Americus Fire & Emergency Services

• Firefighters responded to 22 calls for medical assistance.

• Firefighters conducted smoke detector detail on Ridge Street.

• Firefighters responded to Lawson Drive and Leila Way to remove a tree blocking the roadway.

• Firefighters stood by at Americus-Sumter County High School South Campus, 805 Harrold Ave., for Special Olympics.

• Firefighters responded to a report of lines down on Douglas Drive where they found that a semi had driven into phone and cable lines and pulled them from a house.

• Firefighters responded to North Jackson Street to a report of lines down.

• Firefighters responded to a report of lines down at East Lester and Elliot streets.

• Firefighters responded to McCoy Street to a possible structure fire. They found a limb had fallen onto the electrical service line and broken one of the lines. No fire was found.

• Firefighters responded to Wildwood Circle to remove tree debris from the roadway.

• Firefighters responded to lines down on Hancock Drive.

• Firefighters responded to an arcing transformer at Fetner and Hudson streets. They found a dead squirrel on the ground.

• Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire on 17th Green where they found no smoke or fire but the occupant had extinguished a cooking fire.

• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at Mayo Street and Oglethorpe Avenue.

• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Strife Street caused by cooking.

• Firefighters responded to North Hampton Street to a power pole on fire.

• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at Mayo and East Forsyth streets.

Americus Police Department

Arrests

• Jessica N. Barfield, 25, of 701 Oak Ave., Americus is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked (second offense) and no proof of insurance.

• Cassius T. Bess, 47, of 105 Knollwood Drive, No. 3-D, Americus is charged with failure to stop at a stop sign, possession of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and was jailed.

• Alexus M. Coleman, 21, of 156 Jenkins Road, Americus is charged with contempt of court, and was jailed.

• Travis Cook, 27, of 114 Price St., Americus is charged with driving while declared an habitual violator, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and obstruction of law enforcement officer, and was jailed.

• Ronnie L. Cooper, 53, of 819 Mayo St., Americus, Apt. B-23, Americus is charged with possession of drug-related objects, no proof of insurance, failure to yield after stopping at stop sign, knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled or revoked registration and misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and was jailed.

• Tiffany Deriso, 37, of 603-C Eastview Circle, Americus is charged with reckless conduct, and was released on bond.

• Jesse Durham, 32, of 817 Mayo St., Apt. A-17, Americus is charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children, and was jailed.

• Travis J. English, 27, of 16 Apple Lane, Oglethorpe is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.

• Wilbert G. Gilford, 58, of 163-A Lakeview Circle, Americus is charged with aggravated assault, cruelty to children and third-degree or subsequent offense of cruelty to children, and was jailed.

• Sheryl A. Griffin, 48, of 130 Rainbow Terrace, Americus is charged with DUI and failure to obey signs or control devices, and was released on bond.

• Steven K. Hardin, 37, of Poulin was arrested on an outstanding warrant and was being held for the Sylvester Police Department.

• Danny Hartage, 51, of 113 McMath Mill Road, Americus is charged with failure to appear in court for finger printable offense, and was jailed.

• Clarence Howard, 59, of 677 Holman Drive, Americus is charged with DUI, and was jailed.

• Jimmy Huddleston, 53, homeless, of Richland is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.

• Leon H. Jackson, 18, of 232 W. Lester St., Americus is charged with terroristic threats, stalking and obstruction of law enforcement officer, and was jailed.

• Rantarvious Johns, 51, of Cordele is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and was jailed.

• Marvin K. Jones, 28, of 1209 N. Lee St., Americus is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, seat belt violation and misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and was jailed.

• A juvenile was charged with unruly and obstruction of law enforcement officer on Lafayette Street.

• A juvenile was charged with runaway at Methodist Children’s Home, 102 Mill Creek Road.

• Andre D. Lockhart, 38, of 107 Glory Court, Americus is charged with disorderly conduct, and was jailed.

• Travoris J. Prince, 21, of 205 Barbara Battle Way, Americus is charged with probation violation. Charges were dismissed and he was released.

• Melenia M. Ratliff, 21, of Greenville, S.C., is charged with interference with custody, and was jailed.

• Lionel J. Reddick, 39, of 609-F Eastview Apartments, Americus is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked.

• Quinton R. Roberts, 25, of 711 Brooklyn Terrace, Americus is charged with simple battery, and was jailed.

• Marquez J. Royal, 20, of Cordele is charged with possession of marijuana, and was jailed.

• Jeffrey B. Stewart, 18, of 4176 Shiloh Road, Buena Vista is charged with underage possession/consumption of alcohol.

• Deandre J. Wilburn, 23, of 243 Brookdale Drive, Americus is charged with possession of marijuana and seat belt violation, and was jailed.

Americus Probation Office

Arrests

• Marcus B. Miller, 32, homeless, is charged with probation violation and failure to register as sex offender/failure to comply with requirements provided/false information, and was jailed.

• Samuel L. Thomas, 23, of 950 Anthony Drive, Apt. 3-A, Americus is charged with probation violation, and was released after paying a fine.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Region 3, Americus

Arrests

• Terrence W. Boyd, 46, of 125 S. Freeman Ave., Andersonville is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, and was jailed.

• Andrea J. Murray, 23, of 1904 Armory Drive, Americus is charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and was jailed.

• Frank Smith, 61, of 702 E. Church St., Americus is charged with failure to appear in court for finger printable offense, and was jailed.

Georgia State Patrol Post 10, Americus

Arrests

• Antonio D. Binn, 31, of 303-C E. Hill St., Americus is charged with headlight violation, DUI, no proof of insurance and misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and was jailed.

• Marquez J. Cannon, 25, of Dawson is charged with following too closely and driving while license is suspended or revoked, and was released on bond.

• James R. Cruce, 51, of Columbia, S.C., is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked and speeding, and was released on bond.

• Elizabeth J. Sparks, 25, of 198-F Country Club Drive, Americus is charged with DUI and driving without lights, and was released on bond.

• Christopher M. Stewart, 34, of 171 Washington St., Preston is charged with DUI, and was released on bond.

• Joslyn M. Streeter, 19, of 111 Country Road 163, Plains is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, and was released on bond.

• Jontae T. Thomas, 29, of 109 Sun Valley Drive, Apt. 2, Americus is charged with DUI, driving while license is suspended or revoked and speeding (69 in a 55-mph zone), and was released on bond.

• Maurice A. Tookes. 38, of 1527 Cool Spring Road, Buena Vista is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, and was released on bond.

• Brittany N. Tyson, 25, of 140 Lonnie Lane, Apt. 209, Americus is charged with hit and run, and was released on bond.

Plains Police Department

Arrests

• Marcelino Gomez, 40, of 402-B N. Bond St., Plains is charged with driving while unlicensed, failure to maintain lane and suspended registration, and was released on bond.

• James L. Jones, 35, of 461 U.S. Highway 280 West, Americus is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, and was released on bond.

• James. R. Pitts, 46, of 11o Thrasher Road, Americus is charged with DUI, headlight violation and improper use of driver’s license, and was released to Plains Police Department.

Schley County Sheriff’s Office

Arrest

• Shondrika D. Napper, 34, of 263 Northside Drive, Ellaville is charged with DUI and hit and run, and was released on bond.

Sumter County Fire & Rescue

• Firefighters responded to 10 calls for medical assistance.

• Firefighters responded to a report of gas odor on Quail Drive where they learned a cable employees digging to install cable line had hit a City of Americus gas line.

• Firefighters responded to wires down on Ga. Highway 30 West.

• Firefighters responded to a report of a tree across the roadway at District LIne and Upper River roads.

• Firefighters responded to a report of a tree across the roadway at Ga. Highways 49 South and 308.