AMERICUS —
Americus Fire and Emergency Services
• Firefighters assisted EMS on seven calls.
• Firefighters responded to a gas leak on Tom Hall Circle.
• Firefighters responded to a smoke scare on Pincrest Circle.
Americus Police Department
Arrests
• Angela K. Walker, 21, of 1416 N. Lee St., Americus is charged with possession of marijuana.
• Kendrick D. Wilkerson, 24, of 439 New Bending Road, Americus is charged with simple battery, burglary, kidnapping and criminal trespass.
• Roy Ventura, 32, of 196 Lexington Circle, Americus is charged with driving without a license and window tint violation.
• Melvin K. Crook, 23, of 7110 Washington St. Preston is charged with habitual violator, tail light violation and DUI.
• Michael Pless, 28, of 802 Cloverdale Circle, Americus is charged with simple battery.
Incidents
• Robbery was reported on Norris Street.
• Identity fraud was reported on Bush Circle.
• Theft by taking was reported on Linnie Street where a game console and assessors were taken.
• Terroristic threats and disorderly conduct were reported on Brooklyn Terrace.
• Theft by shoplifting was reported at Dollar General on Adderton Street.
• Theft by taking was reported on East Forsyth Street.
• Criminal trespass was reported on Hanson Drive.
• Theft by taking was reported on Davenport Street where a mountain bike was taken.
• Hit and run was reported on Hawkins Street.
• Criminal trespass was reported on South Lee Street.
• Theft of services was reported on East Lamar Street.
Sumter County Fire Department
• Firefighters assisted EMS on seven calls.
Area Beat
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