Jake Shore

Jake Shore

Reporter, The Current

Media Partner

Jake Shore covers public safety and the courts system in Savannah and Coastal Georgia. He is also a Report for America corps member. Prior to joining The Current, Jake worked as a senior writer for the Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette newspapers based near Hilton Head Island, S.C. He covered breaking news, police, crime and the courts.

News Stories by Jake Shore

Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook-Jones

News

Controversial Chatham County DA to run for reelection

Democrat Shalena Cook Jones faces federal sanctions and a state ethics complaint, but she touts her record of accomplishments.

December 07, 2023

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Jake Shore and
The Current

Screenshot from the only body camera footage available from the Camden County Sheriff's deputies botched raid that led to the death of Latoya James. (GBI) Credit: GBI

Law

Fight over police experts in Camden’s LaToya James death lawsuit

Expert witnesses on behalf of police and prosecutors in court cases have come under scrutiny in recent years.

November 30, 2023

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By:

Jake Shore and
The Current

Shalena Cook Jones

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Chatham DA to appeal federal judge’s sanctions against her

Scathing federal sanctions accused Shalena Cook Jones of misleading statements, disrespect of court system

November 28, 2023

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By:

Jake Shore and
The Current

A large selection of used handguns that were traded in from law enforcement officials on display at Clyde Armory in Warner Robins. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current

News

500 new police guns will help failing recruits pass academy, Savannah brass says

Savannah Police says new pistols with red-dot sights will increase accuracy and retention. Will they?

October 20, 2023

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By:

Jake Shore

Public defender Tobe Karrh (left in suit) looks on at evidence projected onto a screen in the felony murder trial of his client Varshan Brown (center in blue shirt) on Sept. 12, 2023, in the killing of his cousin Latoya James. James was killed by police during a drug raid, according to court testimony.

News

DA prosecutes Camden murder trial from 2021 fatal police raid

Prosecutors say Varshan Brown caused the death of his cousin, despite police firing the fatal shots.

September 18, 2023

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By:

Jake Shore