Police Beat: March 28-31

Thursday, March 28

8:43 a.m.:  Officers responded to a suspicious incident.  The incident was a suspicious container with a liquid in it.  The container was determined to contain water and not a threat to occupants.

10:20 a.m.:  Officers assisted in an escort from Health Services to East Georgia Regional Hospital.

10:28 a.m.:  Officers conducted a welfare check at Centennial Place.  The individual was located and advised he would contact his parents.

2:03 a.m.:  Officers responded to a sick person at Southern Courtyard.  The sick person received additional assistance.

Friday, March 29

11:57 a.m.:  An incident report was taken for found property at Eagle Village – J Lot.  The owner of the property was contacted and the property was returned to him.

12:51 p.m.:  An officer conducted a traffic stop on Sweetheart Circle.  The driver of the vehicle received a citation for seat belt violation, a warning for suspended registration and the vehicle was towed.

1:15 p.m.:  An incident report was taken for found property on Forest Drive at Olympic Boulevard.  The owner of the found property was notified and the property placed in the police department property room pending the owner picking up his property.

1:27 p.m.:  An incident report was taken for a suspicious activity at Lewis Hall.  This case was assigned to criminal investigations.

Saturday, March 30

2:12 a.m.:  Officers conducted a traffic stop at Georgia Avenue and Lanier Drive.  The driver of the vehicle, Kristyn Alexis Stone, 20, was arrested and charged with seat belt violation and DUI. Four occupants were judicially referred.

3:53 a.m.:  Officers attempted to make contact with a person carrying alcoholic beverages at Eagle Village Building #2.  The person, Adam Russell Hill, 19, was located and charged with possession of alcohol under 21 years of age, obstruction – misdemeanor, criminal trespass and possession of marijuana – less than 1 ounce.

9:35 a.m.:  An officer assisted with a civil matter at Southern Pines.

1:38 p.m.:  An officer conducted a traffic stop on Maleki Drive at Paulson Stadium.  The driver was issued traffic citations for speeding in excess of maximum limits and driving in violation of license restrictions.

5:10 p.m.:  Officers made contact with a subject at Freedom’s Landing carrying a knife cane.  The subject, Charles Christopher Baines, 26, was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon in a school safety zone.

6:27 p.m.:  Officers responded to the Biology/Math Building in reference to a fire alarm.  The Statesboro Fire Department and maintenance responded.  The alarm was activated due to a dirty smoke detector.

7:37 p.m.:  Officers responded to Cold Stone Ice Cream in reference to a freezer temperature alarm.  Maintenance responded.  The alarm was activated due to employees entering and exiting the freezer.

7:40 p.m.:  An incident report was taken for found property at the Williams Center.  The property, a fuel can, was taken to public safety and secured.

Sunday, March 31

8:12 p.m.:  An incident report was taken for found property at Centennial Place, building four lobby. The owner of the property could not be identified.  The found property was placed in the police department property room.

9:38 p.m.:  Officers responded to Eagle Village, third floor community room, in reference to a fire alarm.  The Statesboro Fire Department and maintenance responded.  The alarm was activated by an occupant cooking, creating smoke.