Public Safety Report

Orphaned gun

February 1 at 9:22 a.m. A female found a hand gun in a holster laying on the ground in the Ennis Parking Lot, according to Public Safety. The gun was checked through GCIC and not reported as stolen. The gun, holster and ammunition were placed into the evidence locker for safe keeping until claimed.

Biting bandit

February 1 at 11:56 a.m. Lt. Butler assisted Milledgeville Police Department in locating a suspect who had shoplifted and assaulted personnel at the Piggly Wiggly by biting them, according to Public Safety. The male was located under the bridge on South Jefferson Street and bit an officer trying to arrest him. The male was transported to Milledgeville PD and charged with shoplifting and aggravated assault.

Provoking police

January 29 at 1:45 a.m. While on patrol in the downtown area, Officer Ransom heard a male yell “f**k the police”, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with two males and two females. There was also a 16-year-old female with the group. It was determined that all the subjects had been consuming alcohol. Three were arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with underage possession of alcohol. One male was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. The 16-year-old juvenile was released to her parents.

Open door policy

January 28 at 5:14 a.m. Sgt. Reonas responded to a burglar alarm at the Campus Theatre, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Sgt. Reonas found the door at the top of the stairs behind the box office unlocked. Sgt. Reonas and Baldwin County deputies checked all areas of the building that were accessible and everything appeared to be secured. All the exterior doors and windows were checked. The door that was found open was secured.

Bathroom bust

January 27 at 10:20 p.m. Officer Smith was dispatched to The Village in reference to a loud noise complaint, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with four individuals. Officer Smith could smell a strong odor of burnt marijuana and alcohol coming from the room. All admitted to drinking and smoking marijuana. A search of the room found several smoking devices and a case of beer. Two females were found hiding in the bathroom. When one was asked for her ID, she would not provide it, but when told she would be charged with obstruction, she provided the information needed. The case has been turned over to Student Judicial.

Crossing the Line

January 28 2:46 a.m. Sgt. Reonas observed a vehicle on Montgomery Street cross over the center line, according to Public Safety. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver. A strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was coming from the driver’s person and when tested on the breathalyzer, he registered .109. The driver was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane.

Restraunt request

January 28 at 11:56 a.m. Sgt. English responded for the request of an agency assist from Milledgeville Police Department at the Shrimp Boat on Elbert Street, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with a female, who tested positive for alcohol on the breathalyzer. She was arrested by Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI.

Red means stop

January 30 at 12:20 a.m. Officer Ransom observed a vehicle run a red light at Hancock and Wilkinson Streets, according to Public Safety. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the driver, who was 19 years of age and under the influence of alcohol. When tested on the breathalyzer, he registered .131. Garner was arrested and transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with DUI under 21 and failure to obey a traffic control device. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a sober passenger.

Punch buggy

January 31 at 2:59 p.m. A male reported that he witness a yellow Volkswagen  driving the wrong way through the lot and strike a parked vehicle in Lot 12 (next to Kilpatrick Hall), according to Public Safety. The male gave Officer Miller the tag number of the suspect vehicle and a Milledgeville PD officer located it on Highway 22 near the old Youth Detention Center and the driver, jumped out of the vehicle a ran into the woods. The Volkswagen was towed and a hold placed on it until the driver was located. The owner of the damaged vehicle was advised of the damage.

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