MPD Reports: Man believed to attempt suicide by swallowing Clorox; reckless driver abandons vehicle; mental health issues and DUI arrests

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Nov. 29 – Dec. 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.

• Traffic Stop – North Broad Street; Susie’s Wings – Subject was stopped for an equipment violation and a probable Cause search was conducted. The subject and the passenger were arrested for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Giving a False Name. Both were transported to Walton County Sheriff’s Office without incident.
• Traffic Stop/Impound – Hwy 78/Hwy 11 – Vehicle was stopped for an expired tag. The tag came back suspended and no valid insurance. The driver was cited for no insurance, suspended tag, and expired tag. The vehicle was impounded and released to Taylor’s.
• Suspicious Activity – East Church Street – Complainant stated that her doorbell was going off, but no one was at the door. Area checked with negative contact with any subjects in the area.
• Suspicious Person/Arrest – East Church Street; Chevron – In reference to a named male subject causing a disturbance in the parking lot of the Chevron gas station, while intoxicated. He was placed under arrest for public intoxication and transported to WCSO.
• Traffic Stop/Impound – South Broad Street/East Washington – The registration came back with no valid insurance, The driver was issued citations for no tag, no insurance, the vehicle was impounded and released to Taylor’s. The four juveniles and two adults were given a courtesy ride to the Waffle House on West Spring Street to wait in the warm for their ride coming from Snellville.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Woody Dr – In reference to a vehicle sitting outside of the complainant’s residence with its lights on for roughly 15 minutes. Contact was made with the vehicle and its occupants. Everything was okay.
• Fire Assist – Hickory Drive – In reference to the complainant advising of a fire in their dishwasher. Turned over to to the fire department.
• Reckless Driving – Ash Street/Davis Street – In reference to a vehicle observed driving recklessly, speeding, and running stop signs. The vehicle was abandoned when located on Page St. and towed by Taylors.
• Dispute – Cook Street – In reference to two subjects arguing due to them being intoxicated. Parties were separated for the rest of the night.
• Suspicious Person – West Fambrough Street – In reference to subject on location looking through the trash. He was instructed to leave the location.
• Suspicious Person/Arrest – Hwy 78; Truck Stop – In reference to a named male subject being intoxicated and passed out on the floor inside of the service station. He was placed under arrest, cited for public intoxication and transported to WCSO without incident.
• Agency Assist – W Marable St. – In reference to smoke coming from the apartment, the smoke was located by MFD. Turned over to MFD.
• Area Check – Baron Dr – In reference to a Complainant calling requesting an area/welfare check in reference to a dispute that occurred. Complainant advised Female was possibly abducted from the residence. Negative Contact Bolo put out to Walton and Gwinnett County
• Area Check – W. Washington St @ Daniel Ramey Ln – In reference to a report of a leak flooding the street. City of Monroe Water Dept. was draining the water tower for routine maintenance.
• Suspicious Person – Pavilion Pkwy. – In reference to a suspicious person, female subject was begging for money in the parking lot of the Pavilion/Jersey Mikes. She was provided a citation for loitering.
• Found Property – Pavilion Pkwy. – In reference to found property, Person reported a small black wallet found next to where she parked, Dispatch made contact with the owner of the wallet and the wallet was turned back over to the owner.
• Traffic Stop – Baker Street/Bolton Street – Male subject arrested and released on a copy of the citation for driving on a suspended license.
• Welfare Check – N. Broad St at W. Spring St.- In reference to a welfare check, named male subject was stopped in the middle of the southbound lane and turning lane on N. Broad St. He was intoxicated and was arrested for DUI and Schedule II.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Hwy 11 S Madison Ave – In reference to a vehicle striking a fence out in the county. Units made contact with the driver and vehicle at W Creek Circle and advised WCSO.
• Suicide Attempt – Turner St – In reference to a named subject possibly having drank Clorox. He left the residence on foot and was located at Bold Spring Ave / N Madison Ave. While Officers were attempting to speak with him, he refused to stop and follow lawful commands. He was tased, and placed under arrest. He was then transported to Advantage in Athens for 1013 in lieu of charges (obstruction). Report and UOF report complete.
• Dispute – Country Club Dr – In reference to Subject intoxicated causing a disturbance. Remedies were advised to the Complainant.
• Unknown Law – Carwood Dr – In reference to the Complainant, stating the she believed someone was in the residence and was going to murder her. Contact was made with Complainant at the residence. All was determined to be ok. Complainant suffers from possible mental disorders.
• Welfare Check – Alcovy St- In reference to the complainant stating the resident at the above address sent them a text wanting to harm herself. Contact was made, and all was ok.
• Gunshot Wound – 4th St – In reference to victim being shot by her boyfriend. Contact was made at the residence with the suspect who was taken into custody after having to be tased. Victim was located inside of the residence and found to be deceased from several gunshot wounds. On Call CID notified and responded. Turned over to CID and WC Coroner.