One of our officers responded to the city’s Water and Sewer Department in reference to a possible theft.

While speaking with our teammate, Water and Sewer employees reported that they noticed a series of tools had gone missing from the property over the last couple of weeks. A list of the missing items was provided to the officer, a report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

While on patrol, one of our officers spotted a vehicle failing to maintain its lane.

After stopping the vehicle, the officer smelled an overwhelming odor similar to that of an adult beverage billowing through the open window. He also noticed that the driver’s eyes had a “glossy” appearance. When asked, the man claimed that he hadn’t had anything to drink and refused to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.

He was then placed under arrest, and charged with Failure to Maintain Lane, and DUI (Less Safe).

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for traveling 61mph in a 30mph zone.

While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and that she slurred her words as she spoke. There was also an odor of marijuana wafting through the open window. When asked about the smell, the woman claimed that “someone” had smoked in the vehicle a couple of days prior.

A search of the vehicle based on probable cause revealed a small amount of marijuana, and an open container of alcohol. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the officer found additional evidence to suggest that the driver had been operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. She was then placed under arrest, and charged with Speeding, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).

Two women came to the Tybee Island Police Department to report a possible theft.

While speaking with our team, the woman stated that their rental tricycle had been stolen from where it was parked at the East Gate beach access. A report was filed, and the pair were advised to notify the rental company of the theft.

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Officers responded to a local nursing home in reference to damage to property.

While speaking with our team, staff members reported that the top of an ambulance had struck an overhang at the nursing home due to a lack of clearance. The collision reportedly resulted in damage to both, the building and ambulance.

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

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for failing to maintain its lane and having a suspended registration.

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 alcoholic drink floating through the open window. When asked, the man admitted to having “two beers” a couple of hours earlier.

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 Failure to Maintain Lane, Suspended Registration, and DUI (.08 or more).

One of our officers received a report regarding suspicious activity.

While speaking with our teammate, the caller stated that he had been receiving suspicious text messages from an unknown number that included statements such as “I’m watching you”. When the caller asked the person to identify themselves, the mysterious messenger replied, “You’ll find out soon, very soon”.

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