Deputy Bill Reynolds : “Dirt Bike Guy Dodges Traffic”

By Trend News Line 2024-03-19 08:02:52.

**Shoplifters Caught at Walmart**

In a recent incident at Walmart, Deputy Bill Reynolds of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene where two women from Peachtree City, aged 54 and 19, were caught shoplifting. The women were seen putting food items and pharmacy products into their purses while one of them was riding a mobile cart. Despite paying for a bunch of bananas, they failed to pay for the $42 worth of items in their purses. This incident highlights the importance of vigilant loss prevention measures in retail stores like Walmart.

**Drunk Driving Incident on Athens Perimeter**

Deputy Jonathan Strum responded to a report of a reckless motorist driving the wrong way on the Athens Perimeter. Upon arrival, he found a Cadillac SRX stuck in a ditch, with the driver, a 24-year-old man from Athens, and his 20-year-old friend from Danielsville inside. The driver admitted to accidentally getting in the wrong lane and had an open can of White Claw brew in the car. A blood-alcohol test revealed a reading of 0.11, leading to the driver being charged with DUI and having an open container. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence.

**Suspended License Leads to Wreck on Epps Bridge Parkway**

Deputy Dustin Mines was called to a wreck on Epps Bridge Parkway involving a 35-year-old man from Westbury, N.Y., who had rear-ended a Ford Edge. The driver was also found to have a suspended license from New York, adding to the complications of the incident. This serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of ensuring one’s driving privileges are in order before getting behind the wheel.

**Shoplifter Caught Switching Price Tags at Walmart**

Deputy Doug Mattocks responded to another shoplifting incident at Walmart, where a 25-year-old Athens woman was caught switching price tags and skip-scanning items during checkout. She was detained by a loss prevention officer and taken to jail. This incident underscores the need for vigilance in preventing theft in retail establishments.

**Hit and Run Incident Leaves Athens Woman Searching for Offender**

Deputy Seth McCart met with a 51-year-old Athens woman whose parked vehicle was hit while she was shopping. A witness left a note with the license plate number of the offending vehicle, which was later identified as belonging to a 44-year-old man from Gainesville. Despite efforts to contact the suspect, he could not be reached, highlighting the challenges in resolving hit and run cases.

**Suspicious Man on Motorcycle Raises Concerns in Bogart**

Deputy Richard Buzzard responded to a report of a suspicious man on a motorcycle interacting with a young child in Bogart. The man’s erratic behaviour led to a chase, during which he admitted to having a suspended license. The incident was further complicated by conflicting accounts of the interaction with the child, leading to the confiscation of a GoPro as evidence. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilant policing to ensure community safety.

**Reckless Driver Evades police in Shopping Center**

Cpl. Baer Schiffer encountered a reckless driver on a dirt bike while working off-duty in a shopping center off Epps Bridge Parkway. Despite efforts to apprehend the driver, they managed to evade police by weaving through traffic and disappearing. This incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in pursuing reckless drivers.

**Burglary Alarm Activated at Home in Watkinsville**

Deputy Joshua Warren responded to a burglary alarm at a home in Watkinsville, where a broken window indicated a possible break-in. The deputy thoroughly searched the house to ensure no intruders were present. This incident underscores the importance of home security measures to prevent break-ins and protect residents..

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