Arrests & Incidents
Incidents for March **
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Mar 4, 2008, 10:11

March 27

Three females were arrested for shoplifting at Wal-Mart in two seperate incidents. The first occurred shortly after noon when Roxane Knechtel and Christine Freeman were attempting to leave without paying for some items they put into bags at the self checkout. Then shortly after 4:00 pm Takeila Smith tried to steal 3 containers of BBQ chicken. First she took a large purse from a shelf and then put the 3 containers of chicken into it.

While using the restroom at a local gas station, a Colquitt reported to Public Safety that while he was washing his hands he took off 2 rings and inadvertantly left them there. One ring was a Miller County Middle School ring with a pink stone, 03 on one side and 'Chris' on the other side. The other ring was a high school ring with a green stone and 12 diamonds around it. He reported that when he went back to the gas station after noticing the rings gone that they store employees told him no one had turned them in.

March 23

At approximately 3:30 am Deputy Godwin was dispatched to the ER in reference to an assault. There he spoke with ER staff and then a 7 month pregnant female. The female had multiple facial injuries. She wouldn't tell the hospital staff or Deputy Godwin what had happened. When the unborn child's fathers name was mentioned, the female stated that she didn't want him arrested, she just wanted him to leave her alone. The female wouldn't give any other information or allow photos to be taken.

Officer Hines responded to a shoplifting call at Harvey's. When he arrived the store manager was trying to confine the offender, identified as Patrick Moore. Moore was trying to explain why 2 packs of chicken wings and a pack of socks were in his jacket pocket. Officer Hines arrested Moore and placed him in his patrol car and went back in the store to speak with the store manager. The manager showed Officer Hines video of Moore from March 21st when he took $70.00 in rib eye steaks. Moore was taken to Public Safety and charged with shoplifting.

March 16

Officers Knight and Stubbs responed to a domestic dispute call and on arrival spoke with both the male and female. The dispute, according to the female, began when she asked the male for $300 to pay for a ticket. According to her, the male then stated that he wanted to break up with her and wanted the keys to his vehicle back. The female wouldn't give him back the keys and the two began a physical altercation during which both apparently received bruises. The female stated that after the altercation she walked over to the male's vehicle (a 2005 F-150) and damaged the windshield. She also stated that she put a dent in the door and placed several scratches around the body of the truck.

March 13

Captain Robert Humphrey met with Eurkie McLemore at the Bainbridge Public Safety to file a police report about neglect to her mother (Annie McLemore). Eurkie stated that her 92 year mother had been a client in the Bainbridge Memorial Hospital Manor since September 9, 2000. She stated that her mother has not received proper health care since she had been there. Eurkie McLemore stated some of the problems were about the heat being too high in the room and her oxygen tube being located under her mother while in the bed.

Ms. McLemore said she had made numerous complaints about the conditions to staff who are responsible for providing health care for her mother and nothing has been done to correct the problems.  Captain Humphrey advised Ms. McLemore to make a written complaint to the director of the Manor and Hospital to assist her in taking care of her mother.

March 12

At about 5:45 pm, Public Safety Cpl Craig Carr responded to E. Broughton Street in reference to someone getting hit with a baseball bat.  Linda Friesen stated that Tashika Williams hit her in the face causing a tooth to fall out.  She told the officer it all started over her small dog chasing Shanon's 6 year old son into the front yard.

The 6 year old had knocked at Linda's door and when she opened it, the small dog chased the 6 year old into the front yard.  His mother, Shanon, then came over upset that she had siced her dog on her 6 year old.  Linda said she did not sic the dog on him.  Tashika Williams then yelled from next door Linda Friesen did sic the dog on him and an exchange of you liar and you liar and your lying and your lying occurred. 

Linda said that Tashika came in her yard and started fussing with her. Linda said that Tashika hit her in her face with her hand and knocked her tooth out. Linda said that she went inside her residence and got a pink aluminum softball bat and came back outside and told Tashika to get the hell out of her yard. Linda said that Tashika grabbed the bat from her and hit her on the legs several times.

A witness reported the 6 year old ran out in front of her car away from the dog.  The witness also reported she heard Linda sic the dog on the 6 year old.  She stated Linda hit Tashika and Tashika hit her back. She said that Linda went in the house and came back out with a pink baseball bat and swung the bat at Tashika.  Tashika then took the bat from Linda and struck Linda on the legs.

March 9

At about 11:30 pm, officers were dispatched to Helen Street in reference to a stabbing.  Cpl Craig Carr arrived and spoke with Sherry Ann Johnson who was bleeding from a small puncture on her left forearm.  Sherry said her boy-friend James Earl Hodge had stabbed her. Sherry was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

James Hodge told officers that he was in the kitchen in front of the stove and Sherry Ann Johnson came at him with a sledge hammer trying to hit him.  James said that he pulled his pocket knife out and stuck Sherry to keep her from hitting him with the sledge hammer.  Sherry then walked through the living room, dropped the sledge hammer and walked out the door.  Cpl Carr confiscated James Hodge's pocket knife with some blood on the blade and the sledge hammer laying on the living room floor.

March 9

At about 10 pm, State Trooper Walt Landrum made a traffic stop at 603 S. West Street.  He requested backup from Public Safety and Officers Gary Hines and Collin Hastey responded.  They arrived and observed Trooper Landrum repeated ordering a male to stand back as he was trying to approach the van.

The male was disrespectful and non-compliant towards Trooper Landrum and police presence in general.  Officers Hastey and Hines looked down on the ground beside the male, later identified as Johnny Henry, and saw a small baggie of marijuana.  Trooper Landrum and Officer Hastey attempted to handcuff Mr Henry and he resisted but they were able to place him in the rear of the patrol car.

The family members that had arrived at the residence since the traffic stop became belligerent and Officers had to warn the crowd to stay away from the patrol car.  Trooper Landrum opened the car to speak to Mr Henry and he began to slide towards the door and yell and curse.  Trooper Landrum had to push him back into the car and the crowd angrily began approaching the car.  Officer Hastey forcefully ordered the crowd to stay back several times.  The Officers transported Johnny Henry to the jail.

The crowd also went to the jail. In the jail lobby, they became disruptive and disrespectful and were asked to leave.  The crowd cursed the officers, left the lobby and went outside.  When Officer Hastey arrived outside, he saw a male struggling with Trooper Landrum.  Officer Hastey assisted and as they struggled, the crowd became more hostile.  A pulled taser convinced 24 year old Lamaine Lamont Henry to comply.  He was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction of a Police Officer.  Other Public Safety officers arrived on scene and the crowd calmed down.

March 6

BPS Cpl Knight responded to a domestic call on Palmetto Street. There he spoke with the mother of the girlfriend of Christopher Conley. She stated that she was sitting in her car when Conley pulled up in front of her daughter's apartment. According to the report, Conley had a pistol and wanted the girlfriend to come outside. The mother stated that she yelled for the daughter to stay inside. The aunt of the girl stated to Cpl Knight that Conley had told her he was going to kill the girlfriend. The girlfriend told Cpl Knight that Conley, earlier that day, had choked her and hit her in the head (report states that Officer Knight observed a bruise on her head). Cpl Knight then spoke with Conley at his residence on Washington Street. Conley stated that he went to the girlfriend's residence and her mother drove up and pointed a gun at him and told him not to return to the daughter's residence.

March 3

Public Safety and EMS were both called to Virginia Place. The original call was damage to property. When Captain Humphrey arrived on scene he saw a male laying in the yard exhausted and out of breath. When Humphrey asked what had happened the female complainant stated that she observed 3 males walking on the roadway and then spotted a small red convertible. According to her the vehicle appeared to be chasing on of the males that were walking. She stated that the vehicle ran off the roadway in an attempt to run him over. When the vehicle left the road it struck the fence and gate of the complainant's property. When Captain Humphrey spoke with the male on the ground he stated that the vehicle chased him through the cemetary and onto the complainants property. He stated that the vehicles was trying to run over him and knew the driver and passenger as 'Woody' and 'Frosty'. EMS was dispatched to treat the male for exhaustion.

March 3

BPS Officer Pat Bryant responded to College Road in reference to a motorcycle popping wheelies and traveling at a high rate of speed.  The offender was gone when Officer Bryant arrived but while he patrolling Shotwell Street looking for the suspect, E-911 advised that the motor cycle from College Road was on East River Road popping wheelies again.  Officer Bryant did make contact with another motorcycle and asked the rider if he knew who the driver of the red motorcycle was and if he would contact him and ask him to go to Public Safety. Officer Bryant was familiar with the other driver, identified as Garrett Lashley as he  had previously stopped Lashley on 02-25-08 for the same complaint and gave him a warning and advised that if he was caught he would be charged with reckless driving.  As might be expected when Lashley arrived at Public Safety he was charged with reckless driving.

March 1

911 dispatched Public Safety to a fast food restaurant. There the officer spoke with Frank Mobley who told him that someone was trying to kill him. Office Bryant noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from Mobley. Mobley was told to wait while the officer spoke with restaurant employees but instead of waiting Mobley started running. He didn't get far and the officer told him to get to the ground. Mobley at first refused to comply but the officer drew his tazer and Mobley complied. Mobley was charged with public drunkeness and the officer also discovered Mobley had an outstanding warrant.

** Incident information is from reports made by Bainbridge Public Safety Officers and Decatur County Sheriff's Deputies.