One of our officers stopped a vehicle for failing to maintain its lane. During the course of the investigation, the officer learned that the driver’s license was suspended, and he had active warrants through an outside agency. The driver was then placed under arrest and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center to answer for his non-local warrant.

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While taking part in an unrelated investigation, one of our officers noticed a dog lying in a pile of trash. The officer also noticed that there was no food or water set out for the animal, and it appeared to be extremely malnourished. Closer inspection revealed that both of the dog’s eyes looked to be infected. At that time, the officer made the decision to remove the dog from the property and provided it with two bottles of water, which it happily drank. Code Compliance personnel then responded to the scene and transported the dog to an emergency veterinarian.

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Officers responded to the area of 6th Street in reference to a man urinating in the street. While speaking with the 19-year-old suspect, officers noticed that he appeared to be under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana. When asked, the man admitted to pee-peeing in public. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for having an expired registration and defective brake light. Upon approaching the driver’s window, the officer could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from within. A subsequent search based on probable cause revealed a small amount of marijuana and a handgun. A check of the gun through the GCIC computer system suggested that the weapon had been reported stolen. When officers attempted to obtain a confirmation, however, the response was severely delayed. As a result, the firearm was taken into police custody for further investigation, and the driver was released from the scene on citations.

Later that evening, officers received confirmation that the weapon was in fact stolen.

Officers received an alert from an automated license plate reader about a possible stolen vehicle on the island. After confirming that the truck in question was indeed stolen, officers successfully located it in the parking lot of a local hotel. It was then towed from the scene and taken into police custody.

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Parking Services reported placing a “boot” on an improperly parked truck. Shortly thereafter, it was discovered that the driver had apparently found a way to remove the “boot” and had left the scene. While checking the area, officers located the truck in question and performed a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, an officer spotted the “boot” lying in the bed. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the driver’s license was suspended and that there were active warrants for his arrest. Officers also discovered that the truck didn’t have valid insurance, and the registration was likewise suspended. At that time, the driver was placed under arrest and charge with a Taillight Violation, No Insurance, Suspended Registration, Driving While License Suspended, Theft by Taking, and Interference with Government Property. He was later transferred to the Chatham County Detention Center to answer for his non-local warrants.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for having a defective taillight and weaving within its lane. While talking with the 20-year-old driver, the officer noticed a smell similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from the young man’s breath as he spoke. 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 DUI (Under 21).

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One of our officers was flagged down at a local bar in reference to a disorderly person. While speaking with the officer, a group of women complained about a heavily intoxicated man who had been following them. According to the group, the man’s drunken behavior had caused them to feel uncomfortable. In response, the bouncers brought the man out of the bar and told him that he wasn’t allowed to return for the remainder of the night. While talking with the man, our officer advised him that he was too drunk to be in public, and that he needed to return home and sober up for the evening. The man then left the area, only to return approximately 20 minutes later. After spotting the man attempting to gain entry into another bar, the officer walked over an placed him under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. While talking with the driver, the officer noticed that her eyes were red and that she slurred her words as she spoke. 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 alcohol. She was then placed under arrest and charged with Wrong Way on a One Way, Headlight Requirements, Windshield Violation, Driving While License Suspended, and DUI (Less Safe).