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Police Report - 5-30-12: A Cadillac Deville was reported stolen.
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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
Arrests
    Michael Brian Melancon, 25, Lane Road — marijuana possession, headlights violation, possession of a controlled substance.
    Alvin Kirksey IV, 23, Morris Street — speeding, no valid license, marijuana possession, tampering with evidence.
    James H. Pritchard, 24, Cook Street, Parrott, Ga. — second offense DUI, seat belt violation, driving in violation of permit limits.
    Justin Brandon Estrada, 20, Portal — no valid license, speeding.
    Keisha Latrelle McCoy, 26, Sardis — theft by shoplifting.
    Adrian Terrell Howard, 21, William Street, Oliver — speeding, brake light violation, DUI (refused test).
    Rashad D’Bruce Lee, 21, Morris Street — failure to maintain lane, suspended license.
    Sharon Renee Rawls, 29, South Main Street — failure to report striking a fixed object, failure to maintain lane, felony theft by taking automobile, driving without a valid license, second offense DUI.

Incidents
    VARSITY LODGE APARTMENTS — A Cadillac Deville was reported stolen.
    KMART — A woman removed tags from a baby dress and shoplifted the item. She was caught and jailed.
    LA QUINTA INN — A woman said her ex-husband shoved her when she talked to another man.

BULLOCH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Arrests
    Bettina Michelle Blakely, 44, Kent Street — probation violation, possession/use of a drug related object.
    Deborah Lynn Knighten, 46, Packinghouse Road — probation violation.
    Charles Mack Rowland, 35, Scarboro Church Road, Twin City — financial identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud.
    Angela Kay Wilson, 43, U.S. 80 — suspended license, no insurance, suspended registration, open container, license plate affixed with intent to conceal.
    Rashad Jaquez Brack, 18, Longwood Drive — burglary, second-degree criminal damage to property.
    Thomas Boyd Burnsed Sr., 40, Hickory Knob Road, Ellabell — simple assault, simple battery.
    Lance Danntavian Dunbar, 20, Highland Road, Baton Rouge, La. — burglary, second-degree criminal damage to property.
    Willie James Williams, 45, Riggs Circle — theft by deception, pedestrian under the influence.
    Mashawn Jarriel Burton, 18, Steeplechase Court — disorderly conduct.
    Samantha Foss Foret, 23, address unknown (Statesboro) — obstructing emergency medical technicians, criminal trespass, false report of a crime.
    Michael Jerome Fulse, 43, Boston Street, Metter — child support lockup, probation violation.
    Kelly Shaye Jackson, 21, Martin Road, Millen — probation violation.
    Alvin Nelson Thomas, 56, Spell Mincey Road, Portal — criminal trespass, disorderly conduct.
 
Incidents
    STARLING ROAD — (Statesboro) A woman said her ex-husband left disparaging messages.
    ROCKY FORD ROAD — (Portal) A woman said her husband moved out two months ago and returned to yell at her. He also leaves her rude messages, she said.
    WOODYARD COURT — (Brooklet) A woman reported the theft of a snub nose .38-caliber revolver and case.
    BROOKLET-DENMARK ROAD — (Brooklet) Someone shattered a windshield with a baseball.
    WESTBERRY COURT — (Statesboro) A fight between a couple because the man talked to other women via computer resulted in property damage and physical attacks.
    OLD STAGECOACH ROAD — (Statesboro) Deputies responded to a domestic dispute call between a man and a woman.
    RAILROAD BED ROAD — (Brooklet) Turpentine barrels stolen from this location were sold for scrap metal, but the offenders were caught and returned the money from the metal sales.
    BETHLEHEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH — An air conditioner was stolen.
    H’S FOOD MART — A man said his ex-girlfriend gave him a ride to the store and left with all of his belongings. She told deputies she discovered the victim was a sex offender, and she would not give him a ride to Hinesville as he wished.
    HICKORY KNOB ROAD — (Ellabell) A man threatened his wife and threw bullets at her. He was arrested.
    SPELL MINCEY ROAD — A man was arrested for shattering the TV with his hand when his wife refused to change the channel.
 
GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST 45
Arrests/Incidents
 Information unavailable Tuesday.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY POLICE
Arrests
    Officers issued six traffic citations Friday, eight Saturday and two Sunday.
    John Otis Kelley, 58, Old Stagecoach Road — seat belt violation, suspended registration, obstruction.
    Wesley Carson Ambrose, 27, Shallow Creek Crossing, Augusta — obstruction.
    Evan Cole Ritsick, 21, Landings Parkway — marijuana possession, failure of driver to exercise due care.
 
Incidents
    FRIDAY — Officers issued one traffic warning, assisted one motorist, assisted another agency with a motor vehicle accident.
    SATURDAY — Officers issued nine traffic warnings.
    SUNDAY — Officers issued three traffic warnings and responded to two alarms.
    HOLLIS BUILDING — Officers responded to reports of smoke from a light fixture.
    UNIVERSITY VILLAS — A bicycle was reported stolen.
   
    ROTC RANGE — Officers responded to suspicious persons near the range. Two juveniles were charged and two other juveniles were banned from campus property and turned over to a guardian.
    NEWTON BUILDING — Officers responded to calls about a suspicious person on campus.
    VEAZY HALL — Suspicious persons were reported and four juveniles were banned from campus property and turned over to a guardian.
   
BULLOCH COUNTY 911
Law Enforcement Reports
    Central 911 Dispatchers issued the following calls Friday – Sunday:
    Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department/Friday — 14 calls.
    Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department/Saturday — 16 calls.
    Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department/Sunday — seven calls.

    Statesboro Police Department/Friday — 22 calls.
    Statesboro Police Department/Saturday — 23 calls.
    Statesboro Police Department/Sunday — 11 calls.

    Georgia Southern University Police/Friday — no calls.
    Georgia Southern University Police/Saturday — one call.
    Georgia Southern University Police/Sunday — no calls.
 
    Georgia State Patrol/Friday — seven calls.
    Georgia State Patrol/Saturday — four calls.
    Georgia State Patrol/Sunday — six calls.

    Candler County Sheriff’s Department/Friday — one call.
    Candler County Sheriff’s Department/Saturday — 15 calls.
    Candler County Sheriff’s Department/Sunday — eight calls.

    Evans County Sheriff’s Department/Friday — six calls.
    Evans County Sheriff’s Department/Saturday — one call.
    Evans County Sheriff’s Department/Sunday — one call.
 
    Claxton Police Department /Friday — one   call.
    Claxton Police Department/Saturday — one call.
    Claxton Police Department/Sunday — one    call.
 
    Brooklet Police Department/Friday — one call.
    Brooklet Police Department/Saturday — one call.

Fire Department Reports
    Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Friday – Sunday:

    Statesboro Fire Department/Friday — one call.
    Statesboro Fire Department/Saturday — one call.
    Statesboro Fire Department/Sunday — one call.

    Bulloch County Volunteer Firefighters/Friday — four calls.
    Bulloch County Volunteer Firefighters/Saturday — no calls.
    Bulloch County Volunteer Firefighters/Sunday — no calls.

    Metter Fire Department/Friday — one call.
    Metter Fire Department/Saturday — three calls.
    Metter Fire Department/Sunday — no calls.
 
    Claxton Fire Department/Sunday — one call.

    Bellville Fire Department/Sunday – one call.

Emergency Medical Service Reports
    Central 911 dispatchers issued the following calls Friday – Sunday:
    Bulloch County EMS/Friday — one accident call and 18 medical calls.
    Bulloch County EMS/Saturday — three accident calls and 17 medical calls.
    Bulloch County EMS/Sunday — 12 medical calls.

    Candler County EMS/Friday — three medical calls.
    Candler County EMS/Saturday — eight medical calls.
    Candler County EMS/Sunday — six medical calls.

    Evans County EMS/Friday — seven medical calls.
    Evans County EMS/Saturday — four medical calls.
    Evans County EMS/Sunday — three medical calls.

    Central 911 dispatchers also routed the following calls Friday: four to Bulloch First Responders, one rescue call and one miscellaneous call.
    Central 911 dispatchers also routed the following calls Saturday: one call to Humane Enforcement; two calls to Bulloch First Responders, and four miscellaneous calls.
    Central 911 dispatchers also routed the following calls Sunday:  three calls to Bulloch First Responders.

— Compiled by Holli Deal Bragg