MPD Reports: Domestic disputes, stabbing and multiple responses required for storm damage

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 30 – Sept. 5, 2024. 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.

• Suspicious Vehicle- Pavilion Pkwy / N Broad St. – In reference to a white truck carrying hay bales unable to maintain lane, traveling north on Hwy 11. Area checked with negative contact.
• Animal Complaint – Pavilion Pkwy; Piedmont Urgent Care- In reference to a small dog being in the vehicle, owner left the windows down and has someone checking on the dog regularly.
• Dispute- Lacy St. at Pine Park St. – in reference to a group of females fighting in the parking lot of Pine Park St. They were gone when officers arrived.
• Vehicle Unlock- Roosevelt St. – Vehicle unlocked, no damage.
• Theft Report- N Broad St. – In reference to two unidentified subjects allegedly shoplifting from Olive Branch Antiques on 08/28 at approximately 1315 hours. Report taken.
• 911 Hang-up- Tanglewood Dr. – In reference to the 911 hang-up, the resident stated that he did not call and there was no one at the residence. All appeared okay.
• Dispute – High School Ave at E. Church St. – In reference to a verbal dispute between two individuals. The female wanted the male to go to probation. He was given a lift to his probation appointment. All okay.
• Accident- S Broad St – In reference to a three car accident in the parking lot of Walgreens. Gears report completed.
• Mental Health/Dispute- N. Broad. St. – In reference to a mother wanting her son to leave the house and go to Ridgeview. Remedies advised.
• Suspicious Vehicle- Fawnfield Drive – In reference to vehicles parked on the sidewalk of the neighborhood, the complainant was provided the number and hours for code enforcement.
• Juvenile Complaint – King Street – In reference to a juvenile and another juvenile throwing rocks at King St. The first was asked to not go back to King Street per the resident.
• Disabled Vehicle- Pavilion Pkwy; Publix – In reference to a vehicle needing gas. Driver was given a courtesy ride to the Golden Pantry to purchase gas. All okay.
• Child Custody – Sorrells St – In reference to a father advising he wanted a report in reference to his ex- wife taking the kids out of state without his permission. Civil and documented.
• Fire Assist- Sorrells St – In reference to a tree down. Turned over to Fire. All ok.
• Alarm- E Spring St- Area check conducted. All appeared ok.
• Alarm- W Spring St; Hometown Tire – Area checked on foot. All appeared ok.
• Welfare Check- Springdale Rd – In reference to the complainant wanting her elderly neighbor checked due to the power outage. Officer had negative contact at the residence.
• Accident/Tree Down – Holly Hill Rd – In reference to the report of a vehicle accident in the area of Holly Hill Rd. The area was checked with negative contact with any vehicles involved in a crash. There was however, a downed tree due to the storm that had damaged power lines and telephone poles. Public Works were notified and responded.
• Alarm- GW Carver Dr – Area checked, all appeared ok.
• Accident – N Broad St / Hwy 78 W Exit – In reference to a two-vehicle MVA. No report of injuries on the scene. Report taken by MPD Traffic Unit.
• Dispute- N Broad St; J&B Food Mart – In reference to complainant on location disputing with the clerk over damage to his vehicle. Complainant advised that a piece of the awning fell and damaged it. He was issued a Criminal Trespass warning per the clerk’s request. Report taken.
• Tree Down- Tanglewood Dr – In reference to a tree being down due to the storm. All ok.
• Tree Down- N Broad St / Hwy 78 on Ramp – In reference to a large tree down due to the storm. The tree was blocking the roadway.
• Traffic Light- N Broad St / Charlotte Rowell – In reference to the light out due to the storm. DOT advised.
• Accident- Hwy 138 / Hwy 78 on Ramp – In reference to a two vehicle MVA. No reports of injuries on the scene. Report taken by MPD Traffic Unit.
• Damage to Property- 132 Sorrells St- In reference to the complainant, male reporting his fence had been damaged by an unknown male subject. He had already repaired the fence. Report taken.
• 911 Hang-Up- Roberts St – Contact was made with the resident. Weather related, all ok.
• Alarm- Highland Creek Dr – Contact was made with the homeowner. The alarm was due to the weather. All ok.
• Traffic Light out- West Spring St and Pinecrest Dr – In reference to a traffic light out at the intersecting of West Spring Street and Pinecrest Drive. DOT advised of the outage
• Dispute- Carver Pl – In reference to two individuals disputing over a Chromebook charger. The first returned the charger to complainant and the situation was mediated on scene. All okay upon units departure.
• Traffic Control- Pinecrest Dr / McDaniel St – In reference to public works requesting assistance due to the power outage.
• Disabled Vehicle- E Spring St; Spring St Laundry – In reference to a citizen’s vehicle needing a jump. All ok.
• Suspicious Person- Court Square; Historic Courthouse – In reference to a male on location. He showed on GCIC to have a warrant out of Duluth, who advised to not place a hold. He was sent on his way.
• Area Check – S Midland – In reference to a light pole down. Area checked; Public works notified.
• Suspicious Persons- Lumpkin St / Amici – In reference to three individuals being observed walking through the parking lots of closed businesses. They advised that they park and walk downtown at night on a regular basis. They were advised of park hours, being from dusk – dawn, and not to be in the parks at this time. Subjects were sent on their way.
• Robbery- Perry St – In reference to a male reporting that he had been robbed by two individuals, while hanging out at an apartment on Perry St. The complainant’s 9mm S&W handgun was stolen during the robbery. CID Notified. Report taken.
• Assault – W Spring St. Piedmont Walton – In reference to a report of victim being transported by EMS to the Emergency Dept. with two stab wounds to his upper back. Report taken and TOT CID.
• Dispute Report- Blaine St @ MPD; In reference to the complainant from call #6 coming to the PD to file a report.
• Vehicle Lockout Unisia Dr @ Hitachi; In reference to a grey Nissan Sentra. Vehicle opened, no damage.
• Dispute Non-Violent- Ash Ln. – In reference to two female subject arguing loaned over money. Civil remedies were advised. All OK on location.
• Damage to Property-North Broad St; In reference to a piece of metal coming off the building last night during the storm and damaging the complainant’s vehicle. Report Taken.
• Dispute- W. Spring Street – Reference accusation of physical contact (pushing) between two employees, complainant stated he was pushed both Sunday and Monday by a female co-worker. Upon viewing the video footage I did not observe the physical contact between the two parties, female did state she placed her arm out to gain separation between the two parties involved in a verbal dispute, no other witnesses present. Report made to document incident.