Area Beat
Area Beat : Jan. 26, 2010
Americus Fire and Emergency Services
• Firefighters responded to a lock out on Varsity Drive.
• Firefighters assisted EMS on East Forsyth Street, Cotton Avenue, Walnut Drive and Crawford Street.
• Firefighters responded to a leaking gas pump on West Forsyth Street.
Americus Police Department
Arrests
• James R. Ward, 18, of Tybee Island is charged with DUI, underage possession of alcohol and loud and unnecessary noises, and was jailed.
• Noland K. Barfield, 18, of 809 A Shiloh Road, Americus is charged with underage consumption/posession of alcohol, and was jailed.
• Brandon J. Goodin, 18, of 85 W. Oglethorpe St., Ellaville is charged with open container, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and underage consumption/possession of alcohol, and was jailed.
• Steven R. Allen, 18, of 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Americus is charged with underage consumption/possession of alcohol, and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Benjamin W. Elher, 19, of 212 Walters St., Plains is charged with underage consumption/possession of alcohol by a minor and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Laquida D. Harvey, 20, of 114 Tom Hall Circle, Americus is charged with disorderly conduct and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Joshua D. Parker, 22, of 456 Arch Helms Road, Americus is charged with disorderly conduct and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Michael A. Roberts, 42, of 145 Hosanna Circle, Americus is charged with a probation violation, and was jailed.
• Samuel R. Cowan, 24, of 404 Pineview Drive, Americus is charged with assault-battery, and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Nathan R. Henderson, 30, of 1552 Ga. Highway 45 North, Americus is charged with engaging in, promoting, aiding or abetting a fight and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Rodney Holley, 24, of 271 Watermelon Road, Andersonville is charged with engaging in, promoting, aiding or abetting a fight, and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Joseph White Jr., 35, of 626 Cowpen Road, Plains is charged with disorderly conduct, and was jailed.
• Travis K. Anthony, 29, of 107 Appleblossom Lane, Americus is charged with assault-battery, and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Reginald Hicks, 44 of 1243 Magnolia St., Americus is charged with assault-battery, and was released on summons to appear in court.
• Daniel M. Tondee, 19, of 118 Chesnutt St., Lumpkin is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled substance, and was jailed.
Incidents
• A collision with an unattended vehicle was reported on Adderton Street.
• Burglary was reported in Hosanna Circle.
• Simple battery was reported on North Lee Street.
• Shoplifting was reported at OK Beauty and Fashion on West Jefferson Street.
• Unruly juveniles were reported on Bumphead Road and Eastview Apartments.
• Child abandonment was reported on Dixon Drive.
• Hit and run traffic accidents were reported on Bay Street and Norris Circle.
• Theft by taking was reported on Rogers Street, Hanson Drive, Davenport Street and Reddick Street.
• Criminal trespass was reported on William B. King Drive, Beale Street, Barbara Battle Way and East Lamar Street.
• A suspicious person was reported on Matthews Drive.
• Battery was reported on Adderton Street.
• Theft by taking (motor vehicle) was reported on Taylor Street and Reddick Drive.
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
Arrests
• Johnny Cannon, 20, of Cusseta is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.
• Latoya M. Cooper, 23, of 211 Habitat St., Americus is charged with failure to maintain insurance and driving with suspended, canceled or revoked registration, and was released on bond.
• James Lewis, 64, of 107 Sunvalley Drive, Americus was arrested on a bench warrant for probation violation, and was jailed.
• Sebastian Lopez, 34, of 18-A N. Bond St., Plains is charged with trespassing, loitering, public intoxication, disorderly conduct and non-compliance, and was jailed.
• Elizabeth U. Oji, 26, of 235 Brockdale Drive, Americus was arrested on a bench warrant, and was jailed.
• Michael A. Roberts, 42, of 145 Hosanna Circle, Americus is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.
• John W. Smith, 59, of Dawson is charged with battery, disorderly conduct and obstructing or hindering law enforcement, and was released on bond.
• D’Vorshky D. Williams, 22, of 112 Honeysuckle Drive, Albany is charged with driving while license suspended or revoked, and was released on bond.
Incidents
• A lost or stolen tag was reported on U.S. Highway 19.
• A suspicious person was reported at Leslie City Grocery and on Hooks Mill Road.
• Domestic disturbance was reported at Granny’s Kitchen on U.S. Highway 19.
• Criminal damage to property was reported on Darden Road.
• Harassing phone calls were reported on Ginger Drive.
• Battery was reported on East Forsyth Street.
• Loud music was reported on at the Sports Page on U.S. Highway 280 West.
• A fight was reported on Moon Street
