While on patrol, one of our officers spotted a pickup truck driving the wrong way on Inlet Avenue at a high rate of speed. As the officer watched, the truck continued across Butler Avenue onto Tybrisa, failing to yield to oncoming traffic as it went. After stopping the truck, the officer immediately noticed that the driver’s eyes were “glossy”, and that he slurred his words as he spoke. When asked, the man admitted to drinking one “Four Loko” several hours before. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the man had been operating the truck while under the influence of alcohol. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Wrong Way on a One Way Street, Too Fast for Conditions and DUI (.08 or more).

In the early morning hours of July 4th, officers responded to the area of Chatham Avenue in reference to a suspicious person. According to the caller, a man had been spotted walking around a private residence and nearby city parking lot making animal noises and howling as he went. While checking the area, officers located a group of witnesses on the beach, who likewise reported a man howling at the moon. Shortly thereafter, the man actually located our officers, approaching them out of the darkness with a random doorbell camera in his hand. When asked about the camera, then man told the officers that Jesus had instructed him to pull it off of someone’s house.

Officers then asked the man to lead them to the residence where he got the camera. Upon arriving at the property in question, the officers noted that the man had to enter through a gate and walk past a ”No Trespassing” sign to reach the house. The man was then placed under arrest and charged with Criminal Trespass and Theft by Taking.

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That afternoon, our team responded to a report of a man exposing his genitals and fondling himself in front of families on the beach. While officers were still en route, they learned that the suspect had since punched a man who followed him during his attempt to flee. As they arrived on scene, the officers spotted the victim bleeding in the street, and the suspect with his hands above his head on his knees.

During the course of the subsequent investigation, witnesses provided our officers with photos of the suspect touching himself, as his private parts peeked out of his bathing suit on the beach. After placing the suspect under arrest, officers searched a backpack in his possession. During that time, they discovered a jar of marijuana, a digital scale and two packs of rolling papers. Those items were taken as evidence, and the suspect was charged with Public Indecency, Public Drunkenness, Possession of Drug Related Objects and Battery.

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Shortly thereafter, officers were dispatched to the area of Strand and 17th in reference to a man threatening people with a gun. As they arrived on scene, officers were directed towards the suspect, and found that he was not carrying a firearm at the time. While speaking with our team, the suspect admitted to having been in an argument and stated that he was walking to the beach in order to “cool off”. During the course of the conversation, officers noted that suspect appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and/or illicit substances. At or around that same time, a large group of witnesses reaffirmed that the suspect had been in the wrong during the argument and had been heard threatening other people. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness.

At one point during the investigation, a witness pointed out which car the suspect had arrived in, and officers spotted a gun lying on the back passenger seat. After obtaining access to the vehicle, officers took the weapon as evicence and cleared the scene.

That evening, officers responded to the parking lot of a local motel in reference to a vehicle which had backed into another car repeatedly. While speaking with the driver, an officer noticed that her eyes were bloodshot and that she slurred her words as she spoke. Employees of the motel also came forward and stated that they saw the woman drinking alcohol earlier in the day. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the woman had been operating the vehicle while under the influence at the time of the crash. She was then placed under arrest and charged with DUI (Less Safe). While conducting an inventory of the vehicle, officers found a cup containing an alcoholic drink, a small amount of marijuana, a grinder, and three pipes used to smoke illegal substances. Those items were taken as evidence and the woman received additional charges of Open Container and Possession of Drug Related Objects.

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At or around that same time, a separate group of officers were in the area of 14th and Butler, when they discovered a man urinating behind a truck. As officers moved to place the man under arrest, he began to briefly resist before being placed in handcuffs. At the same time, the man’s sister continuously interfered with his arrest, including coming dangerously close to officers after being instructed several times to back up. As a result, she was also placed under arrest.

The man who chose to pee in public was charged with Public Indecency, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction, while his sister received a single charge of Obstruction.

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Just before 11:00 PM, officers responded to a residence on 13th Street in reference to a noise complaint. As officers arrived on scene, a crowd of approximately 200 teenagers suddenly decided that it was time to leave. The man who leased the residence was cited for the noise violation, and officers stood by on scene while he and his party were evicted by the rental company responsible for the property.

Officers responded to a local condominium complex in reference to someone acting in a disorderly manner at the pool. While speaking with officers, a witness stated that a man had approached her and others, stating that he was going to “cut the head off his wife” and claiming that he could “kill them in a quick second without anyone knowing”. The suspect also reportedly made sexual advances towards one witness and pointed “finger pistols” at others before leaving the scene. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the description provided.

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Later that day, officers responded to the area of Strand Avenue in reference to a vehicle driving on the sidewalk and crashing into several objects in the area. Upon their arrival, officers found the vehicle stuck on the rear trailer hitch of a pickup. As the driver exited the vehicle she almost fell, and officers noticed that her breasts were exposed. They would stay that way for some time, despite officers instructing her several times to cover herself by adjusting her shirt. While speaking with our team, witnesses stated that the vehicle had driven over a parking bumper onto the sidewalk, striking a lamp post and garbage can before getting stuck on the trailer hitch of the truck. The witnesses further stated that the woman had attempted to flee the scene but had been unable to get the vehicle free. During the course of the subsequent investigation, officers found additional evidence to suggest that the woman had been operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She was then placed under arrest and charged with Reckless Driving, Driver to Yield Sidewalk, Duty Upon Striking Fixed Objects, Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicles, Public Indecency and DUI.

One of our officers was monitoring traffic on Highway 80 when he checked a vehicle’s speed at 50 mph in the 35 mph zone. After stopping the vehicle, the officer learned that the driver’s license was suspended. She was then placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

While on patrol, one of our officers spotted a vehicle failing to maintain its lane. After stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed that the driver’s eyes were watery. When asked, the driver stated that he did not have a license, and admitted to having three alcoholic beverages that 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 Failure to Maintain Lane, Failure to Exercise Due Care, No Driver’s License and DUI.

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One of our officers was on patrol when he spotted a vehicle driving the wrong way on Tybrisa Street. After stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and that he slurred his words as he spoke. While standing outside of the vehicle, the officer also smelled an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the man had been operating the motor vehicle while under the influence. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Wrong Way on a One Way and DUI (Less Safe).

The passenger in the vehicle was also arrested due to the fact that he was also drunk and under the age of 21.

While on patrol, one of our officers spotted a woman approaching a crosswalk signal at Butler and 14th Street. As the woman attempted to push the button, she suddenly fell, striking the pole with her body instead. As the officer walked over to check on her, he noticed that she seemed unable to stand and that there was a strong odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from her breath when she spoke. When offered a taxi, the woman told the officer to “F —- off” and expressed her belief that Tybee residents shouldn’t be arrested. She then saluted the officer for all of his efforts using only her middle finger. Realizing that the woman was too intoxicated to accept help, he placed her under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.