One of our officers stopped a golf cart due to the fact that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that she slurred her words as she spoke. He also noted that her eyes were red and that there was an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink billowing from her breath. At one point, the woman claimed that she was “going to call her attorney”. After being advised that she didn’t have the right to a call on a traffic stop, she decided to use her phone to record instead.

When asked how much alcohol she had that evening, the woman replied that she “doesn’t answer questions”. When asked if she was willing to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, she indicated that she “preferred not to”.

She was then placed under arrest, and charged with a Seatbelt Violation, No License on Person, and DUI (Less Safe).

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One of our officers responded to a report of a theft.

While speaking with the victim, the officer learned that she had placed her wallet on a table at the local laundromat. After leaving the building to watch the sunset, the victim returned to discover her wallet was gone.

A report was filed, and the victim was provided with information for follow-up.

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One of our officers stopped a vehicle for traveling 49mph in a 30mph zone.

While talking to the driver, the officer learned that her license was suspended. She was then placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

During Tybee Island Municipal Court, it was discovered that one of the attendees had an active warrant through another jurisdiction. He was then placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center.

Officers responded to a local gas station in reference to an unwanted guest.

While speaking with our team, the manager pointed out a woman they claimed had been loitering on the property and asking customers for money.

At the manager’s request, officers issued the woman a Criminal Trespass notice, informing her that she would be subject to arrest if she ever returned. A report was filed, and no further action was taken during that time.

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One of our officers responded to the 1200 block of Highway 80 in reference to damage to property.

While speaking with our teammate, a Parking Services employee stated that a boot they placed on a nearby car had been vandalized. Upon inspection, the officer noted that it appeared as if someone had attempted to remove the parking boot from the vehicle’s tire, taking paint off of the device in the process. The officer then stood by on scene while the boot was reapplied.

A report was filed, and Parking Services was provided with information for follow-up.

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Officers responded to a local souvenir store in reference to a possible theft.

While speaking with our team, the manager stated that she watched a woman walk out of the store without paying for a pair of flip-flops and a hoodie. After following her into the parking lot, she spotted the woman getting into the passenger side of a SUV. Approaching the vehicle, the manager asked for the items back, informing the thief that she was prepared to call the police. In response, the woman threw the stolen flip-flops at the manager, telling her, “Do what you have to do”. The vehicle then drove away with the hoodie still inside.

A report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

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Officers received an alert from our FLOCK license plate readers in reference to a vehicle bearing a stolen license plate.

While checking the area, our team found the vehicle backed into a parking spot on Strand Avenue. As an officer approached to confirm the plate number, the vehicle suddenly drove away. As luck would have it, however, a second officer was nearby and stopped them a moment later.

During the course of the investigation, the driver was placed under arrest and charged with Theft by Receiving. The rightful owner of the license plate was then contacted and notified of its successful recovery.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for failing to maintain its lane.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were red and that he slurred his words as he spoke. There was also a smell similar to that of an alcoholic drink wafting through his open window. When asked how much alcohol he had that evening, the man admitted to “one drink”.

During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the man had been operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Failure to Maintain Lane and DUI (.08 or more).

One of our officers responded to an address on Naylor Avenue in reference to a possible theft.

While speaking with our team, the caller stated that he had been doing landscaping work when he set a hedge trimmer down and stepped away to answer a phone call. Upon his return, the trimmer was gone.

A report was filed, and the caller was provided with information for follow-up.