MPD Reports: Ride given to child and woman who had taken a sedative; man accidentally shot in the leg while cleaning gun

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into three parts. This is the final part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Intoxicated Person – W. Spring St; Piedmont Walton – Female was given sedative and wanted to drive home with a young child. I gave her and the child a courtesy ride to their residence.
• Noise Complaint – Magnolia Terr – Neighbor called due to occupants being loud, no noise was heard from outside. Residents were advised to keep noise down.
• Vehicle Unlock – Unisia Dr; Walmart D.C- Hyundai Elantra, vehicle unlocked without damage.
• DOA – Hwy 138; Great Oaks Senior Living – In reference to 89 year old found deceased on bathroom floor by employee. The female was last seen at 2300 on 02/03/2026. Death appeared to be natural causes. CID was notified. Turned over to Corners Office
• Dispute – Brookland Ct. – In reference to a verbal dispute over child custody. Civil remedies were advised. Report taken for documentation purposes.
• Alarm – N Wayne Street – Walton Chamber of Commerce – In reference to a business alarm. Contact was made with the receptionist who advised all was ok.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – Glen Iris Drive – Vehicle was stopped for multiple violations. The passenger provided a false name and dob. He was taken into custody for a felony Violation of Probation warrant and giving false name and dob to law enforcement.
• Other Law – Michael Etchison Rd: Dermatology Associates of Georgia – In reference to the complainant requesting a report to be made due to a third-party transportation company failing to pick up a patient after a doctor’s appointment. Report taken.
• Child Abuse – W Spring St: Piedmont Walton – In reference to a report of child abuse that occurred on a previous date. Report taken.
• Welfare Check – W Spring St; Waffle House – Subject on location seeking shelter under a tree while it was raining. Subject advised he was okay and appeared so.
• Transport – E Washington St. – In reference to transporting subject to Lighthouse World Outreach Center for a funeral. The transport was completed without incident.
• Fraud – S Broad St: Wells Fargo – In reference to complainant reporting a fraud involving U.S. currency by an unknown caller. Report taken.
• Funeral Escort – HWY 78 Eastbound at Unisia Dr.- In reference to assisting the Walton County Sheriff’s Office with a funeral escort. The assignment was completed without incident.
• Road Hazard – North Broad / highland; In reference to delivery truck blocking lanes. Vehicle moved before officer arrival
• Gunshot Wound – Poplar St.- The victim was cleaning a pistol and discharged a single round into his leg. Tourniquet applied. Turned over to EMS.
• EMS Assist – Wheelhouse Lane – In reference to subject having a mental episode. She was transported to Piedmont Walton by EMS.
• Welfare Check – Felker St – In reference to making contact with subject to let her know her husband is being discharged from the hospital. Message relayed. All okay.
• Locked Vehicle – W Spring St; Family Dollar – Vehicle unlocked, no damage observed.
• Traffic Stop/Arrest – East Church Street, Chevron- Traffic stop conducted for an equipment violation. The passenger was taken into custody due to him having an active arrest warrant out of Walton County. He was transported to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and handed over to the jail staff without incident.
• Traffic Stop/ impound – HWY 138/ HWY 78 ONRAMP – In reference to a traffic stop initiated for the registered owner having active felony warrants, and the vehicle had expired registration and no valid insurance. The vehicle was towed by Taylor’s Wrecker Service, and the driver was cited for no valid insurance. Negative contact with the registered owner.
• Dispute – Piedmont Walton – In reference to subject leaving the hospital. She was transported to her personal care home on Wheel House Ln.
• EMS Assist – Breedlove Dr; Ridgeview – In reference to the complainant advising she needed assistance for her daughter due to her being unable to get her back into the vehicle after Ridgeview refused her. Turned over to EMS.
• Juvenile Comp – Breedlove Dr; Ridgeview – In reference to DFACS attempting to put 14-year-old female in Ridgeview’s custody on a voluntary commitment. Upon our arrival, juvenile became disorderly and attempted to attack DFACS case workers. She was detained, and after she calmed down, she was turned over to Ridgeview voluntarily in lieu of charges.
• Foot Patrol – Downtown; All T4
• Mental Subject – S Broad / Heart of Mercy – In reference to subject having a schizophrenic episode. She chose to voluntarily go to the Piedmont Walton Hospital to be evaluated. Turned over to EMS
• Juvenile Complaint – Atha St – In reference to a report from complainant regarding her 17-year- old daughter exhibiting unruly behavior, both parties were advised of available remedies. A Juvenile CHINS form was completed, and a report was taken.
• Agency Assist – West Spring St @ Piedmont Walton – In reference to assisting Social Circle PD due to the victim and alleged offender from a domestic assault on location.
• Mental Patient – Landers St – In reference to an 11yoa non-verbal autistic male biting and scratching his grandmother. Report taken.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Hwy 78 at James Huff – Negative contact in reference to a vehicle driving recklessly in the area.
• Welfare Check – W Spring St; Waffle House – Subject on location sleeping. Contact made with Subject who appeared okay. He was advised that multiple calls had been reported concerning his wellbeing that it would be in his best interest to pack his things and vacate the area. Subject advised he would clean his things up today.
• Juvenile Runaway – Atha St. – In reference to a report from complainant regarding her 17-year- old daughter running away from home. This marks the second occurrence in the past two weeks. A GCIC entry form was completed, and a report was taken.
• Fraud Report – 140 Blaine St @ MPD; In reference to complainant reporting her estranged husband using her bank account.
• Dispute – S Madison Ave; Felker Park – In reference to the complainant reporting that his sister locked him out of the residence, the complainant was transported to Mears Street per his request. Officers attempted contact with the sister with negative results. Report taken.
• Disabled Vehicle – N Broad at Golden Pantry – In reference to a vehicle out of gas. A gas can was used to fill the tank and the vehicle was moved in to the golden pantry parking lot.
• Funeral Escort – Hwy 11/ Tanglewood & Hwy 11 / Hwy 78 E – In reference to assisting WCSO with a funeral escort. Escort completed.
• Other Law – West Spring St; Piedmont Walton Primary Care – In reference to nursing staff on location requesting assistance with locating a patient. The patient was located at Peachford Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. All ok.
• Alarm – N Broad Street: JB Foodmart – All okay on location. The business is shutting down and removing all items.
• 911 hangup – Mears Street – Static on the line. Contact made with staff on location who advised everything was okay.
• Assault – Prince Ave; Piedmont Athens. In reference to an alleged assault. Report taken.
• 911 Hang Up – Kendall Ct. – Contact was made with the homeowner who advised this is a continuous issue with their landline.
• Dispute – Forest St. – In reference to a verbal dispute between two subjects over marital property. Both parties were advised of civil remedies. The dispute was mediated.
• Warrant – S Broad St – Named subject was taken into custody on an active Parole Violation warrant. Transported to WCSO jail without issue.
• Suspicious Person – S. Madison Ave; Monroe Metro – Contact was made with the complainant in reference to a man entering the business looking for the FISH. Contact was made with the individual and all was ok.
• Other Law – S Lumpkin St. and E Church St.- In reference to subject not having a place to stay or food to eat. Contact was made with Cindy Little with Faith in serving Humanity and the subject was reserved a room and the Haven Inn and food delivery was arranged.
• Private Property Crash – S Madison Ave- Ford F150 vs Lexus SUV private property. No injuries. Report in GEARS.
• 911 Hang up – Mill Stone Blf – Contact made with subject who advised all was ok on location.
• Power Lines Down – Breedlove Dr; Steuver Studios – In reference to a box truck tangled in phone wires behind the building. All occupants were safely relocated to another vehicle and Monroe utilities was notified.
• EMS Assist – Fleeting Way- In reference to an elderly man being in a confused state. He was turned over to EMS and transported to the hospital.
• Suspicious Person – N Broad St; Salon 124 – In reference to the complainant advising of a white male wearing a black jacket and green pants appearing homeless asking for money and a uber to Athens, Ga. The area was checked and negative contact was made.
• Unsecured premise – W Fambrough St.- In reference to the complainant coming home and finding her carport door ajar. The residence was cleared, all ok.
• Scam Report – W Spring ST / Family Dollar – In reference to a scam at Family Dollar, committed by an unknown individual. Report taken, report sent to CID.
• Suspicious Vehicle – Fawnfield Drive- In reference to an unsecured vehicle parked at the residence. Contact was made with the homeowner who advised that nothing was stolen, rather the door was accidentally left open.
• Assault – Oak Street- In reference to a physical confrontation between a named subject and a female subject. The named subject was gone when officers arrived. The investigation revealed that he had placed his hand around subject’s neck and began choking her, along with him pulling out her braids and scratching her as well. Warrants to be taken on the named subject. for Aggravated Assault among other charges.