MPD Reports: 3-vehicle crash involving school bus; ex-employee suspected of fraud and suspect arrested after two check cashing fraud attempts

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 13 – 19, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into fIve parts. This is the first part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Juvenile Complaint – Wheel House Ln. – In reference to Complainant’s juvenile son not wanting to attend school. The juvenile was spoken with and agreed to respect his mother and attend school.
• Damage to Property – McDaniel Street – Complainant was unable to provide a specific date or location the crash occurred. SR-13 Form issued.
• Welfare Check – E Spring St. / Milledge Ave. – In reference to Subject walking around asking passerby for help. Subject had just been released from prison, did not have a phone, and needed to get in touch with his brother in Dawsonville who he had arrangements to live with. Subject was given a courtesy ride to FISH where staff advised he could stay for a short time while he attempted to reach his brother and arrange a ride. All okay.
• Wanted Person – Breedlove Drive – In reference to a named subject having an active warrant and being ready for discharge. He was taken into custody, fingerprinted, and transported to the Walton County Jail.
• Juvenile Runaway – 140 Blaine St. – In reference to the runaway juvenile, Complainant reported that juvenile left last night around 2200-2300 hours. Report Taken.
• Vehicle Crash – Hwy 11 N. Charlotte Rowel Blvd- 3 vehicles crash involving a school bus, Turned over to Georgia State Patrol.
• Fraud – E Washington St.; Synovus – In reference to an individual cashing a check last date for $37,950.02. The same individual attempted to cash a check for approximately $8,000 in Conyers shortly afterward. It was determined fraudulent and the individual was arrested by Conyers PD. A second suspect cashed a check for $42,912.20 on 12/11 at a branch in Athens, out of the same customer’s account. Report taken and sent to CID.
• Vehicle Crash – W. Spring St. @ Plaza Dr.- Two vehicle crash, no injuries. GEARS report. Driver 1 had an active warrant out of Oconee County S.O. and was transported to Striplings, where she was turned over To Oconee County.
• Suspicious Person – E Spring St.; FISH – In reference to Subject on location, stating that he had missed the bus to Dawsonville. Dougherty Co. DCS was contacted and advised that Subject should instead go to Albany where he would report in. Cindy Little of FISH was able to provide subject with a room for the evening at the Walton Inn, as well as a gift card, warm clothing, and a bus ticket to Tifton, leaving the next day. He was informed of what steps should be taken upon his arrival in Tifton.
• Theft – East Washington Street – In reference to an ex employee being suspected of taking over $82,000 over a couple year period. CID responded to the scene. Report taken.
• Juvenile Complaint – Towler St – In reference to the complainant stating last date a juvenile was on location and attempted to enter her residence. Nothing was taken. No entry was made. Report taken.
• Dispute – Pine Park St – In reference to the complainant advising a male subject threaten to kill him. The complainant could not advise who the person was, what their relationship was, or where he went. Remedies advised. Report taken.
• Warrant Attempt – Pine Park St.- In reference to serving an active arrest warrant on a named subject. The subject was located on location and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the WCSO jail. Report taken.
• Suspicious Person – Ash Ln – In reference to two juveniles outside of the residence listed above. After investigation, the juveniles were turned over to their parents. Report taken
• Loud Music – Towler St – In reference to loud music in the area. Contact was made with the homeowner, who was advised to keep the music turned down.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – S Madison Ave and Felker Park – Subject arrested for an outstanding Warrant out of Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office following a traffics stop for an equipment violation. He was turned over to RCSO at the county line without incident.