Two arrested, third suspect wanted in Skidaway Island card fraud case

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two men have been arrested and a third suspect remains wanted in connection with several financial transaction card fraud incidents in the Skidaway Island area.

Chatham County police say 23-year-old Koronte Edwards and 22-year-old Jamaal Alija Green were arrested and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center on felony financial transaction card fraud charges.

Detectives are searching for 18-year-old Jamari Timmons, who has an active arrest warrant for financial transaction card fraud.

Police initially requested the public’s help Sept. 16 to identify Timmons and locate the other two suspects. Tips and other investigative information helped detectives identify Timmons, according to the department.

Edwards and Green were taken into custody within days of that request. The investigation remains active.

The case comes amid broader concerns about fraud losses in Chatham County. In a recent report, Police Chief Jeff Hadley said residents had lost $6.4 million to scams this year, with the amount stolen increasing 113% compared with the previous year.

[See previous coverage: Savannah police, Chatham County PD chiefs breakdown recent data statistics]

Anyone who knows Timmons’ whereabouts is asked to contact police. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the department’s app or their online tip line here.

Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020 and may qualify for a cash reward.