From the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office Reports Compiled by editor Andrea Gutierrez.

June 14

• Neighbor issues: Two men and their juvenile sons report harassment from a neighbor for fishing the neighborhood pond. The juveniles explained that they did what their parents advised and sought permission from the property owners that live closest to the pond before being out to fish. However, despite this, the neighbor proceeded to yell and curse at the juveniles, chase them down on her vehicle while they drove away on their golf cart, and threw rocks at them. Officers were unable to confront the neighbor in question due to not knowing her physical address and due to her leaving the area before the officers’ arrival.

• Vehicle damage: A woman reports to officers that while driving South on Interstate 95, a vehicle that overtook her in the lane had an object fly out from the drivers’ side in the shape of a brick, which hit her windshield. The woman attempted to catch up to the vehicle but it moved too far ahead of her. The only detail the woman recalled was the color of the vehicle: it was black. No injuries were reported and the vehicle could be safely driven home by its owner.

• No insurance or registration: An officer patrolling Hwy 17 Northbound noticed a silver Jeep that was blocking and impeding traffic on both northbound lanes on Hwy 17, as the driver was attempting to cross from the far right of the highway to the far left during heavy traffic. The license plate on the Jeep, according to a search through GCIC, had no valid insurance and suspended registration. Once the traffic light at the intersection had turned green, the officer activated his emergency lights, causing the driver of the Jeep to pull into the parking lot of the Fairbridge Inn motel off of Hwy 17. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer advised the driver that the vehicle had no valid insurance or registration and requested their driver’s license. The driver then insisted that she had valid insurance and advised that she could provide documentation of such. The driver was cited for no insurance, given a warning for suspended registration, and was provided with a tow form for her towed vehicle.

• Domestic disturbance: Officers dispatched to Ellabell for a domestic disturbance call. A woman reports her boyfriend, who was intoxicated, arriving at her residence and starting an argument. The woman did not want to press charges.

June 15

• Deer hit on the road: Deputy dispatched to the intersection of Wilma Edwards Road and Hendrix Road for a deer that was suffering from previously being hit by a vehicle. The deer was dispatched at 03:00 hours by the deputy using an AR 15 service weapon.

• Shoplifting: Officer responded to Dollar General (Hwy 280) in reference to shoplifting. Upon arrival the officer spoke with an employee who advised that a man and woman came to the store and the man stole “at least a box of toilet paper”, containing 6 packs of toilet paper. Officer was informed that one of the employees was able to get the vehicle’s registration. Officer observed the security camera footage and observed the vehicle, a gray Dodge Grand Caravan with tinted headlights, arrive in the parking lot at 1052 hours; male and female occupants enter the building at 10:57 hours; the female exited the store at 11:52 hours; followed by the male at 11:53 hours; the male began looking at the items outside of the store at 12:01 hours; entered the store again at 12:05 hours; the male then exits the store again at 12:06 hours. At this point the male grabs the box of toilet paper, enters the vehicle and leaves the parking lot. A receipt was provided for the value of the items stolen, (6) packs of toilet paper valued at $5.95 per unit, taxes valued at $2.86, total valuing $38.56. It is unknown at this time if any other items were stolen during the incident. The store manager declined to press charges.

• 911 hang-up: Deputy responds to an address due to a 911 hang-up. Officer encounters a gentleman who waves his arms to catch the officer’s attention. The gentleman explains that a man was stealing things from his front yard, and that his neighbors call the police for him. The gentleman knew the man from his relationship with his sister in 2016. The gentleman explained that he was in his home when his dog alerted him, and when he went outside, he saw the man taking the items from his front yard.

• Domestic/road rage incident: On I-16 Westbound, near Mile Marker 139, a woman reports that her ex-husband was following her, blowing his horn, and attempted several times to run her off the roadway. 

June 16

• DUI, speeding, open container of alcohol in motor vehicle: Officer observed a vehicle traveling 70 mph in a 45-mile-per hour zone. Vehicle was pulled over on Harris Trail Rd. Driver placed under arrest for driving under the influence.

• DUI, failure to maintain lane:

Deputy observes a Ford Expedition failing to maintain lane. Deputy stated that he followed the above vehicle for over three miles when the said vehicle failed to maintain lane several times.

Deputy further stated that at one point, the said vehicle failed to maintain lane so badly that it almost struck the median, which could have been devastating. Deputy started following the above vehicle on I-16 Westbound near mile marker 148, when a final traffic stop was initiated on I-16 Westbound near mile marker 142. Driver was arrested and charged with DUI Less Safe Drugs OCGA 40-6-391(A) (2) and Failure to Maintain Lane OCGA 40-6-48. Vehicle was towed, but the driver’s license was not surrendered at the time of the incident.

• Warrant Executed: Deputy patrolling Hwy 280, noticed a driver popped the hood of his car at Gator Enterprises, and so the deputy asked if everything was alright. The driver said that his car had a bad oil leak; the deputy and the driver kept talking, and the deputy noted that the driver looked familiar. The driver voluntarily gave his name and the deputy asked another deputy if there were warrants on that man; the second deputy responded in the affirmative. The deputy then asked the driver for his license to confirm. The driver in question was wanted out of Glynn County. Deputy had contacted dispatch to confirm the warrant and to ask Glynn County if they wanted to put a hold on the driver, and they said yes. The deputy arrested the driver and transported him to jail

• Abandoned Vehicle: While traveling Eastbound on Ga Hwy 204 near its intersection with Clarence Smith Rd. Deputy observed a blue Mercury Grand Marquis bearing Georgia “DZP756” on the shoulder of the roadway with an orange sticker located on the rear windshield. The sticker was adhered to the vehicle by Georgia State Patrol badge #0328 on June 15, 2024 at 1327 hours (GSP case number: GSPF24CAD035081). Dispatch was notified and the next list wrecker was requested to retrieve the vehicle. Quality Towing responded to the scene and took possession of the vehicle at 1345 hours. A copy of the impound form was provided  to the Driver of Quality Towing.

• Possible trespassing: Officer spoke with complainant who said that he observed his dog barking throughout the night last night (June 15th-16) and stated his dog continued barking until he went to see the reason. The man stated that he went into the direction his dog was facing while barking and observed a reflective vest in the brush approximately 5-10 feet across the fence dividing his property and his neighbor’s property. The man stated he used a “pole” to get the vest and observed the identification card in the breast pocket. The man checked for missing, moved or damaged items, which he advised there were none. The officer used the address listed on the identification card to attempt to speak to the vest’s owner. The deputy spoke with a male juvenile, who said that he was the man’s son and that his father was at work and would return later. The deputy returned to the address and spoke with the man, who stated that his son (whom the deputy first encountered earlier) was using his reflective vest as a makeshift hunting vest while playing with another juvenile. The vest was returned to the man and the juvenile was informed about trespassing.

• Neighbor issues: Two complainants (a couple) went to the Bryan County Sheriff ’s Office in reference to their neighbor coming onto their property and connecting a water hose to their spigot to use. They noted that their neighbor had previous issues with the water company. The man stated he went to Walmart on June 15, 2024, and upon returning at approximately 10:30 pm the couple found a long black house attached to their water spigot and the hose leading to the neighbor’s residence. The man stated he did not make contact with the neighbor but disconnected the hose and moved it away from the spigot. The man stated at approximately 8 am this day the hose was gone. The man stated he wanted this incident documented so he does not get into trouble with the water company.

• Driving while license suspended or revoked: Officer noted a white moving truck turning right onto Hwy 144 Westbound after failing to stop at the stop sign located on Oak Level Rd at its intersection with Hwy 144. At this time, the deputy turned onto Hwy 144 Westbound, placed himself behind the white moving truck and activated their emergency lights. After activating emergency lights, the white moving truck came to a stop on Hwy 144 at its intersection with Rathlin Rd. After running through the driver’s license and registration through GCIC, the driver was then advised by the deputy that his license was suspended/revoked and that he would be placed under arrest at this time and be charged with driving while license suspended or revoked. Both the driver’s wife and employee were then advised of the location of the Bryan County Jail where the driver would be transported to. The truck was placed into the possession of the driver’s employee. 

June 17

• Animal complaint: Deputy was dispatched in regards to an animal complaint. On arrival, the deputy spoke to a man who works for a company that delivers for Amazon. The man was delivering a package when he came down the residence’s driveway, and a white dog came running toward him. The man continued, stating that he had to use the box to block the dog from physically contacting him. The man then stated this has been an ongoing occurrence with the dog when delivering packages. In April, the man mentioned a co-worker was bitten while delivering a package, and a report was made of the dog bite as well as animal control. The deputy went to contact the home/dog owner. The owner needed clarification when the deputy explained what the man had told me. She stated that the dog was barking, and he entered the house when told to do so. The deputy told the owner that the man wanted a report written. The deputy gave the man a case card and instructions on obtaining a copy of this report.