MPD Reports: Attempts to scam another person over inappropriate photos shared; traffic stop nets arrest of 2 attempting to smuggle drugs into prison

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 21 – 27, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the first part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Area Check – Downtown on Foot – All okay.
• Scam – McDaniel St – In reference to a named subject advising of a scam call he had received earlier this date. Report taken.
• Follow Up – E Washington St – In reference to a stolen dirt bike being located by the owner, supplemental report added to original report.
• Suspicious Person – W Spring St; Piedmont Walton – In reference to giving a courtesy ride to a female to Ridgeview mental institute.
• Juvenile Problem – Tall Oaks E – In reference to a complainant angry about children playing with a volleyball and it hitting her car and getting in her yard. We spoke to both parties and gave remedies.
• Area Checks – Downtime on Foot – All okay.
• Suspicious Person – Cherry Hill Rd – In reference to subject’s Dodge caravan had run out of gas, and workers of a new construction site felt that it was very suspicious. Subject advised that he was just walking to the Waffle House on N Broad St. All okay.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – Hwy 138 / Rowe Rd – Vehicle stopped due to the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted. 11.50 ounces of marijuana was located, tobacco, cell phones, mobile hotspot, lighters, alcohol, wrapping paper, methamphetamine and oxycodone were located. It was discovered occupants were involved in smuggling contraband into prison. Department of Corrections was contacted and information was passed onto them. Two subjects  were taken into custody and transported to the Walton County Jail. Charges are as follows, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a schedule 2 controlled substance X2, conspiracy to commit crossing a guard line.
• Traffic Stop/Pursuit – Hwy 78 / Jim Daws Rd – In reference to attempting to stop a Chevy Sonic for speeding on Hwy 78 / Aycock Ave. While attempting to catch up the vehicle the suspect vehicle increased its speed before turning onto Jim Daws and passing a car in the opposite lane of travel. The vehicle then crashed into a field at Jim Daws and Snows Mill. The driver who was identified was found to have a suspended license, be under the influence of alcohol, and had an active warrant out of South Carolina. Dwayne was transported to the Walton County Jail where he was turned over to Jail staff without incident. Vehicle was turned over to Taylor’s Wrecker service. Georgia Stata Patrol assisted with the accident report for property damage caused by suspect.
• Harassment – Pinecrest Dr – In reference to subject from previous call leaving a voicemail for the complainant that was considered by the complainant to be a threat. Report taken.
• Juvenile Complaint – W Spring St; Piedmont Walton – In reference to a juvenile refusing to go with DFCS. After speaking with the juvenile and explaining everything to her. She began to calm down and understand what I was informing her and she advised she would go with DFCS without issues. DFCS took custody over the juvenile and left for her new home. All okay.
• Suspicious Person – N Broad St; Waffle House – Male from previous call was yelling inside Waffle House. Units arrived at the location but he had left on foot. An area check was conducted but he was gone when officers arrived.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – Pavilion Pkwy; N Broad St – In reference to Robert Jones driving while under the influence of alcohol. Jones was arrested and turned over to Walton County Sheriff’s Office without incident.
• Threats – Ridge Rd – Complainant advised her juvenile son was receiving threats via text by an unknown subject over inappropriate photos that were sent. The unknown subject was demanding a $100 Apple Card if not they were going to post the pics. Report completed.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Hwy 78 W / W Spring St – Caller advised a wrong way driver is pulled over on the shoulder with hazards on, area was checked without contact.
• Other Law – W Spring St; Haven Inn – The complainant was requesting a report for damage to property that occurred in I-285 in Fulton Co. He was advised to contact that jurisdiction.
• Fight – E Church St; The Chestnut Cupboard – In reference to a large group of subjects fighting, no active fight was observed. Contact was made with one side of the altercation, the other party was no longer on location. Incident documented.
• Juvenile Issue – W Spring St; McDonald’s – In reference to employees advising that juveniles were threatening to pull out a firearm at McDonald’s. No suspects were identified by employees and they advised they simply wanted everyone to leave.
• Disturbing Peace – E Fambrough St – In reference to multiple subjects on location being loud, subjects were advised to keep the volume to a minimum.
• Suspicious Person – N Broad St; Waffle House – Male from previous call returned. The male was located walking on Hwy 11. He was issued a CT warning for a property on Pinecrest Dr due to other issues at that location.
• Juvenile Problem – W Spring St; McDonalds – In reference to a group of people ordering food by walking through the drive thru due to buying separate meals. All okay.
• Loud Music – Carwood Dr – Complainant advised loud music in the area. An area check was conducted but no violations were observed.
• Vehicle Unlock – Unisia Dr; Walmart DC – Vehicle unlocked without damage.
• Dispute – S Madison Ave – Complainant stated that her husband has been drinking and is on probation. Both parties were drinking heavily and explained that no laws were violated. Parties were advised to separate for the night.
• Transport – W Spring St; Piedmont Walton – Elderly female needed a ride back to her home located on Claywill Cir.
• Disturbing the Peace – E Fambrough St – Large street party where shots were fired. Units arrived and started clearing people out while checking for injuries. No one was injured nor was any property damage located. 5 shell casings were located in the grass and collected for evidence. Report completed.
• Disturbing the Peace – E Fambrough St – Anonymous caller stated subjects on location arguing and trying to fight, no disputes or fights were observed.
• Suspicious Person – W Spring St / Breedlove Dr – In reference to a male needing a ride to his house.
• Stolen Vehicle – E Fambrough St – In reference to complainant reporting a vehicle stolen, complainant who was no longer on location was advised the vehicle was parked in front of an apartment on location and not stolen.
• Other Law – Hwy 78; Waffle House- complainant calling stating his vehicle was stolen, his vehicle was in fact not stolen but on Cherry Hill Rd where it was left.
• 911 Hang-up – Parkway Pl. – Parties on location advised they do not know the number.
• Harassment – E 5th St – In reference to a civil issue over a motorcycle. Remedies advised.
• Theft – S.Madison Ave – Reference theft of a wallet that occurred at 8:17am. The suspect later identified was seen on video picking up the mislaid wallet. The suspect returned to the scene once she was advised police were looking for her. She stated she picked up the wallet and handed it to a subject who stays across from Hillcrest. The wallet was later handed to police by another subject who stated the first subject handed it to him. The wallet was returned to the owner without incident and nothing was taken. The person who originally picked it up  was placed under arrest for theft of lost / mislaid property and transported to the WCSO without incident.
• 911 Hang-up – Parkway Pl. – Ongoing issue. Contact was made with subject who explained that her phone keeps glitching and entering emergency mode. She advised she would be getting a new phone by Monday. Dispatch was made aware of the issue and advised to ignore further calls for the weekend.
• Suspicious Vehicle – West Spring Street – In reference to a semi-truck broke down on Hwy 138. Vehicle removed by Taylors.
• Juvenile Complaint – Davis St – In reference to the complainant’s son, having an episode with his autism. Complainant advised to get her child to the hospital for better access to resources and more options.
• Dispute – Tall Oaks W – In reference to a dispute, initially between subject and her juvenile daughter. Multiple subjects were on location upon arrival. Several conflicting stories were given regarding the context of the dispute. Allegations of physical violence were made as well. No evidence existed to corroborate anyone’s claims or support probable cause for any arrest. The situation was mediated and it was decided the juvenile would leave with her grandmother for the time being.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Hwy 78 and Cherry Hill – In reference to an abandoned van from the previous shift.
• Downtown Patrol: 1000; 1255; 1420
• Suspicious Person – GW Carver Dr – Subject on location to see her children. Subject left the residence at the complainant’s request. Situation mediated.
• Dispute – Springer Ln – In reference to complainant calling the police due to a subject threatening to kick in her door. The subject was gone when officers arrived and complainant no longer needed the police.
• Suspicious Person – E Spring St: BP – In reference to subject on location possibly having mental health issues. Subject was given gas for his van and a courtesy ride back to his van on Cherry Hill Road where he then advised he wanted to drive himself to Advantage in Athens.