Public Safety Report

Wardrobe Malfunction
According to a Public Safety report, Feb. 19 at approximately 1:36 a.m. officer Gary Purvis observed a male lying in front of Mercer’s Barber Shop pm West Hancock Street. As the officer approached, the male was attempting to put his shoes on. The officer also observed that his pants were halfway down and unzipped and his belt was half way off. He had an ID that belonged to someone else. When when he stood up, the front of his shirt had dirt stains all over it and blood stains on the right sleeve. While speaking to him, Purvis could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him, observed that he was unsteady on his feet, had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. When given a breathalyzer test the male registered .273. He stated that he did not know where he was going and gave several addresses where he resided. The male was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with public drunkenness. Once at the police department, he was surprised to find blood stains and scratches on him and stated he did not remember falling or where he got the scrapes from.

Too Excited
According to a Public Safety report, Feb. 18 at approximately 9:56 p.m., officer Gary Purvis heard a loud popping noise at the Centennial Center by the entrance door. It was determined that a barricade had been pushed down, blocking the rear bleachers and then the subject pushed a faculty member, telling her to get out of the way. Contact was made with a male student, who had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him and was unsteady on his feet. When given a breathalyzer test, he registered .225. He was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with underage possession of alcohol. The faculty member stated she did not want to press charges.

Unacceptable Deposit
According to a Public Safety report, Feb. 20 at approximately 1:50 a.m. officer Wesley Ransom observed two males urinating in the Century Bank parking lot on West Hancock Street. Contact was made with two brothers. It was determined that both males had consumed alcohol and were 20 years of age. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with underage possession of alcohol. A small bag of marijuana was recovered from one of the males.

Weapon Worries
According to a Public Safety report, Feb. 20 at approximately 2:29 a.m. Sgt. Justin Gaines heard someone from the Milledgeville Police Department over the radio in reference to a subject with a gun at a residence on South Liberty Street. Sgt. Greg Williams and Sgt. Nick Reonas also responded to the call. At the scene they overheard two people yelling and when Milledgeville Police arrived on scene, officers arrested a male and transported him to a Detention Center.

Liar, Liar
According to a Public Safety report, Feb. 22 at approximately 10:01 Sgt. Brian English observed a vehicle on Montgomery Street travelling 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver turned down side streets trying to elude the officer. The vehicle finally stopped and contact was made with the driver, who stated he was trying to go to his apartment at The Bellamy, then stated he was headed to class. The officers’ investigation found that the male did not live at The Bellamy. He was arrested and transported to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and charged with speeding, reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Signs of Drunkeness
According to a Public Safety report, Feb. 20 at approximately 2:45 a.m. officer Wesley Ransom observed a male knock over a sign in front of the Student Activity Center. Contact was made with a male who was under the influence of alcohol and 19 years of age. The man was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with underage possession of alcohol.

Capitol Punishment
According to a Public Safety report, Feb. 21 at approximately 1:52 a.m.officer Wesley Ransom observed a male standing outside Capitol City on North Wayne Street with an open container of alcohol. Contact was made with the man and it was determined that he was under the influence of alcohol and 19 years of age. He was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with underage possession of alcohol.

Balloon Bandit
On Feb. 19 at approximately 2:14 a.m. Sgt. Michael Baker was monitoring the cameras in the Public Safety dispatch area and observed a male take some balloons from a pole at the Student Activities Center. Officer Gary Purvis was dispatched to the area and contact was made with a male who had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him and was 19 years old. He continually denied taking the balloons from the pole and stated he had gotten them at Capitol City. When given a breathalyzer test, he registered .131. At that time, he did admit to taking the balloons from the pole. He was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with public drunkenness.

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