A 32-year-old Army captain is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty Thursday to selling stolen items from Fort Stewart, Georgia, including generators, welders and a tractor. Capt. Jacob Suenkel, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, stole the equipment between late 2024 to May 2025 while serving at the post, according to prosecutors. Suenkel stole more than $150,000 worth…
A former soldier and his wife have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia on charges that the couple starved their child to death while stationed at Fort Stewart. Brandon M. Kelley, 29, and Stacey D. Kelley, 26, were indicted for reportedly “murdering their child, Vyolet Kelley, by depriving…
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A U.S. Army sergeant accused of shooting five fellow soldiers at a Georgia base was charged Tuesday with attempted murder, aggravated assault and domestic violence as the Army revealed that one of the victims was the suspect’s romantic partner. The charges were issued as Sgt. Quornelius Radford made his first appearance Tuesday…
Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during an active shooter incident that wounded five service members at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll presented the medals Thursday to Sgt. Aaron Turner, Master Sgt. Justin Thomas, Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco, Sgt. Eve Rodarte, 1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold and Sgt….
Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during an active shooter incident that wounded five service members at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll presented the medals Thursday to Sgt. Aaron Turner, Master Sgt. Justin Thomas, Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco, Sgt. Eve Rodarte, 1st Sgt. Joshua Arnold and Sgt….
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. FORT STEWART, Ga. — A sergeant shot five soldiers Wednesday at one of the country’s largest Army bases before he was quickly tackled by other Fort Stewart troops, forcing a brief lockdown, officials said. Few details were immediately available about what led to the gunfire, but officials said…
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. FORT STEWART, Ga. — A sergeant shot five soldiers Wednesday at one of the country’s largest Army bases before he was quickly tackled by other Fort Stewart troops, forcing a brief lockdown, officials said. Few details were immediately available about what led to the gunfire, but officials said…
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Five soldiers were shot on Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday, Army officials confirmed. The shooter — who was not identified — was taken into custody about 30 minutes after the incident, according to details posted by Fort Stewart leadership on social media. The attack occurred just before…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down Wednesday after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post, a spokesperson said. Fort Stewart said in a Facebook post that “casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing.” It’s unclear whether casualties include injuries, deaths or…
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Fort Stewart in Georgia was put under a base-wide lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of an active shooter on site, according to service officials. In a social media post, base officials confirmed an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The installation was locked…
