Americus Police Department

Arrests
• James D. Brown, 50, of 1315 1st Montgomery St., Americus; possession of tools for commission of a crime, obstruction of law enforcement officers, and possession and use of drug-related objects; jailed. (12-11-18)
• Sherman S. Butts, 38, of 506 Hartman St., Americus; theft by shoplifting and felony theft by taking; jailed. (12-11-18)
• Isaiah J. Carter, 22, of 1315 1st Montgomery St., Americus; probation violation; released after paying a fine. (12-10-18)
• Glenetta K. Peeples, 30, of 306 Forrest St., Americus; theft by conversion; jailed. (12-11-18)
• Kendarian M. Wilkerson, 18, of 1010 Oglethorpe Ave., Americus; probation violation; jailed. (12-10-18)

Georgia State Patrol Post 10, Americus

Arrest
• Melanie G. Nelms, 34, of Griffin; following too closely, seat belt violation, and DUI; released on bond. (12-8-18)

Sumter County Fire & Rescue
(Nov. 2- Dec. 17)

• Firefighters responded as automatic aide to Americus Fire & Emergency Services to a structure fire on North Lee Street.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Lacrosse Road.
• Firefighters responded to South Forty Drive where they assisted EMS is lifting a patient off the floor.
• Firefighters responded to Crisp County to provide manpower.
• Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Ashby Street which turned out to be steam coming from the roof.
• Firefighters set up a landing zone on Lamar Road for air evacuation.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. There was no fire.
• Firefighters responded to a fire in a vacant commercial building on Tripp Street.
• Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Beale Street as assistance to Americus Fire & Emergency Services.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on Ga. Highway 49 South.
• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on U.S. Highway 280 West.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on Forsyth Street.
• Firefighters responded to an alarm on U.S. Highway 280 West.
• Firefighters responded to Glenwood Road to a report of a “structure fire ceiling fan motor.”
• Firefighters responded to Pine Avenue where they assisted Americus Fire & Emergency Services with a structure fire.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests
• Isidro L. Rivera, 35, of DeSoto Seed Farm Road, DeSoto; criminal trespass, DUI, obstruction of law enforcement officers, and striking a fixed object jailed. (12-8-18)
• Victor Woods, 42, of 123 Linnie St., Americus; probation violation; jailed. (12-8-18)

Citations
• Danyetta E. Butler, 26, of 201 Rogers St., Buena Vista; failure to maintain insurance and knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled or revoked registration. (12-9-18)
• Parisha M. Jones, 23, of 222 Mitchell St., Americus; violation of handicap parking. (12-10-18)
• Brittiney N. Mable, 29, of 403-B Bessie Mays Circle, Americus; expired or no registration or title. (12-9-18)
• Daniel Minick, 46, of 305 W. Lamar St., Americus; speeding. (12-9-18)
• Ashton P. Moles, 25, of Hamilton; failure to maintain insurance and knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled or revoked registration. (12-8-18)
• Taurean M. Williams, 35, of Albany; speeding. (12-7-18)
• William Wright, 35, of Albany; knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled or revoked registration. (12-11-18)