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Public Safety Report

One thing led to another

On Jan. 31, at approximately 8:13 p.m., Officer Reonas observed a vehicle on Clarke Street with no headlights. A traffic stop was initiated and contact made with the driver. While speaking with her, Officer Reonas could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. He also observed that her eyes were bloodshot and her speech slurred. When tested on the Intoxilyzer 5000, she registered .170. She was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI second and headlight requirements. The vehicle was left at the scene of the stop.

Got to let it go

On Feb. 2 at approximately 2:28 a.m., Sgt. Williams observed a female urinating close to downtown. Contact was made with the female, who was very belligerent and yelling profanities. Sgt. Williams could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. She was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunk.

Drunk driver arrested

On Feb. 2, at approximately 2:08 a.m., Officer Pissott observed a vehicle at the intersection of Wayne and Franklin streets with one functioning brake light. A traffic stop was initiated and contact made with the driver. While speaking with the driver, Officer Pissott could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. The driver admitted to drinking since 3:00 p.m. that afternoon, but stated he did not believe he was intoxicated. When tested on the Intoxilyzer 5000, he registered .143. He was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI. The vehicle was removed from the scene by Old Capitol Wrecker after several attempts were made by him to have someone get the vehicle for him.

Tampering with history

On Feb. 2 at approximately 4:34 p.m., while on foot patrol, Officer Hicks found a door to the Governors Mansion unsecured. It appeared that the door may have been tampered with. Officer Hicks along with Sgt. Williams, Officer Reonas and Officer Pissott did a walk through of the building to make sure no one was inside. Managers were called to the scene to advise if anything appeared to be missing.

Should have listened the first time

On Feb. 4, at approximately 2:26 p.m., Officer Gaines was doing a walk through Russell Library and observed a male in the library that had been previously banned. Contact was made with the male, who had no ID and stated he was not a college student. The Trespass Warning was verified and the male was arrested and transported to Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Criminal Trespass.

Suspicious man removed

On Feb. 5, at approximately 2:29 p.m., Officer Gaines was dispatched to the area of MSU/Front Campus in reference to a suspicious person approaching females. Contact was made with the male, who did not have official business being on GCSU property. He was given a Trespass Warning for all of GCSU property.

Purse stealer on the large

On Feb. 5, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a female reported that she put her purse on a bench near the food court at MSU to play Frisbee. After 10 minutes, she looked at the bench and her purse was missing. A search of the area did not locate the purse. Officer Baker reviewed the security cameras in the area and was not able to see the area where the purse was located. The case has been turned over to Detective Butler.


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