Officers responded to a local convenience store in reference to a disorderly subject. While speaking with our team, an employee pointed out a man sitting just outside the store, whom they said was intoxicated and had been argumentative with customers. They further stated that they wanted the man banned from all company property on the island. Throughout the investigation, the man was cooperative with officers and agreed to leave without further incident.

While on patrol, one of our officers was flagged down by a concerned citizen about a man who was allegedly cursing loudly, “giving people the middle finger”, and stumbling in the roadway. While checking the area, an officer spotted a man stumbling about, while displaying his middle finger, and shouting about his sister. While the bit about the sister was new, the officer decided that the potential of this being the right guy was pretty high and decided to stop for a chat. During the course of their conversation, the man informed the officer that he was “wasted” and attempting to walk back to his vacation rental. In an effort to keep the man out of jail, the officer warned him about his conduct, and provided him with directions to get back to the house. As the man attempted to walk away, however, the officer noticed that he was extremely unsteady on his feet, appeared disoriented and once again began to shout profanity in a residential neighborhood. At that time, he was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

Officers responded to the Tybee Island Police Department in reference to a missing parking decal. While speaking with our team, the complainant stated that while at a car wash, she noticed that her parking decal was missing. It is unknown at this time if the decal was stolen or fell off on its own accord.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for having an expired tag. During the course of the investigation, the officer learned that the driver’s license was suspended. After placing the man under arrest, officers discovered loose marijuana scattered across the center console of his car. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 1.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in a backpack, along with plastic baggies. The driver was then charged with Expired Registration, Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Drug Related Objects, and Possession of Marijuana (Felony).