Public Safety Report

Domestic Disturbance
According to a Public Safety report, March 26 at approximately 3:36 p.m., while helping a neighbor work at his home, officer Wesley Ransom heard a woman screaming for help. It appeared that a man and woman were in an altercation and the male was overpowering her and carrying her toward the house. Ransom and his neighbor ran to the aid of the female, who was pinned down to the stairs by the male and had marks on her head and wrists. The subjects were separated and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office was called regarding the situation.

Bag of Blow
According to a Public Safety report, March 24 at approximately 6:49 p.m. officer Gary Purvis and Sgt. Michael Baker entered a patrol vehicle and found a baggie laying on the rear passenger seat floorboard which contained a white powdery substance. The substance was tested and came back positive for cocaine. The case has been turned over to investigations.

Driving Drunk
According to a Public Safety report, March 31 at approximately 1:34 a.m. officer Wesley Ransom observed a vehicle accelerate rapidly from a parking space on Hancock Street and follow a taxi too closely. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. It was determined that the subject was under the influence of alcohol and when given a breathalyzer test, she registered .204. She was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI and following too closely.

Over the Limit, Under Arrest
According to a Public Safety report, March 21 at approximately 2:19 a.m. officer Wesley Ransom observed a vehicle fail to reduce speed and give appropriate space to his patrol vehicle while on a stop. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. It was determined that he was under the influence of alcohol and when given a breathalyzer test, he registered .166. A background check found that the vehicle had no insurance. The male was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI and issued a warning for move over law.

Ditched the Car
According to a Public Safety report, March 17 at approximately 1:51 a.m. Sgt. Michael Baker heard a call on the Milledgeville Police Department frequency about a possible drunk driver. Baker spotted a vehicle matching the description and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle then crashed into a ditch. Contact was made with the driver, who had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her, watery and bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. When given a breathalyzer test, she registered .242. She was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI.

Hit the Brakes
According to a Public Safety report, March 20 at approximately 2:19 a.m. officer Gary Purvis observed a vehicle run a red light at Montgomery and Jefferson streets. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. She had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her, had slurred speech and was unsteady on her feet. When given a breathalyzer test, she registered .144. She was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department, and charged with DUI and obedience to a traffic control device.

Low Blood Sugar
According to a Public Safety report, March 20 at approximately 5:46 p.m. officer Wesley Ransom heard on the Milledgeville Police Department frequency a call in reference to an erratic driver on Greene Street and responded. Contact was made with the male driver, who was disoriented and did not know where he was. It was determined that he was a diabetic. Orange juice was given to him and once his blood sugar level was raised, he was able to perform a test and determine that his sugar was still low. EMS responded and the driver’s brother was notified. EMS cleared the driver and he was released to his brothers care.

Blazed in the Bathroom
According to a Public Safety report, March 29 at approximately 10:04 a.m. officer Jamaal Hicks was dispatched to Foundation Hall in reference to a bong found in a shared restroom. Hicks made contact with a male and a female, who took an excessively long time opening their residence door. Both subjects were informed of the contraband found in the restroom and were given the opportunity to turn over any other contraband that they had. Both admitted to smoking marijuana in the room earlier and turned over 4 bongs, 2 storage devices, a bud of marijuana and several alcoholic beverages. The case has been turned over to the Student Judicial Board.

Doorbuster
According to a Public Safety report, March 18 at approximately 4:01 p.m. a student reported that the door to his apartment at Parkhurst Hall had been kicked in, causing damage to the door and casing. A female reported that she heard a loud boom at 3:25 p.m. and observed a group of males laughing and running from the area. The Physical Plant was called to repair the door. The case has been turned over to investigations.

Posted by Ryan Del Campo on Apr 1 2010. Filed under News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry