The Americus Times-Recorder
May 12, 2008 11:36 pm
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Americus Fire and Emergency Services
Firefighters/first responders answered nine EMS/medical calls.
A citizen complaint resulted in firefighters finding a vegetation fire at a North Jackson Street residence.
False call was reported at a Youngs Mill Road residence.
A motor vehicle crash on Ga. Highway 30 West and Buchanan Road was reported.
A combustible liquid spill on U.S. Highway 19 North was reported.
Smoke removal was performed at an Elm Avenue residence.
A mobile home fire was reported at a Freeman Street residence in Andersonville.
A motor vehicle crash with injuries was reported on East Lamar Street.
Gas leak was reported at a Sheffield Drive residence.
A motor vehicle crash was reported on Ga. Highway 30 West and Muckalee Bridge.
A brush/grass fire was reported at a Jenkins Road residence.
Wind storm damage was reported on Taylor Street.
A downed power line was reported on Argo Street.
A false alarm was reported at a West Lamar Street residence.
Americus Police Department
Arrests
Willie James Pless, 63, of 312 E. Forsyth St., Americus is charged with open container.
A juvenile is charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass at a Hosanna Circle residence.
Kamesha Shanta Davis, 18, of 505 E. Jefferson St., Americus is charged with non-compliance.
A juvenile is charged with unruliness at a Bessie Mays Circle residence.
Robert Jackson, 55, of 805 Park Row, Americus is charged with assault.
Hilario Dodson Gonzalez, 18, of 304 E. Dodson St., Americus is charged with underage consumption/possession of alcohol and driving while unlicensed.
Accidents
Officers investigated an accident around 4 p.m. Saturday on Tripp Street near Lamar Street.
According to police reports, Todd Merrill Hall of Americus was stopped at the red light at Tripp and Lamar, driving a 2002 Honda Accord. Also stopped at the light was Kimberly Michelle Glover of Albany, driving a 2000 Honda Accord.
According to reports, upon investigation it was determined that Hall proceeded before Glover was moving and collided with the rear of her vehicle, resulting in the collision.
A passenger in Glovers vehicle, Henry Wilson, 41, of 819 Ridge St., Americus, complained of back pain, due to recent back surgery, and Glovers vehicle had some minor rear end damage from a previous accident.
Wilson was taken to Sumter Regional Hospital East by Sumter EMS, according to reports.
Officers investigated a traffic accident around 5 p.m. Thursday on North Mayo Street near Fetner Drive.
According to reports, Carey Gordon Harbuck of Americus was traveling south on Mayo Street in a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. Justin Bailey, 264 Les Smith Road, Ellaville was traveling west on Fetner Street on a 2003 Honda motorcycle. Bailey had stopped at the stop sign at Fetner and Mayo.
Upon completion of the investigation and statements from both drivers, it was determined that Harbuck turned off Mayo Street and collided with Bailey, causing the accident, according to reports.
The report does not indicate if the injured party was taken to the hospital, or how they were transported.
Incidents
Theft by taking was reported at Pub 280, 116 W. Lamar St., Americus, in an amended report. According to reports, a silver cell phone valued at $300 was stolen.
Theft by shoplifting of a GPS navigation system valued at $800 was reported at Radio Shack, 1403 E. Forsyth St.
Theft by taking was reported at Hardees, 220 Tripp St., Americus. According to reports, a bill fold valued at $15 was stolen.
Simple assault was reported at a Westside Drive residence.
Aggravated assault was reported at the Quality Inn, 1205 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Americus.
Domestic disturbance was reported at the Waffle House, 1207 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Americus. According to reports, officers found a fight in progress.
According to reports, police recovered a gun holster, .38-caliber ammunition rounds, two metal .38-caliber magazines and a black .38-caliber handgun.
Harassing phone calls were reported at a Willis Street residence.
Second degree-criminal damage was reported at a Dixon Drive residence.
Theft by taking was reported at a Park Row residence. According to reports, a yellow chain saw valued at $50 and a push lawnmower valued at $169 were stolen.
Burglary and theft by taking were reported at a Cherokee Street residence. Items missing/stolen were a laptop computer valued at $2,000, a wall mirror valued at $70, a microwave oven valued at $40 and an area rug valued at $30.
Harassing phone calls were reported at a Wanda Way residence.
Hit and run accident was reported on North Jackson Street.
Criminal trespass was reported at a Mary Street residence.
Criminal trespass was reported at an East Glessner Street residence.
Criminal trespass was reported at a Parker Street residence.
Theft of services was reported at a West Church Street residence in Andersonville.
Burglary was reported at a Douglas Circle residence. According to reports, a jig saw valued at $35, a power drill valued at $100, a hand saw valued at $350 and a miter box valued at $300 were stolen.
Theft of a white pit bulldog was reported at a 1st Montgomery Street residence.
Harassing phone calls were reported at a Patton Drive residence.
Aggravated assault was reported at the Perlis Plaza shopping center.
Entering an auto was reported at a Judy Lane residence. According to reports, a black handbag valued at $20 was stolen.
Ellaville Police Department
Arrest
Jacqueline Renee Williams, no age or address provided, is charged with disorderly conduct. She was incarcerated at the Sumter Jail.
Georgia State Patrol Post 10
Arrest
Harold Melton, no age or address provided, is charged with DUI and driving on a suspended license. He was jailed.
Beau Aaron Bridges, no age or address provided, is charged with DUI and improper state drivers license. He was jailed.
Sumter County Sheriffs Office
Arrests
Michael Brooks, 27, of Quitman is charged with probation violation. He was jailed.
Robert Mansfield Jr., 55, of 106 S. Village Drive, Americus is charged with simple battery. He was released on bond.
Matthew Charles Drake, 23, of 121 Tallent Store Road, Americus is charged with probation violation and seat belt violation. He was jailed.
Daniel Scott Story, 19, of 811-A Kings Way, Americus is charged with underage consumption of alcohol. He was released on bond.
Citations
Norma Chavez, 37, of 130 Pine Place, Buena Vista is charged with seat belt violation.
Grant Bradford Holloway of 206 Buttercup Lane, Americus is charged with seat belt violation.
Norman Pickett, 44, of 205A Horton Drive, Americus is charged with seat belt violation.
Incidents
Juvenile complaint was reported at Sumter County Elementary School.
Hit and run accident was reported at the Dollar General in Leslie.
Damage to property was reported at the Chevron on U.S. Highway 280 East.
Gun shots fired were reported at an Albany Annex Road residence.
Theft was reported at an Africana Drive residence in Plains.
Loose livestock was reported near Brownlees Grocery on U.S. Highway 19 South.
Juvenile complaint was reported at a Ron Circle residence.
Domestic disturbance was reported in the area of Salters Mill Road and Thomas Mill Road.
Domestic disturbance was reported at a Swisher Road residence.
Harassing phone calls were reported at a Grover Drive residence.
Suspicious vehicle was reported on Ga. Highway 49 North near Upper River Road.
Neighbor dispute was reported on Bob Dodson Road.
Loose livestock was reported on Brickyard Road.
A 911 hang-up was reported at an Arch Helms Road residence.
Suspicious activities were reported on North Mayo Street.
A 911 hang-up was reported at a U.S. 19 South residence.
Reckless driver was reported on Carter Fish Pond Road.
Webster County Sheriffs Office
Jeffrey Lamar Coleman, no age or address provided, is charged with driving on a suspended license and giving a false name to law enforcement officers. He was incarcerated at the Sumter Jail.
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