SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Mayor Van Johnson announced Tuesday the arrests of four of Savannah’s top 10 most wanted individuals, defended the city’s use of AI-enabled Flock cameras amid a statewide privacy debate and addressed ongoing youth violence prevention efforts and back-to-school programs. Four of Savannah’s top 10 most wanted individuals have been taken into police custody, Johnson announced. The four arrests occurred within the span of one week. Oladele Lewis, Travis Mobley and Cedrik Jackson were arrested by Savannah Police. Shawn Williams was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals. Johnson attributed the results to the work of police and investigators, as well as community members who submitted tips to law enforcement. “There has to be swift, consistent and severe consequences,” Johnson said. “Those individuals do not deserve to be among civilized people for a long time.” Johnson urged the remaining six individuals on the most wanted list to obtain legal counsel and turn themselves in. He said anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD Mobile App. Johnson said those who are hesitant to submit a tip directly can call the mayor’s office, and he will personally submit the information. Johnson also voiced support for Savannah’s use of Flock cameras and AI-enabled license plate readers that have become a point of debate across Georgia. Flock cameras capture images of vehicles, storing license plate, make and model data for 30…
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