Sheriff Benny DeLoach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.
On March 5, answered a call to Highway 144 in reference to a subject attempting to commit a theft. The subject was found inside the cab of an Appling County motor grader trying to start the motor grader. Jerry Carl Evans, age 59, of Baxley, was arrested and charged with DUI 2nd, driving while license withdrawn, and criminal attempt to commit a theft.
March 5, a routine traffic stop on Satilla Church Road resulted in the arrest of Matthew Craig Williams, age 23, of Alma. Williams was charged with possession of marijuana less than one ounce, drug related objects, speeding, no insurance and driving while tag is suspended.
March 5, a routine traffic stop on Patterson Road resulted in the arrest of William Alford Pearce, age 20, of Surrency. Pearce was charged with possession of marijuana, misdemeanor.
March 5, answered a call to Hundreds Road in reference to a domestic dispute. A husband and wife had a verbal dispute and the husband left the residence. In reference to this incident a traffic stop was made and Terrance Leonard Carter, age 44,was arrested for driving while license withdrawn and per request of Twiggs County a hold was placed on Carter.
March 5, a routine traffic stop on Bay Street resulted in the arrest of Kayla Leanne Johnson, age 22, of Baxley. Johnson was charged with VGCSA/cocaine, possession of marijuana less than one ounce and lighted head lights required at certain times.
March 6, answered a call to Miles Beckworth Road in reference to a domestic dispute. Both subjects of dispute would not comply with officers’ requests. Amanda Beckworth, age 25, of Baxley, and Brandon Lee Herndon, age 29, of Baxley, were both arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
March 6, answered a call to Clifton Crosby Road in reference to a child custody dispute. A complainant stated her boyfriend took their child for a visit and refuses to bring the child back to her.
March 7, a routine traffic stop on Surrson Street resulted in the arrest of Sherry Denise Brooks, age 37, of Baxley, and Walter Lee Thomas, age 55, of Baxley. Brooks was charged with transaction in drug related objects, Thomas was charged with driving with suspended license, no insurance and seat belt violation.
March 8, answered a call to Ellis Road in reference to a theft of a motor vehicle. The complainant stated that his son took his vehicle without his permission and wanted a warrant for theft. James Ja’Dararius Solomon, age 18, of Baxley, was arrested and charged with theft by taking.
March 8, a complainant came to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office to report harassing phone calls. The complainant stated a subject keeps calling him by phone and sending threatening text messages.
March 8, answered a call to Blackshear Highway in reference to an unruly juvenile. The juvenile assaulted a cottage manager. The subjects were taken to Appling ER for evaluation.
March 8, answered a call to Anna Lee Road in reference to trespassing. A complainant stated two unknown male subjects were standing in her yard, and then went into the woods. The trespassers were gone upon the arrival of the officers.
March 8, answered a call to Highway121 in reference to a domestic. A complainant stated subject had physically attacked her. Chris Allen Ramsay, age 20, of Surrency, was arrested and charged with simple battery.
March 9, answered a call to Highway144 in reference to a suicide attempt. The responding officer went to the residence and the subject was transported to Appling ER for necessary medical treatment and evaluation.
March 10, answered a call to Cleland Lane in reference to a theft. A complainant stated his ex-girlfriend took his flat screen TV and some pictures.
March 10, answered a call to Hatch Parkway in reference to damage to property. A complainant stated someone had busted out the window to the bedroom.
Sheriff Deloach asks that if anyone notices any suspicious activity please report it to the Appling County Sheriff’s Office at 367-8120.