MPD Reports: Man arrested for drug possession after he allegedly made 3 false reports of burglary

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 13 – 19, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Shoplifting – S Broad St; Dollar General – In reference to the complainant, an employee who advised a black female walked into a store with an empty bag and passed the point of sale, getting into a black Acura. When complainant approached the vehicle, the female fled on foot and the driver of the Acura returned the stolen items back and left the scene. The area was checked for the female, but negative contact was made. The complainant wished for the subject to be criminally trespassed from the property.
• Dispute – Wheel House Lane- In reference to the complainant seeing multiple subjects in a dispute down the street, one of them possibly armed with a handgun. Subjects were gone when officers arrived. Area checks conducted, negative contact.
• Suspicious Vehicles – South Madison Ave, Felker Park- In reference to two subjects in the park after hours. They were explained the park times and loitering laws and sent on their way.
• Suspicious Vehicles – South Madison Ave, Felker Park- In reference to subject in the park after hours. He was advised of park hours and sent on his way.
• Warrant Attempt – West Spring Street- In reference to locating a wanted subject. Negative contact.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Alcovy Chiropractic: Vehicle on location unoccupied. All OK.
• Burglary In Progress – Nowell St – In reference to complainant reporting that several individuals were attempting to break into his residence. Complainant stated there was new damage done to his door and back window from the unknown individuals, though it’s hard to prove due to the residence’s pre-existing extensive damage. The residence’s curtilage and surrounding streets were cleared with negative contact of any suspicious individuals.
• Suspicious Person – McDaniel @ Michael Etchison – In reference to two males riding bicycles in the area.
• Entering Auto – McDaniel St – Area check in reference to previous call. Vehicle was observed to be open. Contact made with the owner who stated he was unaware of anything taken. Report taken.
• Suspicious Person – McDaniel St at Pinecrest Dr. – In reference to two subjects, who matched the description of a suspicious person’s case were located and identified. Both subjects are filed as persons of interest for an entering auto referring case that occurred in the area. No evidence relating to entering auto was found on their person. Report taken.
• Burglary In Progress – Nowell St – In reference to complainant reporting that several individuals were attempting to break into his residence once more. The residence’s curtilage and surrounding streets were cleared with negative contact of any suspicious individuals.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Towler Street- In reference to a suspicious vehicle parked in front of the airport entrance at the end of Towler Street, after business hours. Contact was made with the occupants due to the time and the place of the vehicle. The two advised that they just found a spot to hang out and talk. They were informed of loitering laws and sent on their way.
• Burglary In Progress – Nowell St – In reference to complainant reporting that several individuals were attempting to break into his residence once more. The residence’s curtilage and surrounding streets were cleared with negative contact of any suspicious individuals. Complainant was then placed under arrest for misuse of 911 and transported to the Walton County Jail, where Crack/Cocaine was found on his person and charged with Poss. of Sched 2 and Crossing the Guardline with Contraband.
• Stolen Vehicle – Nowell St – In reference to complainant stating that subject had stolen her Hyundai Sonata. Vehicle placed on GCIC. Warrant taken for felony theft by conversion.
• Fraud – 140 Blaine Street – In reference to someone fraudulently purchasing things on EBay with the complainant’s card. Report requested for the bank.
• Suspicious Person – E Church St Chevron – Subject trespassed for a period of 2 years per the manager’s request.
• Dispute – Harris St – Female subject arrested for Simple Battery after a dispute. She was turned over to the Walton County Jail without incident.
• Welfare Check – Knight St – In reference to checking the welfare of a subject. Contact was made with subject and she advised she was ok.
• Theft Report – Great Oaks Dr. – In reference to an ex-employee retaining possession of keys to the building, a work ID, and an iPad containing patient information since 01/27. All parties were spoken with and agreed on a civil remedy.
• Transport – N Midland Ave- Subject transported to Advantage in Athens
Alarm – Heritage Ridge Dr. – Doors and windows secured. All appeared okay on location.
• Shoplifting – W Spring St – Black male subject with light colored jeans and a brown or black hoodie with bleach spots attempted to leave the store with items. Employees confronted the subject, who returned all items before running from the store.
• Alarm – W Spring St; Peachtree Urgent Care – In reference to a front door activation, Area checked all okay.
• Welfare Check – E Church St; Chestnut Cupboard – Welfare check on subject who has mental health issues. I spoke with subject who stated he has been taking his medication and not having any issues. I have dealt with him in the past and could tell he was taking his medication. He stated that he would head home soon.
• Juvenile Runaway – S Broad St – In reference to subject missing from his residence at a friend’s house on Harry Arnold Rd. Subject was located by Walton County Sheriff’s Office and given a ride back to his residence without issue.
• Follow Up – E Church St; Chestnut Cupboard – Due to the cold weather I gave subject a ride to his house.
• Suspicious Persons – E Marable St; Mathews Park – In reference to two subjects being in the park after hours. They were advised of park hours and sent on their way.
• Threats – 140 Blaine St; Monroe PD – In reference to complainant requesting information on obtaining a Temporary Protection Order of her ex. Complainant was requesting a report regarding threats made to her and her current husband. That they received via messages while they were at their home in Lilburn, GA. She was advised that she would have to make a report with Lilburn PD regarding the threats, but would have to file for the TPO at the Walton Co. courthouse, due to ex residing in Monroe on Claywill Cir. She was provided with a case card and instructed on how to obtain the TPO.
• Firearms – Tanglewood Dr / Tanglewood Ln – In reference to caller hearing 2-3 gunshots in the area. Area checked with negative contact.
• Area Check – W Spring St; Home Depot – Area checked on foot. All ok.
• Alarm – Pavilion Parkway; Old Navy – In reference to a delivery driver on location. All okay on location.
• Traffic Stop – Hwy 78 E and Aycock Ave – Named arrested for warrants out of Dekalb County following a traffic stop for failure to maintain lane.
• Power lines – Walton & Kelton Rd- Low line on Walton Rd utilities notified 30 min ETA lines were removed, roadway open.