MPD Reports: ‘Motion picture” $100 bills used to purchase food

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Sept. 19 – 25, 2025. 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.

• Dispute – Davis St – In reference to a dispute between two female subjects. Report taken.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Harris Street Legion – In reference to a vehicle on location. All ok.
• Fraud – W Spring St.; Taco Bell – In reference to two “motion picture” $100 bills being used to purchase food, one on 09/20 sometime between 1900-2000 hours, and the second this date at 1617 hours, by two currently unidentified subjects. Report taken.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Hwy 78- advised by county to be on look out. County advised to cancel, vehicle was headed back to Walnut Grove.
• Civil Issue – Tanglewood Dr. – In reference to a vehicle parking in the grass area of another tenant. The property owner was the complainant, and he was advised that due to it being on private property, he could have it removed, and that law enforcement cannot remove vehicle from private property.
• Harassment – Unisia Dr; Walmart DC – In reference to the complainant stating an unknown co- worker called her a profane name while she was walking by, civil remedies advised.
• Damage to Property – E Spring St; City Market – In reference to the complainant’s vehicle being damaged. The complaint was unsure where the damage occurred or how it occurred. Report taken.
• Alarm – Great Oaks Dr; Corner’s Edge Butcher Shop – Open door located, business was cleared. Contact was made with the owner’s son on location. All ok.
• Threats – S Broad St; Chevron – complainant calling due to being threatened while attempting to retrieve her grandson’s property, remedies advised.
• Vehicle Unlock – Hwy 138; Great Oaks – Vehicle unlocked; no damage.
• Civil Issue – Cook St. – In reference to a civil dispute over living arrangements. The complainant was advised of the civil process.
• Traffic Stop – Hwy 11 / Brusters – In reference to stopping a named male subject for Suspended tag and No Insurance. Driver cited for no Insurance, Vehicle turned over to Taylor’s Wrecker service.
• Other Law – Mayfield Dr; Silo Self Storage – In reference to the property owner advising that two vehicles were trapped inside of the gate, and requesting an Officer to open the gate from the outside using the code. The gate was open, and the vehicles were able to exit. All ok.
• Other Law – Ford St. – In reference to the complaint wanting to ask Officers questions regarding a civil issue. The complainant was advised of civil remedies.
• Area Check – Downtown on Foot – All ok.
• Shoplifting – W Spring St; Walmart – In reference to a named subject on location, skip scanning items at the self-check register. She was placed under arrest for shoplifting and transported to MPD. She was fingerprinted and released on a copy of the citation. Report taken.
• Area Check – S Madison Ave / Mill St – Area checked on Foot; All ok.
• Dispute – Walker Dr – In reference to a dispute between a 15-year-old juvenile and her parents regarding male being on the property without permission. Male subject was Criminally Trespassed from the property for two years. Parties separated.
• Suspicious Person – E Marable St at Union St. In reference to the complainant advising of a Hispanic male walking in the area while waving money in the air. Area checked, negative contact.
• Alarm – Hwy 138 @ Chick Fil A; In reference to hold up activation. Employees on location advised accidental activation.
• Domestic Dispute – Ford St. – In reference to domestic dispute between two subjects. One subject was placed under arrest for FVA Battery and transported to the WCSO Jail without incident.
• Disabled Vehicle – West Spring St @ Hwy 138; In reference to a tan Chevrolet Silverado left abandoned in the gore.
• Threats – Carver Pl – In reference to complainant reporting threatening text messages sent by her ex-boyfriend.
• Vehicle Inspection – E Spring St-Vehicle inspection completed.
• Funeral Detail – Assisted WCSO with an intersection.
• Suspicious Person – Pavilion Pkwy @ Publix; In reference to two females on location acting as if they were playing violin with a backing track. Subjects were gone when officers arrived.
• Area Check – GW Carver Dr. – In reference to suspicious activity at this apartment. Negative contact.
• Dispute – Hwy 78; Waffle House – In reference to a subject refusing to leave. Subject was trespassed for 1 year and left the location without incident.
• Other Law – North Midland Ave – In reference to a named subject inheriting firearms and wanting to make sure they weren’t stolen. One firearm returned stolen out of Bartow County from 2010 the Pistol was placed into evidence.
• EMS Assist – Cook Pl – In reference to the complainant having a medical emergency. Turned over to EMS.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Hwy 138 at HD Atha Rd – In reference to a black passenger car failing to maintain lane, DOT Monroe. Contact was made with the vehicle, no traffic violation was observed. No action taken.