🌱 Drug Investigation Arrest + Man Medevac'd From Savannah Coast

Good morning, Savannah! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 86 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah Police Department has arrested Lamont Antonio Walters Senior, 46, on numerous drug-related charges. The arrest was made during an investigation by the department's Strategic Investigations Unit on a tip they received. The department seized 1/4 kilogram of cocaine, 16 grams of crack, and over 15 pounds of marijuana during the arrest. (fox28media.com)
2. A boat crew member was rescued off the Savannah coast by the Coast Guard. The 41-year-old crew member was on the Basle Express when the boat's captain requested a medevac. The man was eventually transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center for treatment. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. A Chatham County Police Department Sergeant has died after a battle with brain cancer. Sgt. Jacob Gililland, 29, passed away on Thursday. Gililland served in the United States Army before joining the department in 2019. He leaves behind a young daughter and a wife. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Music & Movement At Oglethorpe Mall Library (11:00 AM)
• Nature Book Club At Southwest Library (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Savannah Police Department wishes the community a safe Memorial Day weekend. Be cautious when driving on roads and practice safety while celebrating. (Facebook)
• Lucas Theatre for the Arts' Casablanca tickets are currently on sale. Click to purchase. (Facebook)
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia will be hosting its Mobile Food Distributions from May 30 through Jun. 4. Click here for food assistance. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.