Walton County Cold Case Investigator Michael Rising came on board with Walton County Sheriff’s Office on July 7, 2010. Prior to that, he was an officer in the United State Marine Corps, a Vietnam Veteran and a Special agent with the FBI. He began working with WCSO for a specific purpose.

“It was specifically to work the 1992 Homicide of Randy Peters. Following successful indictment of his widow, Linda Agee, aka(also known as) Linda Chapman Peters Sergeant Agee (she had three husbands), and her ultimate conviction for Felony Murder, resulting in life imprisonment, I started compiling and working other cold cases which had come to light,” Rising said. “That was the beginning of Walton County’s Cold Case Unit.”

Currently Rising is working 15 cold cases with a total of 23 victims, the oldest from 1976. For investigative reasons, the Cold Case Unit will not be able to profile all the cases, but any that can be will be profiled in Monroe and Loganville Local’s Spotlight on Community. Each month, we will feature one of the cold cases and keep it live on the sites for a month.

The first of these videos, produced by Darrell Everidge of Darrell Productions, Inc., profiles Rising and the expertise he brings to the cases, as well as the first case being profiled in this series. This is the 2004 homicide of a newborn infant that was found on the side of the road in the Loganville area of Walton County. You are urged to share this on social media and any other way you can. The more people hear the details of these cases, the greater chance there is someone will have that little piece of information that will enable WCSO to bring justice to the victims and their families.

Anyone with knowledge of this incident is asked to contact Walton County Cold Case Investigator Michael Rising at 770-266-1558 and leave a message or email michael.rising@co.walton.ga.us All messages will be kept confidential.

Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between  Sept. 2 – 28, 2016. This report is split into six parts due to the length. This is the fifth part for this period. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Fraud report taken at MPD lobby. Complainant purchased money order on 9-2-16 and the blank money order was placed in an envelope and then complainant ran errands around town. The money order was lost during that time and the money order was for $500.00. Report requested for bank purposes.
• Suspicious vehicle on Alcovy St. at Walker Dr. in regards to black Dodge truck failing to maintain lane. Area checked with negative contact.
• Welfare check, W. Spring St. in regards to unsecured juveniles in gray passenger vehicle and also unattended. Contact made with mother and advised of child seat laws and seat belts. All ok at this time.
• Fight call on Knight St. in regards to man and woman fighting in front yard. Officer arrived and no active fight. Contact made with female involved and she advised just a dispute over child but all was ok.
• Theft at Glen Iris Dr. Negative on theft, complainant wanted info on the eviction process.
• Drug sell call, Knight St. Arrived on location and was advised that the female from fight call was named who previously lived at this location and called 911 because the police were called on her. All ok, no signs of drugs.
• Suspicious vehicle at N. Broad St. in regards to gray passenger vehicle failing to maintain lane. Area checked with negative contact.
• Stopping suspicious vehicle at Hardee’s. Man arrested for Driving without license.
• Follow up info add at MPD lobby. Complainant wanted additional information added to previous case taken by officer. All ok
• Suspicious person at Library. Man seen going to parked and unattended black Honda Accord in parking lot. All ok, male is brother to customer inside library.
• Accident on S. Hammond Dr. at E. Church St., 2 vehicles with injuries. Driver of vehicle 1 arrested for DUI. Both vehicles towed by towing company
• Damage to property at MPD lobby. Report was denied due to complainant did not want to press charges but seek civil restitution.
• Follow up at S. Broad St. (Dollar General) officer handled call due to it being related to his case. All ok.
• Suspicious vehicle on Hwy 78 at N. Broad St. in regards to blue Honda Civic unable to maintain lane. Area checked with negative contact.
• EMS Assist, Alcovy St., State Probation, probation employee, visible on the floor through window, MFD made forced entry through back door. Employee transported by EMS, other probation employees arrived and re-secured door.
• Dispute, South Broad St., Southside MHP, complainant needed to retrieve property. No one was at the residence.
• Suspicious person, Douglas St., complainant reports someone at vacant residence. Male subject signed new lease, utilities not on yet so he was hanging out outside. All ok.
• Suspicious vehicle, Highway 78 passing West Spring Exit. Vehicle going east bound in west bound lane. White passenger car with TN 28. Area checked with negative contact.
• Suspicious person, Nelson St. man dressed in all black in complainant’s back yard. Was chased off by complainant. Area checked with negative contact.
• Dispute, Sorrells St., complainant said Omar Singlton refused to give him his car keys because he stayed out late. Keys were retrieved and Singleton arrested for a warrants out of Walton Co. and City of Monroe. Report taken.
• Theft report taken at PD lobby Subject wanted to report vehicle stolen from an address out in the County. Referred to the S.O.
• Medical call, W. Spring St., male patient left ER running toward W. Spring St. Patient was apprehended and returned to the ER for transport to care facility.
• Dispute, Atha St. caller advised male subject refused to leave the residence. Remedies advised.
• Officer’s called back to Atha St., male subject from above call at Chevron on S. Broad St., Subject stated that female subject struck him and destroyed some of his paperwork after Officers left earlier. Report taken.

Officials in Monroe have confirmed that there is an increased police presence around the Monroe Area High School campus due to reports of a clown sighting. There have been reports of clowns trying to lure children into woods at various locations and in other states. According to reports of other incidents, it has not been established whether these sightings are simply hoaxes.

Awaiting details from school and police officials.

Marcy Owens moved into the family home on Ho Hum Hollow Road eight years ago when her mother passed away. Friday they lost that home and everything in it to a fire.

“We were lucky nobody was home at the time, but we lost everything,” Owens said, adding that the family of six, including four boys between the ages of 6 and 21, are temporarily living with their other son on Ho Hum Hollow Road until they can find a way to rebuild. There was no insurance on the home.

“We’re thinking we will try and get a double wide as soon as we can – that will probably be the fastest way we can get into a home,” she said.

As soon as the word got out about the fire, neighbors, friends and complete strangers began sending requests asking how they can help. Owens said the biggest need right now is clothes for the two school aged children. Her youngest, at 6, is a first-grader at Youth Elementary School and she has another 16-year-old who attends Walnut Grove High School.

“We also have a 19-year-old and a 21-year-old, but I am most concerned about those two because they have to go to school on Monday,” she said.

As soon as they are able to get a home to move into, the family will need beds and bedding for two adults and the four children. They will also need furniture for the home as everything was lost in the fire. A GoFundMe page was started by Kristy Parker on their behalf.

“We are trying to help in anyway that we can to provide a little assurance for this sweet family to have what they need for the time being. Anything that you can do to help this family in a time of need would be greatly appreciated and such a big help,” Parker wrote on the Gofundme Page.

Financial donations to the family can be made through the GoFundMe page. Items of clothing and furniture can be dropped off at the home that the family is currently sharing on Ho Hum Hollow Road.

“There is a barn in the back where we can store anything until we get a home,” Owens said.

Anybody who has items of clothing, furniture or anything else to help this family get back on its feet, can contact Marcy Owens at 678-499-0597  to find out where to drop anything off.

Clothes sizes are as follows:

Woman’s clothing

Pants size 14 and shirts L shoe size 9

Men’s clothing

Adults Mens Pants 32 and shirts L shoe size 11

Children’s clothing

21-year-old – Pants XL – shirts 3X – Shoe 12

19-year-old – Pants 34 Shirts L Shoe 12

16-year-old – Pants 34 Shirts L Shoe 13

6-year-old Size 6-7 and Shoe 1

Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between  Sept. 2 – 28, 2016. This report is split into six parts due to the length. This is the final part for this period. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Stopping suspicious vehicle on Davis at Pine park St. Tyshawn Bridges arrested for probation violation out of Loganville.
• Domestic problem, Tanglewood Dr. called in by Sheriff’s Office. unit that was passing by.  Female stated that she just needed an escort to pick up her children. All ok.
• Stopping suspicious vehicle on Alcovy Rd. at Breedlove Dr.  Passenger, Benjamin Lindstrom arrested for warrant out of Gwinnett County.
• Civil dispute, Tanglewood Ln., complainant had questions regarding having her child transported to her Mother’s house in Covington. Advised of remedies.
• Harassing phone calls Michael Cir. Complainant said someone called claiming to be IRS Officer trying to get information regarding taxes. Report taken.
• Civil dispute, Lacy St., Repo truck driver said while he was hooking up a vehicle to be repossessed, man went inside his truck and took his keys then got inside the repo vehicle. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and Criminal trespass.
• Accident at E. Spring St/Hammond Dr – Two vehicles, two injured. Creasia Dulaney was arrested for running the red light, hit and run, driving under the influence, disorderly conduct and Barrow County warrant.
• Juvenile runaway, W. Tall Oaks – Ref to 12-year-old missing. He was hiding in his closet to see if his dad would call the police on him.
• Hit and run at Chick-fil-a – 2006 Dodge Ram was hit by a white passenger car. Address returned to a house in the county. WCSO checked the address with no contact.
• Disturbing the peace at Green St – Ref to cars riding down the street making noise. Checked the area with no contact.
• Assist Fire Dept at Bryant Rd – Ref to heavy smoke in the area. Located bonfire on Glen Iris Dr. Fire was extinguished.
• Suspicious person at E. Spring St – Ref to three subjects acting suspicious and knew the complainant’s name before seeing his name tag. Subjects were GOA.
• Warrant service at W. Creek Cir – Arrested Beverly Lee for battery warrant. Supplement added to close out a case.
• Subject with a weapon at 6^th St – Anonymous complainant heard in the street there was a subject with a knife and there was going to be a problem. Checked the area with no contact.
• Theft, S. Broad St. Man said his children activated a bank card sent to their address and spent $2000 getting their nails done and cell phones. Report taken.
• Fraud, S. Broad St., Report taken at PD lobby complainant stated his former employer, forged his name on a contract.
• Civil issue, S. Broad St., subjects met at the Police Dept. to exchange property All ok.
• Fraud/Scam, Nowell St., complainant said she responded to an ad for a secret shopper job. She said she received a check with instructions telling her to cash the check and wire money back to a money gram account in California. Complainant called to ask if it was a scam. Complainant was advised it was a scam and to not cash any checks of this nature.
• Suspicious person, W. Marable St., complainant stated she was followed and verbally harassed by an unknown black male at the Dollar General. Male described as dark complexion, bald, t shirt and shorts about 5’08” 170 lbs.
• Damage to property, W. Spring St., complainant said he needed a report for damage to his vehicles side mirror, Incident occurred on Leon Ave. in Walnut Grove  referred to the S.O.
• Civil issue, N. Midland Ave., subject wanted information about options for dealing with her child’s Father
• Officer called to MPD lobby to meet with complainant who had questions regarding a Temporary Protection Order. Complainant  subject left stating he would return at a later time
• Agency assist, S. Broad St.  Social Circle PD requesting contact be made with male subject regarding his vehicle being located. Brown was advised of his vehicles location.
• Road rage, W. Spring St., complainant said that a male in a white Honda tried to run her off the road on Hwy 138. Area checked with negative contact with white Honda.
• Assault at Taco Bell – Complainant advised a black female in scrubs attacked her when the complainant asked her if she was in line. Sophia Gaither was arrested for DOC
• Dispute at W. Spring St/Swanson Dr – Ref to a 17-year-old male and his mother disputing on the side of the road. Situation was mediated and subjects were sent on their way.
• Assist Fire Dept at W. Marable St/Cemetery – Small pickup truck ran thru the fence, damaged some headstones and caught fire. Driver was cited for too fast for conditions, no insurance and violation of CP license.
• Shoplifting at S. Broad St – Ref to a white female that took items from the store and then left in a red Ford Fusion. No contact with the suspect or vehicle.
• Miscellaneous at E. Church St – complainant advised that her deceased boyfriend’s wife took pictures of her car and then drove off. Advised complainant of the TPO process.
• Missing person at S. Broad St – Ref to male subject being gone over an hour ago. Subject returned to Care Home before officer’s arrival.
• Threats at Hwy 78/Waffle House – Ref to incident that occurred in the county. Turned over to Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
• Suspicious vehicle at Hubbard St – Ref to a black Crown Vic occupied by three white males pulled into the front of the business and when they saw an employee they drove away very quickly. Complainant requested extra patrol.
• Domestic at Hubbard St – Ref to her husband is trying to get back in the residence. Verbal argument and the wife locked him out of the house. Documented.

UPDATE:

The three victims in Monday’s head-on collision with a school bus were from Covington. They have been identified by Georgia State Patrol as; Sammie Lee Sawyer Almore Jr., 37 (driver); Daysean Mark Green, 9  (left rear passenger); Malcolm Christian-Worthey, 6 months (middle rear passenger). The injured passengers are Dessie May Christian, 39 (front seat passenger) and Sashie Green-Almore, 7.

The school bus driver was identified as Monica Barnes, 43. She was not injured.

INITIAL STORY

COVINGTON, Ga. An adult and two children were killed following a collision with a school bus in Newton County Monday afternoon.

According to Tracey Watson, spokeswoman for Georgia State Patrol, the call came in at 2:55 p.m.

“This crash occurred on SR 162 at Spring Valley Way. Initial indication is that a school bus was traveling southbound on SR 162. A BMW passenger car was traveling northbound on SR 162. The BMW crossed the centerline and struck the school bus head-on,” Watson said. “There were no children on the bus.”

Watson said the bus driver was not injured, but the adult driver and two juvenile passengers in the BMW were killed. The BMW had five occupants.

“The adult front passenger was injured and airlifted to Atlanta Medical and another juvenile passenger was injured and taken to Egleston,” Watson said. “Troopers advised that none of the occupants in the BMW were restrained and that no alcohol/drug use is suspected.”

Watson said the report is not yet complete as troopers are still investigating the crash. The names of those involved will be released once confirmation is obtained that the next of kin have been notified.

Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between  Sept. 9 – 15, 2016. This report is split into six parts due to the length. This is the first part for this period. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Theft at Sorrell St., complainant advised a girl’s bicycle he was working on was stolen last night out of his back yard and wanted us to be on the lookout. The bike is gray w/ white tires. Complainant declined a report.
• Suspicious person at Birch St. in regards to W/M that was dropped off in area from newer red passenger vehicle. Area checked w/ negative contact.
• Civil issue at Armistead Circle, complainant had questions concerning a civil paper. He was advised to contact the courts.
• Suspicious vehicle in regards to blue motorcycle on Highway 78 W passing Highway 138 exit driving reckless. Unable to catch up to motorcycle, Walton County Sheriff’s Office advised.
• Large crowd gathering at Skyline Trace apartments, area checked with negative contact with large crowd.
• Domestic problem, Ridge Rd., male and female disputing, parties separated. Male subject escorted to Clearview to speak w/ doctor about his depression.
• Suspicious vehicle at Grace Baptist Church on Mears St. in regards to green van on location w/ driver sleeping. All ok, driver advised he was tired from driving and needed a nap.
• Suspicious person on S. Madison Ave. near Post Office in regards to B/M matching armed robbery suspect from Conyers. All ok, subject’s information gathered and passed on to WCSO.
• Warrant service at E. Church St – Male subject advised that female subject on location with a warrant. He then advised that she was running down Landers St with a Ninja Turtles bag. Searched the area with no contact.
• Fire assist at Plaza Dr – Ref to a stove fire. Fire department extinguished the fire.
• Shoplifting at Walmart – Ref to a white female took several items and left the store in a white Chevy S10. Requested WCSO to go to Bullock Trail in ref to locating the truck and female. Located and arrested Nicole Yancey for shoplifting and DOC for kneeing the loss prevention officer in the groin.
• Domestic at Davis St – Ref to a black male that pushed a black female near a stationary black Sedan on Davis St. Searched the area with no contact.
• Suspicious vehicle at Nowell St – Ref to a Chevy S-10 unable to maintain lane. Searched the area with no contact.
• Welfare check at Springdale Rd – Ref to check the welfare of male subject due to making past threats to harm himself. Male subject walked out of VA in Decatur while the staff debated his treatment. No contact at this address. Later located by other agency and transported to Grady with the signed medical forms.
• Theft at E. Church St – complainant advised that someone took a tool box out of the bed of the truck while he was at Walmart.
• Warrant service at W. Vine St., – Suspect arrested for probation violation.
• Dispute at Pine Park St – complainant advised that a male subject was throwing rocks at her house. Juveniles were playing in the area but they were GOA, no damage.
• Suspicious person at Ridge Rd – Ref to a party at the complex with five male subjects sitting on a bench being loud and playing loud music. Made contact with two subjects and they went inside.
• Damage to property at Heritage Ridge Dr – Damage to a mailbox. Complainant declined report, just wants extra patrol.
• Dispute at GW Carver Dr. – Ref to a party on location and now subjects are refusing to leave. Crowd dispersed on our arrival.
• Stolen vehicle at Overlook Crest – Ref to male subject taking the vehicle without permission. Complainant was advised to call back when she has the vehicle information (tag#, VIN#)
• Assault at Pine Park St – Ref to complainant getting beat up by named male subject. No contact with male subject. Complainant was transported by EMS to Clearview.
• Domestic at Golden Pantry – WCSO had contact with a subject at Golden Pantry who advised them that her boyfriend had punched the door at the residence causing damage. Troy Foggs was arrested for criminal trespass (FV). 

Monroe Police Department is asking for information on an armed robbery that took place at The Market convenience store in Monroe Friday morning. Police report that one of the two suspects pointed what looked like a black semi automatic weapon at the clerk.

“Officers arrived on scene at 1033 hours and the victim advised there were two suspects described as two black males in their late teens or early twenties. One of the suspects reached over the counter as the other went behind the sales counter,” Monroe PD reported in a press release. “The suspect reached over the counter while in possession of what looked to be a black semi automatic weapon which he kept pointed at the clerk. The second suspect came behind the counter and then removed the cash drawer from the register and as he walked out from behind the counter also took the clerks handbag.”

The Criminal Investigation Detectives responded to the store to process it for evidence, temporarily closing the store. The investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact the Monroe Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 770-2669-5186.

The Market experienced an armed robbery last year.

Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between  Sept. 9 – 15, 2016. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the second part for this period. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Stolen vehicle at Claywill Circle. Complainant stated her blue Mazda Tribute was stolen sometime last night. Report taken.
• Stolen vehicle on Union St. in regards to blue Mazda Tribute wrecked through business sign w/ tag QAL8100. Vehicle is stolen from officer’s call earlier. CID notified and vehicle towed to MPD for processing. Upon further investigation, subject admitted to wrecking her vehicle while intoxicated and then fleeing on foot from scene. She was arrested for False report of crime, Leaving scene of accident, Failure to maintain lane, Expired tag, and DUI-less safe. Additional added to case.
• Domestic problem, Crestview Dr. between Gracie Miller and male subject over their relationship. Male subject was on location helping family and ex-wife move furniture and Gracie Miller arrived on scene and drove her vehicle into male subjects vehicle while he was exiting and was occupied by (ex-wife) and then Gracie Miller exited her vehicle and got the jack and jack-handle out of her trunk and threw the jack into the windshield of male subjects vehicle and then started hitting the windshield with the jack handle. Gracie Miller arrested for FV-Agg. Assault, Agg Assualt, and Damage to property. Gracie Miller was complaining of chest pains and was cleared on scene but taken to Clearview for medical clearance and then transported to Walton County jail by officer.
• Assault at Springer Ln. in regards to female subject stating while in area, a man she met online name given and stated male subject hit her in the mouth w/ a stick and also in the upper arm. Female had busted lips and a bruised arm. Unable to pursue warrants due to lack of information on male subject and lack of cooperation.
• Dispute at Michael Etchison Rd. Address is in county and WCSO notified.
• Stolen vehicle at Overlook Crest. Call was placed 3^rd party and they were advised that the registered owner had to be present and file report. At this time, vehicle is not stolen but overdue motorist.
• 911 Hang up call at Taylor’s. Customers disputing w/ staff. All ok, subjects were GOA.
• Suspicious vehicle on Hwy 138 and turning on to Michael Etchison. A silver BMW w/ black wheels (stolen call from Overlook Crest) was driving reckless. Contact made @ Overlook Crest. All ok at this time, vehicle returned.
• Medical call, Walton Rd., female subject tried to overdose on Tylenol, EMS arrived and transported subject to Clearview.
• Dispute at Pine Circle. Dispute was in regards to female on scene disputing w/ male subject over him getting his property items. All ok.
• Wanted person call on S. Madison Ave. in regards to anonymous caller advised Justin Strong was in a silver Chevy Impala on S. Madison Ave. Officer got out w/ vehicle and Strong was arrested and turned over to WCS. (Agency assist)
• Dispute at N. Broad St. (JB Foodmart) named subject on location smoking in store and disputing w/ staff over cost of cigarettes. Staff asked him to leave and he put cigarette out on floor and knocked over a candy container. Staff declined report but wanted named subject prohibited from store.
• Wanted person call on Carwood Dr. in regards to anonymous call stating female subject was on location. Consent to search residence w/ negative contact.
• Interference w/ custody @ Springdale Dr. Mother stated her 15-year-old daughter was with her brother and sister-in-law and they were refusing to bring daughter home. DFACS was supposedly involved but contact made w/ DFACS and was advised the case was closed. Contact then made w/ sister-in-law and she was advised Victoria is to be returned. Report made.
• Unknown at Stovall Automotive on Vine St. in regards to male on location passed out. Contact was made and all ok. Subject was just taking a nap.
• Dispute at Pine Circle. Caller advised that male subject was on location with female gathering property. Caller advised that male subject is on the lease and can retrieve property and also advised to quit abusing 911 calls.

Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between  Sept. 9 – 15, 2016. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the third part for this period. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Domestic problem, Ridge Rd., complainant reported her husband throwing items, threatening to harm himself, situation mediated report made for documentation.
• Suspicious Person at Smith Plaza E. Church Street;  Black female in blue shorts on a bicycle requesting money for favors, Negative contact w/ subject area checked.
• Suspicious Vehicle at Hwy 11 coming southbound; white van failing to maintain lane, was followed until turning into a driveway on Roosevelt, no violations observed, all ok.
• Stolen Vehicle at Butcher Block S. Broad Street; complainant advised his Harley motorcycle was stolen, actually just hidden down the street behind a large vehicle.  Possible friend playing a trick on him.
• Theft Report at Church’s Fried Chicken N. Broad; Employee ran a debit card that came back stolen, owner of the card was present and it was not stolen, possible error.  Report made, All ok.
• Suspicious Persons at Hospital Construction Site at Alcovy Street; Comp advised seeing subjects in a white truck climbing the fence, Comp was embellishing the story, it was the security personnel coming to work. All ok.
• Suspicious Vehicle at W. Creek Cir; Comp advised he could not get into his driveway, vehicles in street were parked properly.
• Harmful Threats @Victory; Comp was a third party ex-boyfriend who heard 3^rd party information that 16-year-old female had cut herself.  Female was ok, had not cut herself and did not want to harm herself, just a dispute between her and comp. All ok.
• Suspicious Vehicle/intoxicated driver @ Charlotte Rowell and Hwy 78; Subject arrested for DUI less safe after failing to maintain lane and admission of drinking.  Subject refused field sobriety and state tests.
• Domestic problem, Michael Cir;  Complainant in dispute with niece over moving out of her house, situation mediated, one party left with her property, all ok.
• Subject with firearms at Lacy Street; six black males, three with guns out in the road arguing about a female.  Moderate sized party near Lacy Street, negative contact with subjects with guns, party shut down and people were requested to leave due to the noise etc.…
• Domestic problem, Marathon at Pinecrest and W. Spring St; Subjects arguing in the parking lot, were GOA.
• Harassment at W. Spring Street at Walmart; Comp advised 2 black males were harassing her in the store, calling her names, unknown subjects were GOA.
• Domestic problem, Glen Iris Dr., complainant stated brother was on drugs and destroying the house. Brother was GOA, complainant was advised of remedies.
• Welfare check at Harris St. in regards to Athens Clarke County looking for female subject and possible being held against her will. Negative contact.
• Harassment report taken at MPD lobby. Complainant wanted incident documented where family of female subject has been harassing him. Report taken.
• Domestic problem, Tanglewood Dr., physical dispute between complainant and Justin Yarbrough. Justin Yarbrough arrested for FV-Battery and Cruelty to children.
• Domestic problem, Lacy St., complainant struck by male subject and then male subject stole cell phone and credit cards and then fled on foot. Warrants to be taken for FV-Battery and Theft by taking.
• Suspicious person @ W. Spring St. (Walmart) in regards to tall W/M asking for a ride. Contact made w/ subject and given escort to WoodChase Dr. All ok.
• Domestic problem, Booth Drive; Comp advised that male subject was irate walking around outside, Negative contact.
• Subject with Firearm, Davis Street; anonymous caller said 3 black males in the area were armed with handguns, area checked with negative contact.
• Damage to Property, Gatewood Way; unknown vehicle struck a transformer box and left the scene, Monroe Utilities arrived to fix box, report taken.
• Damage to Property, Carver Pl; complainant advised someone keyed her vehicle, report made.
• Suspicious Vehicle at Hwy 138 eastbound;  Gray Hyundai Elantra stopped at Hwy 78 past Unisia Dr, driver was exhausted from driving all day, warned of failure to maintain lane.
• Suspicious Person at W. Creek Cir; female wanted to see if her license was suspended, all ok.
• Suspicious Vehicle at Davis Street; subject drove into the driveway and crashed into the complainant’s bushes, arrested for DUI less safe, became irate and was charged with disorderly conduct.
• Suspicious Vehicle at E. Church Street and Felker St; Vehicle unable to maintain lane, negative contact.
• Suspicious Vehicle, on Highway 138. White Chrysler speeding and driving reckless. Contact made and traffic stop conducted.
• Suspicious Person, Hickory Drive, complainant advised an unknown black male wearing wire frame glasses attempted to enter her residence Saturday, attempting to see Febreze.
• Warrant Service, Sorrel’s Street. Wanted person with valid child support warrant out of Barrow County. Negative contact at location.
• Warrant Service, South Broad Street – Monroe Police Department. Joelle Tucker in lobby with active FTA warrant out of Barrow County.
• Damage to Property, South Broad Street – Monroe Police Department. Caller advised a low hanging wire on McDaniel Street struck his windshield, cracking it.
• Drug Activity, South Broad Street – Monroe Police Department. Complainant advised she’s the property manager for multiple units and requested help with the drug activity in the neighborhood. Advised of patrols and refereed to FIT Team.
• Damage to Property, South Broad Street – Monroe Police Department. Complainant noticed damage to his truck. Unknown where or when it occurred.
• Agency Assist, East Spring Street – Monroe Motor Inn. Female collapsed in the main office. Female was transported to Clearview Regional Medical Center by EMS.
• Damage to Property, Colley Street. Rear window of residence broke. Unknown if possible burglary attempt.
• Suspicious Person, North Midland Avenue. Complainant stated a white male with gray hair and short beard wearing a plaid shirt was knocking on doors “investigating” a burglary that occurred in April. Subject was driving a gray/tan passenger vehicle. Incident occurred around 0900 hours this date.
• Domestic Dispute, Edwards Street. Female wanted her vehicle that was at her mother’s residence. Mother advised the daughter owns the vehicle but got arrested. Female retrieved her vehicle.
• Suspicious Person, South Madison Avenue – Monroe Fire Department. Female on location talking to herself. Subject GOA upon arrival.
• Domestic, E. Church St – Dispute between mother and her daughter (not on location). No domestic, Mother wanted information on her sister.
• Runaway reported at MPD lobby – grandmother advised that her 13-year-old granddaughter, ran away again. Entered on GCIC.
• Suspicious vehicle at Alcovy St – Ref to a Navy Blue Chevy Blazer, failing to maintain lane. Searched the area with no contact.
• Fraud reported at MPD lobby – Grandmother from above advising granddaughter possibly stole her debit card and used it at Walmart, Walgreen’s, Burger King and Mr. Qwik’s.
• Juvenile complaint at Baker St – Ref to 2 children about 3-4yrs old playing in the roadway unsupervised. Searched the area with no contact.
• Juvenile complaint at Lumpkin St – Ref to juveniles on skateboards. Advised juveniles to stay off sidewalks and private property.
• Juvenile complaint at Carver Pl – grandmother advised that 5 black male juveniles are knocking on her door and harassing her granddaughter. Searched the area with no contact.
• Juvenile complaint at Stokes St – Ref to 4-5 black males in complainant’s back yard with flashlights. Made contact with a male subject that had shot a deer with an arrow and he was looking for the deer.
• Dispute at Murphy’s USA – Ref to a black male subject hitting the hood of a green Hyundai Soul while a black female was inside the car. Made contact with male and female subjects who were in an argument. Both subjects are from Augusta. Male subject advised that his mother was going to drive from Augusta to pick him up. Female was told to drive back to Augusta.
• Suspicious vehicle at Davis St/Pine Park St – Ref to a black male driving a silver 2001 Cadillac DeVille fled from officer and then took off running from the vehicle. Warrants to be taken for driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, and open container.
• Suspicious Person, Pine Circle. Caller advised female subject is possibly on location moving and has an active warrant. Location checked with negative contact with subject.
• Theft complainant taken on South Broad Street – Monroe Police Department. Complainant advised someone stole her debit card last month and took all her disability money. She has a list of people at the house during the day helping her move.
• Forgery complainant taken on South Broad Street – Monroe Police Department. Complainant advised someone stole money from her deceased father BB&T bank account.

Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between  Sept. 16 – 22, 2016. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the first part for this period. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Suspicious Person, South Broad St., at old Historic Courthouse. Male subject on location sitting on bench. All ok.
• Suspicious Vehicle, Highway 138 near West Spring Street. Gray Ford Mustang weaving in between traffic. Area checked with negative contact.
• Juvenile Complaint, West Spring St., male juvenile left school bus and fled on foot. Contact made with juvenile at Quality Foods and returned him to his guardians on Carwood Drive. Juvenile complaint filed.
• Domestic, Knight Street. Complainant in verbal dispute with female subject over infidelity. Complainant GOA upon officer’s arrival. Verbal only.
• Domestic, Maple St., complainant stated she was assaulted by male subject when she ended the relationship. Warrants to be taken by for – Aggravated Assault and Battery.
• Theft, Radford St., Woman reported her blue Mongoose mountain bike stolen. Unknown suspect, but stated a curly head white male was seen walking the area last date
• Theft, North Broad St., J&B Food Mart. complainant advised someone stole the power meter to the store between 2300 – 0730 hours.
• Theft, Double Springs Church Road – Monroe Area High School. Student reported someone stole her cell phone while in class. Unknown suspect(s) and no serial numbers provided.
• Juvenile Complaint, Ridge Road, grandmother requested an escort to pick up her granddaughter and return her to school at Social Circle High School.
• Suspicious Person in the area of Green Street. Caller advised male subject was in the roadway and did not provide further details.
• Civil Issue, West Fambrough St.  Complainant advised his girlfriend took his vehicle without permission. The girlfriend shares the vehicle with complainant. Advised of civil process.
• Harassment taken at MPD lobby, complainant advised she was constantly being harassed by her husband ex-girlfriend.
• Dispute, West Spring St., Advance Auto Parts, employee advised an unknown male he recently helped, curse at him inside the store. Other party GOA upon officer’s arrival.
• Damage to Property, Baker St., complainant noticed holes in window. BBs found inside residence.
• Burglary, Baron Dr., complainant reported his rear window damaged and broken. Nothing taken from residence, unknown if entry was gained into residence.
• Dispute,  West Spring St., Haven Inn, complainant advised an former employee’s boyfriend was on location upset about his girlfriend being fired from the business. Subjects GOA upon officer arrival.
• Theft, Double Springs Church Road – Monroe Area High School. Theft of Samsung Galaxy cell phone, taken from gym class.
• Civil Issue, West Fambrough St., and complainant requested police to tell a subject to pay her money he owes her. Civil process was explained to complainant.
• Found Property, East Church St., complainant found a purse in the bushes near her house. Identification located inside purse along with other cards.
• Domestic, on Charlotte Rowell, towards West Spring St. Caller advised of an active fight between two (2) subjects in a white passenger car. Checked area with negative contact with the vehicle.
• Trespassing at Old Hospital – Ref to male subject cutting thru the site. Subject served with a prohibited entry.
• Suspicious vehicle at Green St – Ref to a red Chrysler occupied by several juveniles driving reckless. Searched the area with no contact.
• Dispute at Glen Iris Dr – Landlord and tenant live in the same residence. Landlord is upset about the tenant making too much noise. Advised of remedies.
• Suspicious vehicle at Hwy 11/Charlotte Rowell – Ref to a silver car failing to maintain lane. No contact in the city. Advised WCSO.
• Flagged down at Home Depot – Truck driver wanted to know if he could park in the parking lot overnight. Advised to ask employee.
• Suspicious vehicle at McDaniel St – Ref to a red F150 truck ran the red light, all over the road, ran off in ditch and hit a pole. Searched the area with no contact. No damage to anything but the grass.
• 911 hang-up at Woodland Rd – Pin mapped to this location. Dispatch could hear yelling and cussing, sounds like a dispute. Made contact with two elderly females and their cell phone numbers did not match the number that called.
• Warrant service at Carver Pl – Ref to subject on location causing a disturbance and has a valid probation warrant. Made contact with resident (unaware of the call) who gave consent to search the residence. No contact with subject.
• Suspicious person at 6th St – Ref to female subject crying in the roadway. Verbal dispute between female subject and male subject earlier. The male subject had locked female subject out of the residence when he left. Female subject was trying to figure out where she was going to stay.
• Dispute at 806 N Broad St – Ref to two white males disputing. One of the male subjects was GOA. All was ok.
• Suspicious vehicle at S. Broad St/Fambrough St – Ref to a grey truck failing to maintain lane. Searched the area with no contact.
• Miscellaneous at Chestnut Ln – complainant wanted an officer to check her residence to make sure that named male subject was no on location. Checked the residence and all was ok.

Over the summer the Monroe Museum gave residents an opportunity to see the history of the city’s Fire Department from its inception in 1906 to current day. Monroe historian Steve Brown compiled a slideshow of this history. How much do you know about the Monroe Fire Department? Tap or Click on this video and take a look back.

Walton County Chief Deputy, Keith Brooks, confirmed that a grow house with approximately 300 plants has been located in North Walton County. By Thursday afternoon, deputies had located going on 700 plants and counting. Two people have been arrested. More details to come.

Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between  Sept. 16 – 22, 2016. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the third part for this period. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Suspicious Vehicle, North Broad Street – Valero. Gold passenger car speeding through parking lot. Area checked with negative contact.
• Suspicious Vehicle on Highway 138 near West Spring Street. Red passenger car speeding and driving reckless. Area checked with negative contact.
• Dispute, Cherokee Avenue, complainant requested to see what her boyfriend took with him, since she has not been about to find her phone. All ok.
• Dispute at Taylor’s. Male subject on location disputing with owner because she would only release the vehicle to the registered owner. Situation mediated.
• Suspicious Vehicle on Highway 78 approaching West Spring Street. Walton County Sheriff’s Office made contact with vehicle prior to arrival.
• Follow-Up, Creek View Dr., male subject intoxicated and told city contractor’s they was not to cut his bushes to perform maintenance on the transformer box.
• Suspicious Person at Chevron gas station on South Broad Street. Caller advised of possible illegal dumping. Negative contact.
• Follow-Up, West Spring St. – Clearview Regional Medical Center. Staff had questions regarding the incident earlier this date with the juvenile who was transported by EMS. The mother, Donna Isenhour, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for upsetting the patient and reusing to obey officer command
• Fraud, Woodland Rd., complainant advised (315) 506-6912 called advising he was Officer and requested they return his phone call. Advised of the possible scam and not to answer or return unknown phone numbers.
• Damage to Property, North Broad St., complainant advised someone struck her vehicle between 0300 hrs and 1200 hours this date.
• Loud Music, Highland Village. Anonymous complainant advised of loud music in the area with a lot of bass. Area checked with negative contact.
• Financial Transactions Card Fraud, East Church St., – Jack Peter’s, complainant advised male subject used her debit card with PIN without her permission.
• Suspicious Person, at the Rest Haven Cemetery on North Madison Avenue. Male subject asleep in the cemetery. All ok.
• Loud Music, in the area of Plaza Trace. Area checked with negative contact.
• Juvenile Complaint, Baron Dr., complainant was pulling drawers out in his bedroom, attempting to find his paycheck. He thinks his stepfather took his check.
• Dispute, East Church St., Caller advised a female was yelling in the parking lot with another male. Both subjects GOA upon officer’s arrival.
• Sexual assault at Lacy St – Advantage Behavior advised that female was possibly touched by her mother’s boyfriend back in July or August.
• Violation of TPO at Edwards St – complainant advised that she has a TPO against male subject and that he is on location. Complainant could not advise a clothing description and was not sure if subject was on location.
• Juvenile complaint at Mathews Park – 13-year-old, caught possessing cigarettes and then swam in the lake to get away from his mother. Juvenile complaint taken.
• Domestic at Hubbard St – complainant advised that her husband, Zach Clack, tried to run her over. No evidence to support the claim. When asked about a large bruise on her thigh she advised that Zach threw a hair brush at her on Saturday. Zach Clack arrested for Battery (FV).
• Suspicious vehicle at Hwy 138/HD Atha Rd – Ref to a maroon Honda Accord failing to maintain lane. Cleared the call reference to no available units.
• Domestic at Edwards St – Verbal dispute between mother and her daughter. Parties were separated.
• Domestic at Walmart – Ref to couple in the parking lot arguing. Incident documented and parties were separated.
• Suspicious vehicle at Family Dollar – Ref to 2 grey SUV’s blocking the handicap ramp. Vehicles were GOA.
• EMS Assist at Sorrells St – Ref to the babysitter of 4 children needed to go to the hospital. Officer stood by with the kids until other guardians arrived.
• Domestic at Ridge Rd – Ref to male subject took his girlfriend’s keys to the apartment and car. They have children together and he lives there. Girlfriend advised that male subject is Bi-Polar and on meth. Male subject was GOA. Incident documented.
• Missing person at N. Midland Ave – daughter advised that her 43-year-old mother  left the residence and took all of her belongings. Mother has a history of mental illness. Mother was placed on GCIC.
• Domestic at Launius St – complainant advised that her boyfriend choked her and broke a lamp. Warrant taken for Battery (FV) and Criminal Trespass (FV).
• Warrant Service at Gwinnett Co – Arrested Amber Peters for Monroe Warrant.
• Welfare check at Creek View Dr – complainant in Texas wanting us to check on her mother and brother due not being able to get them on the phone. Made contact and mother called her daughter.
• Domestic at Golden Pantry – Ref to a male subject that was kicked out of the apartment by his girlfriend. Transported male subject back to the residence and explained to both of them the eviction process.
• Dispute at Harris St – officer received a phone call from Jack Peter’s in ref to a large crowd about to fight. Checked the area with no contact of any large crowds.
• Burglary at S. Broad St – complainant reported a 60” Samsung TV taken. Door was left unsecured. No serial number provided.
• Suspicious person at Cherry Hill Rd – While checking the area, got out with male subject who was parking his tractor trailer.
• Suspicious person at Norris St – Anonymous complainant advised that a male subject was sitting on a porch holding something. Searched the area with no contact.
• Suspicious person at Davis St – Ref to 4 black males outside talking really loud. Searched the area with no contact.
• Suspicious activity at Ammie Briggery – Ref to an elderly female smelling alcohol and weed coming from the vents. Spoke to the tenant who advised that they do not smell anything.
• Follow-Up, Creek View Dr., Transformer contractors for the City of Monroe requested an officer to standby while they cut down bushes surrounding the power box. The homeowner’s son was upset because the bushes had to be cut in order for the crew to perform maintenance
• Suspicious Person, G.W. Carver Dr., complainant advised an unknown black male was sitting on her back porch at approximately 0630 hours. Area checked with negative contact with subject.
• Suspicious Person, Harris St., complainant advised male subject was on her property, after he placed NO TRESPASSING signs in the yard.
• Suspicious Person, at old Historic Courthouse. Male subject sitting on bench eating a Little Debbie cake, shirtless. Advised to leave the property because he is worrying people.
• Civil Issue, Glen Iris Dr., complainant advised male subject cursed at him when he was confronted with an eviction notice. Situation mediated.
• Civil Issue, Ridge Road. Manager requested an officer to standby while he explained the eviction process to a tenant.
• Criminal Trespass, South Broad St., – Jeffcoat’s. Male subject banned from property (lifetime) and advised not to return to establishment.
• Suspicious Person, West Creek Circle, complainant requested information in reference to keeping people out of his bedroom from visitors, visiting his parents. Advised to put lock on door.
• Fight, Double Springs Church Road – Monroe Area High School. Two female juveniles fighting in hallway.
• Dispute, Tall Oaks West. Subject kicked in door and struck female subject in the presence of her children.
• Suspicious Person at John’s Supermarket. Caller advised a black female was carrying a baby inside the store. Did not indicate any problems or concerns, but requested a welfare check of the child. Contact was made and child appeared healthy and well.
• Civil Issue, Windsor Dr., complainant had questions regarding TPO process and estranged husband cutting off utilities to her home. Remedies advise.
• Drug Activity, South Madison Avenue. Caller advised she received a text regarding a drug deal. Negative contact with anyone on location.
• Traffic Stop on Highway 78 east at Marable Street Bridge. Vehicle towed for no insurance by towing company.
• Miscellaneous law at Liberty First Bank – Father advised that his wife is leaving him and she is attempting to take their son. Father told the officer that his wife is kidnapping their son. Father was advised that it is not kidnapping due to them still being married and no custody arraignments have been signed by a Judge. Father was not pleased with the officer’s knowledge of the law.
• Damage to property @ Old Hospital – Ref to damage to the front gate. Complainant declined a report.
• Miscellaneous law at Brown Oil – Female subject advised that she did not know where she was at and that she was brought to this location by a “Q” subject. They were both released from the Atlanta Jail and she is attempting to get to Covington. Female subject called back and advised to disregard, she found a ride.
• Trespassing at S. Broad St – Ref to Harold Swords previously banned from property and he is on location. Arrested and released on copy for public intox and criminal trespass due to him complaining of chest pains. EMS transported Swords to Clearview. On arrival, Swords refused treatment and attempted to leave. Officer transported Swords to WCSO.
• Control substance problem at Colley St.,  subject’s brother stated that subject told him that the subjects are selling drugs and he wants to help clean up the neighborhood even though he said that he drinks a little beer and smokes a little weed.

Suspicious person at Davis St – complainant advised that a male subject wearing all black with a white painted face was seen in her yard. Searched the area with no contact.

EMS Assist @ Davis St – Ref to a 29yr old male subject having difficulty breathing for the last hour. Subject smoked too much meth and was having a panic attack. TOT EMS.

Firearms discharged @Edwards St – complainant advised that she heard 3 gun shots. Searched the area with no contact.

Miscellaneous law @ Magnolia St – complainant advised that he was chased by a white van that had clowns in it. Complainant advised that the van and subjects are at Hammond Park. Searched the area with no contact.

Miscellaneous law @E. Tall Oaks Dr – wife advised that her husband drove her vehicle to this residence and was inside the residence but will not come to the door. Wife called a tow truck to come pick up her vehicle and tow it back to her residence @ Chestnut Ln.

Monroe Police Department are currently working a shooting that took place on Sept. 29, on Perry Street.

According to a press release from MPD, police responded to the call on Thursday evening and found a man in the bedroom with a wound to his leg. There was a large amount of blood on the floor.

A witness said that the victim and suspect had got into a dispute. She was sitting outside in the car when she heard a shot. She then saw the victim run into the house. He was transported to the hospital.

The Criminal Investigation Division of MPD was notified and in conjunction with the Uniform Patrol Division have identify the suspected shooter as 26-year-old Deandrea Kelley, as photographed. Warrants have been issued for Kelley for Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm during a commission of a crime. He should be considered armed and dangerous.If you see Kelley call 911. If have information about this crime contact Detective Robertson (770)266-5186.

Georgia State Patrol confirmed that two teens were injured in an accident involving a commercial cargo tanker on Friday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle that collided tie the tanker was transported by air ambulance to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

According to a spokesperson with Georgia State Patrol, a Nissan sedan was crossing Highway 78 from Troy Smith Road, attempting to go straight onto Row Road. The driver failed to hailed to the eastbound traffic on Highway 78, causing the front of a commercial cargo tanker to strike the rear passenger side of the Nissan. The Nissan then rotated clockwise, striking a third vehicle which was stopped at the stop sign on Rowe Road. GSP report that the driver of the Nissan was flown to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the passenger was transported to Clearview Regional Medical Center by EMS. Both occupants of the vehicle were
The driver of vehicle 1 was flown to Children’s and the passenger was transported to Clearview by EMS. Both occupants of the Nissan were under the age of 18.