Officers received a notification from a license plate reader about a stolen vehicle on the island. After locating the vehicle, officers spoke with the driver, who told them that he had “just taken it” from the people he used to work for. He then turned around and placed his hands behind his back, stating “Let’s just get this over with”. After being placed under arrest, the man informed officers that there was a jar of Fetanyl and several syringes inside of the car, all of which were subsequently taken into custody as evidence. The man was then transported to the Chatham County Detention Center, where he was booked into custody on the charges of Possession of Drug Related Objects, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Theft by Receiving (Felony).

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A man contacted the Tybee Island Police Department in reference to a firearm which was reportedly stolen on Sunday, April 23rd, during the unpermitted “Orange Crush” event. According to the victim, he had placed the firearm inside of backpack while he was on the beach near the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion. Upon his return, the weapon was gone.

A man contacted the Tybee Island Police Department in reference to a physical altercation that occurred during the unpermitted “Orange Crush” event. According to the victim, he was on the beach on Sunday, April 23rd, when a woman began hitting him with closed fists. When he attempted to fight back, a group of people reportedly jumped in and began attacking him as well. It was during this time that someone struck the victim in the head with a liquor bottle, leaving a wound that caused him to seek medical treatment at a nearby hospital.

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Also on Wednesday, officers responded to a local motel in reference to a drunk man yelling at guests. Upon arrival, one officer spotted the suspect yelling and pushing other people. After separating the parties involved, the officer noticed that the suspect had an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from his body and that he seemed to have trouble focusing on questions. During the course of the investigation, officers moved to place the man under arrest. As they did so, he attempted to pull away while turning to face officers, forcing them to pin him against a nearby wall to gain control. At that time he was charged with Public Drunkenness, Simple Battery, and Obstruction of Law Enforcement. During the booking process at the jail, the man struck an officer on the arm and shoved him away, earning an additional charge of Felony Obstruction.

The Tybee Island Police Department received a call from an officer with another law enforcement agency, in reference to a juvenile that claimed to have been shot during the unpermitted “Orange Crush” event the previous weekend.

According to the officer, the juvenile claimed to have been struck in the leg while running from gunfire. All indications were, however, that the wound was actually self-inflicted and the result of a negligent discharge. The juvenile was also wanted on warrants and was listed as both a missing person and runaway. The officer indicated that after t receiving medical treatment, the juvenile would be transported to a detention facility.

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Later that evening, one of our officers was on patrol in the area of Tybrisa Street when he spotted a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on the one way street. After stopping the car, the officer learned that the driver’s license was suspended. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with Wrong Way on a One Way and Driving While License Suspended.

One of our officers was on foot patrol in the area of Tybrisa Street, when a truck attempted to drive through a nearby set of metal barricades. After stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed that the driver seemed disoriented and confused. The officer also spotted an open bottle of beer in the cupholder between the front seats. After asking the driver to exit the vehicle, the officer noticed that the driver stumbled as he walked, making it necessary to brace himself against the truck in order to stay on his feet. 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 Improper Left Turn, Failure to Maintain Lane, Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device, Open Container and DUI.

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A Trooper with the Georgia State Patrol stopped a vehicle for failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. After one of our officers responded to assist, a stolen firearm was found inside of the vehicle. During the course of the investigation, a passenger claimed responsibility for the gun. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Felony Theft by Receiving.

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Officers were on foot patrol in the area of the Park at 7 Flags, when they were approached by a woman and a small child. While speaking with the officers, the woman stated that there was a man sleeping on a nearby bench with his penis hanging out of his pants. After walking over to the bench in question, the officers found the man lying there with his “bits and pieces” bared. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Public Drunkenness and Public Indecency.

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That same afternoon, two Tybee Island Police officers responded to the scene of a traffic stop in order to assist the Georgia State Patrol. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that one of the passengers had purchased alcohol for two of his friends who were under the age of 21. He was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. While still on scene, officers noticed that a backpack belonging to one of the other occupants smelled of marijuana. Closer inspection revealed that it contained an amount of marijuana and one hallucinogenic mushroom. The owner of the pack was then placed under arrest and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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Later still, officers encountered a man who had thrown up all over himself and was unable to stand without help. Officers also noticed that the man smelled similar to an alcoholic drink and was unable to form coherent responses when spoken to. He was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with Public Drunkenness.

Officers responded to Butler Avenue near 2nd Street in reference to a motor vehicle crash. During the course of the investigation, the officers learned that the at-fault vehicle had rear-ended another car which was stopped for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Witnesses claimed that the at-fault driver had begged them not to call police, and at one point attempted to leave the scene before being stopped. While speaking with the at-fault driver, the officer noticed that he slurred his speech, had difficulty forming coherent thoughts and was unable to follow simple instructions. The officer also noticed that the man had an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from his body. He would ultimately be placed under arrest and charged with Following Too Closely, Open Container and DUI.