Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported…
February 15
Officer was dispatched to Turner Dr. in reference to damage to a fence.
February 16
Officer was dispatched to W. Moring St. in reference to a vehicle that had been broken into.
Officer made a traffic stop on W. Pine St. due to a vehicle being all over the road. Officer made contact with the driver who seemed stressed, had blood shot eyes, and was breathing heavily as if he was nervous. Offender was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for possession less than an ounce.
Officer responded to Stevens Dr. in reference to an altercation between family members.
A female was observed driving with knowledge of her license being suspended for years, at which time officer made a traffic stop. Offender was arrested and transported to EmCo Jail for suspended license.
February 17
Officer met with complainant who stated he and offender got into a verbal dispute several days ago and on this date, offender allegedly pointed his finger at c/p stating “I’m gonna get you”.
Officer was dispatched o Center St. in reference to a dispute.
Officer observed a vehicle run a stop sign. Officer ran the tag to find that the owner has suspended license and initiated a traffic stop. Offender was transported to EmCo Jail for driving with suspended license.
February 18
Officer responded to W. MLK Blvd. in reference to a dispute over a cell phone.
Officer responded to N. Racetrack St. in reference to a report of a dog attack.
Officers were dispatched to WalMart in reference to a shoplifter. Offender skip-scanned $45.86 worth of items.
Complainant and victim went to SPD in reference to an escort to Richard St. to retrieve her juvenile sister’s dog.
February 19
Officer observed a vehicle traveling 50 MPH in a 35 MPH zone, at which time he initiated a traffic stop. Offender was placed under arrest for driving while unlicensed and speeding.
Officer met with complainant at SPD in reference to a dispute with c/p’s deceased husband’s cousin concerning the grave covering that will be placed on top of the burial plot.
February 20
Officer met with complainant in reference to missing vehicles.
Officer met with complainant in reference to her ex-boyfriend/offender threatening her and her daughter. C/p stated offender is keeping their daughter away from her in Statesboro and she feels that her daughter is being abused by offender.
Officer was dispatched to N. Racetrack St. in reference to a reckless driver following the caller and was making threats. 911 advised that the vehicles pulled into a resident and they could hear yelling in the background.
Officer was patrolling N. Main St. and ran the tag to find that the vehicle had suspended registration and not valid insurance, at which time he initiated a traffic stop. Offender handed officer his license and insurance card. Officer made contact with the insurance company and was told that the insurance cancelled in Nov. 2022. Offender was told to get someone to pick him up and the vehicle was towed.
Officers responded to W. MLK Blvd. in reference to a dispute.
Officer observed a vehicle fail to dem its headlights when meeting him, at which time he initiated a traffic stop. Offender continued driving until he reached his residence on McCleod Bridge Rd. Officer made contact with offender and he stated he did not have it on him. Officer then asked for his name and DOB and ran it through GCIC to find that his license is suspended. Offender stated he did not know they are suspended.
A female subject approached officers and stated she received a disturbing phone call from a male subject. Officers retrieved the number and name from caller ID and tried to make contact but was unable to get an answer.
February 21
Officer observed a vehicle with a faded paper tag, at which time he initiated a traffic stop. Offender got out of the vehicle and started walking away. Officer asked offender to come back and asked for his license for offender to state that they are suspended. Offender advised officer that he was headed to court. Officer verified the information given and transported offender to SPD to be fingerprinted, then transported him to court.
Officer was dispatched to Fowler St. in reference to someone trying to break into her residence.
Officer was dispatched to Burger King in reference to a hit and run.
Officer ran the tag to find that the vehicle did not have valid insurance and suspended registration, at which time he initiated a traffic stop. Vehicle was towed.
