Just before 2AM, one of our officers was conducting foot patrol on the beach, when he found a woman lying face down in the sand. After making several attempts, he was finally able to wake the woman. During the course of their subsequent conversation, the officer noticed that the woman’s speech was heavily slurred, and that there was a strong odod similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from her body. When asked where she was supposed to be staying that evening, the woman had great difficulty providing a clear answer and seemed unable or unwilling to follow simple instructions. She was then placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

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Later that day, officers responded to a residence in the area of South Campbell Avenue in reference to a Mini camper which had been burglarized. While speaking with our team, the victim stated that he noticed a pool of water underneath the camper’s air conditioning unit, which led him to believe it had been turned on recently. Closer inspection revealed that several sodas in the mini-fridge had been emptied and then put back into place. Nothing else appeared to be missing at the time. A report was filed, and the case was forwarded to investigations.

One of our officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after noticing that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. During the stop, the driver appeared visibly nervous and initially provided the officer with a fake name and date of birth. When asked why the officer was able to smell an odor of marijuana emitting from within the vehicle, the driver responded that he did not have any marijuana, and (incorrectly) insisted that the odor alone did not give the officer probable cause to search. The driver then rolled up his window and refused to comply with several instructions to roll it back down again. At that time a back-up officer utilized a glass breaking tool to shatter the window and received a significant injury in the process.

the driver was then removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest. During the course of the subsequent search, officers found a loaded handgun and a bag containing a substance which field tested positive for Cocaine. After the driver stated that the cocaine did not belong to him, his female passenger was also placed under arrest, and both were charged for possession of a controlled substance.

The driver was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center on the charges of Seatbelt Violation, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Providing a False Name and Date of Birth to Law Enforcement, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime and Felony Obstruction.

The woman was likewise transported to the Chatham County Detention Center, where it was discovered that she was also in possession of a bag of marijuana.

The injured officer received medical treatment at a local hospital and has since returned to duty.

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Later that day, officers responded to the area of Jaycee Park in reference to a fight. During the course of the investigation, officers learned that the suspect struck the victim with a metal object several times during an argument over $3. The suspect was then placed under arrest and charged with Aggravated Assault.

Officers responded to a report of a man sleeping behind a dumpster at the Department of Public Works facility on Polk Street. As officers approached, the man attempted to run away but was quickly captured. A search of his pockets revealed a bag of marijuana and a glass pipe containing suspected Methamphetamine. He was then charged with Criminal Trespass, Obstruction, Possession of Drug Related Objects and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

One of our officers was monitoring traffic in the area of Butler Avenue, when he checked a vehicle’s speed at 46 mph in the 30 mph zone. After stopping the vehicle, the officer learned that the driver did not have a license. He was then cited accordingly and allowed to leave the scene on foot.

Officers responded to the area of Sanctuary Place in reference to several cars having been broken into. During the course of the investigation, officers learned that four vehicles had been rummaged through, but nothing of value appeared to have been taken. A report was filed, and the case was forwarded to investigations.

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One of our officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after noticing that several of its occupants were not wearing seatbelts. During the course of the stop, the officer learned that one of the vehicle’s passengers had an active warrant through another jurisdiction. The passenger was then placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center,