One of our officers stopped a vehicle for having an expired registration. While speaking with the 20-year-old driver, the officer noticed that he was visibly shaking and had taken the keys out of the ignition and placed them on the dash. It was also noted that his pupils were extremely small and that there was an unknown white powder on the front of his shirt. When asked, the man admitted to smoking marijuana that day and stated that he was “still high”. The man also admitted that there was still a small amount of marijuana and THC pens in the car.

A subsequent search of the vehicle based on probable case revealed marijuana, a spice grinder, THC pens and tobacco products. The driver was then placed under arrest and charged with Expired Registration, No Insurance, Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Drug Related Objects, and Possession of Tobacco by a Minor.

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While on patrol, one of our officers was approached by a woman in reference to a possible theft. While explaining the situation, the woman stated that she had left her bicycle parked outside of a local bar at approximately 1:00AM, and when she returned it was gone.

Later that same day, we received notice that the bicycle had been located. A report was filed, and no further action was taken at that time.

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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 was also an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within the vehicle. When asked, the man admitted to having “one or two beers”.

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 and DUI (Less Safe).

Officers responded to a local condominium building in reference to a possible Burglary in progress. While our team was en route, dispatch advised that the caller could hear someone banging on the front door of her condo and attempting to force their way inside. Once on scene, officers found a man attempting to gain entry into the room. After confronting the suspect, an officer noted that his eyes were bloodshot and that he slurred his words as he spoke. The officer also noted that the man was unsteady on his feet, and that it appeared as if he had urinated on himself. The suspect was then placed under arrest and charged with Loitering and Prowling and Public Drunkenness.

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One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and failing to maintain its lane. While talking with the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were “glossy” and that he slurred his words as he spoke. There was also an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within the vehicle, and an open container sitting in plain view. 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 place under arrest and charged with Speeding, Failure to Maintain Lane, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).

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Officers responded to a local restaurant in reference to a dog bite. While speaking with our team, a witness stated that a woman had been seated at an outdoor table with an aggressive dog. When the victim walked by, the dog suddenly lunged towards him and bit him on the arm without provocation. The owner of the dog then collected her animal and left the scene.

During the course of the investigation, officers were able to contact the owner, who claimed she provided the victim with her information before leaving the scene. Officers then explained the quarantine rules for dog bite incidents in the State of Georgia and advised her that someone would be in contact to follow-up.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding. While talking with the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were watery and that he slurred his words when he spoke. When asked, the man admitted to having “one drink” about an hour before. 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).

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Officers responded to a local hotel in reference to a subject they wanted banned from the property. Upon arrival, our team learned that the man had just left. While checking the area, however, officers located the man nearby and served him with official notice not to return.

Officers responded to a local hotel after the man who was banned the day prior returned to the registration desk. Upon arrival, hotel staff advised our team that the man was inside of the lobby’s restroom. Officers then waited, giving him plenty of time to handle his business and wash his hands, before greeting him as he exited. The man was then placed under arrest and charged with Criminal Trespass.

Officers responded to a local nursing home in reference to a possible theft. While speaking with our team, the victim stated that residents are not allowed to have free access to their cigarettes. Instead, they’re allegedly kept in a locked cabinet, and the residents are allowed to receive one after each meal. The victim further stated that she had previously purchased a carton of cigarettes and should have had two packs left. When she asked for a cigarette after breakfast, however., she was told that she had none left. A report was filed, and the case number was provided to the victim for follow-up.

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Around 1:30PM, Tybee Island 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, police cleared the pier as a precautionary measure, while firefighters worked to snuff out the flames. The fire, which encompassed approximately 80 square feet of of the dune system, took about 40 minutes to completely extinguish.

The cause of the blaze is undetermined, but witnesses reported hearing a “popping” sound shortly before spotting the first flames. While no one was injured during the fire, a local rattlesnake was temporarily displaced by the blaze, but quickly returned to an untouched area of its habitat before it could be captured.

This is an active investigation. If you or someone you know has pertinent information about the cause or circumstances surrounding this fire, please contact Detective Erica Coreno at (912)786-5600 or ecoreno@cityoftybee.org.

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Offices responded to the North Beach parking lot in reference to a fight. While speaking with our team, one of the groups involved stated that the incident began while they were attempting to park in the lot. It was during that time that another vehicle honked its horn at them, before the occupants exited and began to yell at their group. They then provided officers with a video of the incident, which showed the occupants of the other vehicle shoving and attempting to hit members of their party.

While checking the area, officers located the members of the second group on the beach. As our team attempted to speak with them about the incident, the two women in the group began to yell and argue with officers. During this time, one of the women pulled out her cellphone to record, while also continuing to act in a disorderly manner. As she walked backwards away from one officer, she stumbled into a second, prompting him to place her in handcuffs.

At that time, the other woman spotted an officer speaking with one of the men in the group and walked over to interfere. She was also placed in handcuffs.

As this woman was being arrested, her boyfriend walked over and attempted to grab one of our team members. This prompted other officers on scene to tackle him to the ground. Once there, the man continued to resist arrest, resulting in an officer deploying his Taser in “drive stun” mode. Deciding that once was enough, the man finally surrendered. During the course of the investigation, a second man was also placed under arrest.

Both men were charged with Simple Battery and Obstruction. One of the women was also charged with Simple Battery, while the other was charged with Disorderly Conduct.

Officers responded to the North Beach parking lot in reference to a drunk man sitting on someone’s golf cart and refusing to leave. Upon their arrival in the area, our team learned that while the man was no longer on the cart, he was reportedly harassing people in the lot.

While checking the area, officers spotted the suspect approaching and conversing with strangers at random. During this time, they noticed that he was very unsteady on his feet and appeared intoxicated. After confronting the man, officers noted that he made several nonsensical statements and slurred his words as he spoke. When asked how much alcohol he had that evening, the man replied that he was “from Louisiana”. As officers attempted to determine where he was supposed to be staying, the man pointed at a random woman and stated that he was “staying with her”. When asked to confirm, however, the woman informed officers that she had no idea who the man was.

He was then placed under arrest and charged with Public Drunkenness.