Public Safety Report
On April 8, at approximately 9 p.m., Sgt. Ennis was dispatched to Chappell Hall in reference to a person who had passed out. Contact was made with the subject, who was in and out of consciousness. EMS responded and transported the subject to Oconee Regional Medical Center.
Unlucky Burglars
On April 9, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Officer Williams observed a vehicle speeding, 43 mph in a 25 on Franklin Street. A traffic stop was initiated and contact made with the driver. A BOLO (be on the lookout) had just been put out by Milledgeville PD in reference to a burglary that just occurred. MPD responded and items related to the burglary were found in the vehicle. The driver and passenger were arrested by MPD. The driver was issued a citation for speeding by Officer Williams. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Hills Towing.
Verbal Assault
On April 9 at approximately 11 p.m., a subject reported that a student was being belligerent and using combative words directed towards him at Foundation Hall. Contact was made with the accused individual, who admitted to throwing a beverage and using profane language towards the subject because he heard him call his girlfriend “sweetheart.” While speaking with the accused, Sgt. Baker could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. The belligerent subject was arrested and transported to Milledgeville PD and charged with disorderly conduct and underage possession of alcohol.
DUI
On April 10 at approximately 12 a.m., while conducting a license check at Washington and Clarke streets, contact was made with a driver and passenger. While speaking to the subject, Officer Williams could detect the odor of burning marijuana coming from the vehicle. The subject admitted to smoking marijuana in the vehicle and a small amount was found in her purse. There was also was also a small baggie found between the passenger seat and center console. The driver stated that all the marijuana was hers. The driver was arrested and transported to Milledgeville PD and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The passenger was released and drove the vehicle from the scene of the stop.
Fake ID
On April 10 at approximately 12 a.m., Sgt. Baker observed two males sitting in a parked vehicle at the old courthouse playing loud music. Contact was made with the driver who was advised to turn the music down. Sgt. Baker observed wet spots on the front of the driver’s shirt and he stated that he had spilled an alcoholic beverage on it earlier. When asked for identification, Sgt. Baker observed that the driver had another ID that was out of state. The driver advised that the ID was fake. The ID was confiscated. In lieu of jail and fines for underage possession of alcohol, the subject has been turned over to the Student Judicial Board.
Car Chase
On April 10, at approximately 12:30 a.m., while conducting a license check at Washington and Clarke streets, Sgt. Baker made contact with a driver. The driver was motioned to stop, however the vehicle continued to move down the street. The vehicle then traveled down Centennial Drive at a high rate of speed and turned west on Franklin Street. A chase ensued and when the vehicle turned onto Herrington Drive, the headlights were turned off. Further down the road, the driver stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. A perimeter was made and the driver was placed into custody. The subject was arrested and transported to Milledgeville PD and charged with driving while license suspended 2nd offense, reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude police and DUI. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Old capitol Wrecker Service. The passenger was released from the scene.
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Apr 24 2009. Filed under Public Safety Report.
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