Public Safety Report
Evading arrest
On April 3 at approximately 1:53 a.m. officer Gary Purvis observed a vehicle on Wayne Street near Baynes Army Store almost strike a pedestrian in the crosswalk. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver jumped out of the vehicle and ran from the scene. GCSU officers and Milledgeville Police Department officers were able to apprehend a male at the corner of Liberty and Habersham streets. He was arrested and transported to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and charged with failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk, 2 counts of obstruction of an officer, open container in vehicle and DUI.
Wrong way
On April 3 at approximately 7:06 p.m. Sgt. Nick Reonas observed a vehicle on McIntosh Street going the wrong way on the one-way street. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver, who told the officer his name. Reonas did a background check on that name and told the driver that he did not look like the photo. The male advised he had lost a lot of weight. He seemed extremely nervous and was visibly shaking. Further investigations found the driver’s true name. The driver admitted to giving his brother’s information because his license was suspended. He was arrested and transported to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and charged with giving false name and date of birth, driving with a suspended license and driving on the wrong side of the road.
Foul language
On April 4 at approximately 2:14 a.m. officer Wesley Ransom observed a vehicle on Hancock Street fail to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. An open container of alcohol was found in the vehicle and it was determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was placed under arrest for DUI and refused to be given a breathalyzer test. He became belligerent and was using profanity at the officers. The driver was transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI 2nd offense, open container, failure to maintain a lane and disorderly conduct.
Noise violation
On April 3 at approximately 12:29 a.m. officer Wesley Ransom observed a vehicle on Hancock Street without headlights activated and excessively loud music. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. While speaking with him, Ransom could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him. When given a breathalyzer test, he registered .087. In lieu of arrest, the driver was turned over to the Student Judicial Board for DUI and issued a citation for loud music.
Not too bright
April 4 at approximately 3:03 a.m. Sgt. Nick Reonas observed a vehicle on Hancock Street with no headlights on. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. It was determined that she was under the influence of alcohol and when given a breathalyzer test, registered .218. She was arrested and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI and lack of headlight requirements.
Unresponsive
April 2 at approximately 3:08 a.m. Sgt. Jeff Miller was dispatched to Wells Hall in reference to a student unresponsive in the hallway. Contact was made with a male, who was intoxicated and in need of medical care. EMS responded and transported the male to Oconee Regional Medical Center, where it was determined that he had alcohol and amphetamines in his system. The matter has been turned over to the Student Judicial Board.
Sick student
April 2 at approximately 1:50 a.m. Sgt. Jeff Miller was dispatched to Bell Hall in reference to a student who was drunk and vomiting. Contact was made with a female student, who was intoxicated and laying on the bathroom floor. It was determined that she did not need medical assistance and the roommate stated she would take care of her. In lieu of arrest, the matter was turned over to the Student Judicial Board.
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on Apr 9 2010. Filed under Public Safety Report.
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