Officers responded to an address in the area of Chatham Avenue in reference to a report of damage to property. While speaking with our team, the complainant stated that a delivery driver had accidentally struck a pole on their property, damaging the water line below it in the process. According to the complainant, the driver gave her his phone number, and that of his supervisor, before leaving the scene.

The Tybee Island Water Department responded to the scene to shut off the water and assess the damage to the line. A report was filed and the complainant was provided with the necessary information to obtain a copy for follow-up.

Officers responded to an address in the area of Meddin Drive in reference to a fire. Upon their arrival, they found a golf cart on fire with flames reaching approximately 20 feet into the air. The Tybee Island Fire Department responded on scene and extinguished the cart. Officers were unble to make contact with the owner as it appeared he was not home at the time.

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Later that day, one of our officers spotted a vehicle parked and unoccupied on a dead-end street and noted that the registered owner had an active warrant for his arrest. While checking the area, officers found a man fishing nearby who matched the description of the wanted man. After speaking with the fisherman and confirming his identity, the officers informed him that he was wanted. As officers moved to place him in handcuffs, the man snatched away and balled his fists while assuming a fighting stance.

At that time, one officer drew his Taser, while two others took hold of the fighting fisherman and pulled his arms behind his back. As the man continued to resist, the officer with the Taser briefly deployed it in “drive stun” mode, causing the man to fall to his knees. Officers then successfully placed him under arrest and summoned emergency medical personnel to the scene to assess the man’s condition. Once this was complete, he was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center where he was booked into custody on his non-local warrant and Obstruction.

Officers of the Tybee Island Police Department provided uninterrupted law enforcement service during Hurricane Idalia. That afternoon, they responded to the area of Tybrisa Street in reference to an injured person. During the course of the investigation, officers learned that a woman had been walking on Tybrisa Street when large sign came loose from a nearby building and struck her in the head, knocking her to the ground. Ermergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the woman to an area hospital for further treatment.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were red and glossy, and that there was an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within the vehicle. The officer also spotted open containers of alcohol in the center cupholders. 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 Wrong Way on a One Way, Driving While License Suspended and DUI (Less Safe).

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for travelling 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed that the man had watery eyes and slurred his words as he spoke. When asked, the man admitted to drinking alcohol before driving that evening. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the man had been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. At that time, he was placed under arrest and charged with Speeding, Open Container and DUI.

As officers attempted to secure the man in the rear of a patrol vehicle, he suddenly became violent, kicking and kneeing officers before biting one on the left shoulder. While being transported to the Chatham County Detention Center, the man spit on an officer through the prisoner divider, threatened to kill the cops and to….have sexual relations with “their mothers’ souls”. His violent antics would earn him additional charges of Simple Battery on a Law Enforcment Officer and Felony Obstruction.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and failing to maintain its lane. While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed that her pupils appeared extremely dialated. When asked, the woman admitted to taking prescription medication that day. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that she was under the influence of an unknown drug. She was then placed under arrest and charged with Speeding, Failure to Maintain Lane, and DUI (Less Safe).