Officers with the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) reported…
May 3
Officers performed a traffic stop due to a vehicle speeding 53 in a 35. When pulled over, it was noticed that the driver’s license had been suspended. He was arrested.
May 4
Officers responded to a report of a dispute. The victim stated that the offender jumped on her and threw beer at another person. She stated he threw her on the ground. After learning the law was on the way, the offender fled off into the woods. The offender also damaged the other victim's vehicle, and on top of said vehicle was a crown royal bag with marijuana in it. They were unable to locate the offender.
A report of a stolen key was issued.
May 5
A report was made of harassment. The compliant stated the offender keeps picking on her and wants something done about it.
An offender fled from the officers due to them having an active warrant. There were shots fired, but no one was hurt and they weren’t able to capture him.
Officers responded to a report of an irate patient at the hospital. The patient had taken some hard drugs, and wasn’t able to calm down.
Officers responded to a report of an irate customer at a local restaurant. After the offender had a few drinks, it was discovered he had defecated himself and was asked to leave. He then was throwing glasses and plates. He was asked to pay for the damages the next morning and was not allowed back at the establishment.
May 6
A report of a stolen PlayStation 4 was made. The offenders broke into the house and took only the system.
Officers performed a traffic stop due to a driver not wearing their seat belt. When pulled over, it was noticed that the driver’s license was suspended, and he was arrested.
A report was made of a dispute. One person accused the other of getting them fired from their job, and was threatening to come over and cut their tires to their vehicle.
May 7
Officers responded to a report of shoplifting at the local Walmart. When confronting the offender, they noticed that he had a suspended license from New York. He was arrested.
Officers performed a traffic stop due to a vehicle having a side brake light out, and speeding 48 in a 35. When pulled over, it was discovered the driver had been drinking so he was arrested.
May 8
Officers performed a traffic stop due to a vehicle running a stop sign. When pulled over, the driver was noticeably intoxicated and was asked to do the sobriety test. He was arrested and charged with a DUI, failure to stop at a stop sign, open container, and driving an unregistered vehicle.
Officers performed a traffic stop due to a vehicle going 53 in a 35. When pulled over, there was a strong marijuana odor coming from inside, and the driver told the officer he did have a small bit. For his honesty, he was only given two citations.
Officer performed a traffic stop due to a vehicle going 50 in a 35. The driver couldn’t provide proof of insurance, and the vehicle was towed.
A report was made of someone breaking and entering into a residence. The owner stated she doesn’t know who could’ve done it, but they didn’t steal anything.
Officers responded to a report of a dispute. The compliant stated that her ex keeps harassing her on Facebook and threatening to blackmail her. She was advised legal remedies, but was mainly told not to contact the offender.
May 9
A report of a stolen dog was made. Compliant stated she believes her ex-boyfriend stole her dog.
An arrest was made to someone with an active warrant.
A report of a damaged vehicle was issued. The compliant stated their vehicle was hit at Walmart. The person that damaged the vehicle left their information and stated they’d take care of it.
A report of stolen money from a residence was issued.
Officers responded to a report of battery. Two brothers had gotten into a physical altercation, and one of the brothers got their neck broken. The other brother was told he was being arrested for battery.
A report of threatening phone calls was issued. The complianant stated her daughter was threatening her through the phone.
May 10
An arrest was made to someone with an active warrant.
Officers responded to a report of terroristic acts and threats at the local post office. A man was irate that his mail wasn’t in yet, and was threatening everyone in the building. The was then irate with the officers and was arrested.
Officers performed a traffic stop due to a vehicle having the wrong tag. The driver stated he had switched his tags so he didn’t have to get a new one. It was also discovered he didn’t have a license. He was arrested.
May 11
A report of harassing text messages was issued. The compliant stated he was getting death threats over Facebook Messenger, and planned to take legal action.
An arrest was made on someone with an active warrant.
