From STAFF REPORTS

Americus Fire & Emergency Services

(June 23-30 and July 1-12)
• Firefighters responded to 62 calls for medical assistance.
• Firefighters responded to Poplar Street to a report of a possible structure fire. No smoke or fire were visible. The occupant told them her power went off when she cut her air on. They found a flipped breaker. They re-flipped it and power was restored.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at East Lamar and Tripp streets.
• Firefighters responded to smoke detector activation on Brown Street. It was a false alarm.
• Firefighters responded to East Forsyth Street to a report from someone who said they heard a child screaming at the duplex building behind. Nothing was found.
• Firefighters responded to Earl Street to a report of a structure fire. They found the motor in the range hood had overheated and melted the plastic fan blades.
• Firefighters responded to Felder Street to a report of a gas odor. The gas department was called to the scene.
• Firefighters responded to East Jefferson Street to an alarm sounding. The occupant told them when she turned her stove on she heard a pop and saw smoke coming from it so she turned it off. They found that the heating element in the stove had gone out and advised her to call an electrician.
• Firefighters responded to Swett Avenue to a report of a possible gas leak. Upon arrival, the gas department was already on the scene.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Tom Hall Circle which was activated by cooking.
• Firefighters responded to Lewis Lowe Court to a report of a gas odor inside the residence. No hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to a possible gas leak on Hosanna Circle. No hazards were found. The occupant requested the gas be cut off and the gas department be notified.
• Firefighters responded to Forrest Street to a report of a tree on a house. They noted a large tree limb through the roof on one side of a duplex. They advised the homeowner to keep the electricity off until the limb could be removed.
• Firefighters responded to Matt Hart Drive to a report of a strange odor. They used a detector inside the house which indicated gas. They cut off the gas and notified the gas department.
• Firefighters responded to a smoke detector at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, 126 U.S. Highway 19. It was determined the detector was activated by ongoing reconstruction.
• Firefighters responded to Morris Drive to a report of an odor in the area. No hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to Forrest Street to a transformer in fire. Georgia Power was contacted.
• Firefighters responded to a smoke detector activation on East Glessner Street, which was a result of cooking and burning food.
• Firefighters responded to a report of a possible structure fire on Barlow Street. Nothing was found.
• Firefighters responded to a dumpster fire on Ga. Highway 27 East. They extinguished it.
• Firefighters responded to a tree limb in the roadway at East Church and Brown streets. The call was canceled.
• Firefighters responded to a large tree limb on the roadway on Elizabeth Street, which they removed.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on New Street. Nothing was found.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at the Windsor Hotel, 125 W. Lamar St. No hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at East Lamar and Tripp streets.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Madison Street, which was accidentally activated by cooking.
• Firefighters responded to a report of a possible structure fire on Pecan Drive. Occupants said they saw a small arch from the ceiling fan and smelled something burning. No hazards were found and occupants were advised to contact an electrician.
• Firefighters responded to Brooklyn Terrace to a report of a wire down. They found a cable line lying low in the roadway. Mediacom was notified.
• Firefighters responded to Felder and Harris streets to a leaking fire hydrant.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Harris Street. There was no fire; occupant had used wrong code on her alarm.
• Firefighters responded to Martin Marietta Street and Industrial Drive after a passerby noticed smoke on the roadside. Fire personnel found a towel smoking beside the road.
• Firefighters went to Sharon Drive to help a resident change batteries in smoke detectors.
• Firefighters responded to trouble unknown calls on Poplar Street and Hickory Drive, but the calls were canceled.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at East Forsyth and Mayo streets.
• Firefighters responded to South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to a vehicle fire. The owner had put in oil when the car began smoking. Fire personnel ascertained that two sparkplug wires were worn and had rubbed together producing smoke.

Sumter County Fire & Rescue

(June 19-23)
• Firefighters responded to four calls for medical assistance.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on U.S. Highway 280 West. The call was cancelled while en route by the alarm company.
• Firefighters responded to Fox Stephens Road to a report of a possible structure fire. All units were cancelled.
• Firefighters responded twice to Logan Store Road and Ga. Highway 49 South to a report of a tree in the roadway.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and U.S. Highway 280 West.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm three times at Lillian Carter Health & Rehabilitation, 225 Hospital St. in Plains activated by a system malfunction.
• Firefighters responded to District Line Road to a report of a utility line over the roadway.
• Firefighters responded to Southwestern Circle to a report of a traffic accident.

Americus Police Department

Arrests (June 1-28)
• Charcia N. Sims, 30, of 413 Poplar St., Americus; disorderly conduct.
• Shalandrea S. Singleton, 23, of 109-A Waitsman Drive, Americus; driving while unlicensed and three counts of child restraint violation.
• Jasmine B. Swinnie, 26, of 720 Harris St., No. 20, Americus; disorderly conduct.
• Chelsea J. Tullis, 20, of 253-A Lonnie Lane, Americus; disorderly conduct.
• Timothy S. Wallace Jr., 20, of 248 W. Lester St., Americus; disorderly conduct.
• Jamal R. Welborn, 24, of 1314 N. Jackson St., Americus; open container, felony theft by taking, Daui and driving while unlicensed; jailed.
• Shateria V. Williams, 23, of 102 Waitsman Drive, Americus; felony failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge; jailed.

Citations (May 18-June 26)
• Jasmine M. Kearse of 129 Belinda Circle, Americus; following too closely.
• Linda D. Morrison of Jackson; improper left or right turn.
• Timberland N. Peterson of 216-A Horton Drive, Americus; failure to stop at stop sign and child restraint violation.
• Casandra Prichett of Waycross; improper left or right turn.
• Teresa W. Saint of 1290 Lamar Road, Leslie; failure to obey traffic control device.
• Taylor P. Shugart of Unadilla; following too closely.
• Thomas E. Sumner of 827 Bob Dodson Road, Plains; following too closely.
• Ladonna Taylor of Americus; failure to yield when entering crossing roadway.
• Billy M. Tindol of Vienna; head light violation.
• Martha H. Turner of 131 Tommy Warren Drive, Cobb; failure to yield when entering or crossing the roadway.
• Sayanna S. Tyson, 27, of 605-C Eastview Circle, Americus; misdemeanor failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge; jailed.
• Keondria C. Walker of 517-A Bessie Mays Circle, Americus; improper backing.
• Lula M. Waters of 1029 E. Furlow St., Americus; failure to obey traffic control device.
• Jakhari M. White, 17, of 808 Thrasher Road, Plains; speeding.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests (May 4-25)
• Jessica M. Montford, 21, of 429-Q Forrest St., Americus; driving while license withdrawn; jailed.
• Jamesia Monts, 23, of 110 Iris Drive, Lot C, Americus; battery; jailed.
• Reginald D. Monts, 22, of 110 Iris Drive, Lot C, Americus; simple battery; jailed.
• James H. Moore, 59, of 316 Kings Drive, Plains; probation violation; jailed.
• Dominique D. Muff, 32, of 1017 Southerfield Road, Americus; bench warrant; jailed.
• Cilas P. Ovando, 48, of 190 U.S. Highway 280 East, Americus; driving while unlicensed; released on bond.
• Kavian Phillips, 17, of 229 Barnum Drive, Americus; driving while license is suspended or revoked; released on bond.
• Tyreik K.N. Riley, Dacula; probation violation; jailed.
• Kristyn J. Roberts, 25, of Midland City, Ala.; speeding and driving while unlicensed; released on bond.
• Jessia J. Robinson, 30, of Warner Robins; probation violation; jailed.
• Karmon S. Ross, 20, of 105 Garden Lane, Americus; misdemeanor theft by taking; jailed.
• Ranata S. Sanford, 37, of 417-A Watermelon Road, Montezuma; driving wrong way on undivided street, driving under the influence of marijuana; driving while license is suspended or revoked, and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; jailed.
• Jevon A. Sims, 22, of 562 Smallpiece Road, Plains; criminal trespass (Family Violence Act); jailed.
• Major Thomas, 46, of 151 Fox Stephens Road, Lot H, Americus; terroristic threats or acts; jailed.
• Warneika H.L. Thompson, 18, of 1415 Parker St., Americus; misdemeanor theft by taking; released on bond.
• Keith C. Tuff, 34, of 623 Felder St., Americus; DUI, driving while unlicensed and possession of marijuana; jailed.
• Richard H. Vaughn, 17, of 806 Heath Road, Ellaville; simple battery, disruption of public school and affray; released on bond.
• Dusty L. Wade, 38, of Locust Grove; disorderly conduct; released on time served.
• Matthew J. Waller, 30, of 403 Oochee Bottom Road, Buena Vista; two counts of probation violation; jailed.
• Luther Washington, 52, of 217-A Murphy Mill Road, Americus; misdemeanor failure to appear in court for finger printable charge; jailed.
• Alexis Q. White, 19, of 80-A Barbara Battle Way, Americus; theft by taking; released on bond.
• Theresia J. Williams, 32, of Leesburg; possession of Schedule II controlled substance; jailed.
• Ronquillo T. Wilson, 36, of 2015 Armory Drive, Americus; entering motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony; jailed.

Arrests (June 1-28)
• Jarvis M. Bady, 23, of Leesburg; failure to maintain lane; jailed.
• Matthew J. Banner, 25, of Conyers; possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, false acknowledgements/statements of appearance or oath, etc. by officer authorized to do same; jailed.
• Michael K. Bellamy, 42, of 105 Grover Drive, Americus; hold for investigation.
• John L. Binn, 48, of 45 Lowe Miles Road, Preston; DUI and tail light violation; released on bond.
• Rashaonda Bronner, 31, of Dawson; driving while license is suspended or revoked; jailed.
• Dayton R. Calloway, 27, of 311 Hosanna Circle, Americus; jailed for 48 hours for investigation.
• Eric L. Carter, 27, of Lithonia; DUI; released on bond.
• Stephanie D. Cauley, 30, of 174 Ginger Drive, Americus; neglect and first-degree child support; jailed.
• John W. Coe, 23, of Cordele; driving while license is suspended or revoked; jailed.
• Braxton J. Cooper, 24, of 971 Brady Road, Lot 9, Americus; felony first-degree burglary and obstruction of officer; jailed.
• Albert L. Durham, 42, of 520-A W. College St., Americus; violation of child support court order; jailed.
• Delwin M. Florence, 39, of Stateboro; felony failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge; jailed.
• Jessica R. Fountain, 26, of Leesburg; probation violation; jailed.
• Raphalla M. Garcia, 41, of 918 Hooks Mill Road, Americus; probation violation; jailed.
• Jared A. Gardner, 24, of 108 Pecan Road, Cobb; criminal trespass; jailed.
• Nakeithia Green, 29, of 314 Academy St., Americus; charges dismissed; holding for investigation.
• Kenneth S. Greene, 62, of 3714 U.S. Highway 280, Preston; failure to yield right of way while turning, driving under the influence of drugs, and driving while license is suspended or revoked; released on bond.
• Christa R. Grimsley, 28, of 127 W. Glessner St., Americus; receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by a convicted felon or felony first offender; jailed.
• John L. Hagin, 27, of 6543 U.S. Highway 19 South, Ellaville; probation violation; jailed.
• Dennis D. Hamilton, 18, of 641-B Blacksmith Road, DeSoto; misdemeanor possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane; jailed.
• Madison N. Harper, 19, of 280 Buchanan Road, Plains; misdemeanor failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge; jailed.
• James W. Harris, 27, of 1114 Magnolia St., Americus; probation violation; jailed.
• Sharon Hayes, 55, of Albany; probation violation; jailed.
• Kori B. Holley, 22, of 546 Ebenezer Road, Ellaville; released on bond.
• Mickey P. Lamb, 44, of Newton; probation violation; released to another jailed.
• Marcus A. Laster, 22, of 413 S. Hampton St., Americus; released to Houston County Jail.
• Walter F. Lee, 42, of 340 Cartwright Road, Americus; probation violation; jailed.
• Kevin M. Lewis, 36, of 125 North Pointe Circle, Americus; driving while license is suspended or revoked and DUI; jailed.
• Pasqual Lopez, 26, of 122 Moon St., Plains; DUI, driving while unlicensed and open container; jailed.
• Temeka D. Lumpkin, 31, of 151 Fox Stephens Road, Americus; driving while license is suspended or revoked; released on bond.
• Juqrion D. Mathis, 20, of 118 Reddick St., Americus; probation violation; jailed.
• Harold E. McClary, 57, of Albany; felony first-degree burglary, false statements or writing/conceal facts or fraudulent documents in matters of government, open container and driving while license is suspended or revoked; jailed.
• Jeese B. Mercer, 42, of 296 DeSoto Seed Farm Road, DeSoto; probation violation; jailed.
• Shatia J. Mercer, 24, of 114 Santa Rosa Drive, Americus; false statements or writing/conceal facts or fraudulent documents in matters of government, open container and driving while license is suspended or revoked; and possession of marijuana; jailed.
• Carlton Monson, 34, of 109 Lily Lane, Americus; probation violation; jailed.
• Lanica M. Moss, 35, of 1029 U.S. Highway 19 South, Americus; aggravated assault; released on bond.
• Shirley A. Murphy, 45, of 1563 Middle River Road, Americus; DUI, open container and failure to maintain lane; released on bond.
• Gene Myers, 33, of 84-A Barbara Battle Way, Americus; second-degree criminal damage to property and terroristic threats (Family Violence Act); jailed.
• Timothy T. Page, 39, of 110 Violet Drive, Ellaville; probation violation; jailed.
• Lance T. Paul, 31, of 1604 N. Jackson St., Americus; DUI and failure to maintain lane; jailed.
• James A. Perkins, 21, of 1975 Johnny Miller Road, Buena Vista; possession of marijuana; jailed.
• Charley A. Pickle, 31, of 814 Copper Hill Circle, Americus; probation violation; jailed.
• Renika Riley, 32, of Dawson; possession of marijuana; jailed.
• Tiffany S. Robinson, 35, of 668 McMath Mill Road, Americus; charges dismissed; holding for Fayetteville County Sheriff’s Office.
• Daniel Sanchez, 18, 0f 971 Brady Road, Americus; driving while unlicensed; released on bond.
• Regina E. Sanders, 43, of Box Springs; probation violation; jailed.
• Markece K. Sanford, 35, of 838 Davenport St., Americus; jailed; held for child support.
• Clifford P. Sanspree, 32, of 592 Dixon Drive, Lot B, Ellaville; driving while license is suspended or revoked and failure to maintain insurance; released on bond.
• Robert F. Saunders, 50, of Midland; driving while license is suspended or revoked, expired or no registration or title, improper passing on hill/curve and speeding; jailed.
• Justin B. Sellers, 28, of Dawsonville; DUI, driving while license is suspended or revoked and felony theft by taking (motor vehicle); jailed.
• Kenneth L. Teasley, 44, of 118 Ida Drive, Americus; probation violation; jailed.