From the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office Reports
Oct 11
Lost/mislaid property
• Deputies dispatched in reference to a lost tag report. Man states that while going through a car wash, his license plate was blown away and got lost. None of the employees could find it.
Fleeing or attempting to elude
• Deputy was attempting to make a traffic stop on Belfast River and Wexford Dr on a group of motorcycles for several violations (loud exhaust and no tag). With emergency equipment (lights and sirens) activated, four of the five motorcycles failed to yield. The lead motorcycle was all black. The rider had on all black with a black helmet. The rider looked back and began to travel at a high rate of speed. Deputy got behind the motorcycle and gave chase. While on Harris Trail the rider continued at a high rate of speed, driving in an unsafe manner, and passing vehicles on the left in curves. Deputy eventually called off the chase. Deputy was unable to identify the driver nor get a tag number.
Oct 12
Fire - vehicle
• Deputy responds to damage to property report. Man reports that he pulled into the driveway when someone stated his truck was smoking from under the hood. The man then opened the hood to find a small fire coming from the engine. The fire was extinguished before deputies were called.
Oct 13
DUI - less safe (drugs), failure to maintain lane
• Driver issued citations.
Tail lights / lens required, no drivers’ license/unlicensed operator
• Driver arrested.
Suspicious incident
• Deputies dispatched in reference to a helicopter landing near a residence. Upon arrival, deputies observed a helicopter bearing tail number N67130 in a clearing beside the aforementioned address. The helicopter appeared to have some type of sprayer on the front, and was unoccupied. It did not appear to crash at that location, and the rotor was tied off. Bryan County Dispatch contacted Savannah Airport at the deputy’s request in reference to the helicopter. They advised that Savannah Airport has not had contact with the helicopter. The registered owner of the helicopter was discovered by running the tail number through the FAA registry. The registered owner is MF Helicopters, based out of Wisconsin. Said company is a full service helicopter company and performs functions from Agricultural Spraying, to aerial photography. Bryan County Dispatch advised via radio that a sheriff informed them that the timber company may have hired the helicopter to reseed the area that was cleared. Based on the attachments, and the locations of the helicopter this seemed to be most likely.
Failure to maintain lane, DUI - less safe (alcohol)
• Driver arrested.
Oct 14
Recovered stolen property
• A camper stolen out of Pembroke, Georgia was recovered by its owner.
Damage to property
• Woman reports to a deputy that an unknown individual has driven on her front lawn, causing damage in the process. She advised that she had no idea who had damaged her lawn but advised that this was the second time in two weeks. She stated that she just wanted a report made so that she could have this incident on paper and begin a paper trail.
Verbal dispute
• Road rage incident occurred; both parties stopped and began to argue verbally at the Publix parking lot (Hwy 144). After stating their opinions to the officer, both parties walked away from each other in the parking lot.
Lost/mislaid property
• Man reports that he registered his four vehicles and placed his 2025 decals in an envelope. Sometime over the weekend, however, he misplaced his decals in his home. He requested a report so he can get new decals for his cars.
Harassment
• Woman reports that her ex-partner has been threatening her, saying that he tries to run her off the road and makes intimidating comments. Deputy instructs the woman to call back if it happens again.
Abandoned vehicle
• Woman reports that she let someone store a car on her property but she needs to come get it but the person refuses. She stated that she tried to get someone to tow it but they would not without a police report. Deputy ran the vehicle and it was not stolen but is not in driving condition.
Verbal dispute
• Deputy dispatched to Harris Trail in reference to a verbal dispute.
Oct 15
Animal complaint
• Deputy responds to an animal complaint. Woman reports that the people next door have two dogs that get out and attack things in the neighborhood. The woman also reports that one of the dogs killed one of her ducks, and that about a week ago one of the dogs scared her stepson. Deputy then went next door and spoke with the caretaker of the dogs. The caretaker said that the owner of the dogs is in prison right now but she agreed to take care of them while he is gone. Deputy informed her that as the keeper of these animals, she is now responsible for their actions. Deputy spoke to her about different things she could do to help keep the dogs contained. Deputy also notified animal control and they said that they would be going by the residence and inform the dogs’ caretaker about leash laws.
Theft by taking - felony
• Man reports that his ex-partner has been keeping his mail from him. The ex in question denies this. Deputy explained to her that if she was then to stop and let him get his mail. She stated she understood. Reckless driving, speeding in excess of maximum limits
• Man arrested for the above charges.
Report compiled by editor Andrea Gutierrez.