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Missing Walton County man located in Union County

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A man from Walton County who went missing Sunday morning was located safe in Union County on Tuesday.

Screen Shot 2015-11-17 at 1.19.44 PMAccording to family, Joseph Kitchens “Joey” Gerald Kitchens Jr., was found in Union County by a park ranger. He had been missing since Sunday morning when he drove to the house he usually stays while working in Union County, left his phone and then just disappeared. Family reported that he required medication and may be disoriented if he didn’t have access to it. The family was contacted by Union County authorities Tuesday and notified that he had been located.

Sadly there was not a good outcome for the other person missing from Walton County. The body of Kelsey Clark, the 14-year-old who had been missing since Thursday morning, was located close to her house in Between Tuesday afternoon.


Monroe PD Reports: Man punched in face by motorist in road rage incident

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 6 – 15, 2015. This report is split into five parts due to the length. This is the first part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Emergency message to McDaniel St. Contact made w/ residence, message delivered to contact Hospice regarding his wife.
  • Burglary call on Old Mill Point, complainant advised unknown subjects entered his residence between 7:00-7:30 AM and attempted to take items but all items were left behind.
  • Theft call on E. Church St., complainant stated sometime last night, unknown subject stole the passenger side mirror glass off her vehicle.
  • Theft call on E Marable St. (Hot Spot), B/M wearing gray hoodie and sweatpants stole 1 case of Natural Light off of beer delivery truck and fled from scene.
  • Forgery call on E Spring St. (Rite Aid), Pharmacy advised female on location in black Honda Accord trying to pick up her sister’s medications. Female GOA, No forgery committed.
  • 911 hang up call on E Marable St., Elderly female on location having chest pains, Fire and EMS en-route as well. Female transported by EMS to Clearview.
  • Fraud call at MPD lobby, complainant stated his mother keeps receiving calls stating she owes IRS taxes. Complainant was advised it was a scam and not to give any information to them. Report declined.
  • Assault call on Cook Place, complainant stated he was slapped by cousin and his left ear wasn’t working. Complainant also stated the red light @ E Marable St. and N Broad St. was keeping up with his location. Report declined, Allen given a ride to Clearview by Walton EMS.
  • Road rage on W Spring St. @ GWA, complainant advised that an unknown male in a blue or black Ford Expedition got out of his vehicle and approached him saying he pulled out in front of him and then punched him in the face.
  • Area check at intersection of W Spring St. and Hwy 138 due to traffic light not signaling correctly. All ok, drivers not paying attention to lights.
  • Harassment call on Tanglewood Dr., juvenile being contacted on KIK account. Advised to delete account or make private. Account made private while on location.
  • Shoplifting call on S Broad St. (Dollar General) Ricky Hosey arrested for shoplifting.
  • Civil issue call on W Spring St., complainant had questions about TPO due to ex-girlfriend violating TPO. Report made.
  • Area check call on Hwy 11 bridge neat Hwy 78 due to utility truck possibly stuck in mud, area checked no contact.
  • Suspicious person call on W Spring St., white male in black Ford F-150 making threats, complainant stated a male subject followed him and made threats due to dating ex-girlfriend. Report taken.
  • Suspicious person call on Tall Oaks Dr., Complainant claiming a subject in the wood line on Church St had a gun, negative contact, complainant has medical condition.
  • Suspicious person call at Carver Place; Several juveniles on location, subjects sent on their way.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Hwy 78 eastbound into city; Chevy S10 failing to maintain lane.  Area checked no contact.
  • Suspicious person call at Quick Pick S. Madison Ave; Subject waiting for a ride, all ok.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on N. Broad Street; Reginald Cox stopped after caller said he was unable to maintain lane.  Cox arrested for DUI.
  • Hit and Run call at Walmart; Silver Nissan Rogue struck by unknown vehicle. Report made.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on 4th Street; Comp advised a blue SUV is speeding up and down the road.  Officer made contact with a similar vehicle and all was ok.
  • Hit and run call at Omars Store S. Madison Ave; Gray Chevy Truck left the scene, negative contact, report made.
  • Accident on Hwy 78 and Unisia Drive; 3 car accident, 1 minor injury.  Sheontay Adams arrested for driving on expired license, failure to Yield and a warrants out of Arcade PD.
  • Damage to Property call at Dreamworks Auto; Juvenile white male in the area was throwing rocks at her car, refused report.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on N. Broad Street heading South; vehicle stopped, was unable to maintain lane based on working his GPS, all ok.
  • Domestic problem call at Monroe Motor INN; female subject advised she was slapped in the head by a male subject who was gone prior to officer’s arrival, report taken.
  • MISC call at Monroe Area High School; comp advised he forgot to advise his parents he needed a ride home, unable to reach them.  Subject given a ride to Eagle Trail.
  • 911 Hang-up call 2 times on Michael Cir; nobody responded to the door, possible weather related.
  • Fight call at Fuzions; Joshua Anderson, Mark Abernathy and Tammy Layton arrested for Public Intox/DOC. Anderson also had a warrants out of Newton County.  Mark Abernathy was denied at the jail even after being cleared on scene and cleared at the jail and after EMS came back to clear him at jail.  Abernathy was released by jail staff to wait in the lobby on recognizance.
  • Domestic problem call on Lacy Street; verbal dispute, male comp was being harassed by girlfriend, advised to stay separated.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on N Madison Ave., WCSO advised of 1999 Plymouth Voyager in roadway unoccupied w/ busted out passenger side window. No contact w/ owner of van, vehicle towed from roadway.
  • Animal complaint on Alcovy St., injured deer in home owner’s yard. Deer had been struck by possible car, back legs broken. Deer put down, all ok.
  • Dispute call on E Church St. over property, situation resolved, all OK.
  • Theft call on N Broad St. (Waffle House), complainant stated unknown subject stole temporary tag off his vehicle at Quality Foods earlier this morning.
  • Speeding vehicle call on Hwy 138 towards city. Black Lexus SUV unable to maintain lane. Area checked no contact.
  • Suspicious person call at Trading Place Pawn. B/M on location w/ notification in computer for pawning stolen items. Demario Sorrels arrested for warrants taken by officer.
  • Enter Auto call on S Broad St., Female subject caught sleeping in vehicle owned by male subject. Female subject homeless and was trying to get out of rain. Owner of vehicle declined prosecution. Female subject sent on way, declined help from homeless shelter.
  • Area check of Baron Dr. and Sporty Ln., group of B/M riding 4 wheelers in roadway speeding. Contact made, advised to stay out of roadway.
  • Officer’s called to Colley St., caller wanting extra patrol due to undercover agents were following him. All ok.
  • Suspicious persona call on Harris St. and Lacy St., B/M wearing teal jacket had firearm in front pocket, Area checked no contact.
  • Road rage on W. Spring St. in front of Walmart, caller stated blue Chevy Cobalt driven by W/M who was intoxicated cut him off and was followed to Carwood Dr. Area checked , no contact.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Unisia Dr. heading towards Church St. green Mazda 626 speeding and driving reckless on Hwy 78. Witnessed by EMS. Contact made w/ vehicle and driver, Charles Payne, warning given to manner of driving.
  • Road block call on E Church St. and Poplar St., glass in roadway. Glass removed, all OK.
  • Theft call on E Tall Oaks, complainant advised FedEx delivered his check to residence and left it on front porch while he was gone and an unknown subject opened the package and ripped the check in half. Report taken, check and package secured in evidence.
  • Officer’s called to GW Carver Dr., complainant paranoid over revival tent put up on N Broad St. All OK.
  • Animal call on Overlook Crest, White bulldog loose and running in neighborhood. Dog rescued at Overlook Crest in garage, owners not home.
  • Dispute call on Mill Creek Way, female subject disputing w/ another female subject over picking her son without her knowledge. 2 female actually has custody of 1st female’s son. Situation mediated.
  • Animal call on W Spring St., Pitbull loose in the area, officer rescued dog on location.

Monroe PD Reports: Hit-and-run driver was unaware he collided with building

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 6 – 15, 2015. This report is split into five parts due to the length. This is the second part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Dispute call on Bridgeport Pl., anony. Caller advised heard male/female arguing, area checked no contact
  • Officer’s called to Forest Ln., Female on location to retrieve property. All OK.
  • Animal complaint call on Old Mill Point. Child bit by dog, all ok. Owner cited for not keeping control of dog.
  • Damage to Property call on King St., complainant stated unknown subjects threw eggs at her front door on Halloween night. Requesting report to cover herself for Housing Authority.
  • Welfare check call at Bridgeport Pl., elderly female walking in area with clothes. Contact made with female subject and returned to family at Bridgeport Pl. All OK.
  • Animal call vicious on Douglas St., black and white pit-bull in area growling at residents in area. Made contact on Douglas St. Owner advised he had accidentally let dog out. Owner was advised of leash laws and given warning. All ok.
  • Domestic problem call at Old Mill Point. Subject struck by brother who was gone prior to officer’s arrival. Subject declined report or charges.
  • Harassing calls on King St., female subject stated male subject keeps calling and leaving messages about suing for owed money.
  • Domestic problem call on Gliding Ln., Wife disputing w/ husband over wife having affair previous night. Situation mediated.
  • Officer’s called to Bridgeport Pl. in regards to female subject.  Information given to caregiver to try and locate an assisted living community for subject.
  • Shoplifting call at Walmart. Subject trying to leave store without paying for groceries again. Subject served w/ prohibited entry form.
  • Theft call on Turner St., complainant advised a push mower, riding lawn mower, a 4 hubcaps missing from her shed. Report taken.
  • Welfare check on Mill St. in regards to male subject not showing up for drill. No contact.
  • EMS assist at Carver Place. Female subject not waking up and barely breathing. EMS transported to Clearview. Niece arrived and went to Clearview as well.
  • Dispute call on Tanglewood Dr., 2 female subject in dispute over male. Mutual combat inside of residence. Advised of warrant process.
  • Dispute in area of Storehouse Crt., no contact. Advised that couple arguing were gone prior to our arrival.
  • Dispute call on Storehouse Crt., contact made with wife stating husband was damaging items in house. Husband was gone prior to officer’s arrival and has warrants out of Gwinnett. Wife advised of TPO process, no visible violence at this time. Subject will be back on location later.
  • Harassing calls on Belle Meade Rd., complainant advised female subject was harassing her over damage to vehicle on 6th St. Situation mediated.
  • Domestic problem call on Davis St.; Jerald Bowden arrested for Battery FV and Terroristic Threats after being intoxicated and striking the comp.
  • Domestic problem call on Ridge Rd.; Mother reported her schizophrenic son not taking his medication, situation mediated.
  • Domestic problem call no 3rd Street; anon complainant advised that a female was chasing a male subject with tire iron and threw it at him.  Both subjects advised that did not happen, she was being loud because it was raining while they were changing tire. Suspicious excuse.
  • Shoplifting call at Walmart; Patrisha Craft and her boyfriend and another black male subject were caught in a shoplifting scam using receipts for goods they already purchased.  Craft became upset and knocked over items in the store.  Craft charged with Disorderly conduct, Shoplifting, public intox and trespass to property. Boyfriend was gone prior to officer’s arrival.
  • Harassing Phone Calls on Roberts St.; comp advised an unknown subject was texting a 14-year-old saying he was watching her and wanted her to come outside.
  • 911 Hang-up call on Towler St.; Actually a verbal dispute, all parties were gone prior to officer’s arrival.
  • Domestic problem at Southside MHP: complainant discovered his girlfriend was getting nude texts from another guy, situation mediated, all ok.
  • Hit-and-run at Walmart DC; tractor trailer had been damaged from another tractor trailer, unable to determine exactly which one, report made.
  • Officer called to MPD Lobby, reference to male subject, follow-up from Saturday suspicious vehicle. Male subject wanted to know how we found him at the address in Baron Properties.
  • Suspicious person call on W. Spring St. “Family Dollar, employee advised a black male subject was in the area that may have been shoplifting last week.  After further she stated she wasn’t sure it was him. Negative contact with the subject.
  • Dispute call on Overlook Trail, complainant advised his cell phone was hacked by an employee’s girlfriend and he was locked out of it.  Report taken. Cell phone was reset to factory settings.
  • Shoplifting call at Tractor Supply, MLK Blvd. Off duty officer detained subject while officers arrived. Erik Souza arrested. TOT Walton County Jail, also suspect and his girlfriend were barred from location.
  • Wanted person call on E. Church St. & S. Broad, reference to warrant person wanted, anonymous caller advised male subject in a Grey Ford Taurus in the area. Negative contact.
  • Domestic problem Report taken at MPD Lobby, Reference to complainant and male subject broke up and she had questions over a vehicle. Civil matter.
  • Damage to property report, MPD. Lobby, complainant from G.W. Carver Dr. advised the window in his 1977 GMC pickup was shot three times by a BB gun on Thursday Nov. 5th. Sometime during the night and suspects the kids from another apt. #.
  • Theft report call on Wheelhouse Lane, complainant advised a 20” Pink/green bike was taken. Serial # placed onto GCIC.
  • Suspicious persona call on E. Church St. subject a black male wearing a red hat, white shirt and blue jeans approached the complainant’s door and then walked away.  No contact with subject.
  • Abuse call report taken at MPD Lobby, reference to E. Marable Street, complainant advised subjects on E. Marable Street were smoking 38-D in front of 5-month-old child. Three subject’s names were mentioned. DFACS notified and report taken.
  • Welfare Check on Mill Creek Way, complainant advised a 6-year-old got off the bus and has been standing outside waiting for her parents. The child was picked up by her parents prior to the officer’s arrival.
  • Dispute call on Baron Dr. Wrong address. Dispatch was unable to make contact to confirm address.
  • Hit-and-run on N Madison Ave Case U-Haul truck struck building and was GOA, located vehicle on Stowers St, driver did not know she struck building, report taken
  • Suspicious vehicle call at Walton Truck Stop, Gerald Reid was being cited for loud music from vehicle then refused to sign citation and was arrested.
  • Power Outage call on McDaniel At Breedlove. Tree fell on electrical wires. Monroe utilities on scene and removed tree and turned power back on

UPDATE: Two small dogs located safe following home fire on Highway 138

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UPDATE: Capt. Jeff Allen with Walton County Fire Rescue reports that two small dogs were located outside the home and safe following this fire.

Initial story

Walton County Fire Rescue crews, assisted by Monroe Fire Department, responded to a reported structure fire at 1499 Highway 138 on Saturday afternoon, according to Capt. Jeff Allen with WCFR.

“First arriving units found an occupied trailer well involved with fire. Crews were able to make entry and quickly knocked the fire down,” Allen said. “There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters, though two small dogs are currently unaccounted for.”

Allen said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Contributed photo

Walton County Fire Rescue’s Capt. Jeff Allen and Driver engineer Jimmy Jett prepare to tackle a fire in a home on Highway 138 on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. Photo contributed by Walton County Fire Rescue

Monroe PD Reports: Tree falls on car, TVs/gun stolen in burglaries, Robber tried to steal cigarettes,

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 6 – 19, 2015. This report is split into six parts due to the length. This is the second part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Domestic problem call in the area of South Broad St., Checked Area Negative contact.
  • Prowler report call on Creek View Dr., Shirley Patterson called and states that someone was entering her auto, No signs on any entering auto.
  • Suspicious Person’s call on Maple Lane, complainant advised two subjects were running from the area after she heard a car alarm going off. Caller stated she was in her bedroom and looked out the window. Area was checked with negative contact with subjects. Vehicles were checked and appeared to be ok.
  • Area check call at Carver Place, reference to suspicious vehicles in the area. No contact with any vehicles. All ok.
  • Suspicious Vehicle/Person, Palmer Court, the complainant advised a white male driving a white pickup with a camper top was parked in the area. Subject was GOA. Area checked with negative contact.
  • Burglary call on Wheelhouse Lane, T.V. missing from living room, and a 22. Calber pistol no serial numbers. Report taken
  • Burglary call on East 5th St., Front door kicked in sometime last date after 2100 hours. 55” L.G. T.V. taken from back bedroom, Rent-a Center. Awaiting serial number.  Report taken
  • Damage to Property Perry St., complainant advised tree branch from 118 Perry Street yard fell onto her 2004 Camry. Report taken.
  • Officer called to MPD Lobby, Reference to possibly Elderly abuse, negative on elder abuse, the complainant advised Athens First Bank contacted her regarding her at Carver Place concerning a check which was attempted to be cashed by another female at Carver Place. Complainant needed a report to obtain further banking statements regarding her aunt’s account. Report taken. CID advised.
  • Harassing Phone Calls call on S. Madison Ave. the complainant advised she was being threatened by a female subject which has warrants out of Walton County and is possibly living on Armistead Circle.  Report taken. Follow up to be conducted on female subject, negative contact.
  • Theft report taken at MPD Lobby, the two complainants advised a female subject from E. Marable Street kept their 5-month-olds clothing when they vacated the apartment. Contact made with female subject which she claimed the clothing belonged to her. Civil Issue. Complainant was able to get the T.V. which was also left on location. The two complainants were escorted to F.I.S.H. on E. Spring Street to get some clothing for their child.
  • Suspicious Vehicle c all on Hwy. 78 & Hwy 11 heading East. Red SUV speeding.  Unable to make contact with vehicle advised WCSO to look out for vehicle.
  • EMS Assist on Cook Place, 22 year old male complaining of abdominal pain. Transported to Clearview by EMS.
  • Theft call on S. Broad St. “Chevron” over lottery ticket taken on Sunday. A regular customer unknown name took $300.00 worth of tickets off the counter. Unknown subject’s stepson later came in and cashed two of the tickets. Although subject’s names are not known the complainant advised they are regular customers.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Hwy.11 & Tanglewood Dr. Headed North, female holding infant child in the front seat. Negative contact, advised Walton and Barrow Counties.
  • Wanted person Attempt on E. Marable St., Female and male subjects wanted out of Lawrenceville, felony warrants.  Contact made with resident and she advised she was a friend and that the above named subjects are staying there, but were not there now. Resident advised she would call when they arrived.
  • Welfare Check on Mill St., attempt to make contact with male subject, per Master Sgt. Advised he did not show up for duty. Contact made with subject’s mother. Subject lives in the County and works in Athens. All information passed onto Dispatch. Subject is NOT out of the Monroe Guard Unit.
  • Suspicious Person call on S. Broad St. white female walking the area appears to be confused, subject wearing a pink top and jeans. Contact made with female subject, she advised she was ok and walking home.
  • Suspicious Person’s, call on Meadow Walk Trace, subject advised male and female in the area walking door to door. Contact made with subjects attempting to sell Kirby Vacuums. Advised to leave.
  • Suspicious Person call on Clearview Dr., contact made with caller.  Caller advised a tall black female stated she was from ADT and XM security and was there to check his system. Caller called ADT and they advised they did not send anyone. Subject in an older model tan sedan possibly a Ford Taurus.  Caller waited approximately 20 minutes before calling.  Area checked with no contact.
  • Damage to Property Report taken at MPD Lobby, complainant advised his window on Davis Street was hit by a B.B.  report taken
  • Hit and run call on Ridge Road, complainant advised her neighbor who is deaf, backed into her vehicle, a follow up will be conducted when he returns.
  • Loud Music complaint, from Turner Street, The complainant requested a officer to N. Madison Avenue prior to responding to Turner Street.  Music Turned down.
  • Domestic problem call on Elm Dr. dispute between sisters over money and a vehicle, situation mediated.
  • Harassing Phone calls taken at MPD Lobby, subject Christopher Spalding, no harassing calls, one call to his phone advising he had won some money.  All ok.
  • Stolen Vehicle call on Douglas St., complainant stated she left her friend borrow her Silver 1998 Honda Accord at 1230 hours today and she has not returned it yet. Complainant’s friend has no license. Complainant was advised if the vehicle is not returned by tomorrow to report it stolen. BOLO was placed on vehicle.
  • Assault call on King St., mother said her daughter was struck in the head by a girl she named. No visible injury or complaint of injury. Daughter was uncooperative. Mother requested report.
  • Civil matter call on South Madison Ave.  Civil matter over clothing at Overlook Crst.  Made contact with both parties, referred to the civil process, if they couldn’t work it out between themselves.
  • Domestic problem call on South Madison Ave., dispute between female and two male subjects. One male subject gone prior to officer’s arrival, report taken, advised female of TPO process
  • Stopping suspicious vehicle on Hwy 138/Tractor Supply, no insurance. Driver cited and vehicle impounded by towing company.
  • Burglary attempt call on South Broad St., Black male demanded the cashier to give him all the money and Newport cigarettes. He stated he had a gun but never brandished one. Subject did not get any items.
  • Suspicious person call on South Madison at Davis St.  Made contact with male, who stated that the burglary suspect was called “E”.  Male subject was in the store at the time of the incident.  Male subject is actually James Head and had warrants out of Athens.
  • Domestic problem call on Bridge Port Pl., verbal dispute between two subjects, parties were separated.
  • Domestic problem call on Carwood Dr., Husband was upset cause his wife left in his Camaro. Husband was extremely intoxicated and advised to go to bed.
  • Follow up 911 on Davis St.  Officer locate burglary Suspect and escorted him to MPD for follow up investigation.
  • Follow up 911 on Davis St.  Officers get consent to search and recover evidence of the burglary that occurred earlier. Ethan Crutchfield was arrested at MPD for Robbery at South Broad St.
  • Animal call on Tall Oaks Ln., 2 dogs outside window barking. Two dogs very fearful. Made contact with owner and advised of dog’s at large law.
  • Animal call on Barrett St., injured deer put down.
  • Follow up call on Douglas St., complainant stated she let a female subject use her 1998 Honda Accord and she has not returned vehicle since yesterday and contact can’t be made w/ female subject, wants vehicle listed stolen.
  • Burglary call on S Madison Ave., caller advised unknown subject damaged the frame of the front door to residence sometime last night.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on E Church St. in regards to abandon Pontiac Grand Prix. Property owner advised of remedies.
  • Fraud report taken at MPD lobby.  Reference to female subject passing a fake check. Warrant to be taken by officer.
  • Theft call on Indian Creek Dr., complainant advised unknown suspect removed his handicap tag from his truck. Tag placed on GCIC and complainant requested extra patrol.
  • Theft complaint taken at MPD lobby. Complainant stated her estranged husband picked up her pain pill prescription at Walgreens without her permission. Report taken.
  • Domestic problem on Tanglewood Dr., family disputing over juvenile discipline, all Ok.
  • Follow up on N Broad St. (Sussie’s Wings) caller had additional information for a case. All ok.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Booth Dr. reference to male subject drinking beer while driving green Acura. Area checked no  contact
  • Unsecure premise call on Towler St., caller stated front door to apartment has been open all day w/ nobody home. Apartment cleared and rescured, All ok.
  • Juvenile complaint on Atha St., female subject stated male subject being unruly. Situation mediated.
  • Juvenile complaint on Lakeview Dr., Female subject called three male subject the “N” word and trying to start a fight. All subjects advised to stay away from each other.
  • Pick-up wanted person from Newton County Jail. Jeremy Debuc arrested for Monroe FTA, Probation violation.
  • Counterfeit money call on W Spring St. (Quality Foods), customer stated she obtained counterfeit $20.00 bill from bakery in Between.
  • Civil issue call on Norris St., caller had questions regarding a repossession. Advised of remedies.
  • Domestic problem call on Reed St., wife was struck in the mouth by Christopher Strong (husband) and then fled scene. Officer pursued through woods, officer made contact @ Farmers Furniture in wood line. Strong arrested for FV-Battery and hindering 911 call. Strong also had warrants out of WCSO.

UPDATE: James Huff Road home was not occupied at time of fire

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UPDATE: Walton County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Craig League said the home on James Huff wasn’t occupied at the time of the fire.

“The house sustained moderate damage,” League said, adding that the cause has not yet been determined.

Photo contributed by Walton County Fire Rescue.

Photo contributed by Walton County Fire Rescue.

Initial story

Officials with Walton County Fire Rescue confirm that WCFR and Monroe Fire Department are on scene of a working house fire at 1070 James Huff Road.

“It is unknown at this time if the home is occupied or not,” said WCFR Battalion Chief Craig League. “Gratis Road is closed at James Huff due to fire hoses across the roadway.”

Details to follow

Monroe PD Reports: Arrests for theft of catalytic convertors from local company

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 6 – 19, 2015. This report is split into six parts due to the length. This is the fourth part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Jahari Brown arrested for Probation Violation, on  Alcovy St.
  • Officer’s called to S Madison Ave. Returned found wallet to owner, advised family Social Security cards were missing.
  • Rape reported at MPD lobby. Grandfather stated that his 16-year-old granddaughter’s boyfriend will not stop coming to his house. Advised to call police to his house next time so boyfriend can be served with Prohibited Entry form. Call was not a rape call.
  • Marcus Devoe arrested for Probation Violation, on  Alcovy St.
  • Casper Barnes arrested for Probation Violation, S. Madison Ave.
  • Burglary call on Storehouse Crt., caller advised he could not find “Black & Milds”. No burglary, possibly misplaced. Report declined.
  • Juvenile Complaint on Pine Park, Mother advised her son was being unruly. Situation mediated.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 138 heading towards city. Maroon Camaro speeding and passing vehicles in turning lane. Area checked, no contact.
  • Missing juvenile call on King St., mother stated 16-year-old daughter did not go to school today. Mother located daughter while on scene, all ok
  • Latoya Morrow arrested for Probation Violation, on Alcovy St.
  • Suspicious person call on S Broad St. (Dollar General). W/F in parking lot asking for money. Made contact w/ subject who is homeless. Subject admitted she was asking for money, I advised her of law for “pan-handling” and if she needed help, local organizations are available for assistance.
  • Domestic problem call on N. Broad Street; Dispute over property, on subject was GOA, verbal dispute only, all ok.
  • Domestic Problem call on Forest Ln; male subject was parked in area, not wanted at comp’s residence.  Was GOA.
  • Juvenile Complaint on Perry Street; juveniles in the area smoking weed, negative contact.
  • CIVIL/38-D report on Atha Street; Male subject was served with a TPO by female subject.  Male subject was complaining that 38-D activity was going on.
  • Welfare Check on Lawrence Street; Comp requested a check on 72-year-old female, checked, all ok.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Armistead Cir; Comp advised a vehicle is pulling into and out of driveway of abandoned residence, checked area with no contact.
  • 911 Hang-up on Nowell St., Mother advised her 20-year-old son left the house intoxicated, negative contact w/ son.
  • Domestic problem call on Sporty Lane; female and male subject screaming at each other, both parties GOA. Negative contact.
  • Violation of TPO/Domestic problem call on Ford Street; complainant complained that female subject who she has a TPO could be heard in the background on phone call with another person, not in violation of TPO.
  • Trespassing call on Cook Place; Verbal argument between Tavaris Lattimore and male subject, Tavaris Lattimore arrested for warrants out of Walton and Athens.
  • Hit and Run call on Towler Street; comp vehicle struck by a silver truck that left the area, comp advised he knew the subject and a WCSO deputy located the truck at a residence on Hwy 81, no driver would come to the door.
  • Domestic problem call on Storehouse Ct; male and female subjects arguing over text messages, verbal only situation mediated.
  • Entering Auto call on S. Madison Ave; three vehicles in the driveway entered by a black male who fled from complainant, 50.00 and an iphone 6+ stolen, unable to track phone, cars processed, latents recovered, report made.
  • Suspicious Person/Juveniles call on S. Broad Street near Car Wash; juveniles identified and given ride to be turned over to parents on Douglas Street, (not matching description of above subject from Entering Auto).
  • Domestic problem call on Dorothy Drive; Married couple in verbal dispute only, parties separated.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Charlotte Rowell to Michael Circle; comp believed subject was intoxicated, subjects made it home prior to catching up to them.
  • Theft Report call at Monroe Metal Recycling; a tip advised two subjects were stealing catalytic converters and brought them to Blackwell’s Auto repair, units surveilled them as they brought$ 700.00 worth of stolen converters to the shop from the woods, Michael Miller and Quintravious Blackwell arrested for Theft by Taking and Criminal Trespass.
  • Domestic problem call on Tanglewood Drive; Comp advised male subject refused to give keys back, keys returned, male subject was GOA.
  • Entering Auto call on Norris Street; occurred last date, possibly same suspect from previous report, wallet and Bluetooth headset stolen, report made.
  • Shoplifting call at Dollar General; 11 year old stole and hair wrap and some eyeliner while shopping with mother, 11-year-old and mother banned from store, report made.
  • Fraud Report call on Rosewood Ln; complainant reported 3 fraud transactions on her checking account, report made.
  • EMS Assist call on Walton Rd; 85-year-old male not breathing, turned over to EMS.
  • Domestic problem call on Pine Park St; subjects hanging out about to fight, subjects uncooperative said the other half of problem took off.  Loiterers advised to leave.
  • Suspicious Person call on Knight St and Lawrence; white male walking in the area, advised he was using a friend’s Wi-fi then strangely decided to head home to S. Madison Ave near Shumates. Negative warrants.
  • Assistance call on 2nd Street; caller given a ride to Walmart after getting into an argument with his internet date (possible call service) on 2nd Street.
  • Domestic problem call on Claywill Cir;  Brian Bailey arrested after getting into a fight with his girlfriend – intoxicated cut himself with a knife and left driving his girlfriend’s car on a suspended license. Bailey charged with DUI, Driving on Suspended License, and Disorderly Conduct.
  • Officer’s called to Maple Lane, complainant advised his neighbor was a sex offender and has not registered. After further investigation, it was discovered neighbor is registered.
  • Suspicious vehicle call Unable to Maintain Lane, Gray Cadillac stopped on Poplar Street, driver, on Medication. Called for third party to drive the driver due to medical concerns.
  • Theft Report taken at MPD Lobby, complainant advised male subject had been stealing tools over the past two years. Advised of warrant process, report taken.
  • Harassment Report call on Magnolia Terrace, complainant advised male subject gave her an STD.  Report taken.
  • Welfare Check/accident on W. Spring St., Mr. Soyo arrested for DUI, TOT Walton County Jail. Tested positive on PBT.
  • Dispute call on Alcovy St., F.I.S.H. Medical, and the staff advised male subject on location and was barred last week. CAD had no record. Male subject served with prohibited entry notice and advised not to return. A copy of the notice was left with staff on location.
  • Agency Assist call on Kendall Court, reference to WCSO going to arrest Antonio Robinson for Family violence.
  • Suspicious Person call on Wheelhouse Lane, black male riding a dirt bike between yards.  Area checked with no contact with subject
  • Harassing phone calls complainant taken at MPD Lobby, complainant advised male subject made 5 or 6 more phone calls since original report was filed by Officer. Supplemental report added to original report.
  • Officer’s called to Clearview Medical, reference to GSP requesting an officer to check on subjects from earlier accident and the dispute they were having over the phone.  All ok.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Hwy. 78 & Edmondson Road, white male subject in white Trail Blazer reading a newspaper. Contact made with witnesses of vehicle. No contact with speeding vehicle.
  • Officer’s called to Clearview in reference to disruptive patient, situation mediated all ok.
  • Damage to Property/hit and run report, MPD Lobby, Tractor Trailer driver advised a vehicle struck the front of his truck while he was stopped for the convoy earlier this date. Passenger vehicle turned left (North) onto Hwy. 11 and kept going. Maroon Malibu.  Turned over to GSP.
  • Dispute call on Victory Dr. complainant male and female subject over living arrangements.  Male subject not on location.  Female subject advised of civil process.
  • Officer advised he heard firearms being discharged in the area of G.W. Carver and Green Street. Area checked on foot.
  • Dispatch Advised Shots fired, Gunshot wound Green Street area. Victim identified as male subject, walking on Perry Street with 2 brothers when they heard shots and male subject was struck in the right upper shoulder from the back. No exit wound. Bullet still lodged inside shoulder area upon arrived. First aid given until EMS arrived and transported victim to Clearview.  Crime scene located at Launius Avenue and Perry Street. 6-shell casings recovered from a 40 caliber weapon. Officer advised six shot were heard when he was in the area. Scene processed by officer. No further at this time.

Monroe PD Reports: Two subjects running naked on Davis Street,

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 6 – 19, 2015. This report is split into six parts due to the length. This is the fifth part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Hit and run call on South Broad St CVS pharmacy, private property. Complainant advised something damaged her vehicle while she was working.
  • Accident on Spring, complaint that occurred @ 1800 hours. Insufficient information for report, one vehicle and driver not on scene. After running complainant information, FTA warrants found out of Winder PD for Rashard Blackwell. Meet with Winder PD and Windstream. Blackwell turned over.
  • Prowler call on New Lacy. Upon arrival, found a big cat going through the trash in the back yard. All 10-4.
  • Theft/Damage to property call on Meadow Court. Complainant stated roommate possibly stole $250 cash, and other items from residence when moving out.
  • Officer called to Chevron South Broad met with mother of 14-year-old in ref to daughter’s ex-boyfriend talking about killing someone. Made contact with ex-boyfriend he appeared very emotionally unstable but denied wanting to hurt himself or others, incident occurred at Walnut Grove high school but was documented due to daughter and ex-boyfriend both living inside city turned over to WCSO.
  • Hit and Run on John Deere Rd and Walton Rd. Carlos Whaley advised a vehicle hit his vehicle while he was sitting at a stop sign. Mr. Whaley had a Cp license and less than 1 Oz of marijuana. He was arrested.
  • Officer’s called to New Lacy @ Wall met with caller who stated female subject drove by while she was outside. TPO between the 2. Caller Declined report.
  • Animal call on Oakwood Lane. Two pit bulls from residence on White Oak Drive, entered back yard of Oakwood Lane and killed a German Shepherd mix. Animal control responded.
  • Domestic problem call on Tall Oaks Dr., complainant requesting report made to document her soon to be ex-husband left a 16-year-old in charge of a 4 and 1-year-old while he left without her knowledge.
  • Possible burglary in progress on S. Madison Ave., The complainant advised she could hear something outside her bedroom window. Area checked with negative contact with anyone or any evidence of anyone around the house.
  • Shoplifting call on S. Broad St. “Wal-Greens”, the assistant manager advised a black male subject came into the store and took approximately $93 worth of Olay face products. Subject left in a Silver passenger car. Manager declined a report.
  • Theft report call on Colley St., caller advised her medication was taken. Caller advised her Xanax and Percocet were taken. Possibly 30 pills of each. Unknown when or by whom. Report taken.
  • 911 hang up call on E. Washington St., Raddford Homes, 82-year-old female, vomiting and weak unable to get to the door to open for help. Officer climbed through window and allowed access to EMS. Transported to Clearview for further evaluation.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Baron Dr., complainant advised a black male riding a dirt bike in the area with a juvenile on the back with no helmets driving recklessly.  Upon arrival officer made contact another subject on a 4-wheeler who advised him that the other subject headed to Walton Mills. See below call for contact made with second subject in Walton Mills. This was the second complaint in the last two days regarding this subject on the dirt bike.
  • Walton Mills Follow up on above call at Old Mill Point, contact made with Black male subject sitting on his dirt bike, subject refused to provide his identification and name. Subject arrested for D.O.C. identified and turned over to Walton County Jail. Citation issued and subject released after being booked.
  • 911 hang up call on W. Spring St. “Rose’s,” Elderly female has history of passing out. Refused medical treatment. All ok.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Hwy 138 & W. Spring St., elderly female in a green truck, no further information, failure to maintain lane. Area checked with no contact with subject or vehicle.
  • EMS assist call on E. Marable St. “Hot Spot” reference to a 16-year-old female that passed out, female refused medical treatment.
  • Follow up on vehicle recovered, Complainant Douglas St. advised she was tipped off her vehicle was on Thompson Drive in the County. Vehicle was located. No damage. All stickers were removed and vehicle was clean. Complainant took possession of the vehicle.  Vehicle removed from GCIC.  Supplemental report to be completed.
  • Unknown problem call on Atha St. located open door at the back of the residence and found Brittany Irvin inside a back bedroom with less than an ounce of marijuana in plain view. Irvin arrested for possession and TOT WC Jail.
  • Officer’s called to Clearview reference to patient being released and has questions about TPO, subject released had questions regarding a TPO.
  • Officer’s called to Atha Street, Officer to meet with complainant in reference to possibly TPO violation of male subject. Complainant was the caller from previous call at this address but was not on location when officers arrived. Report taken.
  • Animal Complaint on Maple Way, complainant advised 3-large K-9’s in the area chasing people and vehicles. On Maple Lane. Animal control responded.  Owner cited by Animal control for dog at large.
  • Dispute call on Davis St., complainant advised his children’s mother’s boyfriend grabbed him and pushed him down. Second party GOA was identified has warrants out of Newton County Probation violation, original charges 38-D, battery.  Report taken. No visible marks on complainant, advised or warrant process and TPO process.
  • Domestic problem call on Victory Dr. between 2 subjects, verbal only. One subject had complaints of chest pain EMS responded to EMS.
  • Domestic problem call on Davis St.  Verbal between 2 subjects, parties separated prior to arrival.
  • Domestic problem call on New Lacy St., female and Rodney Evans were involved in a physical altercation. Evans struck female in the face and struck 5-year-old in the neck. Evans left the scene in a white Honda Accord. He was arrested for family violence battery x2, cruelty to children 3rd degree x4, hit and run, and driving without a license.
  • Loud Party call on Baron Dr homeowner warned about loud music. Will be shut down next call.
  • Entering auto call on S Madison Ave 2 Droid cell phones and $20 cash taken from unlocked vehicle.
  • Loud Party call on Baron Drive party was shut down there was a strong odor of marijuana in the area but too many people around to locate source of odor possible fight on location negative contact with parties of fight.
  • Domestic problem call on 6th St., Physical altercation between Jeremy Cole and female subject, Jeremy Cole arrested for Battery (FV).
  • Discharging firearms call on Tanglewood Dr, report of single gunshot in area, area checked negative contact.
  • Loud party/firearms call on Tanglewood Dr., subjects involved and the loud party/fight on Baron Drive possibly relocated to the party on Tanglewood Drive. Those subjects possibly with firearms. Party shut down.
  • Suspicious person call on Davis St., Report of two subjects running down the street naked. Made contact with David Day on Davis St who was seen by officers getting dressed in the front yard. Mr. Day was intoxicated, underage and provided a false name and DOB. He was arrested.
  • Hit and run call at Sparrow Inn, gray Honda Accord struck by black Tahoe, Tahoe GOA toward Davis St, report taken.
  • Assault call at Clearview hospital. Patient advised he was assaulted by two unknown males at the Valero near Tanglewood at approximately 2100 hours. He declined a report.
  • Welfare check on New Lacy St, report 9 and 5-year-old on location with no adult, all ok made contact with 17-year-old babysitter.
  • Fight call on Alcovy St at Breedlove Dr., report of 15 people in active fight, made contact with caller, who stated several juveniles from Lacy St came to her house to fight, subjects GOA.
  • Stopping suspicious vehicle on S.Broad St at Wells Fargo Jilluan Roberts arrested for DUI (.149) Suspended License, no Insurance, Improper Stopping on Roadway, and Failure to Maintain Lane and Floyd County warrants case.
  • Follow up on Harris St.,  in reference to earlier entering auto on S Madison owner of the phone traced it to the area of  Harris St. Made contact with mother on Harris gained consent to enter and search for phone.  Juvenile admitted to having one of the phones the cash was also located. Arrest forwarded to juvenile.
  • Domestic problem call on Walker Dr. Caller advised that his wife cut him with some a piece of glass, calls back and said he was on his way to Clearview via POV, advised his wife stopped at the old hospital on Breedlove and refused to take him to Clearview if he didn’t get off the phone with 911.  They arrived at Clearview, both extremely intoxicated, very uncooperative, the male Mr Charles Hendrix had a sever laceration on his left arm, very disruptive with ER staff.  He was arrested for agg. Assault and battery, Tia Collins arrested for DUI.
  • Anonymous Caller, Possible wanted Subject on Davis St. caller advised, Black male wearing Black hoodie and black sweat pants walking on Davis St. has warrants out of Athens Clark County. Area checked no contact.
  • Follow up on Davis St. warrant Attempt, male subject, reference to warrants out of Newton County Probation violation, subject not on location and does not live at this address.
  • Domestic problem report only on W. Spring St. “Clearview Medical Center”, complainant advised male subject held a gun to her head last date on Norris St. Subject to be evaluated for medical tendencies. Complainant mother was on location and explained long history in family.  Report taken.
  • Suspicious Person call on Country Club Dr. The complainant advised a subject dressed in Camo was walking around near the fence in her back yard. Complainant advised it was possibly juvenile squirrel hunting. Checked the area with negative contact.  No further.
  • Dispute call on Mill Stone Bluff, civil issue over property between 2 subjects over property due to splitting up.  1 subject gathered some essential belongs and left.  Advised of the civil process.
  • Possible TPO Violation call on Bridgeport Place, complainant advised she had her brother-in-law’s phone and there was a missed call on it from her ex-boyfriend who has a TPO between the 2. Complainant stated brother-in-law did not know she had the phone. No violation. Complainant advised if he called back, left a message or Text attempting to contact “her” then it would be a violation and to call dispatch.
  • Damage to Property call on Pine Park, caller advised his front door was attempted to be pried open. No entry made into home. Dead bolt was hammered back into place by complainant. Report taken.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on South Broad St., ref to a black truck on side of the business, GOA ALL ok.
  • Suspicious person call at Chevron on South Broad St., reference male and female smelling like 38d. Made contact negative on any odor.
  • Child custody dispute call on Knight St., complainant advised her child’s father has had their child for 3 weeks. He was supposed to return the child this date but has not done so. No court orders in place. She was advised of available remedies.
  • Domestic problem call on Plaza Dr., reference retrieving property between 2 subjects, all OK.
  • Follow up on West Tall Oaks Reference to earlier speeding vehicle on Baron Dr. Bike located at this residence he stated that the bike was abandoned. Bike impounded by wrecker service. Resident cited for DOC and released on copy.
  • Suspicious person call on Sycamore Ct., caller advised she heard noises in her back yard. Her dad was on scene and advised there were no one in the backyard. All ok.
  • Shoplifting call at Walmart, 14 yr old stole $43.68 worth of merchandise, report taken forwarded to juvenile.
  • Intoxicated person call on Mobley Cir., Female intoxicated and being loud prior to our arrival. Available remedies were explained to the owner of the house in which she resides.
  • Burglary call on Pine Park St., Back door kicked in Occurred between 1845-2354 hrs 3TVs, 3 pairs of shoes and a 22 caliber handgun stolen, report taken.
  • Civil matter, Walton truck stop. Dispute between truck driver and mechanic. Situation resolved.
  • Suspicious person call at Madison Manor, ref three males loitering in the parking lot, area checked no contact.
  • Drug sell call on Oakwood Ln. Anonymous caller advised finding drug related objects and drugs in cul-de-sac, requested area to be checked. No contact.
  • Juvenile complaint on Lakeview Dr. near Walton Rd. Advised of 2 juveniles in area wearing all black clothing. Made contact w/ male and female subjects who are adults and were walking to friends home, all OK.
  • Damage to property call on E Washington St., caller advised unknown subject broke windows and slashed all tires on caller’s 2002 Chevy Impala overnight, report taken.
  • Domestic problem call on Ridge Rd., 2 subjects over relationship, verbal only, parties separated.
  • Shoplifting call on S Broad St. (Dollar General), Amanda Buice for warrants out of Rabun County and banned from Dollar General.
  • Civil Issue taken at MPD lobby, female requested escort to Tanglewood Ln. to retrieve property. Homeowner not on location, advised to call back.
  • Domestic problem on Turner St., 2 female subjects arguing over misplaced wallet. All ok, mediated.
  • Burglary call on Mill Stone Bluff. Caller advised unknown subject forced open rear window on 11-12-2015 and removed a white 10k ring and $5.00 cash.
  • Theft call on W Spring St. (Walmart), caller advised her purse was stolen out of shopping cart on 11-14-2015. Report taken.
  • Suspicious vehicle call  on Sorrells St., caller advised gold 4 door sedan occupied by B/M and 2 B/F sitting in front of her residence but would not advise of address. No contact.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 138 towards Monroe from Nunally Farm Rd. White Nissan Maxima speeding and reckless. Area checked no contact.
  • Harassing text messages taken at Monroe Police lobby. Complainant stated unknown person sent her threatening text yesterday.
  • Dispute call on W Spring St. (Verizon wireless). W/M on location wearing red pants refusing to leave. Contact made w/ subject. Advised to leave premises and not return.
  • Harassment report taken at Monroe Police Dept. lobby, Complainant stated soon to be ex-husband slandering her on social media and posting semi-nude pictures, report taken. She was arrested for FTA warrant out of Norcross.

Monroe PD Reports: TV stolen during burglary while 11 and 12-year-old in home

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 6 – 19, 2015. This report is split into six parts due to the length. This is the sixth part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 78 toward City, Report of a white Audi sedan driven by a black female was texting and driving.  Negative contact.
  • Suspicious vehicle call CVS, Report of a silver Pontiac sedan parked at front door, with 2 juveniles in vehicle unattended, vehicle GOA.
  • Suspicious person call on W. Spring St at GWA, Report of juvenile male reported missing from Barrow County walking near roadway.  Located male and identified him as missing juvenile.  Turned over to Barrow County SO.
  • Unknown Law call on Norris St., Caller was a female requesting help and wasn’t able to leave.  Made contact with all residents and all was ok see next few calls.
  • Follow up on W. Vine St., Was caller from previous call, Subject on location was under influence of Meth and other pills.  She admitted to suicidal thoughts, turned over to EMS for transport.
  • EMS assist on S. Broad St at Dollar General, EMS requested assistance quickly, Subject from previous 2 calls was combative in ambulance.  She was arrested and transported to Clearview by officer.  Released on copy at Clearview for evaluation.
  • Juvenile Complaint call on Wheelhouse Ln., Ref: 14-year-old female on location being unruly and refusing to take medication.  Situation was mediated, juvenile took medication and was ok.
  • Dispute call on GW Carver Dr., Report of a verbal dispute over parking spaces.  Situation Mediated.
  • Dispute call on 3rd St., Report of female blowing horn and yelling at a male in the side yard.  Made contact with Cherry Hawkins who was arrested for DOC.
  • Discharging Firearms call on S. Madison Ave., Report of 4 gunshots in parking lot of Madison Manner, Caller did not wish to report in person, area checked on foot, no contact with any suspicious activity.
  • Discharging Firearms call on S. Madison Ave., Same caller reported hearing more gunshots in parking lot.  Officers made contact with caller, who was suffering from mental illness.  Area checked negative contact with shell casings of evidence of gunshots in area.
  • Entering auto call on Carver Pl., caller stated unknown male wearing green jacket and jeans entered her car and stole her wallet.
  • Entering auto call on S Lumpkin St. (Cotton Depot) reference to a wallet taken from vehicle on Saturday during a wedding.
  • Dispute call on Tall Oaks Ln., male and female subjects verbally disputing. Situation mediated, all ok.
  • Damage to property call on S Madison Ave., caller advised his GMC Yukon had a hole punctured in gas tank sometime overnight while he was sleeping. Report taken.
  • Child Molestation call on N Midland Ave., mother advised her daughter (9 yoa) and niece (8 yoa) were molested on 11-4-2015 by named male subject. Report taken and CID notified.
  • Follow up on E Washington St. Apt.15, caller had information on who damaged her vehicle. Supplemental report completed.
  • Fraud report taken at Monroe Police Department lobby in reference to someone trying to make purchases on credit card and having items shipped to California. Walmart fraud department is handling case due to them contacting complainant and purchases were never completed.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Baron Dr. Subject riding 4-wheeler in roadway. Contact made and advised to stay out of roadway.
  • Domestic problem report taken at MPD lobby. Complainant had questions regarding child custody, advised of civil remedies.
  • Domestic problem call on Ridge Rd., Verbal dispute only over gathering property from residence. All ok.
  • Domestic problem call on report @ MPD lobby. Mother and son disputing over money. Son struck mother in face. Warrants TBT for battery-FV.
  • Juvenile complaint on Ash St. 5-year-old being unruly, all ok.
  • Stolen vehicle recovered on 2nd St. at Barrett St.
  • Theft call on Reed St., caller stated wallet was taken out of her car at Walmart last date. Report taken.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 78E. Black Ford F-150 w/ big tires speeding, area checked no contact.
  • Domestic problem call on Ridge Rd., two subjects were physically disputing over relationship. Warrants TBT on one of the subjects.
  • Domestic problem call on Walmart, Report of male and female in blue Chevy truck in verbal dispute in the parking lot.  Made contact with male and female subjects who were in a verbal dispute over living situation.  All ok, Situation mediated.
  • Dispute call on M Maple lane, Unknown problem, caller was screaming into phone on 911, was a dispute between neighbors over children fighting.  Parties separated.
  • Prowler call on Thompson Ridge Dr., caller reported unknown person was beating on her back door, area checked no contact with anyone in the area.
  • Prowler call on Thompson Ridge Dr., Caller reported that after Officers left the first time the person returned, and when she checked the backyard her window was broken.  Damage to property report taken.
  • Unsecure Premises at Mike Cash, Pedestrian reported that the front door was unsecure.  Officers checked location and key holder responded.  All ok.
  • Loud Music on Landers St., Report music was coming from residence in middle of street.  All ok.
  • Stolen vehicle at Walmart, Complainant reported his 1999 Honda Accord was taken by his girlfriend and the vehicle was on Armistead Cir.  Located vehicle on Armistead Cir and made contact with girlfriend.  Was civil issue and ongoing issue.  Advised both parties of remedies.
  • 911 hang up call on E. Tall Oaks, Made contact with resident who stated he did not call and this was the second time this week.  All 10-4 possibly weather related.
  • Juvenile Complaint at Waffle House N. Broad St., Mother reported her 16-year-old daughter was attempting to run away and was sitting on the side of hwy 11.  Made contact with the daughter who requested help due to mental illness.  Turned over to mother who took her to Clearview for evaluation.
  • Suspicious person call on Wells Fargo Atm, S. Broad St., Report of 2 males sitting in vehicle by the ATM. Made contact with parties, all was ok and sent on their way.
  • Entering Auto call on Mill Creek Way, Report of black male in a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants breaking into cars in area.  2 vehicles were entered, nothing taken.  Entering Auto report taken
  • Suspicious vehicle call Post Office N. Broad St., Reported by Waffle House employee that a white SUV was parked near the post office.  Vehicle was all ok and unoccupied.  
  • Suspicious person call on Hwy 78 East at West Spring St., Report of male with a flashlight waving the flashlight at passing traffic.  Area checked no contact.
  • EMS Assist on Claywil Cir., 22 yoa male suffers from mental illness and refused to take medication and was yelling in the front yard.  All ok turned over to EMS.
  • EMS Assist on Southview Dr., Elderly female fell out of bed and needed assistance, family members were asleep on location, but woke up prior to arrival.
  • Stolen vehicle call at Walmart, Employee was working in Snellville and a fellow employee called her and reported her vehicle a silver 1997 Silver Honda Accord was missing. Walmart management was able to review the video and observed a white male in a black Toyota 4 runner pulled up next to her vehicle and left.  The Toyota was stolen through Gwinnett County.  Report taken Silver Accord was entered onto GCIC.
  • Burglary call possibly in progress on Mill Stone Bluff, juveniles 11 and 12 yrs old advised they could hear someone downstairs inside the residence. Parents had left for work already. 32” T.V. taken from residence after subject entered through the back kitchen window. No serial numbers at this time. Incident occurred at approximately 0530 hours. Unable to lift any finger prints from point of entry.
  • Suspicious Person call on Wheelhouse Lane, black male in the area with a backpack.  Area checked with no contact with subject.
  • Follow up on E. Washington Ave., ongoing issues over Facebook comments, caller advised female subject made comments on Facebook. Supplemental report to original added.
  • Suspicious Person call at W. Spring St. “Wal-Mart”, female subject served with Prohibited entry due to product exchange transaction.
  • Theft report call on West Marable, complainant advised she believed that male subject took her $5.00 flip phone. Attempt to locate male subject was unsuccessful. Report taken.
  • Dispute call on Davis St., the complainant advised male subject came to the residence to visit her son and stepped inside without her permission. Report taken.
  • Damage to Property call on N. Broad & Spring St., Fire Hydrant knocked over by tractor trailer.  The water department responded and removed the hydrant. Report completed.
  • Civil Matter call on Bold Springs Rd. “Rocky’s Pizza”, disgruntled employee over last pay check. Manager advised will mail last pay check within 72 hours after uniforms were returned. Employee advised to contact wage and labor if they are not paid.  No further.
  • Domestic problem call at Applebee’s parking lot. Called in by EMS unit. Younger couple verbal.  All ok by the time they got into Applebee’s.
  • EMS Assist. on Indian Springs, 93 years old female fell and needed assistance getting up. Called in by officer.  Turned over to EMT’s.  Transported to Clearview.
  • Harmful Attempt call on Atha Street, female subject took several prescription medications over a dispute with her husband. Transported to Clearview Medical.
  • Speeding Vehicle, coming from Youth Jersey Rd. maroon Monte Carlo, last seen passing St. Anna’s church.  Negative contact with vehicle, complainant lost contact.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on E. Spring St. “Valero”, vehicle parked on location for several hours. Contact made with owner. Citied for possession of marijuana less than an ounce released on citation. Vehicle moved.
  • Dispute call on Ash Lane, Mother advised her 15 year old daughter is being picked on at school MAHS, suspect named from Ash Lane. Contact made with S.R.O. Officer Harris and advised mother would be in contact with him next date.
  • Harassing phone calls on Launius Ave., mother advised she was being called and harassed by her daughter. Advised of remedies.
  • Loud Music call on MLK Blvd., black Volkswagen bug. Contact made with subjects in vehicle. Singing loudly. All ok.
  • Dispute call on Gatewood Way, mother disputing with daughter, situation mediated.
  • Domestic problem call in area of New Lacey and Magnolia all parties GOA, no report requested area checked with no contact.
  • Damage to property call on Arcadia Ct., complainant advised her vehicle was scratched while she was visiting her boyfriend.
  • Suspicious person at Taylor’s. Jamie Lee Fletcher walking in road in front of Taylor’s. Had Monroe warrants for FTA. He was arrested.
  • Officer called to South Broad St., caller advised he was stranded by a friend. He is from Florida and requested a place to sleep for the night. FISH was contacted and they arranged a place for him to stay.
  • Officer called to South Broad St., Johns Supermarket, area checked due to suspicious w/m standing next to the business, made contact with male subject who lives next door, he was waiting on a ride.  He was given a ride to Atha St.  All ok.
  • Suspicious person call on Green St., caller said subjects in hoodies were burning cans. Area checked with no contact.
  • Suspicious person call on E. Church, Coin Laundry unknown male subject caught masturbating in front of window wearing a white hat and dark clothing. Last seen running toward the back of the building.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 11 headed south into the city, ref to a red F-150 FTML, all ok, sleepy driver.
  • Officer called to MPD Lobby, reference to possible TPO violation. Crystal Howard advised she’s being contacted by Christopher Strong, via Facebook.  Advised her to block Facebook and stop reading his posts. Supplemental report to be filed.
  • Officer called to Country Hearth Inn, reference to subject wanting a ride to the F.I.S.H. Subject was not disabled and the weather was permitting him to walk or call a taxi.
  • Animal call/ Bite on Walton Road, 80 year old female was bit by a k-9 that stays on the property. Female was transported to Clearview to be treated for a bite to her arm and leg. K-9 was taken by animal control. Owner was served with paperwork.
  • Agency Assist, Hwy. 138 & Alcovy River Bridge, commercial bus slid off roadway while moving over for a wide load vehicle. Bus was pulled up from embankment by Taylors. No damage to bus. WCSO units all busy.
  • Dispute call on Bridgeport Place, Civil matter between male and female subjects over a vehicle. Situation mediated and subject advised of civil process.
  • Warrants subject Pickup on Alcovy St., Freddie Harris arrested for probation violation. TOT Walton County Jail.
  • Suspicious Person call on MLK Blvd, Tractors Supply parking lot. Black male blocking people into parking spaces then asking for money. Area checked no contact.
  • Theft report taken at MPD. Lobby, complainant wanted to report his Nikon camera stolen from his apt. on  Maple Lane but he didn’t know when it was taken or a model or serial number. Advised to contact Best Buy to locate further information.  Will call back.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Alcovy St., vehicle unable to maintain Lane, Silver Malibu located at Chevron. Elderly female driver all ok at this time. No violations observed by officer.
  • Suspicious Person Report on Plaza Dr. “Premier Kids” complaint advised there was a white female going through the mail earlier this date.
  • Dispute call on Walker Dr., Benjamin Lindstrom arrested for Criminal Trespass F.V. due to him breaking items inside the household.  TOT Walton County Jail Warrants to be taken.
  • Dispute call on Glen Iris Dr. & E. Spring St., complainant advised she was being harassed by two females she had been disputing with and they threw ice at her. Complainant escorted back to Glen Iris Drive without incident.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on S. Broad St., Green Chevy Blazer unable to maintain lane. Left roadway.  Contact made with driver at the Chevron on S. Broad. All ok.
  • Suspicious person call on Tanglewood Dr., Juveniles threw something at a school bus. Unknown if bus had damage. Negative contact with juveniles.
  • Welfare check call on Forest Ln., caller requested welfare check on juvenile. Officer spoke to aunt and also spoke to juvenile Child is OK. ALL OK.
  • Mics. Theft call on S Broad St., white male and white female seen taking items from the store but were GOA. Report requested.
  • Suspicious person call on West Fambrough St., near the railroad tracks, Harlen Davis arrested for warrants.
  • 911 hang up call on Harvest Lane, verbal between male and female subjects, parties separated
  • Dispute call on Booth Dr., Quantavius Johnson and another male subject in verbal argument. Johnson arrested for Morgan Co. warrants.
  • Suspicious person call on Carver Place, reference black male shouting in the middle of the street. Willie Jackson arrested for public intox.
  • Suspicious person call on Glen Iris Dr., caller advised that 3 juveniles were suspicious in the area wearing all black carrying back packs.  They were GOA in the area of Edwards St., area checks with no contact.
  • Domestic problem call on East Tall Oaks Dr., Devin Middleton, Timothy McLendon, and male subject were involved in a domestic violence situation. Mr. McLendon and Mr. Middleton were arrested for battery.
  • Damage to property call on Tall Oaks Dr., George Phillips advised that his back window was pushed in, entry was not made, possible suspect named.

Execution date for Terrell set for next week

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After putting the planned execution of Brian Keith Terrell, 47, on hold earlier this year, the Georgia Department of Corrections announced in a press release that the Newton County Superior Court has now set the date for the execution to proceed. The court ordered the Georgia Department of Corrections to carry out the execution on a date between Dec. 8-15, 2015. Commissioner Homer Bryson has set the date for 7 p.m. next Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson.

Screen Shot 2015-11-29 at 10.36.27 AMTerrell was convicted in Walton County Superior Court in 2001 for the 1992 robbery and murder of John Henry Watson. His execution was put on hold in March this year while an analysis was conducted on the drugs planned for use in the scheduled execution of Kelly Renee Gissendaner. Her execution was called off in the hours leading up to the scheduled execution due to concerns over the drugs to be used. Gissendaner was eventually executed on Sept. 30.

Original Story: March 2, 2015

Last week Walton County Superior Court filed an order that will set the execution date for a man convicted in the 1992 murder of a Covington man.

According to a press release from the Georgia Attorney General’s office, Brian Keith Terrell, 46, was convicted in the murder of 70-year-old John Watson, of Covington. Terrell is scheduled to die at 7 p.m. on March 10, 2015 for the crime. The order sets a seven-day window that begins at noon on March 10 and ends on March 17, 2015. Terrell has exhausted all his appeals.

Terrell was convicted of murdering Watson on June 21, 1992 after shooting and beating him to death. According to the release, Terrell had stolen checks from Watson, who was a friend of Terrell’s mother. Watson gave him the opportunity to return the funds prior to June 22, 1992 in order for him not to file charges against him. Terrell used the opportunity instead to murder Watson in a particularly brutal way, shooting him several times before beating him to death.

 

Monroe PD Reports: Snake in residence, Man pulls gun in road rage incident

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 20 – 24, 2015. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the first part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Dispute call on Baron Dr., caller advised Domino’s Pizza charged her $38.00 for pizza but never delivered. Caller called Domino’s and they claimed to have refunded her but it has not shown up on her credit card. Caller advised to dispute charge with credit card company.
  • Wanted person call on S. Broad Street near Church Street with reference to warrants on a male subject in the area. Area checked no contact with male subject.
  • Welfare check call on W. Spring St. (Family Dollar) in reference to store doors being locked and business opens at 9:00 am. Contact made w/ employee on location who advised she locked doors around 10:00 am so she could stock coolers. All ok.
  • Domestic problem call on Maple Ln. between 2 subjects, was also advised a gun was used for threats. All ok, Contact made w. one subject she advised other subject was in complex but left on foot. Witnesses advised there was no gun and no argument.
  • Wanted person in MPD lobby. Claudette Lewis in lobby and had warrants for FTA. Advised by clerk for City Court that judge will see Lewis @ 1330 hrs and advised of outcome for arrest.
  • Officer’s called to E. Tall Oaks Dr. in reference to domestic victim on location to retrieve property. Property retrieved, all ok.
  • Theft call on Milledge Ave. (Public Defender’s Office) complainant reported theft of a Stihl blower. Serial number not available at this time, will call back to provide so item can be entered on GCIC.
  • Domestic problem call on W Spring St. (Clearview) subject assaulted by female on Booth Dr. last night. Subject uncooperative and not wanting to press charges.
  • Burglary call on GW Carver Dr., complainant stated unknown subject burglarized her home last date.
  • Entering auto report taken at MPD lobby, reference to driver license and bank card taken from vehicle while letting unknown subject test drive vehicle.
  • EMS assist call on N. Broad St. in reference to female in vehicle breathing but not responsive. All ok, female taking nap in parking lot.
  • Road rage on Hwy 78 W/B. Unidentified B/M pulled gun on vehicle that wouldn’t let him pass. Incident occurred in county neat Walton EMC. 4 door older silver Honda Accord w/ unknown tag. Met w/ complainant at Chevron on Troy Smith Rd., all ok.
  • Suspicious person call on Marable St. @ Union St. B/M wearing black hoodie walking in roadway possibly intoxicated. Area checked no contact.
  • Dispute call on Mill St. between male and female subjects over eviction. Advised of civil process, all ok.
  • Civil call on E Tall Oaks Dr., caller on scene to retrieve property. Property retrieved, all ok.
  • Suspicious person call on 2050 W Spring St. Silver sedan occupied w/ B/M on row 9. Area checked no contact.
  • Animal call on W Creek Circle, Caller advised there was a snake inside her residence. Caller advised to call exterminator.
  • Dispute call on Towler St., Mother upset due to daughter having friend spend the night without mother knowing. All ok.
  • Wanted person call on S Broad St. John Becknell on location. Becknell arrested for warrants, taken by officer.
  • Damage to property call on Ridge Rd., complainant stated unknown subject stole object off her vehicle last date. Complainant requested extra patrol, no report.
  • Suspicious person call on S Broad St. (Hardee’s).  Female subject stated male subject was making rude facial gestures at her in drive-thru. Both parties cited for DOC.
  • Burglary call at Monroe Motor Inn. Complainant accused female subject of taking $40.00 from her on Tanglewood Ln. Two other subjects were in residence asleep when incident occurred. No report taken, parties separated.
  • Assist call at Clearview. Male subject was fighting with staff, trying to break out windows and climb into the ceiling. Arrived on scene and assisted staff with medicating subject. All ok.
  • Fight call at Felker Park. Two male subjects were physically disputing. One subject cited for DOC and served w/ license suspension. Parties separated.
  • Domestic problem call on Overlook Crest. All ok, parties separated. Couple disputing over getting property out of residence.
  • Domestic problem call on S Broad St. (Southside Mobile Home Park), Verbal dispute between Jimmy McIntyre and female subject. McIntyre arrested for Probation Violation.
  • Entering auto call on Reed Way. Caller’s vehicle had driver side window broken out with large brick that was still in passenger floorboard. No items appeared to be taken, report taken
  • Theft call on Gatewood Way. Caller advised cellphone stolen last date from Long Nails located on W Spring St. Report taken and phone placed on GCIC.

Monroe PD Reports: Juvenile turned over to mother after shoplifting beer

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 20 – 24, 2015. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the second part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Dispute call on Tanglewood Ln., two subjects and other subjects over money taken earlier this date.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Harris St. /E Church St. Gray Ford SUV driving in wrong lane. Area checked and contact made @ Jack Peters grocery, all ok.
  • Juvenile complaint @ MAHS. Mother wanted escort to find her daughter at game. Advised staff and MPD officers inside would assist, all ok.
  • Suspicious Person call on S. Broad Street at Legacy House; Elderly male left on foot and later returned, all ok.
  • Harassment call at Quality Foods; complainant advised she was being followed and bothered by ex-boyfriend.  Subject was GOA, report made.  Negative contact at subject’s residence.
  • Wanted person call on S. Broad Street; male subject had two warrants, on Meth and possibly had a pistol concealed near trashcan.  Grandma let us search, negative contact with him or pistol.
  • Shoplifting call at Jack Peters Grocery; Juvenile arrested for shoplifting a beer.  Complaint filed, subject turned over to mother.
  • 911 Hang-up on Gatewood Drive; all ok, juveniles playing on phone.
  • Domestic problem call on W. Creek Cir; Subject intoxicated and refusing to leave, subject advised to head home and he complied, all ok.
  • Disturbing the Peace call on Mill Street; Large crowd in the area being disruptive, crowd ignored complainant when asked to calm down.  All GOA, negative contact.
  • Suspicious Vehicle @ S. Broad St and Vine St; Vehicle speeding and reckless, area checked negative contact.
  • Domestic problem call on Bridgeport Pl; Subject becoming violent broke out bedroom window, subject has medical condition.
  • Suspicious Person @ Mill Street and Broad Street; Subject walking down the middle of street, officer identified male subject.  Subject consented to search found a trace amount of marijuana.  Male subject was advised to head directly home.  Trace amount thrown away.
  • Firearms Discharged call on Davis Street; shot heard in area possibly from Lacy Street, area checked no contact.
  • Suspicious Person @ Valero E. Spring Street; officer flagged down about three males being suspicious at Country Hearth Inn, negative contact.
  • Assist call at Clearview; female patient being disruptive, subject was restrained and sedated, all ok.
  • Suspicious Person call on E. Spring Street; comp advised she observed a homeless person, area checked negative contact.
  • Prowler call on Tall Oaks Ln; Comp advised someone was knocking on door, negative contact.
  • Damage to Property call on Bryant Rd; Comp advised neighbor backed their camper into the fence, report made.
  • Suspicious Person @ Skyline trace; complainant reported six subjects about to fight in area, Comp possibly intoxicated, negative contact with subjects.
  • Suspicious Vehicle @ CVS Pharmacy on S. Broad Street; intoxicated driver south on Broad, area checked no contact.
  • Disturbing the Peace @ Nowell Street; large party in the area, subject advised to disperse, all ok.
  • Prowler call on Creek View Drive; Comp has medical condition and advising someone is trying to steal her catalytic converter, residence and car checked, all ok.
  • Suspicious Vehicle @ CVS Pharmacy; subjects were lost looking for directions, all ok.
  • Suspicious Person @ N. Broad Street and Golden Pantry; two male subjects on location, one subject was intoxicated, both sent away.
  • Theft @ Colley St., complainant stated unknown subject entered her pocketbook and stole her ID card, VA medical card, and VA pharmacy card.
  • Dekalb County Jail ready for pick-up. Marie Conner arrested for two Failure to Appear  warrants through Monroe.
  • Domestic problem call on Turner St.  Verbal dispute between male and female subjects. Original dispute started at Magnolia Terrace and ended here. Parties separated.
  • Domestic problem call on Edwards St. between two subjects over Xbox One from Aaron’s Rental. All ok, verbal only, parties separated.
  • Civil Issue call on N Midland Ave., complainant on location to retrieve property. Homeowner would not answer the door. Complainant advised to try again later.
  • Suspicious person call on E Marable @ Gatewood subdivision. B/M walking neighborhood and looking in houses. Negative contact.
  • Runaway juvenile call on Roosevelt St.  Mother stated 17-year-old son ran away from home 2 weeks ago. Report taken, 17-year-old will be entered on GCIC.
  • Domestic problem call on Radford St.  Verbal dispute between two subjects. One subject cited for disorderly conduct. Juvenile female (16-year-old-) tased and charged w/ simple assault and disorderly conduct. Juvenile released to her mother on scene.
  • Assault call on W Spring St. (Clearview) Subject stated he was assaulted at Tanglewood earlier this date by male subject due to subject wanted to ask male subject 14-year-old daughter out.
  • Suspicious person call on E Washington St. W/M and W/F in area gathering pecans and trespassing. Area checked on foot, no contact.

Two children from Monroe die in train collision in Henry County

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A Monroe family is dealing with an unimaginable tragedy as a result of the collision between a vehicle and a train in Henry County on Sunday night. According to reports from friends and family members, the two children who died in a wreck in Henry County were from Monroe. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical expenses for a third child from the family who was critically injured. According to the post, the children were returning home after a visit with their father for Thanksgiving. He was driving the vehicle, but his name has not been given by authorities at this time.

The accident is being investigated by Norfolk Southern Railroad. According to Rick Harris, communications director for Norfolk Southern, the accident happened at the Valley Hill Road crossing in Stockbridge at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday when a freight train struck a vehicle in the crossing. He said safety gates were down, the train was equipped with appropriate warning signals and they were all working correctly at the time.

“When the engineer spotted the vehicle he put the locomotive into emergency braking, the horn was sounded and the lights were on,” Harris said. “The vehicle was occupied by four people, a driver and three passengers. Two sustained fatal injuries. I am not aware of the injuries of the others.”

Harris said the train was a local fright train, weighing about 2,225 ton that was serving local customers in area. It has one locomotive, 17 loaded cars and was traveling north at the time.

“There were no injuries to train crew. The investigation is ongoing,” Harris said.

Carver Middle School posted the death of 12-year-old Aaron Pinsky on its Facebook page Monday. Aaron’s 15-year-old sister, Kate, a Monroe Area High School student, also lost her life and 9-year-old Sarah remains in the hospital.

The faculty and staff of Carver Middle School was deeply saddened to learn that one of our students was involved in an auto accident on Sunday that claimed his life.

Aaron Pinsky, a seventh grader at CMS, will be remembered as a bright young man who was also involved in Cross Country Track.

The 7th grade students were told of Aaron’s passing this afternoon with our counsellors standing by to support any student who had a need. We will continue offer support as needed over the coming days. 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aaron’s family in this time of grief.

Carver Middle School Facebook page

 

 

Civic suit filed against a current and two former Monroe police officers

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A lawsuit was filed recently against two former and one current Monroe Police Department officers stemming from an arrest two years ago, which has since been dismissed.
Brandy Wilcoxson and her son, Demetri, have filed a civil suit against Brian Mathews, Vince Barfield and Charles Banks, each MPD officers at the time of the alleged incident which took place June 17, 2013, at an apartment complex on Pine Park Street in Monroe. The lawsuit is filed against the officers, but not the department itself and there may be some question to its validity, as there is generally a two-year statute of limitations for filing such claims. In addition, the “factual allegations” listed in the lawsuit are at odds with a document signed by Brandy Wilcoxson consenting that there was probable cause in her arrest.
The lawsuit claims there was an intentional infliction of emotional distress as well as federal and state claims of malicious prosecution. The allegations stem from the arrest of Reginald Elder, reportedly the boyfriend of Brandy Wilcoxson. He was arrested for obstruction of law enforcement, discharging a firearm near a highway/street and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
During his arrest, according to the lawsuit, two officers “ran” into her apartment. Brandy Wilcoxson alleges she was not allowed into her apartment but could see two officers restraining her son. She reportedly pushed past the officers and began screaming. Two officers then allegedly threw Demetri, who was 16 at the time, onto the floor. The suit alleges the officers hit the young man in the mouth and that soon after, while Brandy Wilcoxson continued yelling, one officer drew his weapon and pointed it at her. She was then handcuffed and thrown to the floor where a Taser was reportedly used on her. Both were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. The charges were dropped against both in October 2013.
According to the court filing, the defendants seek “compensatory damages and punitive damages” in excess of $100,000 for each of the three alleged violations as well as attorney fees and other costs.
Attempts to reach the attorney, C. Victor Long, for clarification and additional information regarding the suit were not immediately returned.
The incident report filed by each of the officers tells a different story.
Banks in statements made in the incident report stated he reportedly heard a shot in the area while patrolling Pine Park Street and Lacy Street. The officer reported seeing a man with no shirt on with “his right arm in the air and a dark colored object in his right hand.” The man was identified as Elder, who turned and ran into what was later determined as the same apartment as the Wilcoxsons were residing in. Elder came out of the apartment shortly afterward and according to reports resisted arrest and officers eventually used a Taser to subdue him.
The incident report notes Brandy Wilcoxson as continually yelling throughout the incident and, having been told “numerous times” to move away, eventually went toward the apartment. Officers reported getting into a scuffle with Demetri Wilcoxson inside the apartment, alleging he was resisting arrest and it took several attempts to place handcuffs on him. The incident report does reflect that Demetri Wilcoxson was thrown to the ground by an officer. Reports also indicate that a Taser was used against Brandy Wilcoxson during her arrest, because she was “resisting arrest and refused to bring her arm out from under herself. Not know if she had a weapon concealed under her, I removed the cartridge from my Taser and proceeded to tase her in the back of her upper left shoulder,” according to the report filed by Barfield.
Though there was no audio or video of the incident, a search of the apartment did find a weapon.
On Oct. 24, 2013, Brandy Wilcoxson signed a joint consent of finding of probable cause in municipal court that stated, “the facts and circumstances within the knowledge of the arresting officer(s) were sufficient to make it more likely than not that the defendant committed or was about to commit a crime. Based on a totality of the circumstances, probable cause existed at the time of the arrest because the officers had knowledge and reasonable trustworthy information about facts and circumstances sufficient to warrant a prudent person in believing the defendant committed a criminal offense.” Legal proceedings would be needed to determine if signing this document would discredit the allegations of false prosecution at the federal and state level.
MPD Chief Keith Glass said while the department is not named in the lawsuit, he has reviewed the matter.
“I thought as a whole the officers did what any reasonable officer would do,” he said, adding since it was pending litigation “there’s not a lot I can say.”
Attempts to serve Barfield and Mathews with the lawsuit at the MPD revealed that they are no longer with the department. Both resigned from the department earlier this year prior to any knowledge of the lawsuit.

WCSO Alerts: Two arrested for marijuana possession with intent to distribute

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Two people were arrested in the Lee Byrd area of Loganville on Nov. 30, 3015 and charged marijuana possession and intent to distribute. Antonio Thompson and Barbara Buyck were arrested at a residence in the area of Lee Byrd Road. They also were charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of a Firearm during a Crime, and Theft by Receiving. Walton County Sheriff’s Office shared the following photo of the cache on the Facebook page.

Photo credit: Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Photo credit: Walton County Sheriff’s Office.

WCSO reported the following Community Alerts for Nov. 30, 2015. Please note an arrest does not constitute a conviction.

Courtesy of Walton County Sheriff's Office

Courtesy of Walton County Sheriff’s Office

Zone 1
Stolen Vehicle– A residence in the area of Cornish Mountain Church Road complainant reported their golf cart was taken from the location.

Zone 2
Nothing Reported.

Zone 3
Nothing Reported.

Zone 4
Dispute– A residence in the area of Shadow Wood Drive Shawn Keen was cited for Disorderly Conduct following a dispute.

Zone 5
Arrest– Antonio Thompson and Barbara Buyck were arrested at a residence in the area of Lee Byrd Road for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of a Firearm during a Crime, and Theft by Receiving.

Zone 6
Theft/Arrest– Heather Kennedy was arrested at a business on the area of Highway 78 for theft of several items from the business.

Zone 7
Nothing Reported.


Monroe PD Report: Assist call from LPD when a subject escaped from ambulance

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 20 – 24, 2015. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the third part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Suspicious vehicle call on Alcovy St. headed towards Monroe, red Dodge truck w/ dealer tag involved in domestic problem in county. Area checked to St. Anna’s w/ no contact.
  • Follow up on Magonolia Terrace in reference to domestic problem earlier this date on Turner St. complainant advised she was assaulted earlier this date by Anthony Hunter. Ashley Hunter arrested for Shoplifting warrant through Monroe. Warrants TBT by officer for Anthony Hunter for battery, cruelty to children, and theft by taking.
  • Dispute call on Storehouse Crt., complainant disputing w/ other residents due to juveniles writing on her driveway w. rocks and chalk. Situation mediated, juveniles washed off chalk and scrubbed scratches
  • Civil issue @ Peters and Fosters. Complainant had questions about eviction then asked to go to Clearview for evaluation. Complainant transported to Clearview, all ok.
  • Theft call on E Spring St. (Spring Street Laundry) caller advised while she was washing clothes, a juvenile took her purse into the bathroom and went through it and stole $15.00 and then threw purse at her and ran off towards Glen Iris Dr.
  • Vicious animal call on Reed Way. Loose Pitbull in area trying to attack kids. Contact made, dog re-secured by owner.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 78W towards city speeding. Bronze Ford Explorer, contact made, all ok.
  • Firearms Discharged call on Davis Street; Complainant advised hearing two gunshots from behind house, no contact with anyone in area.
  • Assist call at Clearview Medical Center; male subject patient refusing to take his medication, becoming violent trying to break glass.  After attempts for voluntary compliance, subject forcibly sedated.  All ok.
  • Juvenile Complaint on Plaza Trace; Several juveniles in area throwing sticks, they were GOA, area checked no contact.
  • 911 Hang-up on Hwy 78; Employee on location advised a male was throwing items and cursing complainant, complainant advised to call if subject shows back up, no contact.
  • Suspicious Person call on Forrest St; Comp advised two men asked her about husband  and were acting very suspicious.  Negative contact, told to call if they returned.
  • Theft Report call on Baron Drive; Comp advised a white female named took a large amount of cash from the complainants mother in Hampton, out of jurisdiction advised to follow up with Hampton.
  • 911 Hang-up call on Midland Ave; male subject and the complainant in a verbal argument, Williams given a ride to Camptown.
  • Firearms Discharged call on Birch Street; comp advised hearing 10 gunshots near Housing authority.  no contact with anyone shooting.
  • Theft Report on Colley Street; complainant advised her boyfriend took her cigarettes, verbal dispute, civil matter. All ok.
  • Fight call at Fuzions;   21 year old W/M subject was intoxicated and fighting with his family to leave, subject and his family made arrangements for him to leave.
  • Second fight call at Fuzions; Subjects fighting, Intoxicate male subject in a fight with unknown patrons, sent home with his friends. Fuzions staff adding to problem, explained to contact the police and not to engage patrons in the parking lot.
  • Juvenile Complaint on Michael Circle; juveniles in the area around complainant’s vehicle, negative contact with subjects.
  • Domestic problem call on Bell Street; residents in verbal dispute, all subjects intoxicated and sent to bed, all ok.
  • Domestic problem call on Store House Ct; caller and her ex-boyfriend having yet another verbal dispute. Situation mediated.
  • EMS Assist @ Southside; intoxicated female subject transported to Clearview possible drug use involved.
  • Shoplifting @ Walmart W. Spring St; Subject arrested for $58.19 in items stolen.
  • Suspicious Person call on Masters Drive; 21-year-old autistic male looking to call his mother to pick him up, subject was GOA on a bicycle, negative contact.
  • Domestic problem call on Cook Street; Comp advised male subject was going to come to her house to threaten her life, she was advised to call if he shows up.
  • Road Rage @ Hwy 78 Westbound near Unisia; Comp reported that a black male in a Honda Accord pulled a gun on him that was GOA out in the county.  Another motorist and a conflicting statement to the complainant, report made.
  • Domestic problem call on Ridge Rd; Comp advised that estranged husband threatened to break the complainant’s property.  Husband obtained his property, situation mediated.
  • Suspicious Vehicle call on Alcovy Street Legion; a small vehicle with a loud muffler pulled into the legion, Area checked no contact, all ok.
  • Domestic problem call on W. Tall Oaks; Intoxicated Gabrielle Holmes was arrested after destroying bathroom door to get to her girlfriend hiding in bathroom. Holmes resisted arrest and tried to sick her pit bull on officers and was tased.  Holmes charged with agg assault, obstruction, battery, and criminal trespass family violence.
  • Welfare Check/suspicious Person call on S. Broad Street; Comp advised hearing a female yelling help but when she checked outside a white male took off towards Walker Drive, negative contact after area checked.
  • Domestic problem call on Tanglewood Drive; complainant was assaulted male subject, subject was GOA.  Warrants to be taken on subject for Battery, Trespass, and Interfere with 911 call.
  • Assault call on Colley Street; not assault, EMS call for medical patient.  All ok.
  • Harassing Phone Calls on Cherokee Ave; 14-year-old male on Facebook sending threats, advised to contact Facebook harassment.
  • Fraud call on S. Madison Ave; complainant reported two transactions in amount of 396.48 on his debit card, report made.
  • Animal complaint child bit by dog on 6th street, child transported to Clearview by e.m.s., animal control took canine.
  • Stopping suspicious vehicle on S..Madison Ave., no insurance, vehicle impounded, Citation issued.
  • Found property call on Lawrence St., wallet belonging to male subject found. Attempted to return, neg. contact.
  • Burglary call on S. Broad, residence entered between 11-22 and 11-23. 60.00 change taken. Subject was named as possibly involved.
  • Dispute call on Vine St. Mediated
  • Civil problem call. complainant filed civil report on male subject
  • Juvenile complaint taken at MPD lobby. Facebook harassment of Granddaughter.
  • Lost item call, caller sated lost temporary tag when washed vehicle.
  • Agency assist Clearview, Loganville P.D. lost subject that jumped out of ambulance.

Monroe PD Reports: Mother arrested after leaving young children home alone

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Monroe Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 20 – 24, 2015. This report is split into four parts due to the length. This is the final part for this period. Please note, a charge or arrest does not constitute a conviction. 

  • Domestic problem call on Radford St., subject reported being threatened by male subject.
  • Fraud Report at Wells Fargo, b/m attempting to cash fake check.
  • Suspicious person call on Turner St., male subject alleged to be starting fights. Negative contact.
  • Theft call on Wellington Ln., Complainant advised that his live in girlfriend took his keys when she moved out after 6 weeks, advised of civil process.
  • Dispute call on Plaza Dr., Complainant reported that an unknown person with an unknown description threw an object at her and was GOA.  Called back and advised to disregard.
  • Damage to Property call on Overlook Crest, Complainant reported her house was struck with an arrow, this was second time since Oct 5. Made contact with William Frady and Tyler Desenberg who were consuming alcohol and shooting at a target behind complainant residence.  Fray arrested for DOC, public intox, poss. Marijuana less 1 oz, and criminal trespass for damage on Oct 5.  Desenberg arrested for DOC, public intox, and criminal trespass.
  • Dispute call on Michael Circle, Male subject on location intoxicated refusing to leave, situation mediated, subject sent on his way.
  • Child Custody Dispute on Lopez Ln., father refusing to take his child back to mother who has full custody unless she meets him in Conyers.  Advised father to return child, all ok.
  • Wanted person call on Storehouse Ct., Report that male subject on location with 4 Walton County warrants.  Checked location, no contact.
  • Domestic problem call on S. Broad St., Verbal dispute between male and female subjects over male subject being intoxicated, situation mediated.
  • Domestic problem call on New Lacy St., Dispute between male and female subjects, male subject GOA, female stated male took her keys but returned them.  Situation mediated.
  • Welfare Check @ Walmart, Report of two juveniles left in a vehicle in row 10 unattended.  Vehicle was GOA and traveled west on Hwy 78, advised the county.
  • Juvenile Complaint @ Lopez Ln., Report of 4 juveniles on foot in the area walking in roadway.  Made contact with juveniles all ok.
  • Stopping suspicious vehicle on Hwy 78 and James Huff, Anthony Dean arrested for suspended license.
  • Dispute @ E Church St at Baron Dr., complainant reported possibly locating his missing canine that was stolen 11 months ago, complainant unable to provide proof of ownership, and sent on his way.
  • Entering Auto @ Engine Room, Complainant reported his Nissan Sentra was left unsecure and entered and a Dell lab top, black back pack containing a phone charger and medication was taken.  No serial numbers, but computer belonged to Delta and would contact officers with serial numbers.  Entering Auto report taken.
  • Domestic problem call on Towler St., Verbal dispute between two subjects.  Situation mediated, one subject given a ride to Nowell St.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 78 W at Jim Daws Rd., Dark Chevy truck unable to maintain lane.  Vehicle stopped, driver checked ok, was having mechanical difficulties.
  • Theft call on Cook Pl., complainant reported he allowed someone borrow his iPhone while at his cousins house.  Was going to try and use locator on phone.  Report declined.
  • Dispute call on N. Midland Ave., Report of subject inside residence yelling and screaming possibly fighting.  Made contact with residence who was having a party. All was ok, advised to keep music down.
  • Juvenile Complaint on E. Church St., Mother reported she caught her 16 year-old- daughter with male subject in her bedroom.  Male subject was goa, Situation mediated report declined.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Hwy 78 at Hwy 11, Report of tractor trailer traveling east in west lanes, area checked no contact.
  • Stopping suspicious vehicle speeding, no insurance, vehicle towed.
  • Shots fired called on Pierce St. and Southview, area checked no contact.
  • Entering vehicle call on Davis St., Makita saw and Dewalt nail bag taken, Vehicle was unsecured.
  • Entering vehicle call on Pine Park, contact made with owner. Declined report.
  • 911 hang up call on Bridgeport Place, Nolan McCauley arrested for striking female subject.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on 78 east bound, white ford truck taking photos of vehicles.  Area checked neg. contact.
  • Dispute, harassing phone calls on Turner St., mother and daughter arguing about mother making phone calls to daughter’s place of employment. Situation mediated.
  • Theft report taken at MPD lobby, complainant reported a stolen weed eater over weekend. Named possible suspect.
  • Fight call on Sorrel’s St., three shots fired. Met with subjects on Sorrel’s St.  Negative contact with fight, neighbors not familiar with fight or shots fired. Male subject alleged to be involved. neg. contact.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on 78 and Michael rd., texting failing to maintain lane. Area checked, neg. contact.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Millstone Bluff. Advised management they could have towed.
  • Road rage complaint at MPD lobby. Incident occurred in county. referred to WCSO
  • Suspicious person call on Bryant rd., negative contact.
  • Theft of bicycle purple on color on Meadowbrook dr. Report taken.
  • Shoplifting at Walmart. Subject already left area.
  • Suspicious truck heading south on highway 11, dumping trash. neg contact. Occurred 10 to 15 min before call dispatched.
  • Two suspicious men, taking pictures of residences on Alcovy St., followed by complainant to Pine Park and Lacy St., neg. contact. Met with a male subject at church corner of Harris and Ashe St.
  • Juvenile complaint on Wheelhouse Lane, juvenile left without permission. Found on Norris St., returned home by officer.
  • Juvenile complaint. Romanian mother and child asking for money to get to Chicago.
  • Vehicle on Hwy. 78 @ Hwy. 11 vehicle ran out of gas. Female occupant was experiencing stomach pains and was 36 weeks pregnant. EMS transported her to Clearview. Put fuel in vehicle and it was cleared from the roadway. All ok.
  • 911 hang up call on Tanglewood dr. three children 6 years old and under were left home alone and dialed 911. Franchesca Felix, mother, arrived on scene and was arrested.
  • Domestic problem call on Ash Ln. between two subjects over discipline of a 5 yr old child.  Situation mediated.
  • Suspicious vehicle call on Highway 78e, corvette speeding and driving reckless. Area checked, no contact.
  • Stopping suspicious vehicle on North Hammond near East Spring St. Subject ran on foot. While officer was chasing on foot after the subject, Latoya Brown moved the suspect vehicle from where it originally was. Brown was arrested for obstruction.
  • Noise Complaint on Country Club Dr., complainant advised neighbors across the street were blaring loud music from their vehicle.  Upon arrival all was ok. Advised complainant of the noise ordinance.
  • Agency Assist county conducting safety check at Gratis Rd. Subject ran and began tossing items out the window coming down east MARABLE at n broad. Officer’s checked area on foot at East Marable and N broad down to N Madison for those items, negative on locating those items.
  • Suspicious persona call on East Church St., at Smith Plaza.  Officer attempted to get out with two suspicious subjects, officer chased on foot, one suspect was caught and tased by a responding officer, one was later brought to the PD by his mother.  One juvenile and another male, were both arrested, complaint completed on juvenile and man was later released on copy.  Both charged with loitering, DOC.  The juvenile was also charged with curfew violation and runaway juvenile.

W.C.S.O. Alerts: Subject cited for marijuana possession after vehicle gets stuck

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The following Community Alerts were reported by Walton County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 1, 2015. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

Courtesy of Walton County Sheriff's Office

Courtesy of Walton County Sheriff’s Office

Zone 1
Suspicious Vehicle– A residence in the area of Fletcher Drive complainant reported seeing a silver PT Cruiser in the area shining a flashlight towards the residence. Deputies checked the area, no contact with suspect.

Arrest– Dillion Kalemba was arrested at a residence in the area of Adams Way for an outstanding Probation Violation warrant out of Walton County.

Zone 2
Arrest– Barry Irvin was arrested at a residence in the area of Pine Park Street in reference to an outstanding Failure to Appear warrant out of Walton County.

Agency Assist– Deputies responded to a business in the area of East Spring Street to assist Monroe Police Department with an alarm call.

Zone 3
Nothing Reported.

Zone 4
Nothing Reported.

Zone 5
Theft– A residence in the area of Oak Ridge Lane complainant reported their passport and ID card taken by an unknown subject.

Dispute– Tommy Light was cited for Criminal Trespass at a residence in the area of Shannon Road following a dispute.

Zone 6
Fraud– A residence in the area of Broadnax Mill Road complainant reported a subject opened multiple credit cards under their business name without consent.

Traffic Stop– Shayne Perrin was cited for Possession of Marijuana Less Than One Ounce after getting their vehicle stuck.

Zone 7
Nothing Reported.

WCSO to return military equipment to federal government

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Within the next few weeks, Walton County has to return some of its equipment to the federal government and Sheriff Joe Chapman is not particularly happy about it. However, he doesn’t see that he has any option.

“It’s an executive order from the president, so there is nothing we can do,” Chapman said. “We have to have it back this month. We’re taking off the equipment we put on it now and then we will send it back.”

In the light of the San Bernardino attack this week, Chapman said it makes no sense to have to return equipment that could help keep officers safe while combatting such threats, but he doesn’t believe there is anything that can be done about it. Some people have offered to write letters, but Chapman doubts that it will make any difference.

“I don’t think that the president cares what we have to say here in Walton County,” he said. “They’re more than welcome to try, but I believe it will fall on deaf ears.”

Chapman said the program was one that enabled small departments without the resources, such as WCSO, to obtain surplus military equipment. There was no cost to Walton County taxpayers to obtain this equipment. WCSO obtained an armored personnel carrier through the program a few years ago. It is this equipment that has to be returned. WCSO also has a Mwrap vehicle, but it does not have to be returned.

“It is only track vehicles that we have to send back. This one has rubber tires so we can keep that one. It makes no sense. It is only track vehicles, grenade launchers and bayonets,” Chapman said. “I believe the only reason the president is doing it is because of Ferguson.”

President Barack Obama issued the order when concerns were raised about the militarization of police and law enforcement agencies following the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, in the wake of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.

Chapman said the equipment has been used on two occasions, once in 2012 to assist a stand-off when a suspect was holed up in a home in Loganville and shooting at police and another time in Atlanta when the Federal Bureau of Investigation had requested it as back-up in a RICO case involving a motorcycle gang. The suspect was killed in the Loganville case and Chapman said it was not required in the RICO case. The equipment does not have guns mounted, it is an armored carrier that protects the personnel being transported  inside it.

San Bernardino Terrorist attack hits close to home

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Shannon Johnson, brother-in-law of Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Odom, was one of the 14 people who died last week in the terrorist attack in San Bernardino. He is the Georgian that is being hailed as a hero in many news reports for giving his life to save the life of a co-worker. Survivor Denise Peraza  posted on her Facebook page that in the midst of all the chaos of the attack, Johnson wrapped his arms around her and said, “I got you.”

Shannon Johnson, photo courtesy of Amanda Morita's GoFundMe page.

Shannon Johnson, photo courtesy of Amanda Morita’s GoFundMe page.

Those words have become a mantra to represent the heroics of Johnson in the face of the attack. Peraza survived, but Johnson didn’t. His girlfriend is working with his family to help bring Johnson’s remains home to Georgia for a memorial service. The $35,000 money required was raised and exceeded in just one day. His girlfriend has said any money left over after his last wishes have been taken care of will go towards spreading his message of “I got you.”

“He was a selfless man who literally gave his life for another person. We want the world to know Shannon in this way and Shannon would want us to encourage the people of this world to take care of each other,” Amanda Morita, a friend of Johnson’s girlfriend, wrote in the GoFundMe message.

Walton County Sheriff’s Office wrote a message on it’s Facebook page expressing the department’s condolences to Depty Odum and his wife, Samantha, in the loss of her brother.

“The entire Walton County Sheriff’s Office family extends heartfelt sympathy to Deputy Wes Odum and Samantha Odum on the death of her brother. He was one of the fourteen killed in California earlier this week. Our hearts ache for them and for our country,” the post read.

 

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