augusta, GA
120 E Hall St, Augusta, GA

WRDW TV-12 June 24, 2010
AUGUSTA, GA — Richmond County narcotics officers were busy last night. Multiple arrests ranging from possession of marijuana to trafficking cocaine and possession of MDMA (ecstasy) with intent to distribute. Some were charged with possession of firearms and others with obstruction.
http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/97086914.html

Expensive Jag and a pickup are being sought after being stolen

S.E. Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – Aiken County, SC Expensive Jaguar just stolen 11-11-17 6:05 a.m. ET

Jag full of expensive tools and a pickup truck with tools were stolen in separate incidents this morning in Aiken and Edgefield Counties

Below vehicles are similar to the stolen Jag

 

By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner
906-273-2433

(Aiken, SC) – Last weekend we told you about two luxury cars involved in an accident on private property, well now another expensive vehicle is on the run
Officials in Aiken County, SC are searching for a Gold 2001 Jaguar XJH with Texas license plate (similar to vehicle in photos).
There are a “large quantity of tools” in the Jag, an officer said from the scene.
The owner went into a store on the Jefferson Davis Highway – and left keys in vehicle.
That’s when someone decided to take it for a ride. The owner suspects it was a white male with a back pack he saw while entering the store.

Meanwhile the Edgefield County Sheriff’s department put out broadcast for a dark red Ford Ranger with a ladder in bed.
The vehicle was stolen from the home of Donald Cassels of Edgefield, SC.

Early Morning 100 MPH High Speed Chase Ends in Trenton, SC: Suspect fled on foot – wanted on traffic charges and questioning for drugs and an Aiken County shooting – Chase from North Augusta through Edgefield County earlier today

Wild High Speed Chase from Aiken County through Edgefield County back roads

S.E. Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin
Happening now: High speed chase ends in Edgefield County
12:50 a.m. ET 11-10-17

By Greg Peterson
906-273-2433
U.P. Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner

(Trenton, SC) – A high speed chase from North Augusta through Edgefield Field County at speeds reaching 100 mph ended early this morning with a wrecked car and a suspect on the run.

The chased raced down U.S. Highway 25 from North Augusta to Trenton, SC.

The damaged vehicle belongs to a North Augusta man.
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The numerous chasing officers chased the car on Highway 25 for about 25 minutes- until they lost site of the vehicle.
The suspect is still at large.

He is said to be wanted for questioning in a recent shooting in New Ellenton, SC and possibly drug charges – in addition to charges connected to the wild chase.
Fortunately traffic was light as the chase began just before midnight and ended about 12:20 a.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 10, 201 in Edgefield County when authorities lost site of the vehicle.

The vehicle was stopped at 225 Tweetie Rd. near Trenton, SC – and the suspect fled on foot.
“He took bush bond,” said an Edgefield County Sherrif’s deputy who spotted the car after it eluded police.
Edgefield County had requested that the high speed part of the pursuit stop.
The suspect is wanted on numerous traffic charges. Anyone with information on the man should call 911.