Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.
Statesboro Police Arrests
James David Simpson III, 49, McElveen Road, Brooklet – driving with a suspended license, expired tag.
Rachel Denise Reed, 22, Emory Drive, Savannah – simple battery, obstruction, giving false information.
Bulloch Sheriff's Arrests
William Rex Johnson, 38, John Godley Road, Ellabell – simple battery, first degree criminal damage.
Anthony Lamar Overton, 20, Georgia Avenue – battery.
Georgia State Patrol Arrests
Information unavailable from Georgia State Patrol Thursday.
Georgia Southern University Arrests
Officers issued two traffic citations Wednesday.
Statesboro Police Incidents
MEADOWLARK CIRCLE – A person claiming to represent a health care agency asked a complainant for personal information and promised to send a free sample, but a check with that agency revealed that no one had authorized such a visit. The free sample never came, either.
POJO’S/WEST MAIN STREET – A woman said she was verbally threatened by a man who won’t leave her alone now that she is engaged.
DOGWOOD COURT – A man called police when a woman came home unexpectedly from work and found another female in the home with him.
ROBIN HOOD TRAIL – A man reported a broken window.
BALDWIN STREET – A woman said two females rode past in a car and threatened her and another woman. The offenders have also sent threatening text messages, she said.
SMITHCO – A man reported the theft of four tractor trailer batteries.
EASON STREET – A man and woman argued about his not being employed, and he grabbed her by the neck, hit her, stole her purse and broke her cell phone.
SOUTHERN OB/GYN – Someone from Global Power Associates called a doctor to verify an attempt to obtain credit in his name. The doctor had not made the request and did not give permission to the unknown person who did so.
NANCY’S HAIR AND TAN – Someone broke a glass door, damaged a cash register and stole $5.
JOHNSON STREET – A woman said she argued with the father of her children, and he threatened to go get a gun.
UNIVERSITY POINTE APARTMENTS – A woman argued with her girlfriend about their relationship, and the other woman struck her. The offender gave police a false name and tried leaving during questioning, and ended up arrested.
PARK PLACE APARTMENTS – A tenant reported a door was kicked in and a computer, monitor, several games and gaming consoles were stolen.
LEN TENNER COURT – Two women reported white paint spilled or poured on two driveways.
BUDGET INN – Police responded to a reported fight and found five people in one room, with one female upset, but refusing to give information. All who were not on the rental contract were asked to leave, and the one man who rented the room agreed to take the rest back to Swainsboro.
Bulloch County Sheriff's Incidents
WOLFPEN LANE – (Register) A man and woman spotted at a vacant trailer said they were interested in renting it, but were reported as suspicious.
JIM FUTCH ROAD – (Pembroke) A woman told deputies she feared her husband, with whom she had engaged in a physical altercation. She was referred to Safe Haven.
LAUREL OAK DRIVE – (Statesboro) A man said “Lifelock Identity Protection” informed him someone tried opening an account with Verizon in his name.
KENDRICKS ROAD – (Brooklet) A woman said a carpet contractor broke items in her home and did not install the carpet correctly.
Georgia State Patrol Incidents
Information unavailable from GSP Post 45 Thursday.
Georgia Southern University Incidents
Officers issued two traffic warnings, assisted five motorists and assisted another agency Wednesday.
INFO/TECH BUILDING - Two books were taken from a book bag.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BUILDING - A section of ram drive was removed from a computer.
RECREATION ACTIVITY CENTER – Someone reported the theft of a wallet and a cell phone.
WATSON HALL - A laptop and two X-Box remote controls were reported stolen.
Central 911 Reports
Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Wednesday:
Bulloch County Sheriff's Department- six calls.
Statesboro Police Department- 24 calls.
University Police Department – one call.
Georgia State Patrol – five calls.
Candler County Sheriff's Department- nine calls.
Evans County Sheriff's Department – three calls.
Claxton Police Department – one call.
Portal Police Department – two calls.
911 Fire Department Reports
Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Wednesday:
Statesboro Fire Department – one call.
Claxton Fire Department - one call.
911 EMS Reports
Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Wednesday:
Bulloch County EMS – two fire calls and 10 medical calls.
Candler County EMS – five medical calls.
Evans County EMS – one medical call.
Central 911 dispatchers also routed the following calls Wednesday: a call to Bulloch Humane Enforcement; a call to Bulloch County First Responders, and a call to Emanuel County 911.
— compiled by Holli Deal Bragg.
Statesboro Police Arrests
James David Simpson III, 49, McElveen Road, Brooklet – driving with a suspended license, expired tag.
Rachel Denise Reed, 22, Emory Drive, Savannah – simple battery, obstruction, giving false information.
Bulloch Sheriff's Arrests
William Rex Johnson, 38, John Godley Road, Ellabell – simple battery, first degree criminal damage.
Anthony Lamar Overton, 20, Georgia Avenue – battery.
Georgia State Patrol Arrests
Information unavailable from Georgia State Patrol Thursday.
Georgia Southern University Arrests
Officers issued two traffic citations Wednesday.
Statesboro Police Incidents
MEADOWLARK CIRCLE – A person claiming to represent a health care agency asked a complainant for personal information and promised to send a free sample, but a check with that agency revealed that no one had authorized such a visit. The free sample never came, either.
POJO’S/WEST MAIN STREET – A woman said she was verbally threatened by a man who won’t leave her alone now that she is engaged.
DOGWOOD COURT – A man called police when a woman came home unexpectedly from work and found another female in the home with him.
ROBIN HOOD TRAIL – A man reported a broken window.
BALDWIN STREET – A woman said two females rode past in a car and threatened her and another woman. The offenders have also sent threatening text messages, she said.
SMITHCO – A man reported the theft of four tractor trailer batteries.
EASON STREET – A man and woman argued about his not being employed, and he grabbed her by the neck, hit her, stole her purse and broke her cell phone.
SOUTHERN OB/GYN – Someone from Global Power Associates called a doctor to verify an attempt to obtain credit in his name. The doctor had not made the request and did not give permission to the unknown person who did so.
NANCY’S HAIR AND TAN – Someone broke a glass door, damaged a cash register and stole $5.
JOHNSON STREET – A woman said she argued with the father of her children, and he threatened to go get a gun.
UNIVERSITY POINTE APARTMENTS – A woman argued with her girlfriend about their relationship, and the other woman struck her. The offender gave police a false name and tried leaving during questioning, and ended up arrested.
PARK PLACE APARTMENTS – A tenant reported a door was kicked in and a computer, monitor, several games and gaming consoles were stolen.
LEN TENNER COURT – Two women reported white paint spilled or poured on two driveways.
BUDGET INN – Police responded to a reported fight and found five people in one room, with one female upset, but refusing to give information. All who were not on the rental contract were asked to leave, and the one man who rented the room agreed to take the rest back to Swainsboro.
Bulloch County Sheriff's Incidents
WOLFPEN LANE – (Register) A man and woman spotted at a vacant trailer said they were interested in renting it, but were reported as suspicious.
JIM FUTCH ROAD – (Pembroke) A woman told deputies she feared her husband, with whom she had engaged in a physical altercation. She was referred to Safe Haven.
LAUREL OAK DRIVE – (Statesboro) A man said “Lifelock Identity Protection” informed him someone tried opening an account with Verizon in his name.
KENDRICKS ROAD – (Brooklet) A woman said a carpet contractor broke items in her home and did not install the carpet correctly.
Georgia State Patrol Incidents
Information unavailable from GSP Post 45 Thursday.
Georgia Southern University Incidents
Officers issued two traffic warnings, assisted five motorists and assisted another agency Wednesday.
INFO/TECH BUILDING - Two books were taken from a book bag.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BUILDING - A section of ram drive was removed from a computer.
RECREATION ACTIVITY CENTER – Someone reported the theft of a wallet and a cell phone.
WATSON HALL - A laptop and two X-Box remote controls were reported stolen.
Central 911 Reports
Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Wednesday:
Bulloch County Sheriff's Department- six calls.
Statesboro Police Department- 24 calls.
University Police Department – one call.
Georgia State Patrol – five calls.
Candler County Sheriff's Department- nine calls.
Evans County Sheriff's Department – three calls.
Claxton Police Department – one call.
Portal Police Department – two calls.
911 Fire Department Reports
Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Wednesday:
Statesboro Fire Department – one call.
Claxton Fire Department - one call.
911 EMS Reports
Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Wednesday:
Bulloch County EMS – two fire calls and 10 medical calls.
Candler County EMS – five medical calls.
Evans County EMS – one medical call.
Central 911 dispatchers also routed the following calls Wednesday: a call to Bulloch Humane Enforcement; a call to Bulloch County First Responders, and a call to Emanuel County 911.
— compiled by Holli Deal Bragg.