Composite decking stolen from job site
On Nov. 7, law enforcement was dispatched to Walix Corp, at 951 Barrows Ferry Rd., in reference to a theft that had already occurred.
An employee stated seven pallets of composite decking were missing from the jobsite around the date of Oct.
17. After speaking to his boss, he was advised the property had been stolen.
The employee was originally under the impression they were being sold and did not realize they were stolen at the time. The property manager is looking into camera footage in reference to the incident. The property was valued at approximately $28,000. As of The Baldwin Bulletin’s deadline, there are no known suspects.
Man arrested for possession of methamphetamine On Nov. 7, law enforcement was dispatched to 127 Old Williamsburg Rd. in reference to a vehicle parked in the roadway. Upon arrival, an officer observed a white Dodge truck with a trailer parked in front of the residence. In plain view, in the truck, was a gun, white substance residue and a scale. A male, identified as Albert Stephens, walked out of the residence, and approached the vehicle. Due to the items being in plain view, Stephens was detained. A search of his person was conducted, and officers located a clear bag containing a white substance of suspected methamphetamine and a clear pipe, still warm to the touch.
Stephens was placed under arrest at that time. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle and officers located two firearms, the scale, and the black bag containing a white substance of suspected methamphetamine.
Warrants for two counts possession of firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during a commission of a crime, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug related objects were sworn against Stephens.
Anonymous call leads to drug arrest
On Nov. 7, law enforcement responded to 109 Helen Lane in reference to an anonymous report of a fight.
When the officer approached the door, they reportedly observed a hand open the blinds of a front window, then quickly close them. Despite knocking and announcing that law enforcement was at the door, no one answered but the officer could hear what sounded like footsteps inside the residence. Lieutenant Nick Goddard arrived on scene to assist and located a female walking out of the back door. The female was identified as Martha Herrea- Tapia and did not appear to be injured. Herrea-Tapia stated there was a male inside but stated that they had not been fighting.
The male came outside and also stated that they had not been fighting. A GCIC check revealed that Herrea-Tapia had an active warrant through Jones County. When the officer went to detain Herrea-Tapia in handcuffs, she quickly removed a shoulder pack she was wearing and tossed it behind a nearby wall.
When asked why she did this, she eventually stated there was methamphetamine inside the bag. The bag was collected, and a small blue metal capsule was located, which contained a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine. A green glass pipe containing suspected methamphetamine residue was also located in the bag.
Warrants for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects were secured against Herrea-Tapia.
Wanted person flees police
On Nov. 7, law enforcement responded to the area of Vinson Highway and Youngblood Road in reference to a wanted person. Dispatch had received an anonymous tip that Quintavious King was driving a gold Ford Fusion to 118 Stuart Drive. An active probation violation warrant for King was confirmed.
A vehicle matching the description, being driven by a male also matching King’s description, passed the officer traveling south on Vinson Highway. As the officer attempted to catch up to the vehicle, King began accelerating in an effort to flee. A short vehicle pursuit occurred until King came to a stop near 121 Frazier Drive. King exited the vehicle without incident and was placed under arrest. King stated he sped up because he did not want to go back to jail. A warrant for misdemeanor fleeing and attempting to elude an officer was secured against King.
Man kicks in door of Budget Inn room On Nov. 8, law enforcement was dispatched to Budget Inn, 225 E.
Hancock St., in reference to damage to property.
One of the residents stated, while in his room, he heard a knock at the door. He opened the door to a male, later identified as Rodrico Palm, who told them to give him $5.
The resident did not and stated he told Palm that he did not have $5 to give him and closed the door.
Reportedly a minute or two later the resident heard a couple of very loud knocks at the front door when the door fell off the hinges. Palm then stood at the doorway and asked him if he had a gun, to which the resident stated he did not have a gun and told Palm that he was protecting his family by ushering them into the bathroom. Palm then walked off. Law enforcement reviewed a video of the incident and saw Palm pacing around the breezeway of the motel. Palm then walked over to the room, spoke to the resident who opened the door, and walked off once the door closed, appearing to be agitated. A few moments later, Palm was seen walking back up to the door and kicking it. Palm then walked away and picked up an item, later determined to be a beer can, and threw it at the door. Palm then walks off through the parking lot but returns to the room where he is seen “mule kicking” the door until it falls in. Once the door fell in, Palm reportedly stood just inside of the door frame of the room until he walked off and left the property. Budget Inn personnel stated they estimated the cost to replace the door and door frame to be approximately $1,000. Later that night, an officer saw Palm walk across the crosswalk at the intersection of East Hancock Street and South Elbert Street and placed him under arrest without incident. During the search incident to arrest, they located a clear plastic bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana and a piece of a yellow plastic bag containing a white crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Also, during the search, the officer located a glass pipe with a white crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine residue. Warrants were secured against Palm for criminal damage to property in the second degree, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug related objects.
Officers locate drugs during traffic stop On Nov. 10, an officer observed a vehicle displaying unusual driving behavior and come to an abrupt stop at the traffic light at the intersection of Gordon Highway and State Route 29. When the light changed to green, the vehicle sped off abruptly.
The officer initiated a traffic stop on Irwinton Road just past the intersection and approached the driver, who had opened the door and put his left foot and leg out.
The officer immediately detected the smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver’s person and noticed his eyes to be glassy. A deputy arrived on scene to assist and conduct a standardized field sobriety test.
The driver, identified as Milton Leon Marshall, stated he had a few beers.
An open can of Bud Light could be seen in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Laying in plain sight on the front passenger seat was a partially consumed bottle of tequila. On the same seat was also a clear plastic bag with a crystal like substance consistent with methamphetamine. Marshall was determined to be under the influence and unsafe to drive. As he was placed under arrest, he was asked what was in the plastic bag on the front seat and he stated he did not know anything about the bag. Marshall stated several times the car did not belong to him, and he was only borrowing it.
According to the report, “the only thing he knew of in the car was 'a little bit of weed' and his hair cutting tools in the back.”
Marshall also admitted to owning the open bottle of tequila and the beer. As he was being escorted to the patrol vehicle, Marshall began to physically struggle and refused to get into the vehicle. The deputy had to drive stun Marshall with his taser, and Marshall was helped into the back seat with the least amount of force necessary. A roadside measurement of the suspected methamphetamine revealed the bag contained approximately 23 grams of the substance. A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located a small amount of marijuana, a set of digital scales, and another clear plastic bag with an unknown white powder in it. Marshall stated the powder that was found inside the bag of hair cutting items is 'barbicide' that is mixed with water to sterilize hair cutting instruments.
Marshall is being charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, open container of alcohol, and obstruction of officers.