Americus Fire & Emergency Services

• Firefighters responded to 35 calls for medical assistance.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at Austin Urethane, 122 Crisp Drive. Sumter County Fire & Rescue was already on the scene and no hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at the dental practice of Riccardi and Riccardi at 1106 Fetner Drive. It was activated by cleaning equipment.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at the Clarence Jordan Center, 121 Habitat St. It was determined to be a faulty pull station and no hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to a report of a possible structure fire on Ridge Street. Upon arrival, the occupant said the fire was out but wanted the stove checked. She told firefighters she had been cooking Fabuloso on the stove to freshen the house and it caught fire.
• Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Douglas Circle. They found a small fire behind the clothes dryer and extinguished it with a water can. The ventilated the structure.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at 305 W. Lamar St. They found it had been activated when owner was changing out a smoke alarm and fire alarm.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at Austin Urethane, 122 Crisp Drive. No hazards were found but an employee told them they had been experiencing problems with the system.
• Firefighters responded to Patterson Street to a traffic accident in which a vehicle had struck a wall.
• Firefighters responded to East Furlow Street to a report of a possible structure fire. The occupant told them he had smelled something burning near his back door and shot off the power to the structure at the breaker panel. No hazards were found.
• Firefighters responded to a burn complaint on Ridge Street where they found a homeowner burning dead leaves and yard waste in the back yard. They informed the homeowner of the city’s no-burn policy and the fire was extinguished.
• Firefighters responded to Apple Street to a potential stove fire. Upon arrival, the fire was out. They assisted in ventilating the structure.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Park Row Extension where they met Sumter County Fire & Rescue personnel who said there was no threat of fire, and alarm had been activated by cooking.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Manhattan Street.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at North Lee and Lamar streets.
• Firefighters responded to Southwestern Estates to an automatic aid call from Sumter Fire & Rescue for a possible stove fire. They found no fire but the stove was arcing flames. They found no fire or smoke. The occupant was advised to contact the landlord.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident at South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulvard and West Forsyth Street.
• Firefighters responded to East Glessner Street to a possible structure fire. Georgia Southwestern State University Police were on scene trying to determine which unit had called 911. They made contact with occupant who said her heater had briefly on fire. The found an overheated single outlet beside the HVAC unit.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at Creekside Commons. They found a plug-in air freshener that appeared to be burning the wick rather than air fragrance. No other hazards were found.

Americus Police Department

Arrests
• Perry F. Burton, 22, no address provided; disorderly conduct. (January 2018)
• Clifford Carter, 66, no address provided; restraint of dogs and prohibition against nuisances; and inoculation, registration and tagging of animals. (January 2018)
• Willie F. Law, 37, of 1209 Oglethorpe St., Americus; driving while license is suspended or revoked, DUI, failure to obey stop sign, failure to maintain lane, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of firearm or knife during commission o attempt to commit certain felonies, possession of firearm by convicted felon or first offender, possession of cocaine, and possession of amphetamine; jailed. (Jan. 21)
• Denisha G. Mack, 38, of 220 Mitchell St., Americus; obstruction of law enforcement officer and probation violation; jailed. (Jan. 24)
• Lakista D. McCuller, 45, of 834 Davenport St., Americus; misdemeanor battery (Family Violence Act); released on bond. (Jan. 20)
• William G. Pennington, 58, no address provided; aggravated assault and battery. (January 2018)
• Ariana Q. Reid, 23, no address provided; driving while unlicensed. (January 2018)
• Christian L. Torres, 17,1304 Ridge St., Americus; felony theft by receiving stolen property, possession of pistol or revolver by person underage, carrying a weapon in a school zone, and possession and carrying of a concealed weapon; jailed. (Jan. 30)
• Joe L. Salazar, 56, no address provided; DUI. (January 2018)
• Robert M. Spriggle, 19, no address provided; simple battery. (January 2018)
• Ashley E. ¬¬Womble, 23,1701 Maxwell St., Americus; simple battery. (Feb. 1)
• Zera O. Wright, 22, od 804 Georgia Ave., Americus; theft by taking; jailed. (Jan. 25)

Americus Probation Office

Arrest
• Johnny L. Mitchell, 54, of 306 Peachtree St., Americus; probation violation; jailed. (Jan. 23)

Georgia State Patrol Post 10, Americus

Arrests
• Kaley M. Arizmendi, 19, of 106 Sylvan Place, Americus; DUI, speeding, failure to obey signs of control devices, failure to obey stop sign, fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, and obstruction of law enforcement officer; jailed. (Jan. 21)
• Joseph C. Blaine, 34, of 128-C Young’s Mill Road, Plains; open container and driving while license is suspended or revoked; released on bond. (Jan. 21)
• Randy A. Cole, 25, of 204 S. Dudley St., Americus; obstruction of law enforcement officer; jailed. (Jan. 18)
• Anthony N. Davis, 50, of 116 Sylvan Place, Americus; driving while license is suspended or revoked; released on bond. (Jan. 21)
• Robin M. Etheredge, 30, of Albany; DUI; released on bond. (Jan. 21)
• Jennifer A. Streeter, 37, of 175 Carter St., Plains; driving while license is suspended or revoked and two counts of probation violation; jailed. (Jan. 21)

Leslie Police Department

Arrest
• Travis A. Hooks, 34, of 177 Mitchell St., DeSoto; theft by shoplifting; jailed. (Jan. 22)

Plains Police Department

Arrest
• Tracey M. Majors, 43, of 5979 Cass St., Preston; driving while license is suspended or revoked, knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled or revoked registration, DUI and obstruction of law enforcement officer; jailed. (Jan. 23)