Public Safety Report

Missing box

On March 27, 2007, at approximately 8:37 a.m., a student reported that between March 21 and March 23, 2007, unknown person(s) removed the main box of his Microsoft X-Box 360 that was located in his room at Wells Hall. The case was turned over to Detective Butler.

Hide-n-seek

On March 28, 2007, at approximately 2:29 a.m., Officer Smith observed a vehicle on Montgomery Street with an expired tag. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver and front seat passenger. A check through GCIC determined that the driver’s license was suspended. MPD Officer Jones was assisting Officer Smith and observed the passenger trying to conceal a cup under her seat and also observed a clear plastic bag containing suspected marijuana when she was digging through her purse. The passenger admitted to the cup belonging to her and the driver admitted that the marijuana in the purse was his. The driver was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license second offense and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The passenger was arrested and charged with open container and 30 days to obtain Georgia tag.

No make-up tests

On March 29, 2007, at approximately 1:43 a.m., Officer Baker observed a vehicle on Clarke Street with three adults in the front seat. A traffic stop was initiated and contact made with the driver. A check through GCIC determined the driver had a suspended license. While speaking with him, Officer Baker could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. He also observed that he had bloodshot eyes and had trouble speaking. The driver admitted to drinking but refused to be tested or conduct a field sobriety evaluation. The driver was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI, driving while license suspended and seatbelt violation. The vehicle was turned over to the passengers in the vehicle per the driver’s request.

Caught in the street

On March 29, 2007, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Officer Smith observed a male walking down the middle of the road on Charlton Street. Contact was made with the individual and a check through the GCIC determined that he had outstanding warrants through Baldwin County. The warrants were verified and the individual was transported to BCSO for processing.

Name-calling

On April 1, 2007, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Officer Pissott heard several males yelling profanities at the traffic light at Wayne and Montgomery Streets. She then observed a vehicle in the East-bound lane of Montgomery Street at Jefferson Street and the occupants of the vehicle were in the roadway and yelling profanities at several individuals in the yard. Officer Pissott made contact with two of the males yelling from the parked vehicle, who informed Officer Pissott that the altercation began when a white male yelled racial slurs and ran from the scene. While speaking with the subjects, Officer Pissott could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person but he denied drinking any alcohol. Officer Pissott advised the two to go home and asked who was driving and one of the males advised that his license was suspended. The other male advised that he would drive because he had originally driven to that location. When tested on the Alco-Sensor, the male wanting to drive registered positive for alcohol and was transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI under 21. The vehicle was secured and towed by Old Capitol Wrecker.

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