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Police Report - 8/29/26
Police

Note: Arrest and incident information, collected from various agencies, are public records available for review at the respective local law enforcement and public safety agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.

ARRESTS/CITATIONS

Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office

Makayla Janae Hogue, 20, Statesboro – Possession of marijuana less than one oz., false statement or writings: conceal facts or fraudulent documents from government, theft by deception/felony.

Corey Tamarcus, 25, Sylvania – Possession of marijuana less than one oz., reckless driving.

Andrew Morgan Owusu, 22, Statesboro – Obstruction of law enforcement officers/misdemeanor, simple battery/family violence.

Grace Margret Quinn, 23, Statesboro – DUI less safe alcohol, failure to maintain lane.

Raphael Jhirmere Taylor, 37, Statesboro – Purchase, possession or sale of marijuana, possession and use of drug related objects, bench warrant/misdemeanor, possession with intent of cocaine, two counts trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine, reckless driving, reckless conduct, failure to notify owner upon striking fixed object, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer for a felony offense, drugs not in original container, two counts possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance.

Rotema Alexander Watson, 56, Augusta – Purchase, possession or sale of marijuana, possession and use of drug related objects, two counts sale of methamphetamine, possession with intent of cocaine, trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamine, possession of firearm by convicted felon or first offender, possession of firearm during commission of certain felonies.

Statesboro Police Department

Sean Michael Flaherty, 45, Statesboro – Theft by shoplifting.

Dean Waters Garvin, 35, Rocky Ford—Simple battery/family violence, criminal trespass.

Melvine Renee Griffin, 35, Springfield – Wanted by Springfield Police Department.

Shanae Jaree Jenkins, 28, Sylvania – Hit and run duty of driver to stay at or return to scene of accident, following too closely, no insurance.

Johnny Lewis, 24, Statesboro Driving while license suspended or revoked/misdemeanor, no insurance.

Brionna Tyshae Roberson, 23, Millen – Wanted from Jenkins County.

Jeanelle Dominique Simpson-Lowe, 35, Cochran – Criminal trespass damage to property, wanted from Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Isabella Wiggins, 18, Acworth – Driving without a valid license/misdemeanor, failure to maintain lane.

Sasha Gabriel Wood, 26, Statesboro – Criminal trespass damage to property/family violence.

Bulloch County Animal Services

(August 17-23)

Rural county intake — 10 adult dogs; four adult cats and six kittens.

City of Statesboro — One adult dog; two adult cats and five kittens.

Adopted — 13 adult dogs and six puppies; two adult cats and six kittens.

Rescued — Three adult dogs; one adult cat six kittens.

Reclaimed — Four adult dogs.

Died at shelter — None.

Euthanized — 10 adult dogs.

Fees collected — $1,505.

BULLOCH 911 REPORTS

Law Enforcement

Brooklet Police Department – One call Thursday.

Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office – 37 calls Thursday.

Candler County Sheriff’s Office – Five calls Thursday.

Claxton Police Department – Two calls Thursday.

Evans County Sheriff’s Office – Six calls Thursday.

Georgia Southern University Police Department – Two calls Thursday.

Metter Police Department – Two calls Thursday.

Portal Police Department – Two calls Thursday.

Statesboro Police Department – 30 calls Thursday.

Fire Departments

Bulloch County Fire Department – 22 calls Thursday.

Evans County Fire Department – One call Thursday.

Metter Fire Department – Two calls Thursday.

Statesboro Fire Department – Five calls Thursday.

Emergency Medical Service

Bulloch County EMS – One accident call, one fire call and 34 medical calls Thursday.

Candler County EMS – Five medical calls Thursday.

Evans County EMS – One accident call and five medical calls Thursday.

Other Agencies

911 hang-ups – 41 calls Thursday.

Bryan County 911 – Three calls Thursday.

Bulloch County Animal Services – One call Thursday.

Emanuel County 911 – One call Thursday.

Air Transports – One call Thursday.

Other agencies – 12 calls Thursday.

— compiled by Jim Healy