One of our officers was conducting an investigation on Tybrisa Street, when a man and woman walked up and began to interfere. After being instructed to leave, the man threatened to “take the officer’s badge”, before adding “I’ll take your gun”. Despite the man’s poor behavior, the officer exercised patience and allowed them to walk away.

As the officer tried to his attention back to the job at hand, the couple returned. During this time, the man once again became confrontational with the officer, identifying himself as a “tough gangster motherf——-”, before continuing to interfere in the investigation. As the officer moved to place the man under arrest, he began to actively resist. During the ensuing confrontation, the officer attempted to tase the man several times with no effect. As he did so, the man’s female companion attempted to step in between the two, forcing the officer to physically push her out of the way.

After a brief struggle, the officer was able to handcuff the man’s arms behind his back. As he was being placed in the backseat of a patrol car, the man continued to resist, kicking the officer several times in the process. Once inside the car, he continued to kick the interior, breaking a piece of trim.

Meanwhile, the female suspect refused to follow simple instructions and began to argue with a back-up officer. During the course of the exchange, the woman pulled her own shirt up, exposing both breasts to the public. As the officer moved to place her under arrest, the woman briefly struggled before being handcuffed. After being placed in a patrol car, the woman urinated in the seat and continuously kicked the interior, doing damage to the vehicle in the process. Both suspects were then transported to the Tybee Island Police Department for booking.

Once there, the woman continued to resist, kicking an officer several times as she did so. Both suspects were ultimately transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. While there, both continued to be combative with officers and medical staff. During the ensuing chaos, the female suspect was able to escape through an unsecured door.

The man was eventually transported to the Chatham County Detention Center where he was booked into custody on the charges of Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Marijuana, Obstruction (Felony), and Interference with Government Property.

At this time, the female suspect is still at large, but has been charged with Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction (Felony), Public Indecency, Interference with Government Property, Theft by Taking, and Escape.

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Officers responded to the area of 14th and Chatham in reference to a disorderly person.

During the course of the investigation, officers learned that an 18-year-old woman had thrown a series of closed fist punches at her ex-boyfriend. She was then placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Battery.

An officer responded to an address on 17th Street in reference to damage to property.

While speaking with the officer, the victim stated that the rear bumper of her vehicle had been damaged by unknown means while parked on the island.

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

One of our officers responded to a short-term vacation rental on 2nd Avenue in reference to found property.

While speaking with the homeowner, the officer learned that a previous tenant had left two firearms in a dresser drawer inside of the residence. After taking custody of the weapons, the officer made contact with the rightful owner and advised him of the process for retrieval.

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

A man came to the Tybee Island Police Department to report a possible theft.

While speaking with our team, the man stated that his wife’s bicycle had been stolen from their condominium complex earlier in the month. A report was filed, and the complainant was provided with information for follow-up.

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One of our officers stopped a vehicle for driving the wrong way on a one-way street.

While talking to the driver, 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 drink wafting through his open window. When asked, the man admitted to having “three beers” a couple of hours before the stop.

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 Driving the Wrong Way on a One-Way Street, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding.

While talking to the driver, the officer learned that his license was suspended. The man was then placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

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Later that evening, another officer stopped a vehicle for driving the wrong way on a one-way street.

During the course of the investigation, the officer learned that the driver had an active warrant through another jurisdiction. He was then placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center to answer for his non-local warrant.

One of our officers was approached by a Good Samaritan who reported finding a wallet “up the road a ways”.

Using the information attached to the driver’s license, the officer was able to return the wallet to the rightful owner. A report was filed, and no further action was taken during that time.

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One of our officers responded to the 15th Street parking lot in reference to damage to property.

While speaking with our teammate, the caller stated that heavy rains had caused her vehicle to partially flood. A report was filed, and the caller was provided with information for follow-up.

Officers responded to a local motel in reference to a domestic disturbance.

During the course of the investigation, the officers learned that one of the participants had an active warrant through another jurisdiction. They were then placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center to answer for their non-local warrant.