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Police Report - 1-18-11; Nine vehicles at a business were broken into.
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    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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/

STATESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
    Ryan Wadley, 19, 30th Street, Vidalia — theft by shoplifting.
    John Patrick Miller, 22, Hawthorne Road — suspended license, expired tag.
    Jarrett Dustin Bruce, 18, Shadowrock Drive, Tunnel Hill — speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia, marijuana possession.
    Alejandro Jose Rivero—Castillo, 23, Bermuda Run — DUI, headlights violation.
 
Incidents
    BELK — A man was arrested for stealing sweat pants and knit shirts.
    SOUTH MAIN STREET — A man said a woman struck him in the face with her fist during an argument.
    STATESBORO HIGH SCHOOL — A man said a student used a battery to burn his juvenile son’s neck during “horse play” at school.
    WEST JONES AVENUE — copper wire, sinks wood siding and a refrigerator were reported stolen.
    MORRIS STREET — A woman said a man threatened her with harm.

BULLOCH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Arrests
    Arrests will be posted Thursday.
 
Incidents
    A.J. RIGGS ROAD — (Statesboro) Someone reported electrical wiring stolen.
    TOO SHORT ROAD — (Pembroke) A woman reported neighboring dogs killed chickens and rabbits she used for a petting zoo business. Her husband shot and killed one dog. The case is being investigated by Bulloch County Humane Enforcement.
    GA. 67 — Nine vehicles at a business were broken into and several items such as stereos, speakers, batteries and other items were stolen.
    GEORGIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE — A man was seen by several witnesses stealing tires.
    REGISTER FIRE DEPARTMENT — An unwanted person was served with criminal trespass.
 
GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST 45
Arrests (Friday through Monday)
    Walter Wayne Hopper Jr., 23, Old Register Road — DUI (.098).
    Elizabeth Louise Sharpe, 31, Edgewood Drove — DUI (refused test).
    Shane Michael Weyenberg, 21, Flowery Branch — DUI (.015).
    Donovan Van Tran Albarado, 22, Lanier Drive — DUI (.081).
    Seat belt citations — four.
    Child restraint citations —one.
    Speeding citations —15.
    Total citations — 48.

Incidents (Friday through Monday)
    Crashes investigated —seven. 
    Fatalities reported — none.
    Injuries reported — five.
    Total vehicle stops — 97.
    Seat belt warnings — two.
    Child restraint warnings — none.
    Speeding warnings — 40. 
    Total warnings issued — 82.
    Wanted persons apprehended — none.
    Stolen vehicles recovered — none. 
    Road checks performed — one.
    Motorists assisted — seven.
    Miles patrolled — 2,393. 
     
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY POLICE
Arrests
    GSU Police issued three citations Friday, four Saturday, four Sunday and five Monday.
    Thomas John Kopansk, 20, Lanier Drive— underage possession of alcohol.
    James Robert Moody III, 19, Kendricks Road, Brooklet— possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a drug related object, DUI, underage possession of alcohol, open container violation, possession of a false I.D. and littering.
    Brendon Jakel Sapp, 28 U.S. 301, Claxton— DUI and failure to yield.
    Kyle Steven Lesser, 19, Kennedy Hall— underage possession of alcohol and possession of a false I.D.
 
Incidents
    FRIDAY — Officers issued one traffic warning.
    SATURDAY — Officers issued three traffic warnings, assisted six motorists and responded to one alarm.
    SUNDAY — Officers issued nine traffic warnings, assisted two motorists, responded to one sick person call, and responded to two alarms.
    MONDAY — Officers issued three traffic warnings, assisted two motorists and responded to one alarm.
    CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO — Several art structures were knocked over or damaged.
    EAGLE VILLAGE — The vending machine in the community room was damaged.
Also, a drug complaint was reported.
    RECREATION ACTIVITY CENTER — A wallet and an iPod were reported stolen.
      
BULLOCH CENTRAL 911 REPORTS
Law Enforcement Reports
    Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Monday:
    Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department — 11 calls.
    Statesboro Police Department — 14 calls.
    Georgia Southern University Police — no calls.
    Georgia State Patrol — three calls.
    Candler County Sheriff’s Department — eight calls.
    Evans County Sheriff’s Department — no calls.
    Claxton Police Department — no calls.
    Portal Police Department — one call.
    Brooklet Police Department — two calls.
 
Fire Department Reports
    Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Monday:
    Statesboro Fire Department — five calls. 
    Bulloch County Volunteer Firefighters — eight calls
    Metter Fire Department — one call.

Emergency Medical Service Reports
    Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Monday:
    Bulloch County EMS — three fire calls and 27 medical calls.
    Candler County EMS —two medical calls.
Evans County EMS — three medical calls.
 
    Central 911 dispatchers also routed the following calls Monday:  six calls to Bulloch County First Responders and one call to Georgia Forestry Commission

— compiled by Holli Deal Bragg.