On Feb. 14, law enforcement was dispatched to Pecan Hills Apartment in reference to damage to property.
Reportedly, the complainant was watching television when an unknown person started to kick in her window multiple times. The resident stated the person pulled out her window screen and her fan but did not make entry into the room. She further stated that she was unable to see who the person was or what they were wearing. Law enforcement did a sweep of the apartment and observed damage to the window screen and back of the fan. The fan was reportedly worth between $40 to $50 and window repair will cost approximately $20. No charges were taken out at this time due to not having an offender.
Man placed on investigative hold after stealing catalytic converter
On Feb. 17, law enforcement was dispatched to River Ridge Road in reference to a possible theft. The victim stated they were inside their residence when they heard a noise like a power tool outside near their vehicle. Looking outside, the victim saw a male standing near the vehicle lighting a cigarette and who appeared to be driving a dark older red model vehicle. The complainant called the police due to recent incidents where people had parts stolen from their vehicles. With help from an officer, the catalytic converter was found to be missing. Law enforcement was able to identify two vehicles matching the victim’s description on the Flock cameras and after the victim identified which vehicle they saw; they patrolled nearby areas multiple times in an attempt to catch the vehicle. Later that day, an officer would locate the vehicle and initiate a traffic stop. The driver, Solomon London, was determined to have a suspended license and was placed on an investigative hold. London was transported to the Baldwin County LEC without incident.
Man arrested on suspected DUI
On Feb. 18, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on Oak Avenue after a BMW passed an officer with no lights on. After making contact with the driver, Montegas Chatman, he stated his lights went out due to there being a short in the lights. According to the report, the officer asked Chatman why he threw an open beer out of the vehicle and Chatman denied doing so. The officer then pointed out to the driver that they were able to see a box for Michelob Ultra in the back seat. Chatman replied that he wasn't driving under the influence. Chatman was asked to step out of the vehicle and, according to the report, he smelled of an alcoholic beverage and had a slurred speech. Chatman declined taking Standardized Field Sobriety Testing but was willing to take a breathalyzer. On the roadside intoxilyzer, he received an estimation of 0.145 grams. So, Chatman was placed under arrest. Chatman agreed to take a state administered test for his breath and was transported to the Baldwin County Jail without incident. However, once it was time to take the test, he refused to provide a sample. Chatman received citations for DUI (alcohol refusal), open container, and a headlight violation.
Man arrested after attempting to conceal identity of vehicle
On Feb. 18, law enforcement received notification that a tag was expired. After checking the tag on the in-car computer, the reporting officer received a notification that the vehicle did not have valid insurance, the tag was expired, and canceled. According to the report, the tag was also for a Ford Focus but was displayed on a Nissan Versa. Once a traffic stop was initiated, the driver, Keith Easley, stated he did not have his license. After running his information, Easley was found to be unlicensed and the vehicle was insured; however, the vehicle did not have an assigned registration plate. Easley was arrested for charges of acquiring a license plate for purpose of concealing identification of a motor vehicle, driving without a valid license, and expired or no registration or title on motor vehicle. The vehicle was turned over to his girlfriend.
Trio steals refrigerator from abandoned trailer
On Feb. 19, law enforcement was dispatched to Lee Street in reference to a burglary that already occurred.
Reportedly, a male entered an abandoned trailer and took a refrigerator from the residence and another male helped him load the refrigerator. The caller advised law enforcement that the male left in a Nissan Frontier dark in color. While en-route to the location, an officer passed a Nissan Frontier parked in the driveway on Davis Street. After making contact with the complainant, officers returned to Davis Street as the vehicle matched the description given.
Upon arriving at the residence, Corey Haskins told the officer that he was unloading a refrigerator onto the back porch when two other individuals took off prior to law enforcement arrival.
Haskins further stated that he and his friends did get the refrigerator from the abandoned house down the street, but did not know it was stolen, and that it was his friend Billy's idea. Haskins identified the second individual, a female named Vickie Smith, who ran upon law enforcement arrival. Smith stated she had been with the two males but did not know anything about the incident and that she stayed in the vehicle the entire time. Smith and Haskins were placed under arrest for burglary in the first degree. The vehicle that was used to move the refrigerator was registered to a William Feutral, who was also the driver of the vehicle. A warrant for burglary in the first degree was issued for Feutral.
Unknown male steals from Pipe Dreams
On Feb. 19, law enforcement responded to Pipe Dreams in reference to an alarm call. The complainant stated that they were showing some vape products to an unknown male and that they placed a Geek vape max kit, Skewzed watermelon ice, Skwezed salt watermelon ice, and a MXJO battery on the counter totaling $115.96. Reportedly the male then asked for “Kratom” to which the employee went to retrieve from the back and the male grabbed the items before fleeing north on North Columbia Street. As of The Baldwin Bulletin’s deadline, no suspect has been identified.