From the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office reports
Dec 20
● Matter of Record
○ A white Budget rental van was left in the travel lane of Sgt. Michael Larson Drive. Vehicle was towed out of the way.
Dec 21
● Speeding in excess of maximum limits, reckless driving, no license on person
○ Driver arrested, cited for the above offenses.
● Damage to property
○ Man reports that a delivery driver backed into his chain link fence and caused damage.
● Theft by shoplifting
○ EnMarket store manager (Hwy 144) reports that a man shoplifted store items and left on a bike.
● Speeding in excess of maximum limits, DUI: less safe (drugs)
○ Driver arrested, cited for the above offenses.
Dec 22
● DUI: less safe (alcohol), reckless driving, driving while license suspended or revoked, failure to yield to emergency vehicle
○ Driver arrested, cited for the above offenses. Car towed.
● Fire (vehicle)
○ Vehicle caught on fire near I-16 Westbound off ramp to exit 143 (Hwy 280). No injuries reported to the driver. Bryan County Fire Department responded and assessed the vehicle.
● Knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended registration
○ Driver cited for the above offense. Car towed.
● Damage to property
○ Man reports that his mailbox was knocked over and bent.
● Burglary: 1st degree (Felony), Criminal Trespass, obstruction of law enforcement officers, theft by taking: misdemeanor
○ Man stole a ladder from someone’s garage, and was arrested for the above offenses.
● No proof of insurance, knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended license
○ Driver given citations for the following offenses. Car towed.
● DUI: less safe (alcohol), failure to maintain lane, open container of alcohol in motor vehicle
○ Driver arrested, cited for the above offenses.
● DUI: less safe (alcohol)
○ Driver arrested for the above offense.
● DUI: less safe (drugs)
○ Driver arrested for the above offense,
● DUI: less safe (alcohol)
○ Driver arrested for the above offense.
● Driving while license suspended or revoked
○ Driver arrested, given citations for the above offenses.
● Criminal Trespass
○ Man reports that he noticed someone trying to open the back door to his residence. Expresses belief that it could be his brother, who tried to break into his residence about five months ago.
● Simple Battery
○ Doordash delivery driver reports that a customer threw food and drink at her while expressing frustration about wait times. No arrest was made at the time.
● Failure to maintain lane, DUI: child endangerment (misdemeanor), DUI: less safe (alcohol), open container of alcohol in motor vehicle
○ Driver arrested, given citations for the above offenses.
● DUI: refusal
○ Woman arrested for the above offense.
Dec 23
● No driver’s license/unlicensed operator, failure to maintain lane, permit unlicensed person to drive
○ Driver and passenger given citations for the above offenses. Car towed.
● DUI, no driver’s license/unlicensed operator
○ Driver arrested, given citations for the above offenses.
● Failure to maintain lane, no driver’s license/unlicensed operator
○ Driver arrested, given citations for the above offenses.
● DUI: less safe (alcohol), speeding in excess of maximum limits
○ Driver arrested, given citations for the above offenses.
● Headlight requirements, driving while license suspended or revoked
○ Driver arrested, given citations for the above offenses.
● Damage to property
○ Man reports his mailbox post was knocked down and uprooted; possibly due to a vehicle hitting it.
● Terroristic threats and acts (felony)
○ Woman reports that her brother pointed a gun at her and her dog and made threats.
● Animal complaint
○ Couple reports that a neighbor’s four dogs entered their property (yard) and caused trouble.
Dec 24
● Speeding in excess of maximum limits, driving while license suspended or revoked, warrant executed
○ Driver found to have a warrant for her arrest, given citations for above offenses.
● Speeding in excess of maximum limits, open container of alcohol in motor vehicle, no driver’s license/unlicensed operator
○ Driver arrested for the above offenses.
● Driving on wrong side of the roadway, no driver’s license/unlicensed operator
○ Driver arrested, given citations for the above offenses.
● Warrant executed
○ Child support warrant executed.
● Theft by taking (felony)
○ Landlord reports a stolen A/C unit.
Dec 26
● Matter of record
○ Driver given citations for not having current insurance and suspended registration.
● Matter of record
○ Driver given citation for not having valid insurance. Car towed.
Dec 27
● Theft by taking (felony)
○ Man reports a stolen RV.
● Driving while license suspended or revoked, knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended registration, failure to signal when turning or changing lanes
○ Driver arrested, cited for the above offenses.
● No driver’s license/unlicensed operator, lighted headlights/other lights required
○ Driver arrested, cited for the above offenses
Dec 28
● No drivers license/unlicensed operator, knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended registration
○ Driver arrested, cited for the above offenses
December 30
Expired registration, no insurance, affixing materials that reduce light transmission, violation of license restrictions Driver released with the above citations.
No driver’s license/unlicensed operator
Driver arrested for the above charge.
DUI: Less safe (drugs), possession of methamphetamine, failure to dim headlines, impeding the flow of traffic Driver charged with the above charges.
DUI: less safe (multiple substances), fleeing or attempting to elude police, speeding in excess of maximum limits, license: 60 days or change name/address Driver arrested/charged with the above charges.
DUI: less safe (drugs), tag/registration requirements, possession and use of drug related (objects) Driver arrested/charged with the above charges.
December 31
DUI: less safe (drugs), open container of alcohol in motor vehicle, driving while license suspended or revoked Driver placed under arrest/charged with the above charges.
DUI: less safe (drugs), headlight requirements Driver placed under arrest/charged with the above charges.
January 1
Fleeing or attempting to elude police, DUI: less safe (drugs), improper U-turn, failure to maintain lane, open container of alcohol in motor vehicle, display of license plates/obscuring tag Driver arrested/charged with the above charges.
Damage to Property
Damage to outdoor sign reported at B& B Packing Shop in Ellabell.