MPD Reports: Instagram scam; iphone SOS feature accidentally activated by screaming – calls 911 ; domestic violence suspect tries to escape through 2nd-story window

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period May 16 – 21, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the second part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Fraud – Bridgeport Place – In reference to the complainant paying money to rent a vehicle from someone on Instagram and the vehicle not being delivered. Report taken.
• Hit and Run – S Madison Ave/Davis St – In reference to complainant reporting a two vehicle accident at the corner of N Midland and E Spring. Complainant’s vehicle had functional damage and the other vehicle was gone when officers arrived. Complainant advised it was a Ford Explorer which side swiped him as he was entering the roadway. No debris was found in the area complainant advised or the surrounding area. Report taken
• 911 Hang Up – North Broad Street – In reference to an EMS patients phone calling 911 while en- route to the hospital. All ok.
• 911 Hang-up – Pavilion Pkwy; Publix – In reference to a subject heard screaming before the line disconnected. Upon arrival all was okay. Contact was made with the caller who advised no one had been screaming and her phone’s SOS feature had been accidentally activated. All okay on location.
• Accident – Hwy 138/Michael Etchison – Two vehicle accident. No injuries. Gears report completed.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Davis St – In reference to Complainant reporting a suspicious Honda Civic in the area. Complainant could not advise what the vehicle was doing that was considered suspicious. Vehicle was located unoccupied in a driveway. All okay
• Dispute – Tall Oaks W – In reference to the complainant requesting to get her belongings from the residence. Call cleared prior to officer arrival.
• Fight – Lacy St – While in route to previous call, Officer observed subjects fighting in the front yard of the residence. Subjects involved advised it was “horseplay” and all was okay.
• Civil Issue – Sporty Ln – In reference to complainant reporting his mother being verbally abusive towards him. Complainant was located at his uncles house on Baron Dr. Contact was made with subject who advised she did yell at her son during an argument. Subject allowed complainant to go stay with his grandfather for the rest of the night for parties to separate. Parties Separated, Remedies advised.
• Civil Issue – North Midland Ave – In reference to the complainant being upset that her roommate’s family keeps coming over. Remedies advised.
• Other Law – W Spring St. – In reference to subject cussing out an employee. Subject left prior to Officer arrival. The owner advised he wished for subject to be criminally trespassed indefinitely. Contact could not be made with subject at that time and the employee was advised to call back should she return.
• Alarm – W Spring St.; Beautyville – In reference to an audible alarm. The building was secure and all appeared okay. The alarm stopped and triggered again while on scene. Possible technical issue.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Wheeler St – A vehicle unfamiliar to the complainant parked at the location. The vehicle belongs to her neighbor who just recently purchased the vehicle.
• Dispute – W Spring St; Waffle House – In reference to a female customer being upset about the condition of her food. The situation was mediated. All ok.
• Other Law – E. Marable St; Matthews Park- Caller advised there was a vehicle with a trailer parked in the grass blocking the disc golf course, contact was made with the owners who relocated the trailer.
• Suspicious Vehicle – S Broad St – Complainant stated possibly impaired driver in Honda on Alcovy St. Area check completed but negative contact.
• Accident – McDaniel St – In reference to a collision with a deer. Report taken.
• Domestic Dispute – Alcovy St – Complainant advised arguing being heard from the residence. MPD arrived and could hear the arguing then a male attempted to exit a second story window. The male was taken into custody inside the residence. The male has previously been criminally trespassed from the location. It was determined the male also struck the female during the argument. The male was arrested for battery family violence and criminal trespass. He was transported to Walton County Sheriff Office and turned over to deputies.
• Juvenile Complaint – Baker St – Complainant advised 9-year-old son would not come inside the home when told to. I spoke to the complainant by telephone and advised her it’s a parenting issue not a police issue. Juvenile was inside the home when I spoke to her.
• Suspicious persons – E. Marable St; Matthews Park- In reference to two subjects at the park after hours, they were advised of park hours and sent on their way.
• Verbal Dispute – Mill Stone Bluff – Complainant got into argument with girlfriend. He went outside and the female locked the door behind him. He stated that he left his cellphone inside the residence and she refused to give it to him. As I was walking to the door, the roommate handed me the cellphone. The complainant stated that’s all he needed and left the scene.
• Dispute – Pine Park St – The complainant stated his ex-wife’s new boyfriend showed up wanting to cause issues due to how a child is being raised. There were no threats and no physical violence. I then went to the residence of the boyfriend and advised him to stay away from the complainant. Remedies advised to all parties.
• Suspicious Vehicle – N. Broad St. Caller advised the vehicle was driving slowly before it pulled into a parking lot, contact was made with subject who was playing Pokémon Go. All Okay.
• Alarm – Pavilion Pkwy; Old Navy- Back door alarm activation, delivery driver on location. All okay.