Public Safety Report
Drugs for cars?
November 12 at 4:20 p.m. Sgt. Ennis was dispatched to some apartments in reference to a suspicious vehicle and person, according to Public Safety. Old Capitol Wrecker Service had advised dispatch that a male had offered the cashier some drugs in lieu of cash to get his vehicle out of impound. Contact was made with the male, who advised he was only joking. A search of his vehicle found a glass smoking device. The pipe was destroyed and he was given a verbal warning for his actions at Old Capitol and possession of drug paraphernalia. The case has been turned over to Student Judicial.
Flag Snatching
November 8 at 1:30 p.m. A female reported that between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1 unknown person(s) stole the U.S. Flag and pole from the front porch of the Carl Vinson House, according to Public Safety. The case has been turned over to Investigations.
Tree-naped
November 8 at 1 p.m. A female reported that between Nov. 5 and Nov. 8, unknown person(s) pulled up a cypress tree from the flower pot in front of Atkinson, according to Public Safety. The case has been turned over to Investigations.
Juvenile jabs
November 9 at 4:43 p.m. A female reported that while walking down the sidewalk at Hancock and Clarke streets, a vehicle passed her and a male yelled “faggot” at her from inside the vehicle, according to Public Safety. She made contact with the driver and passengers, who were all juveniles and demanded an apology. The rear seat passenger was the one yelling out the window and apologized to her. The female was able to get the tag number of the vehicle and found the juveniles were students at John Milledge Academy. The school will get a copy of the report and deal with the students in question.
Vodka mishaps
November 9 at 7:29 p.m. Officer Purvis was dispatched to The Village in reference to a panic alarm activation, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with the residents who stated they were playing around. Officer Purvis observed that one of the males was having a hard time staying on his feet and had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. When asked how much he had to drink, he replied “nothing.” When tested on the Breathalyzer, he registered .122. The male then admitted to drinking vodka earlier and to pushing the panic alarm. The case has been turned over to Student Judicial Board.
Bathroom bongs
November 9 at 10:50 p.m. Officer Purvis was dispatched to The Village in reference to an anonymous call about the smell of marijuana coming from that room, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with four individuals. Officer Purvis could smell the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the room. Two of the individuals admitted to smoking marijuana in the bathroom and turned over the marijuana and a smoking device. The apartment resident was outside smoking a cigarette and was brought back to her apartment and was advised that she was responsible for her guests. The case has been turned over to Student Judicial Board.
Rambling wrecks
November 14 at 2:58 a.m. Officer Smith was dispatched to Adams Hall in reference to an intoxicated student, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with a male, who had been found wandering around the hallway. No one was able to understand anything he was saying and all he did was ramble on and on. When tested on the Breathalyzer, the male registered .234. He was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with underage possession of alcohol.
Elevator episode
November 14 at 11:26 a.m.
A male reported that the elevator on the 2nd and 3rd floor of Wells Hall had been vandalized, according to Public Safety. Evidence was collected, statements taken and the case turned over to Investigations.
Stop, id, run
November 8 at 6:39 p.m. Milledgeville Police Department requested assistance in apprehending a male, who had outstanding warrants through Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, according to Public Safety. Sgt. Reonas, Officer Smith and Officer Purvis, along with several MPD officers, arrived at West Thomas Circle, where the male was supposedly at. When the officers arrived, he took off running. Officer Purvis was able to apprehend the male and turn him over to MPD.
Liscense larceny
November 14 at 2:13 p.m. A male reported that the license plate on the front of his pickup truck had been stolen while parked in the area of Bonner Park, according to Public Safety. The case has been turned over to Investigations.