Americus Fire & Emergency Services

Incidents
• Firefighters responded to 31 calls for medical assistance.
• Firefighters responded to a smoke alarm on South Lee Street. They learned that sheet rock dust activated the alarm.
• Firefighters responded to Douglas Drive to a report of lines down. They found a cable line hanging low across a residential driveway and removed it.
• Firefighters responded to Douglas Drive where they removed a dog that was trapped underneath a house.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Habitat Street. It turned out to be an improperly functioning alarm.
• Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire on Rigas Road. It turned out to be a cooking fire restricted to the stove.
• Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire on Reddick Drive. They found a fire in the front bedroom and extinguished it. They checked for extension and ventilated the structure.
• Firefighters responded to two alarms at Lake Blackshear Regional Library, 307 E. Lamar St. They were false alarms.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on South Lee Street.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Sharon Drive which was activated by cooking.
• Firefighters responded to Lindsey Lane to a report of a tree limb on a power line. Georgia Power was notified.
• Firefighters responded to Montgomery Street to a report of a tree down across the roadway. They cut it up and removed it.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at Griffin Bell Golf Links, 1800 S. Lee St. It was activated by a malfunctioning system.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Mayo Street.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm at Roses, 1506 E. Forsyth St. No hazards were found.

Americus Police Department

Arrests
• Johnisha Johnson, 19, of 916 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lot 13, Americus; simple assault; released on bond. (8-21-18)
• Darren B. Samas, 24, of 520 Hartman St., Americus; misdemeanor driving while license is suspended or revoked, and contempt of court; jailed. (8-21-18)
• Shabriekia N. Sims, 28, of 307-B Bessie Mays Circle, Americus; probation violation; jailed. (8-21-18)
• Steve A. Toms, 30, of 712 Varsity Drive, Americus; criminal trespass and misdemeanor theft by taking; jailed. (8-21-18)

Georgia Southwestern State University Police

Arrest

• Johnna B. Roberson, 22, of Vienna; simple assault; released on bond. (8-22-18)

Georgia State Patrol Post 10, Americus

Arrest
• Caleb M. Woodham,18, of 219-C Tommy Warren Drive, Cobb; failure to have license on person, and DUI; jailed. (8-21-18)

Georgia State Patrol, Albany

Arrest
• Benjamin F. Bulloch, 58, of Manchester; DUI, failure to maintain lane, possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, misdemeanor theft by receiving stolen property, possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, and misdemeanor drugs not in container; jailed. (8-22-18)

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests
• Mercedes T. Dowsey, 27, of 243 S. Dudley St., Americus; felony failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge; jailed. (8-21-18)
• Evelia G. Gabriel, 44, of 538 U.S. Highway 280 East, Lot 34, Americus; driving while unlicensed, and failure to yield right of way to vehicle; jailed. (8-22-18)
• Cedric A. Gatewood, 28, of 312 Varsity Drive, Americus; probation violation; jailed. (8-14-18)
• Christopher B. Golphin, 17, of 247 Ga. Highway 49 South, Lot J, Americus; criminal trespass; jailed. (6-29-18)
• Yair Gomez, 24, of 321 Lacross Road, Lot 41, Americus; failure to maintain insurance, and driving while unlicensed; jailed. (6-30-18)
• Emory B. Hartsfield, 28, of 524 U.S. Highway 280 West, Americus; disorderly conduct; jailed. (6-30-18)
• Matthew Hawthorne, 31, of 640 Old Dawson Road, Americus; probation violation; jailed. (8-21-18)
• Willie A. Holmes, 55, of 701 Bill St., Americus; driving while license is suspended or revoked, and probation violation; jailed. (6-29-18)
• Lance E. Marion, 55, of 124 Briarpatch Circle, Lot 27, Americus; misdemeanor failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge; jailed. (8-1-18)
• Marsha A. Marshall, 43, of Butler; probation violation; jailed. (8-22-18)
• Felicia Mejia, 44, of Byromville; deposit account fraud; jailed. (8-14-18)
• Amanda M. Polk, 25, of 392 Ed Brown Road East, Ellaville; jailed. (8-14-18)
• Sekeya D. Seay, 35, of 203-B Bessie Mays Circle, Americus; misdemeanor failure to appear in court for a finger printable charge; jailed. (8-15-18)
• Chelsea S. Thomas, 23, of 107 Glory Court, Americus; driving while unlicensed, and child restraint violation; released on bond. (8-21-18)
• Justin J. Velez, 25, of Montezuma; probation violation; jailed. (8-15-18)
• Tyrell A. Washington, 23, of 1222 Second Montgomery St., Americus; expired or no registration or title, and possession of marijuana; released on bond. (8-21-18)
• William H. White, 53, of 194 Pheasant Drive, Americus; child molestation; jailed. (8-21-18)
• Marquavious K. Wilson, 17, of 332 Lacrosse Road, Lot 32, Americus; criminal trespass; jailed. (8-22-18)

Citations
• James L. Jones, 38, of 461 U.S. Highway 280 West, Americus; driving while license is suspended or revoked. (8-15-18)
• Trakeccia S. Mathis, 21, of 625 S. Dooly St., Apt. B7, Montezuma; speeding. (8-21-18)
• Steven F. Rodriguez, 25, of Leesburg; failure to maintain lane, and expired or no registration or title. (8-23-18)
• Marcus A. Young, 30, of Centerville; speeding. (8-21-18)

Sumter County Youth Detention Center (YDC)

Arrests
• Rodrequicge L. Allen, 17, of Decatur; misdemeanor public indecency; released to another jail. (8-15-18)
• Walter Hodge, 18, of Bainbridge; unlawful for youth to possess any prohibited article or itme without authorization of juvenile detention authorities; released to another jail. (8-21-18)