Area beat: Feb. 22, 2017

Published 2:45 pm Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Americus Fire & Emergency Services

• Firefighters responded to 24 calls for medical assistance.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Bumphead Road.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Post Way. There was no smoke or fire visible, but noticed a “burnt odor” outside. They went inside and found the oven was self-cleaning.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at North Lee and College streets.
• Firefighters responded to Broadhurst Street where they assisted an invalid.
• Firefighters responded to a report of a smoke smell on Murphy Mill Road. No hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Dixon Drive.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on East Forsyth Street.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Adderton Street. No hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to Judy Lane to a report of a smoke smell inside the structure. The homeowner told them the lamp plugged into an outlet was smoking so she disconnected it. They cut the breaker and advised her to contact an electrician before returning power to the outlet.
• Firefighters responded to Hancock Drive to an unknown complaint. Upon arrival, they were told that the husband, who suffers from dementia, dialed 911, but there was no emergency.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at Roney Street and Harvey Lane.

Americus Police Department

Arrests
• Kaheem Chambers, 17, of 442 Bone Road, Americus is charged with misdemeanor criminal attempt.
• Traderrius D. Davis, 17, of 211 John St., Americus is charged with misdemeanor theft by taking, reckless conduct, and underage possession of a pistol, amd was jailed.
• Degas L. Fuller, 26, of 1016 Harrold Ave.¬¬¬, Americus was arrested on a warrant for theft by shoplifting.
• Dwayne D. Harris, 23, of 110 Knollwood Drive, Apt. 1M, Americus is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked.
• Hesus N. Kitchens, 34, of 409-A Earl St., Americus is charged with battery and criminal trespass, and was jailed.
• Marcus A. Laster, 22, of 413 S. Hampton St., Americus is charged with aggravated assault, and was jailed.¬¬¬¬
• Charles N. Robbins, 50, of 1536 Ebenezer Road, Buena Vista is charged with disorderly conduct.
• Donovin I. Savage, 23, of 940 Anthony Drive, Apt. B2, Americus is charged with noise violation.
• Sekeya D. Seay, 34, of 812 Willis St., Americus is charged with battery, and was jailed.
• Joseph K. Smith, 29, of 403 Arch Helms Road, Americus is charged with disorderly conduct, and was jailed.
• Caldonia R. Wilbon, 23, of 90 Bozeman Circle, Americus is charged with aggravated assault, and was released on bond.

Citations
• Riccardo Garcia of 914 Angus Drive, Americus is charged with following too closely.
• Willie L. Jordan of 386 U.S. Highway 280 West, Americus is charged with following too closely.
• Tammie L. McIlwraith of 108 Deer Run, Americus is charged with failure to yield when entering or crossing roadway.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests
• Wade Battle, 53, of 288 Wilson Battle Road, Leslie is charged with aggravated stalking, and was jailed.
• Octavious J. Broner, 24, of 338 Buttercup Lane, Americus is charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and was jailed.
• William E. Loyless, 21, of Smithville is charged with terroristic threats and acts, and was jailed.
• Dawan L. Mann, 25, of 206 E. Rockhill, Americus is charged with probation violation, and two misdemeanor counts of failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge, and was jailed.
• Mitchell C. McPhail, 19, of 132 Stonewall Drive, Americus is charged with misdemeanor failure to appear in court for finger printable charge, and was released after fine was paid.
• Brian K. Perkey, 53, of 120-B John St., Americus is charged with DUI, failure to stop at stop sign, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and was jailed.
• Derek A. Sims, 35, of Macon is charged with DUI, driving while license is withdrawn, and failure to yield right of way while turning, and was jailed.
• Kenyatta J. Smith, 41, of 105 E. Lester St., Americus is charged with battery, simple battery, and criminal trespass, and was jailed.
• Ronnie E. Stewart, 52, of Baconton is charged with misdemeanor failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge, and was jailed.
• Ali S. Terrell, 28, of Leesburg is charged with aggravated assault, misdemeanor battery (Family Violence Act), reckless conduct, possession of firearm of knife during commission to attempt to commit certain felonies, and receipt/possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony first offender, and was jailed.
• Bradley L. Terry, 56, of 503 Winder St., Andersonville is charged with theft by shoplifting, and was jailed.
• Jamaine B. Thomas, 30, of 410 Peggyanne Drive, Americus is charged with aggravated assault and battery. And was jailed.
• Johntae T. Thomas, 31, of 1103 E. Church St., Americus is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.
• Martrice L. Thomas, 23, of 425 Three Bridges Road, Americus is charged with disruption of public school, disorderly conduct, felony identity theft fraud when using/possessing identity information concerning a person, and felony theft by deception, and was jailed.
• Tyrone Thompson, 50, of 506 Hartman St., Americus is charged with theft taking, obstruction of law enforcement officers, and criminal trespass, and was jailed.
• Quinton J. Walters, 28, of 1122 Harrold Ave., Americus was arrested on a bench warrant, and was jailed.
• William E. Ware, 52, of 136-B Dogwood Drive, Americus is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, and felony theft by taking, and was jailed.
• Benjamin C. Whiddon, 29, of Cordele is charged with felony theft by taking, and was jailed.
• Christian T. White, 17, of 80 Barbara Battle Way, Americus is charged with possession of firearm or knife during commission or attempt to commit certain felonies, armed robbery, kidnapping, and aggravated assault, and was jailed.
• Timothy W. White, 47, of Patterson is charged with dog fighting, and was released on bond.
• Kenneth E. Wright, 51, of 506 Style Robinson Road, DeSoto is charged with violation the terms of drug court, and was jailed.

Citations
• Shantwan A. Tookes, 36, of 1323 Madison St., Americus is charged with violation of the move over law.
• Jesus Viasan, 41, of Webster, Fla., is charged with driving wrong side of undivided street.
• Kimothy Wallace, 35, of 134 Hosanna Circle, Americus is charged with failure to maintain insurance.
• Lashlanda D. White, 37, of 207 Barbara Battle Way, Americus is charged with speeding.
• Antonette M. Woods of Pittsburg, Calif., is charged with speeding.
• Natasha R. Wynn, 28, of Ashburn is charged with speeding and driving with expired or no driver’s license.

Sumter County Youth Detention Center (YDC)

Arrests
• Traquan Bangs, 17, of Savannah is charged with obstruction of law enforcement officer, and was returned to the YDC.
• Justin Perry, 19, of McDonough is charged with obstruction of law enforcement officer, and was returned to the YDC.

Webster County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests
• Devon L. Davis, 30, of 331 Pineville Road, Buena Vista is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.
• Shana S. Davis, 36, of 65 Dacus St., Preston is charged with disorderly conduct, and was jailed.
• Joshua L. Ingram, 27, of 101 Glenn Road, Oglethorpe is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, reckless driving, improper lane usage, fleeing or attempting to elude, felony aggravated assault against law enforcement officers when engaged on official duty, DUI, and hit and run, and was jailed.