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 glossy, and that a smell similar to that of an adult beverage was seeping through the open window. At the same time, a back-up officer reported that there were several “shooter” bottles of alcohol lying in the front passenger floorboard. When asked if he would be willing to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, the driver refused.

He was then placed under arrest, and charged with Wrong Way on a One-Way Street, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).

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A concerned citizen came to the Tybee Island Police Department to turn in a wallet they found on the island. During the course of the investigation, the officer was able to make contact with the mother of the rightful owner, who stated that her son lost the wallet on the beach over the weekend.

Later that day, the owner came to retrieve his property. A report was filed, and no further action was taken during that time.

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One of our officers received a report from a local golf cart rental company in reference to damage to property.

While speaking with our teammate, the owner of the company stated that a customer paid for a four-day rental of a gas-powered golf cart. Rather than return the cart, however, they left it parked at City Hall, forcing employees of the company to retrieve it. Upon inspection, the employees noted that the cart had sustained substantial damage, with repairs estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.

A report was filed, and the owner of the company was provided with information for follow-up.

While monitoring traffic, one of our officers checked the speed of a SUV at 50mph in a 35mph speed zone.

After stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and watery. There was also an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink flowing through the open window. When asked how much he had to drink that evening, the man admitted to “two Jack and Cokes”.

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 Speeding and DUI (.08 grams or more).

While conducting an inventory of the vehicle prior to it being towed, officers found more than 3 ounces of marijuana and 4 sealed THC edibles. As a result, the driver also received the Felony charge of Possession of Marijuana (more than an ounce).

One of our officers responded to a local vacation rental company in reference to a former employee allegedly making Terroristic Threats.

While speaking with our officer, a representative of the company stated that he and the former employee had been arguing about a business transaction over the phone. During the course of the conversation, the former employee reportedly stated, “I’ve got something for you!”, before threatening to shoot the victim.

As part of the investigation, officers responded to the former employee’s residence in an effort to get his side of the story. When approached by our team, the man reportedly demanded that they “stay off his property”, before going inside of his house and slamming the door.

Later that day, the suspect called the police department to apologize for his behavior and assure officers that he was not a threat to anyone. He further stated that he planned to settle his disagreements with his former employer in court.

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

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Later that day, one of our officers responded to a local motel in reference to found property.

During the course of the investigation, our teammate learned that employees of the motel had been cleaning a vacant room when they found a gun underneath a pillow. After taking possession of the weapon, the officer was able to make contact with the rightful owner and explained the procedures for retrieving his property.

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

Officers responded to a report of a fight in the 15th Street parking lot.

While speaking with our team, the complainant stated that he and his friends were sitting in the parking lot, when a man wearing a kilt walked by. Seeing this, one of the members of his group spoke up, and told the man that he had a “nice skirt”.

At that time, the kilt-wearer and his companions walked over to the complainant’s group, made several threats, and threw a beer can at their car.

Officers checked the area, but the suspects had apparently absconded on another adventure.

When asked, the complainant stated that he wasn’t interested in pursuing criminal charges and only asked that the kilted man work on his conflict resolution skills.

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 golf cart parked for an extended period of time at a stop sign. He also noted that the cart was lacking a functioning amber safety light.

After stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot, and that she slurred her words as she spoke. There was also an open container of alcohol within the cart’s cupholder. When asked how much she had to drink that evening, the woman replied, “a little bit”. When offered the opportunity to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, she refused.

She was then placed under arrest, and charged with Golf Cart Violations, Improper Stopping/Parking on the Roadway, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).

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A woman came to the Tybee Island Police Department to request a background check for employment. During the course of the check, it was found that she had an active warrant through another jurisdiction. She was then placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center.

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Officers responded to the area of Tybrisa and Strand in reference to a report of a fight involving a gun. While enroute, our team learned that one of the suspects had fled the scene and were provided with a vehicle description. Moments later, an officer spotted that vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

While speaking with the officer, the suspect made statements alluding to having been involved in a confrontation in the parking lot, such as claiming that he “wasn’t trying to follow anybody”, and that “…he pulled a pistol on me…he racked it out…”. During the course of this conversation, the officer noted that the suspect’s eyes were glossy and that he slurred his words as he spoke. He also noticed that the suspect would rapidly change topics, and that there was an odor similar to that of an adult beverage billowing from his breath.

When asked if HE had any weapons, the suspect replied that he did not and gave consent for officers to search his vehicle. During the course of that search, our team located multiple open containers of alcohol.

At or around that same time, another officer was speaking with the other half of the altercation in the parking lot. During the course of their conversation, a woman stated that she had been looking for a place to park, when the suspect vehicle suddenly swerved around her. She further stated that at that time, the suspect exited his vehicle and began to scream and cuss at her while attempting to instigate a fight with her male companion. Her story was later verified by witnesses.

As a result, the suspect was placed under arrest, and charged with a Windshield Violation, Open Container, DUI (Less Safe), and Disorderly Conduct.