MPD Reports: Airbag deploys on road rage suspect driver in hit-and-run; woman leaves toddler in vehicle while playing slot machines

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 6 – 12, 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.

• Found Property – S Madison Ave; Public Works – In reference to a credit card found on HD Atha. Turned over to Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
• Traffic Stop – MLK Jr. Dr. at W. Spring St. – In reference to a traffic stop for a tinted tag cover. The vehicle was searched due to the odor of marijuana. 13.5 grams of marijuana was located and the driver was issued a CO citation.
• Suspicious Person – S Broad St; Walgreens – In reference to Subject asking people for money outside of Walgreens. He was given a courtesy ride to Bridgeport Lane.
• Vehicle Unlock – Plaza Dr. – Vehicle unlocked, no damage.
• Disabled Vehicle – Alcovy St. @ Ammons Bridge – In reference to a vehicle with a blown motor. A family member arrived on location to assist with retrieval of the vehicle.
• Welfare Check – Ridge Rd. – In reference to the welfare check, I made contact with the resident and all was okay on location.
• Dispute – Windsor Dr in reference to the complainant’s juvenile was looking in her window. The juvenile denied the accusations. Parties were separated.
• Suspicious Person – Pavilion Pkwy – In reference to a suspicious person, Subject was inside the Whataburger sleeping. Made contact with subject and advised him to leave the restaurant. Staff on location did not want Subject to be criminally trespassed.
• Traffic Crash – E Marable St at Union St- Two vehicle crash with no injuries. Report in GEARS.
• Theft – Ford St. – In reference to a fern being stolen out of back yard. Complainant did not request an investigation but requested a report be made.
• Suspicious vehicles – N Madison Ave in reference to two vehicles needing to be moved for the parade.
• Vehicle Collision – Highland @ Broad: Two vehicle collision. No injuries. Report taken
• Hit and Run – Dollar Tree- In reference to the complainant stating her vehicle was struck in the parking lot. Visible damages were observed and the offender vehicle was observed in the Home Depot parking lot. The adult owner of the vehicle was cited for allowing an unlicensed driver to drive the vehicle and a juvenile complainant was done on the 13-year-old female that was driving the vehicle during the time of the accident.
• Assault – Piedmont Walton: Complainant stated she had been attacked by a patient earlier this date. She stated multiple times she did not wish to pursue charges. Report taken.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Bold Springs Ave: Traffic related to the Christmas Parade. Remedies advised.
• Accident – Alcovy St at Barrett St. – 3 vehicle accident no injuries. 1 vehicle was removed from the roadway by Taylors. Report taken.
• Welfare Check – Pierce St: Contact made. All OK.
• Welfare Check – White Oak Dr. In reference to subject requesting a welfare check for his daughter. All was ok on location.
• Violent Domestic – Chestnut Ln. Male subject placed his girlfriend in a choke hold and punched her in the faced in the presence of her four children. He was arrested for Aggravated assault and cruelty to children.
• Welfare Check – E Spring St; Mr. Quicks. Female subject arrested for leaving her 2-year-old son in her vehicle unattended and in distress while she played on the slot machines inside the store.
• Foot Pursuit – E 5th St. In reference to a subject walking down the sidewalk towards S Broad St. The subject saw law enforcement and started walking between two houses. Officer identified himself and the subject fled on foot towards Hillcrest. After a brief foot pursuit the subject was apprehended and identified. Juvenile intake was contacted and declined taking custody. Juvenile was turned over to her mother. Juvenile complaint form completed.
• Juvenile Complainant – Towler St- Call in reference to a 14-year-old refusing to go to school. Remedies advised to the complainant, nothing further requested.
• Disturbing the peace – 6th Street – Reference noise complaint from Complainant regarding his neighbor. Complainant stated he can hear neighbor yelling at night. I advised Complainant that neighbor yelling at night could be a noise violation. Prior history shown neighbor to suffer from mental illness.
• Vehicle unlock – Hickory Drive – Vehicle unlocked. No damage.
• Welfare Check – Alcovy Street – Reference welfare check on a female subject requested by her employer. No contact was made at the door or listed phone number.
• Hit And Run/Road Rage – Highway 78 wb @ Highway 138 exit, older model Silver Toyota Camry sideswiped the complainant, airbag deployment on suspect vehicle. Suspect vehicle headed toward Loganville on 78 WB