Walmart reportedly hit as part of theft ring
On June 18, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart at 2592 N.
Columbia St. According to Asset Protection, two males came into the store and stole iPads and iPhones the previous day. They reportedly cut the lock to the security cage and stole numerous Apple products. The pair stole a total of 26 different Apple cell phones, three Apple watches, and four Apple iPads for a grand total of $10,113. Asset Protection advised this is a theft ring and the same suspects have hit other Walmart’s in Georgia as well as the surrounding states.
Male trespasses at two locations
On June 18, law enforcement was dispatched to Protective Laundry and Cleaners, at 1000 N. Columbia St., in reference to a subject trespassing. Kristopher Mobley was reportedly in front of the business asking for money, although he had been previously trespassed. When law enforcement arrived, Mobley was found in the CVS parking lot. where he has also been trespassed. Mobley was placed under arrest for criminal trespass and was searched prior to arrest.
While searching, an officer located a glass pipe in Mobley’s right front pocket. The pipe was retrieved and was broken on one end and appeared to be burnt with a substance still inside. Mobley was transported to the Baldwin County jail without incident.
Shoplifting report at Rod’s Stop N Shop
On June 21, law enforcement contacted the complainant at Rod's Stop N Shop, at 338 Allen Memorial Drive, in reference to a shoplifting that occurred on June 20. According to CCTV footage, a middle-aged white male stole a packet of crackers (valued at $0.39) and a University of Alabama hat (valued at $20).
Vehicle pursuit reaches 130 mph
On June 22, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a silver Dodge Charger for traveling 80 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone on State Route 49 near Felton Drive. The driver of the Dodge Charger did not stop for the traffic stop and began to accelerate at an extremely high rate of speed.
Due to the vehicle not slowing down or showing any signs of stopping, the officer initiated a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds of 130 miles per hour. Due to the dangerous speeds and the severity of the crime, the officer began to slow down to highway speeds and terminated the pursuit. The officer attempted to call the registered owner using the numbers displayed on his Georgia's Driver License and did not receive an answer. He later spoke with them via landline and was informed their brother- in-law, Justin Webb, was the one driving the vehicle. The caller stated yesterday afternoon he was out drinking and he had Webb take him home. He gave Webb permission to drive the vehicle for the rest of the night and his car was back at his home the next morning. On June 23, the officer spoke to Webb via landline and he admitted to driving the vehicle. He stated he was “zoned out.” It was determined that Webb has two outstanding warrants and a suspended driver's license. A warrant for fleeing and attempting to elude police officers will be secured for Webb. He also received citations for speeding and driving while license suspended.
Driver caught after short foot pursuit On June 22, law enforcement observed a gray sedan traveling without any headlights in the area of Irwinton Road and Cook Street.
An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the sedan made a sudden turn into 1310 Irwinton Rd., striking the curb in the process.
The vehicle parked next to the business and the driver, later identified as Don Johnson, exited the vehicle. He ran on foot and the officer pursued him into a wooded area.
After Johnson entered the wooded area, the officer deployed both taser cartridges and was not successful with tasing him. After chasing Johnson several more yards, Jonson fell to the ground on his hands and knees, as if he was about to get back up and continue to run. He was instructed to get on the ground but refused. The officer deployed their taser in stun mode and Johnson eventually rolled to his stomach. Johnson informed the officer shortly after that he ran because he didn't have a license. It was later confirmed Johnson did have a suspended license and an outstanding warrant through Wayne County. A warrant for obstruction of officers was sworn against Johnson.
Group injured after fight
On June 23, while an officer was on routine patrol, they observed several subjects yelling at the intersection of Wayne Street and Hancock Street. One witness informed the officer that a man, later identified as Patterson Moore, was hitting females. One victim stated she was hit and had blood coming from her mouth. At this time, Moore was walking south on South Wayne Street and was instructed to talk with the officer but continued to walk away. After several instructions, Moore took off running south on South Wayne Street and was eventually caught in a back parking lot. A male victim explained to officers that Moore had tried to talk to two females who were in a relationship together and that Moore had punched him. Several witnesses came forward to say they saw the altercation and one witness stated that Moore was following them around attempting to flirt with the girls, got mad and punched Brandon in the chest, which eventually spiraled out of control.
Moore is being charged with simple battery, battery, and obstruction of officers.