Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Georgia

June 30, 2009

Area Beat: July 1, 2009


Americus Fire and Emergency Services



• Firefighters assisted EMS on Magnolia Street, Oglethorpe Street, Ridge Street, Greenwood Drive, Cherokee Street and Wynn Street.

• Firefighters responded to an alarm (no fire) on North Jackson Street.



Americus Police Department



Arrests

• Michael Ross, 19, of 108 Hanson Drive, Americus is charged with disorderly conduct, and was released on summons to appear in court.



Incidents

• Theft by taking was reported on Cypress Drive.

• Forgery was reported on West Forsyth Street.

• Shoplifting was reported on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

• Burglary was reported on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.



Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests

• Terrell Durham, 26, of Defuniak, Fla., is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.

• Plezy Nelson Jr., 58, of 409 Sheffield St., Americus is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.

• John Harvey, 43, of 138 North Village Drive, Americus is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.



Incidents

• A domestic disturbance was reported on Ginger Drive.

• Deputies responded to an alarm at a residence on Labrador Trail.

• Domestic violence was reported at Weeks Trailer Park, 916.5 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.