While on patrol, one of our officers was flagged down in reference to a possible theft.

While speaking with our teammate, the complainant stated that someone had stolen his blue stadium chair from the parking lot of his condominium complex.

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

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An officer stopped a vehicle for making an improper right turn.

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

A woman contacted the Tybee Island Police Department in reference to Criminal Damage to Property.

While speaking with one of our officers, the woman stated that someone had slashed two tires on her vehicle while she was at work. A report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

Officers responded to a local bar in reference to a possible theft.

While speaking with our team, the victim showed them a video of a woman stealing his wallet. Officers then responded to the woman’s residence, where they successfully recovered the wallet and most of the money it was reported to contain. During the course of their conversation, the woman admitted to officers that she had taken the wallet and stated that she wanted to apologize.

She was then placed under arrest and charged with Theft by Taking.

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An officer responded to a local nursing home in reference to drugs having been found in a resident’s room.

Upon his arrival, an employee of the facility gave the officer a small amount of marijuana, a container with white residue, and a bag containing unidentified pills. The officer then took custody of the items and transported them to the Tybee Island Police Department where they were marked for destruction.

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

A woman called the Tybee Island Police Department to report having trouble with another subject.

While speaking with one of our officers, the woman stated that she had been at a local bar when another patron suddenly began yelling and cussing at her. The woman further stated that when she left the establishment, the other patron followed her to her car, while continuing to scream.

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

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While on patrol, one of our officers spotted a man yelling and acting aggressively towards a bouncer outside of a local bar.

Upon approaching the man, the officer gave him several opportunities to stop yelling and leave. At one point, the man turned to the officer and said, “You’re in uniform right now, but you don’t even know I would f___ you up”. Despite this, the officer continued to insist that the man simply stop talking, and leave. As he finally began to walk away, the man turned back towards the bouncer and began screaming vulgarities once more. At that point he was placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center, where he was booked into custody on the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Terroristic Threats.

One of our officers stopped a motorcycle for speeding.

While talking to the rider, the officer noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and that he slurred his words as he spoke. When asked how much alcohol he had that evening, the man replied, “Not a lot”.

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

Officers responded to the 17th Street Parking lot in reference to an erratic driver who reportedly hit an elderly male.

While speaking with officers, witnesses stated that they watched a woman drive through the parking lot several times. At one point, the woman reportedly stopped to approach an elderly male, and an altercation ensued. During the course of the fight, the woman allegedly punched the older man, causing him to fall to the ground. The woman then got back into her vehicle and drove away, while yelling, “That’s what you get, motherf_____!”.

While still on scene, officers were able to locate and speak with the victim. During the course of their conversation, the man told the officers that he had an altercation with the suspect off island, and that she may have followed him to Tybee.

While checking the area, an officer located the suspect driving northbound on Butler Avenue. After stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed that her eyes were “glossy” and that she had thick, white saliva in her mouth. When asked if she had used drugs that day, the woman admitted to taking prescribed medication.

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 an unknown substance. She was then placed under arrest and charged with Battery, Cruelty to a Person 65 or older, Failure to Maintain Lane, and DUI (Less Safe).