One of our officers stopped a vehicle for having a defective tag light.

While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed that the man’s eyes were watery. When asked for his license, the man informed the officer that it was suspended for a previous DUI. During the conversation, the man admitted that he had just left a local bar, and that he had “a couple of shots of Tequila” earlier in the evening.

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 having a Defective Tag Light, and DUI (Less Safe).

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While on patrol, one of our officers was flagged down by a concerned citizen. The man then handed the officer a pair of keys that he had found on the beach that morning, along with a fob. The keys were transported to the Tybee Island Police Department, where they were placed into a property locker for safekeeping.

A woman came to the Tybee Island Police Department to surrender a firearm belonging to her late husband. When advised that she had the option to sell the weapon to a dealer or pawn shop, the woman insisted that she would prefer to turn it over to the police.

An officer then took custody of the weapon and placed it into our property room.

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While on an unrelated call for service, an officer learned that the caller had an active warrant through another jurisdiction. She was then placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center.

A person came to the Tybee Island Police Department to inform officers about a possible violation of a Temporary Protective Order.

A report was filed, and the case was forwarded to investigations.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were “glazed” and that he fumbled with his wallet while retrieving his license. There was also a smell similar to that of an alcoholic drink wafting through his open window. When asked, the man admitted to having “two drinks” approximately 45 minutes prior to the stop.

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 Speeding and DUI (.08 or more).

One of our officers responded to a report of a person who had become injured by falling on glass.

Once on scene, the officer rendered first aid until the arrival of Emergency Medical Personnel. The victim was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

A report was filed, and no further action was taken during that time.

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One of our officers stopped a vehicle for having a defective tag light and weaving within its lane.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and that there was a confused look on his face. Smells similar to that of an adult beverage and burnt marijuana also mingled together as they flowed through the open window. When asked, the man stated that he had “two shots” approximately an hour before the stop. He also admitted to smoking “a little bit” of marijuana earlier in the evening.

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 and/or drugs. He was then placed under arrest, and charged with having a Defective Tag Light, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).