MPD Reports: 93-year-old driving on Hwy 138 at 5 mph stopped and transported to the hospital

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Jan. 1 – 8, 2026, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the final part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Traffic Assistance – Hwy 138/Great Oaks Drive – Assisted tow truck driver with traffic while removing a vehicle from a ditch.
• 911 Hang-up – Publix / Monroe Pavilion – Contact made with employees; store swept; all okay. Pharmacy accidental dial.
• Found Property – Glen Iris Drive – In reference to a bicycle that had been left on location for multiple days. Bicycle was not stolen. Remedies advised.
• Vehicle Lockout – W Spring St – Vehicle unlocked with no new damage.
• 911 Hang Up – Kendall Ct – Contact made, all was okay
• Dispute Non-Violent – Ridge Rd – In reference to a verbal dispute between neighbors and landlord about noise complaints and supposed property damage. The property was examined, and a report was taken per request.
• Vehicle Inspection – Armistead Circle – Subject bought a motorcycle, and everything came back valid. T-22 completed.
• Theft Report – Tall Oaks E – In reference to complainant reporting their package containing 250 business cards had been delivered to the wrong address. Complainant advised Vistaprint was going to resend his cards for no additional cost. All okay
• Private Property Crash – E Spring St; Dollar General- Nissan SUV vs RAM pickup truck. No injuries. Report in GEARS.
• Vehicle Unlock – Cook St – In reference to the complainant having a dead battery. He was shown the physical key in the fob, and was able to unlock the vehicle on his own.
• Alarm – MLK Jr Blvd; Tractor Supply – In reference to two cable alarms. Area Checked, all okay.
• Unknown Law – W Spring St; Walmart – Subject on location for multiple hours under a blanket, he was advised of loitering laws and sent on his way.
• Vehicle Unlock – Unisia Dr; Astemo – Vehicle unlocked no damage.

• Vehicle Unlock – W Spring St; Piedmont Walton – Vehicle unlocked no damage.
• Area Check – N Madison Ave; Grace Monroe – Area checked on foot; All okay.
• Welfare Check – E Washington ST / USPS – In reference to subject sleeping inside the post. Subject was okay and stated he was homeless. He was told he could not sleep there; he complied and left.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Charlotte Rowell / HWY 11 – In reference to a green hatchback swerving into oncoming traffic. The area was checked, and there was no contact.
• Vehicle Crash – N Madison Ave / E Highland Ave- Two vehicles with complaints of injuries. GEARS report.
• Assist Motorist – Carwood Dr- Vehicle unlocked with no new damage.
• Direct Traffic – W Spring ST & Pinecrest Dr – In reference to traffic control for GDOT. Intersection lights of W Spring and Pinecrest Dr were having maintenance done.
• Dispute – S Broad ST- In reference to a female subject claiming a male subject smothered her and left on foot north on Broad. Contact was made with both parties and after conflicting stories parties were separated. The complainant was advised of the warrant process and Restraining order.
• Other Law – Heritage Ridge Dr. – In reference to complainant, upset that his father’s mailbox had been damaged in a hit-and-run Friday night, placing the old mailbox post in the neighbor’s driveway. Complainant was unsure who had struck the mailbox, only that it was a “guest” of the neighbor. Complainant moved the post back onto his own property upon request. All okay.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Hwy 78 & Mt Vernon- In reference to a speeding motorist. Contact made with the vehicle, erratic driving not observed. All appeared OK.
• Juvenile Incident – Tanglewood Lane – In reference to a juvenile outside the complainant’s door. Juvenile was neighbor and was accidentally locked out. Complainant had permission from juvenile’s mother to put her on the bus. All okay.
• Accident – HWY 138 at Starbucks – Two vehicles, no injuries were reported on scene. Report in GEARS.
• Follow Up – East Highland Ave – Reference vehicle left from prior day’s arrest.
• Suspicious Vehicle – N Wayne St – In reference to a vehicle obstructing the roadway. No obstruction observed.
• Hit & Run – E Spring St & Midland Ave – Two vehicles with no injuries. The at-fault driver fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. Spillman and GEARS report made.
• Suspicious Person – Perry Street / North Broad Street – In reference to a male subject operating a bike on the side walk. Verbal warning given.
• Wanted Person – Pine Park St at Davis St. In reference to a male subject walking in the area with an active arrest warrant out of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office for failure to register as a sex offender. He was transported to the Walton County jail without incident. Report taken.
• Assault – Great Oaks Drive – Third party subject witnesses a domestic dispute between a male and female. The subject was located after leaving the scene and was arrested for FVA Simple Battery and taken to WCSO Jail without incident. Vehicle was turned over to the mother.
• 911-Hang Up – West Spring St @ Marathon – In reference to subject loitering on location. Subject was eating McDonald’s and was warned about loitering and stated he would leave afterwards.
• Suspicious Vehicle – E Marable Street: Matthews Park – In reference to a Dodge Charger on location prior to dawn. After investigation, a named subject was taken into custody for Possession of Schedule II; Crack Cocaine and Possession of Drug Related Objects. The subject was transported to the Monroe Police Department where he was fingerprinted. He was then transported to the Walton County jail without incident. Report and Warrants taken
• Suspicious Vehicle – Highway 138 and HD Atha Road – In reference to a vehicle that was driving recklessly and throwing items out of the window coming towards the city. Negative contact.
• 911 Hang-up – S Madison Ave – Contact made with the homeowner who advised he was trying to fix the phone and did not call for assistance. All okay on location.
• Vehicle Unlock – East Spring St @ Monroe Motor Inn; In reference to a Honda Civic. Vehicle opened, no damage
• Welfare Check – S Madison Ave – In reference to a female subject being found deceased inside of her residence. C.I.D. notified and responded.
• Suspicious Person – Highway 78 Eb – In reference to a subject observed walking eastbound on Highway 78. Contact was made with the female subject who advised she was walking back to Winder from a doctor’s appointment. She was given a courtesy ride to the All-Star Gas Station.
• Vehicle Unlock – Monroe Motor Inn – Vehicle unlocked. No damage.
• Traffic Crash – W Spring St; Home Depot- GMC Pickup truck vs Ford pickup truck. No injuries. Report in GEARS.
• Area Check – North Broad St @ Scoops – In reference to complainant requesting Officers to check the location and welfare of her daughter. All okay on location, Officer stood by until complainant arrival.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – Highway 78 at Marable Street overpass – Male subject stopped for multiple traffic offenses. A search of the vehicle found the driver and the front seat passenger to be in possession of (3) ounces of marijuana. They were both arrested and turned over to the Walton County Jail without incident.
• Welfare Check – Waffle House/McDonalds – In reference to a subject sleeping under a blanket in the grass. Contact made with subject who was warned of loitering and released.
• Suspicious Persons – E Washington St; Synovus – In reference to multiple males on location asking customers for money. Subjects were not on location upon officer’s arrival. The complainant was advised to call back if the subjects return.
• Other Law – E Spring St; Taylors – In reference to a vehicle release. Completed without issue.
• Welfare Check – Parkway Pl – Contact made with subject on location who appeared to be in good health in the care of her grandmother. All okay on location.
• Unconscious Person – Hubbard St. – In reference to subject being found by his brother not breathing. CPR was conducted and was then turned over to EMS and Fire.
• Intoxicated Driver – Alcovy St – In reference to an anonymous female advising of a male on location angry and left in a Nissan possibly intoxicated with a direction of travel towards downtown Monroe. The area was checked and negative contact was made. The complainant did not wish to meet with Officers.
• Domestic Dispute – Sorrells St – Dispute between twosubject over the EBT card. One was the predominant aggressor and fled the scene. Warrants taken for Battery, Burglary, and Robbery.
• Fire Assist – Sporty Ln – In reference to a stove fire. All residents were evacuated with no injuries. Turned over to Fire.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – McDaniel Street, Pinecrest Dr- Vehicle stopped due to suspended registration. It was discovered that the driver was driving on a suspended driver’s license. He was placed under arrest and transported to the MPD and then released on a copy of the certification. Vehicle impounded by Taylors Wrecking.
• Threats – Aycock Ave – In reference to two subjects disputing over wanting to fight due to family matters. Civil remedies were advised. NCSO confirmed he was placed under arrest at the time of the call. Nothing further.
• Private Property Crash – W Spring St; McDonald’s- Dodge pickup truck vs Kia passenger car. No injuries. Report in GEARS.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Enterprise – In reference to a vehicle in the lot unoccupied and running. Vehicle secured and key dropped in night box.
• Suspicious Vehicles – East Marable Street, Mathews Park- In reference to two occupied vehicles on location after dark. Verbal warnings given, subjects left the park.
• Fight – GW Carver Homes – In reference to multiple subjects fighting on location. Upon arrival no fight was occurring. Subjects were advised to return home.
• Traffic Stop – Hwy 138 – In reference to 93-year-old male being stopped for driving 5 mph down Hwy 138. Subject was transported to Piedmont Walton.
• Foot Patrol – Zone 2: Lacy, Pine Park, Harris, Young Pines, Ash, Davis, Mill, and Lawrence Streets.