Officers responded to a residence on 2nd Avenue in reference to a possible theft.

While talking with our team, the caller claimed that his keys had been stolen. Further investigation revealed, however, that his friends had taken them in an effort to prevent him from driving.

Noting that the man was obviously intoxicated, officers tried unsuccessfully to convince him to spend the night with his friends. Refusing to listen to reason, the man began to direct a string of profanity and racial slurs at the police. Realizing that the man’s behavior in his current condition posed a danger to himself or others, they placed him under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.

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

Officers responded to a local restaurant in reference to a report of a man harassing one of their female employees.

According to the manager, the harassment had been ongoing for some time and had persisted even after the suspect was told he wasn’t welcome on the property. As a result, the officers contacted the suspect and gave him a verbal Criminal Trespass notice, informing him that he would be subject to arrest if he returned.

A physical copy of the notice was then delivered to his Post Office box at his request. A report was filed, and no further action was taken during that time.

One of our officers stopped a golf cart due to the driver not wearing a seatbelt.

While talking to the man, the officer noticed that his eyes were red and that he slurred his words as he spoke. There was also an odor similar to that of an adult beverage lingering around the cart. When asked how much alcohol he had that evening, the man replied, “I can’t answer that”. When the officer asked if he couldn’t answer because he didn’t remember, the man said, “Because I’m smart and because I know the law and because I’m not gonna answer that question with you”.

During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the man had been operating the cart while under the influence. He was then placed under arrest and charged with a Seatbelt Violation, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).

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A woman came to the Tybee Island Police Department to file a report in reference to counterfeit money.

While speaking with one of our officers, the woman gave him a fake $100 bill that had been used to make a purchase at her place of employment. When asked, the woman declined to pursue charges and only wanted to make our team aware.

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

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An officer stopped a vehicle due to the passenger hanging out of the window, obviously not wearing a seatbelt.

While talking to the teenaged driver, the officer noticed an overwhelming smell, similar to that of an alcoholic drink, wafting through the open window. Despite this, the teen claimed that he had not had a single drink that day.

During the course of the subsequent investigation, however, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the young man had been operating the vehicle while under the influence. He was then placed under arrest and charged with a Seatbelt Violation and DUI (Less Safe).

One of our officers responded to a local condominium complex in reference to a possible hit and run.

While speaking with our teammate, the caller stated that she had been walking on Butler Avenue, when she heard a noise that made her believe a passing vehicle had struck a car parked nearby. Upon taking a closer look, she noticed damage on the parked car’s side mirror.

After trying unsuccessfully to contact the owner, the officer left a business card with a case number on the windshield. A report was filed, and no further action was taken during that time.

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An officer responded to a local motel in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

While speaking with our team, an employee of the motel stated that an ice cream truck had been backing out of their parking lot, when it struck a column at the main entrance. Upon inspection, the officer wasn’t able to find any visible damage on the truck.

A report was filed, and both parties were provided with information for follow-up.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle after it failed to yield for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk.

During the course of the investigation, the officer learned that the driver’s license was suspended. He also learned that the man had active warrants through two separate jurisdictions. The driver was then placed under arrest and charged with a Crosswalk Violation and Driving While License Suspended. Once the booking process was complete, the man was transferred to the Chatham County Detention Center to answer for his non-local warrants.