Public Safety Report

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Repeat Offender

According to a Public Safety Report, on Nov. 5 at approximately 11:38 p.m. officer Wesley Ransom observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign on South Columbia Street. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, who initially gave the officer the name of his brother. After ascertaining his true identity, Officer Ransom could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver and also observed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. The male refused totake a breathalyzer test. He was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and issued citations for DUI 3rd offense, driving while license suspended 2nd offense, open container and failure to stop at a stop sign. A warrant was also taken out on him for giving false name and date of birth.

Don’t Tell Mom

According to a Public Safety Report, on Nov. 5 at approximately 8:09 p.m. Lt. Raynard Tuft and Sgt. Greg Williams were conducting a random check of a room in Napier Hall in reference to the resident having her boyfriend living in the room with her. After announcing themselves and no one answering the door, the Resident Assistant started to open the door and found it dead bolted. When the door was finally opened, they found a male in the female resident’s bed. He was removed from the premises and banned from Napier Hall for two years. Upon checking the male’s wallet for identification, Williams found his girlfriend’s student ID. The male stated he used her card to enter the building on numerous occasions. The ID card was confiscated.

Drink Fight

According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 6 at approximately 1:06 a.m. a female reported a male lying on the ground in front of the Student Activities Center passed out and bleeding from several areas on his face. She helped the male back to Wells Hall and determined that he needed medical treatment. Sgt. Greg Williams made contact with the male, who had a large laceration on his right temple, a busted lower lip and various scratches on his face. He was incoherent while Williams was trying to speak with him and appeared to be extremely intoxicated. Emergency personnel responded and transported him to Oconee Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Local Shooting

According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 7 at approximately 1:09 a.m. Milledgeville police requested assistance at the American Legion on MLK in reference to a shooting that just occurred. Sgt. Tamara Pissott responded and assisted with Milledgeville Police Department and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in keeping the crowd away from the crime scene and clearing the crowd.

Creepin’

According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 6 at approximately 10:30 a.m. a female reported that she has received 25 unwanted phone calls and text messages from a phone number that was not familiar to her. The case has been turned over to investigations.

Vile Vandal

According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 5 at approximately 10:53 p.m. Officer Wesley Ransom was dispatched to the 300 block of North Clarke Street in reference to a male looking into parked vehicles. Contact was made with the male, who matched the description given. A background check found that he had outstanding warrants through Baldwin County. The warrant was verified and he was arrested and turned over to a Baldwin County Deputy.

Pedal to the Metal

According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 7 at approximately 8:05 a.m. Sgt. Brian English observed a vehicle on Hancock Street traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with a male. A background check found that he had outstanding warrants through Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. The warrant was verified and the male was turned over a Baldwin County deputy. He was also given a verbal warning for speeding.

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