While on patrol, one of our officers checked a vehicle’s speed at 56 mph in a 45-mph zone. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed the female driver switching seats with her male passenger.

When asked about this, the 19-year-old female originally claimed that she wasn’t driving. After being confronted by the truth, however, the teen claimed that she switched seats because she “didn’t have her license”. During the course of their conversation, the officer noticed that the teen’s eyes were red and that she slurred her words as she spoke. There was also a strong odor similar to that of an adult beverage wafting through the vehicle’s open windows. When asked how much alcohol she had that evening, the teen replied, “nothing”, and attempted to explain the smell away by stating her companion was “in a frat”.

During the course of the subsequent investigation, however, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the teen had been operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She was then placed under arrest, and charged with Speeding, No License on Person, and DUI (Under 21).

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Officers responded to an address on Butler Avenue in reference to an open door. After announcing their presence and receiving no response, our team made entry into the residence to check for intruders. After clearing the residence, and finding no one on the property, they secured the door and returned to patrol. A report was filed and no further action was taken at that time.

Officers responded to the area of Tybrisa Street in reference to a report of a disorderly person. According to the caller, a man had been yanking and intentionally banging his head on the locked door of a closed bar.

Upon their arrival in the area, officers spotted a man matching the suspect’s description standing in the street. As one of our officers approached, he noticed that the man’s eyes were bloodshot and that there was an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emanating from his body. As the officer attempted to speak with the man, he refused to answer questions or provide his identification. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Public Drunkenness.

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Officers responded to a residence on Kingry Street in reference to a report of homeless people trespassing on the property.

While enroute, one of our officers spotted two individuals he knew to be homeless leaving the general area of the call. Once on scene, officers found an open door on the residence. After announcing themselves and receiving no response, they made entry into the home to check for intruders.

After clearing the house, and finding no one on the property, they closed the door and spoke with neighbors. During this time, they learned that the neighbor had cameras that may have caught footage of the trespassers.

Sometime later, the officers received a telephone call from the homeowners. During the course of the conversation, they informed our officers that they had been hearing odd noises and possible voices coming from underneath their house at night. They also stated that they had noticed food, tools, and toiletries had gone missing from the house while all of the occupants were at work.

The following day, officers responded back to the residence for a report of suspicious people on the property. Upon their arrival, one of our officers found two men sleeping on the ground. After positively identifying the men, the officer ordered them to vacate the property and informed them that they would be arrested in they ever returned.

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

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Later that morning, officers responded to a local marina in reference to a suspicious person.

During the course of the investigation, officers learned that the suspect had previously been told that he was not allowed to return to the property due to scaring their staff and customers. A fact that was confirmed by the suspect himself. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Criminal Trespass.

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 red and that she slurred her words as she spoke. There was also a strong odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink billowing from within the vehicle.

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 Failure to Maintain Lane and DUI (Less Safe).

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Later that day, an officer responded to a local motel in reference to found property. While speaking with our teammate, motel staff provided him with a wallet. Using the information contained within the wallet’s contents, the officer was able to make contact with the rightful owner and reunite him with his property. A report was filed, and no further action was taken during that time.

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A man came to the Tybee Island Police Department to report an animal attack.

While speaking with our team, the man stated that he had been walking his dog on Chatham near 18th, when it was suddenly attacked by an off-leash Pitbull. In an attempt to save his dog, the man physically fought the Pitbull off, sustaining a bite to his hand in the process.

Following the attack, the other owner allegedly grabbed the Pitbull and immediately fled the scene. The victim then rushed his dog to the veterinarian to receive emergency medical care. A report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

One of our officers stopped a golf cart due to the presence of multiple open containers of alcohol.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were red and that he slurred his words as he spoke. During the course of their conversation, the man stated that he was new to the area and didn’t realize he wasn’t allowed to have open containers of alcohol on a golf cart. When asked how much he had to drink that evening, he admitted to “a little bit”, before clarifying by claiming “three beers”.

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 of alcohol. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Open Container and DUI (.08 or more).

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Officers responded to a residence on 14th Street in reference to a prowler.

While speaking with our team, the caller stated that they spotted a man and woman walking around the property with flashlights. The caller then yelled at them that they didn’t belong there, at which point they left in a Sports Utility Vehicle.

A report was filed, and the caller was provided with information for follow-up.

One of our officers responded to a local motel in reference to found property. While speaking with our teammate, motel employees provided him with a BB gun. The item was then transported to the Tybee Island Police Department, where it was placed into an evidence locker for safekeeping.

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Officers responded to a residence on 17th Place in reference to a noise complaint.

Upon their arrival, our team found a large group of juveniles in the midst of a house party. Officers then made all of the teens who weren’t supposed to be staying at the house leave. During this time, the mother of one of the teens arrived on scene and stated that she had rented the home for her daughter and four of her friends. The mom was then cited for a violation of Tybee’s noise ordinance.

A report was filed, and the rental company was made aware of the incident.

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Officers responded to a local condominium complex in reference to terroristic threats.

While speaking with our team, the caller stated that he heard loud noises coming from the garage area and went to investigate.
Once there, he confronted a large group of juveniles. During the course of the ensuing arguments, one of the juveniles allegedly threatened to “shoot and kill” the caller, while reaching for the waistband of his pants. At one point, the kids spotted a police car approaching in the distance and fled the scene.

During the course of the investigation, officers were able to locate camera footage of some of the fleeing suspects. A report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding.

While speaking with the driver, the officer learned that the man’s license was suspended. He was then placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

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Later that same afternoon, another officer stopped a vehicle for speeding.

During the course of the investigation, the officer learned that the driver’s license was also suspended. He too, was placed under arrest and charged accordingly.