Officers responded to the traffic circle in reference to a drunk man passed out on the sidewalk. While helping the man to his feet, officers smelled a strong odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from his breath. When asked where he was staying, he replied with one word: "Here". The man was then placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

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One of our officers stopped a vehicle for failing to maintain its lane. While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that her eyes were "glossy" and that she slurred her words as she spoke. There was also an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within the vehicle. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the driver had been operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She was then placed under arrest and charged with Failure to Maintain Lane and DUI (.08 grams or more).

One of our officers stopped a vehicle after its license plate came back, "not on file". During the course of the investigation, officers learned that the driver didn't have a license, the vehicle was uninsured, and he had allegedly purchased the license plate online.

The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the driver was cited for Removing/Affixing a License Plate to Misrepresent, No Insurance and Driving Without a License.

A man came to the Tybee Island Police Department to report a parking decal stolen. While speaking with our team, he stated that former guests at his rental property had taken the decal home and had no intention of returning it. A report was filed, and the man was given a case number to begin the replacement process.

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One of our officers stopped a vehicle for failing to maintain its lane. While talking with the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and that he slurred his words as he spoke. There were also two open containers of alcohol in plain view. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer learned that the vehicle's registration was suspended, and it was uninsured. He also found additional evidence to suggest that the driver had been operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The driver was then placed under arrest, and charged with Failure to Maintain Lane, Open Container, Suspended Registration, No Insurance and DUI (.08 or more).

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One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding. While talking with the driver, the officer noticed that her eyes were "glossy" and that there was an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within the vehicle. There was also what appeared to be marijuana residue, commonly referred to as "shake", lying in the driver's lap. When asked, the woman admitted to smoking marijuana approximately 2 hours before the stop. 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 of alcohol and/or drugs. She was then placed under arrest, and charged with Speeding, Open Container, and DUI (Combo - Less Safe).

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Around 1:30PM on Saturday, June 8th, Tybee Police and Fire personnel responded to the area of the beach near 16th Street, in reference to a fire in the dunes. Once on scene, law enforcement officers cleared the nearby pier as a precautionary measure, while firefighters worked to snuff out the flames. The fire, which encompassed approximately 80 square feet of the dune system, took about 40 minutes to completely extinguish. While the cause was not immediately determined, witnesses reported hearing a “popping” sound shortly before spotting the first flames.

During the course of a follow-up, detectives obtained images of three teenaged males, and one female, deemed to be “persons of interest” in the investigation. After releasing those photos to social media, Tybee police received several tips which led to four positive identifications. After interviewing the teens, detectives charged all four with Criminal Damage in the 2nd Degree, Burning of Woodlands, Brush, Fields or Other Lands, and Reckless Conduct. All charges will be forwarded to the Chatham County Juvenile Court.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for driving the wrong way on Tybrisa, a one-way street. While speaking with the driver, the officer was able to smell an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within the vehicle. There was also an open container sitting in plain view. When asked how much alcohol she had that evening, the woman replied, "Nothing major". When asked to clarify, she admitted to "two drinks". 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 of alcohol. She was then placed under arrest, and charged with Wrong Way on a One Way, Open Container, and DUI (.08 or more).

Officers took a report of Entering an Auto. While speaking with our team, the complainant stated that someone stole several credit cards from his vehicle while it had been parked between 6th and 8th Street (beachside). The complainant further stated that the thieves had then used the cards to make $2,000 worth of purchases at a store in nearby Savannah, Georgia.

When asked, the complainant stated that he was 100% sure that his vehicle had been locked at the time of the theft, but there were no signs of damage or forced entry.

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

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Officers then received a second report regarding Entering an Auto. While speaking with our team, the victim stated that someone had stolen credit cards from her vehicle while it was parked on 7th Street (beachside). The suspects then used the cards to make over $2,000 worth of purchases from a store in nearby Savannah, Georgia.

The victim was unsure as to whether or not her vehicle was locked at the time of the theft but did not notice any signs of damage or forced entry. A report was filed, and the case was forwarded to investigations.

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Officers responded to a residence on 18th Street (beachside), in reference to someone throwing things into the complainant's swimming pool.

While speaking with our team, the victim showed them a bucket full of items that she reported finding in her pool earlier that day. Upon inspection, officers noted that the items included an empty juice pouch, straw, cigarette box, a metal spoon, and several handfuls of seashells and rocks. The victim believes that the items were thrown from the balcony of a nearby unit, due to the fact that her property is surrounded by a stone wall. A report was filed, and no further action was taken at that time.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for having a suspended registration. While speaking with the driver, the officer learned that his license was also suspended. The driver was then placed under arrest and charged accordingly.