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February 7, Deputy James Russell responded to Highway 40 in reference to a vehicle accident. Deputy Russell arrived on scene and observed a pickup with a trailer in the ditch and stuck in the mud. Deputy Russell approached the driver, Mr. Bradley Michalak of Guyton, Georgia. Deputy Russell detected the odor of alcohol on Mr. Michalak’s breath. Mr. Michalak was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane.
On February 7, Deputy Noah Prescott observed a vehicle with a non-functioning tail light and initiated a traffic stop. Deputy Prescott made contact with the driver,Mr. Jeffery Moss of Folkston. A GCIC check revealed that Mr. Moss’s license had been suspended. Mr. Moss was arrested and charged with driving while license suspended.
On February 7, Sgt. Colby Thompson responded to Georgia Avenue in reference to theft. The complainant stated that someone had stolen her vehicle and several other items from her property while she was temporarily away. Information was collected and this case is under investigation.
On February 8, Deputy Noah Prescott responded to Fox Run Road in reference to an altercation. Upon arrival, Deputy Prescott could hear a female subject, identified as Jo Ann Thorpe, yelling from within. Deputy Prescott spoke with the residents of the home and Ms. Thorpe continued to argue in an aggressive and loud manner. The residence had been previously declared to be a disorderly home. As Ms. Thorpe continued to argue with Deputy Prescott, he instructed her that she was being placed under arrest for violation of disorderly home statutes. Ms. Thorpe refused to comply and a brief struggle ensued. Ms. Thorpe was restrained and arrested. She was charged with disorderly home and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
On February 8, Deputy Noah Prescott responded to Ralph Davis Road in reference to an altercation. Deputy Prescott made contact with the residents of the home and determined that a verbal altercation had taken place. During the argument, one of the residents, Mr. Henry Bryant, was determined to have brandished a firearm. Mr. Bryant was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children in the third degree.
On February 11, Sgt. Kurtis Ford observed a vehicle run the stop sign on Stokes Road and Highway 121. Sgt. Ford initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Ms. Stephanie Hart of Macclenny, Florida. Ms. Hart consented to a search of her vehicle. During the search, Sgt. Ford located a plastic bag of a crystal-like substance. Ms. Hart was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and running a stop sign.
On February 11, Deputy Noah Prescott observed a vehicle being driven by Ms. Kim Rodrigues of Folkston. Deputy Prescott was aware that Ms. Rodrigues did not have a valid driver’s license. Deputy Prescott initiated a traffic stop and confirmed the status of her license through GCIC. Ms. Rodrigues was arrested and charged with driving without a valid license.
On February 12, Deputy James Russell observed a vehicle parked along the roadway on Old Dixie Highway. Deputy Russell checked the vehicle through GCIC and determined that its registration was expired, and it had no insurance. Deputy Russell attempted to make contact with the driver, Mr. Christopher McMahan II, who was sleeping inside the vehicle. While attempting to awaken Mr. McMahan, Deputy Russell could see a bag containing a white substance in the cup holder. Once Mr. Mahan woke up, he was asked what was in the bag and he stated that it was methamphetamine. Mr. Mahan was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, no insurance, and expired registration.
