One of our officers spotted a vehicle driving down Highway 80 without working tag lights. After pulling the vehicle over, the officer discovered that the license plate was not assigned to the vehicle in question. He also noticed that the driver's eyes were red and that he slurred his words as he spoke. Throughout their conversation, there was a smell similar to that of an alcoholic drink coming from the man's breath as he struggled to answer simple questions.

When asked if he was willing to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, the man refused. He was then placed under arrest, and charged with Defective Tag Lights, Improper Transfer of License Plate, Suspended Registration and DUI (Less Safe). While conducting an inventory of the man's vehicle, officers discovered a small amount of marijuana and pipes, earning him an additional charge of Possession of Drug Related Objects.

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Later that evening, another officer stopped a vehicle for doing 45 mph in a 30 on Butler Avenue. While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were "glassy", and that he slurred his words as he spoke. There were also several open containers of alcohol within the vehicle in plain view. 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, No Driver's License, Open Container, and DUI (Less Safe).

Officers responded to an address on 14th Street in reference to a possible shooting. While speaking with our team, the caller stated that she had been watching television in the living room when she heard a loud "BANG!", which she believed to be a gunshot fired towards her house. She then pointed out a hole in her shutters, which an object had obviously passed through before becoming lodged in the siding of the house. Using a pair of hand tools, officers were able to dislodge the object, which turned out to be a fishing weight. Based on the velocity needed to imbed the weight in the wall, officers believed it may have been launched from a slingshot, or similar device.

A report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

Officers responded to a local gas station in reference to damage to property. While speaking with our team, a store employee stated that a customer had run over one of their trash cans with a boat trailer. A report was filed, and the parties involved made arrangements to handle the issue amongst themselves.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and failing to maintain its lane. While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that her face was red, and her eyes were bloodshot. There was also a strong odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink that seemed to be coming from her breath 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 Speeding, Failure to Maintain Lane, and DUI (Less Safe).

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It wouldn't be Friday the 13th without a little moss-covered mystery. Officers responded to a local motel in reference to a statue of a woman that mysteriously appeared on their front lawn. After asking around a bit. our team brought her back to the police department for safekeeping.

If she's yours, tell us what she's wearing to claim and take her home.

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Later that evening, officers responded to an address on 17th Street in reference to a possible theft. While speaking with our team, the victim stated that one of her bags was stolen from the back of her vehicle while she was unpacking. All of the doors and the hatch were open at the time of the theft. A report was filed, and the case remains under investigation.

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and failing to maintain its lane. While talking to the 19-year-old driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were bloodshot, and there was an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from his body. When asked how much he had to drink that evening, the teen replied, "None. I'm underage". Evidence found during the course of the subsequent investigation, however, indicated otherwise. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Speeding, Failure to Maintain Lane, and DUI (Under 21).

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Later that night, one of our officers spotted a golf cart crossing Butler with headlights or a flashing amber light. After stopping the cart, the officer noticed that the driver's eyes were "glassy" and his face was flushed. When asked how much he had to drink that evening, the man replied that he had "a couple glasses of wine a few hours ago". 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. He was then placed under arrest and charged with Golf Cart Violations and DUI (Less Safe).

One of our officers stopped a vehicle for failing to maintain its lane. While talking to the driver, the officer noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and that there was an odor similar to that of an alcoholic drink emitting from within the vehicle. When asked how much he had to drink that evening, the man originally replied "none", before changing his answer to "one beer". 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. After placing the man under arrest, the officer found a vial of suspected cocaine in his front pocket. A later inventory of the man's property during the booking process would reveal a small bag of white powder in his wallet. That powder field-tested positive for Fentanyl. He was then transported to the Chatham County Detention Center, where he was booked into custody on the charges of Failure to Maintain Lane, Open Container, DUI (Less Safe), and Possession of a Scheduled II Drug.