Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Georgia

March 29, 2010

Area Beat: March 30, 2010


The Americus Times-Recorder

AMERICUS — Americus Fire and Emergency Services



• Fire fighters assisted EMS on Jackson Street, Country Club Drive, Murphy's Mill Road, Redrick Street and Linnie Street.

• A malicious false alarm was reported on Elm Avenue.



Americus Police Department



Arrests

• Charles Coons, 47, of Dublin is charged with probation violation, DUI, headlight requirements, driving while unlicensed and obstruction, and was jailed.

• Linda A. Cross, 43, of 904 Ridge, St., Americus is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.

• Debra A. Shelton, 47, of 150 E. Rockhill Drive, Americus is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.

• Michael Williams, 20, of 104 Norman Cole St., Americus is charged with criminal trespass, and was jailed.

• Jillian C. Robinson, 24, of 1107-A Oglethorpe Ave., Americus is charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass, and was released on summons to appear in court.

• Thomas E. Long, 39, of 240-A S. Dudley St., Americus is charged with disorderly conduct and was released on summons to appear in court.

• Travis D. Bivens, 26, of 1130 Ridge St., Americus is charged with disorderly conduct, and was released on summons to appear in court.

• Terrence R. Roberts, 33, of 145 Hosanna Circle, Americus is charged with disorderly conduct, and was released on summons to appear in court.

• Octavious J. Bedner, 17, of 338 Buttercup Lane, Americus is charged with assault-battery, and was released on summons to appear in court.



Incidents

• Criminal trespass was reported on Burke Street.

• Theft by taking was reported at Eastview Apartments and Washington Street.

• Entering an auto was reported on Lakeview Circle and Manhattan Drive.

• Identity fraud was reported on Lonnie Lane.

• Burglary and criminal trespass were reported on John Street.

• An animal problem was reported on Bayhill Drive.

• A hit and run was reported on Wanda Way.

• Theft by taking was reported on Tripp Street.

• A suspicious person was reported on Tripp Street.

• A missing person was reported on Cherokee Street.

• Criminal trespass was reported on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

• Hit and run was reported on East Forsyth Street.



Sumter County Sheriff's Office



Arrests

• James L. Bell, 39, of 118 Paul St., Smithville, is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.

• Eric B. Bridges, 44, of 155 Stonewall Drive, Americus is charged with possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and no seat belt, and was jailed.

• Octavious J. Broner, 18, of 338 Buttercup Lane, Americus is charged with second-degree criminal damage to property, and was jailed.

• Jose G. Cadena, 36, of 440 S. Jackson St., Americus is charged with windshield violation, driving while unlicensed, speeding and operating a vehicle while registration is suspended, revoked or canceled, and was released on bond.

• Virgil T. Crenshaw, 48, of 127 Howard Johnson Road, Americus is charged with public intoxication, and was jailed.

• Monique L. Dowdell, 21, of Dawson is charged with driving while unlicensed,  and was released on bond.

• Larry Johnson, 31, of 950 Westside Drive, Americus is charged with possession of tools for the commission of a crime and burglary, and was jailed.

• Joseph M. Jones, 27, of 477 Parker's Crossing, Americus is charged with DUI, driving while unlicensed and failure to maintain lane, and was released on bond.

• Jennifer M. Nixon, 37, of 1204 North Jackson St., Americus is charged with probation violation and open container, and was jailed.

• Lauro L. Olvera, 50, of Oliver Street, Apt. 12, Buena Vista is charged with driving while unlicensed, and was jailed.

• Stephen K. Studdard, 19, of 312 N. Bailey Road, Americus is charged with driving while license is suspended or revoked, and was released on bond.

• Leonard Trzeniowski, 51, of 111 N. County Line Road, Lot C, Americus is charged with disorderly conduct, and was jailed.

• Lanuel S. Ware, 20, of 246 Wiggins Road, Smithville is charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane and underage consumption of alcohol, and was jailed.

• Willie F. Washington, 53, of 162-A Lakeview Circle, Americus is charged with aggravated assault and obstruction, and was jailed.

• Darrand L. Williams, 32, of Fort Valley is charged with probation violation, and was jailed.



Incidents

• Criminal trespass was reported on Industrial Boulevard.

• Theft by taking was reported on Lane Store Road, Young's Mill Road, Africana Drive and U.S. Highway 280.

• Domestic disturbances were reported on Magnolia Street, Young's Mill Road, Southland Road, Easy Street and U.S. Highway 280.

• Criminal trespass was reported on Lacrosse Road.

• Reckless driving was reported on Lexington Circle.

• Illegal dumping was reported on Buchanan Road.