Vidalia Man Charged In Shooting

A Vidalia man has been charged with aggravated assault following a shooting that occurred on Friday, February 25, at 711 Aimwell Road.

Davis Romie Morris, 44, was arrested in connection with the shooting of Cornelius Powell, 37, of Stockbridge. Vidalia police found Powell suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after responding to the scene at 6:12 a.m. Powell was transported by ambulance to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital and later t ransfer red to University Medical Center continued from page

in Savannah for treatment.

Capt. Randy Clark with the Vidalia Police Department said in a press release that the incident arose over a custody dispute involving a juvenile.

Morris is being held in the Toombs County Detention Center on a felony warrant of aggravated battery, and misdemeanor warrants for cruelty to children in the third degree and simple battery. He was denied bond in his first appearance in Toombs county Superior Court.

The VPD asks that anyone with information about this incident or any other criminal activities to call 912-537-4123 or Crimestoppers at 912-386– 4480.