MPD Reports: Bookbag with laptop stolen out of vehicle on E. Church Street; shopper’s leg cut on broken beer bottle

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Dec. 26 – 31, 2025, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the first part part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Accident – Hwy 78 E Off Ramp / W Spring St – Single vehicle accident versus deer, GEARs report completed.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – Tall Oaks E / Tall Oaks Ln – In reference to a named subject driving with a suspended license and driving with no insurance. He was transported to the Police Department and released on a copy of the citation.
• Other Law – 140 Blaine St; MPD – In reference to a subject wanting to file a report for a missing driver’s license. They were lost in Barrow Co. He was advised to contact them. All ok.
• Entering Auto – E Church St; Amici – In reference to complainant advising that a book bag containing a computer was taken from his vehicle any time from 1700 hours to 2038 hours. Report taken.
• Other Law – Pavilion Pkwy; Whataburger – In reference to a civil issue on location. All determined to be ok and remedies were advised.
• Child Abuse – W. Spring St; Piedmont Walton- Security staff advising of possible child abuse having occurred in the parking lot, report made.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Thompson Ridge Dr – In reference to a Chevy Corvette driving recklessly in the area. Upon arrival, the vehicle was gone. While leaving the scene, the vehicle was located, improperly parked on Miranda Ridge Dr, near Wellington Dr. The vehicle was in the lane of travel and abandoned. The vehicle was impounded, and removed from the roadway by Taylor’s. Report taken.
• Animal Complaint – Cook Pl – In reference to complainant calling wishing to make a report in reference to an incident that occurred last date that was already reported to Animal Control. Complainant was advised to reach back out to animal control
• Alarm – Windsor Dr – Alarm Company advised to cancel prior to officer’s arrival.
• Violent Domestic – Tanglewood Ln – In reference to complainant reporting her son and her grandson physically fighting outside her house. Upon officer’s arrival both parties were separated and it was determined that one of them was the predominant aggressor and arrested for Family Violence Battery on subject. Subject had minor injuries and refused EMS on scene. Victim notification form completed. Warrant taken.
• Loud music – E Church St / Chestnut Cupboard – In reference to loud music from the area of Chestnut Cupboard, negative contact.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Overlook Crest – In reference to a suspicious vehicle parked in front for an extended period of time. Contact was made with the driver, and everything is okay.
• Vehicle Accident – Double Church Springs RD – 2 vehicle crash, no injuries, see gears report.
• Suspicious Vehicle – HWY 11 & Pavilion Parkway – In reference to a driver failing to maintain his lane. Contact made, SFSTs administered, all results are okay. Remedies advised.
• Traffic Stop – N Broad St. & Pavilion Pkwy. – Vehicle stopped for no insurance. Citation issued, vehicle removed by Taylor’s Wrecker Service.
• Threats – Tall Oaks W – In reference to complainant alleging that an ex-boyfriend had made threats to her by phone. Complainant was unable to recall exactly what subject had said. Subject is currently incarcerated in Aiken County, SC. Complainant advised that there is no court order prohibiting subject from contacting her, nor had she explicitly told subject to no longer contact her at any point. Report taken, remedies advised.
• Damage to Property – Wellington Drive – In reference to the complainant’s rear driver side window being busted. She was unsure of where it happened and denied a report.
• Vehicle Crash – S Lumpkin St. & E Church St. – Two-vehicle crash with one injury by complaint. EMS responded but did not transport. GEARS report.
• Vehicle Unlock – Wellington DR – Vehicle unlocked with no new damage.
• EMS Assist – W Spring St; Walmart – In reference to a named subject cutting his leg open on beer bottles inside of the store. He was transported to Piedmont Athens by EMS.
• Dispute – Wheel House Ln – In reference to a residency dispute. Remedies advised.
• Dispute – Tanglewood Ln; Apt B – In reference to a civil dispute regarding property. The complainant refused a report.
• Welfare Check – Bryant Rd – In reference to complainant reporting to Winder Police Department that he thought his daughter was being abused by her mother. Winder PD was able to locate an address for the mother and requested a Welfare check. Upon further investigation the abuse allegation was found to be false and it was found that the mother has an Active TPO against complainant out of Hall County. Complainant was advised to make contact with Hall County SO and file a report. Report taken
• Follow-up – N Broad St; Franks Valero – In reference to previous call – both subjects called 911 again reporting items being stolen and taken from the residence. Subject was cited for child restraint and also issued a criminal trespass for Tanglewood Ln Apt for two years. Both parties advised of civil remedies regarding property.
• Welfare Check – Mill Stone Bluff – In reference to the complainant advising someone was sleeping behind his house. Area checked negative contact.
• Agency Assist – Walgreens – Walton County Sheriff’s Office – Requested a check on a GMC Sierra. The vehicle was not on location.
• Domestic Dispute – Towler St – In reference to a named subject throwing objects all over the house while children were present. The neighbor reported that he brandished a firearm when he came to check on the residence. The subject was transported to WCSO for family violence charges without incident.
• Juvenile Problem – Thompson Ridge Dr. – In reference to a group of juveniles throwing chocolate syrup on the complainant’s driveway. The juveniles were located and their parents were notified. The parents and the complainant made civil arrangements for the juveniles to clean the driveway next date.
• Dispute – Hill St – In reference to a dispute between two married subjects. Male was gone and Female was extremely intoxicated. She had damage to her vehicle which was also registered to the husband and advised she also damaged his vehicle during the dispute. Parties were already separated. Remedies advised.
• Fight – N Midland Ave; Monroe Pizzeria & Tavern – In reference to a 911 call reporting an active fight at the Monroe Pizzeria. Upon officers arrival a male was found still attempting to engage in the fight while three other suspects were gone. The male was taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct after it was seen on video him provoking a female then shoving a male before the fight occurred. the subject was TOT Walton County Jail staff without further Incident. Warrant Taken
• Other Law – Lawrence St – In reference to a residency dispute. Parties separated, remedies advised.
• Suspicious Vehicles – Boys and Girls Club – All was okay, subjects were at a wrestling match and left one vehicle and went to eat, then came to pick up the other vehicle.
• Suspicious vehicle – W Spring St.; Monroe Library- Subject on location behind the closed library, he was advised to be on his way.
• Suspicious Vehicle – W Spring St – In reference to Officer observing a SUV traveling behind closed businesses near Aarons and Dollar Tree. Contact was made and the occupants had conflicting stories and could not dispel officers’ suspicion. The officer observed gloves and tools inside of the vehicle along with the rear seats flattened. Both occupants were placed under arrest for loitering and prowling. During the inventory of the vehicle a quantity of methamphetamine was located along with drug related objects. Both occupants were transported to the Monroe Police Department for fingerprinting and then to the WCSO jail. The vehicle was impounded by Taylor’s Wrecker Service. Warrants taken for Loitering and prowling, Poss. of SCH II, and Drug related objects.
• Mental Patient – Harris St. – In reference to subject waking up confused and upset with her husband. Subject was spoken with and was able to calm down. Remedies advised.