Public Safety Report
Should Have Stayed Home
According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 21 at approximately 2:43 a.m. Sgt. Jeff Miller observed a vehicle on Hancock Street cross over the double yellow line. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. Miller observed a “bar bracelet” on his wrist and could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. He refused to take a breathalyzer test, but he showed signs of impairment and was under the age of 21. He was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and issued citations for driving under the influence and weaving over the roadway.
Marijuana Drama
According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 22 at approximately 9:34 a.m. officer Jamaal Hicks was dispatched to Foundation Hall in reference to the odor of marijuana coming from one of the rooms. Contact was made with four males, who all produced marijuana and contraband when requested. The marijuana and contraband were confiscated and the case was turned over to Student Judicial.
Gateway Drugs
According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 1 at approximately 9:04 p.m. Sgt. Jeff Miller observed a vehicle on Tattnall Street with the driver and passenger not wearing their seatbelts and the tag light not functioning. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the male driver and passenger. The passenger was found with an open container of beer in his possession and there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A check of the vehicle found that there was a baggie of suspected marijuana under the passenger seat. The passenger admitted the beer and marijuana was his. He was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with open container and possession of marijuana.
Fire In The Hole
According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 23 at approximately 6:20 p.m. Sgt. Nick Reonas was dispatched to Lot 5 in reference to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, Reonas observed a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the blaze. Contact was made with the owner of the vehicle who stated he had not smoked in or had any problems with the vehicle. He said he had parked the vehicle there at approximately 6 p.m. Fire inspector Greg Hood took pictures and advised he thought it may have been a short in the electrical system.
Trashed
According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 22 at approximately 12:11 a.m. officer Jamaal Hicks was dispatched to Lot 4 in reference to a student passed out. Contact was made with the female, who was unresponsive due to alcoholic consumption. Hicks and Sgt. Jeff Miller carried her to a bench to wait for EMS to respond. She was transported to Oconee Regional Medical Center for treatment. In lieu of arrest, she has been turned over to the student Judicial Board.
Buckle Up
According to a Public Safety report, on Nov. 20 at approximately 9:51 a.m. Sgt. Brian English observed a vehicle on Clarke Street with the driver not wearing his seat belt. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the male driver. A background check found that he had an outstanding warrant through Baldwin County. The warrant was verified, and he was arrested and transported to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. He also was issued a citation for seatbelt violation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Dec 4 2009. Filed under Public Safety Report.
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