MPD Reports: Slew of issues with vehicles; report of former employee purchasing on retained company credit card

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb 12 – 19, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Vehicle Crash – Hwy 78: Walton Truck Stop – Two vehicle crash with no injuries. Report in GEARS.
• Vehicle Crash – Store House Ct – In reference to a 2 vehicle crash with no injuries. Report in GEARS
• Vehicle Unlock – N. Midland Ave- In reference to a vehicle lockout, Vehicle unlocked with no damage
• Mechanical Breakdown – Hwy 138 – In reference to a vehicle out of gas. The driver was given a courtesy ride to retrieve a gas can. All okay.
• Fraud – S. Broad St- In reference to complainant believing an ex-employee had retained credit card information and was using it to bill the company after being fired.
• Vehicle Unlock – McDaniel St. – Vehicle unlocked without damage.
• Vehicle Crash – Ulta- Two vehicles, minor damage. GEARS report.
• Vehicle Unlock – MLK Jr BLVD- In reference to a vehicle lockout, Vehicle unlocked with no damage
• Vehicle Unlock – Custom Way: In reference to a vehicle lockout, Vehicle unlocked with no damage
• Other Law – S Madison Ave – In reference to Civil questions about immigration and travelling throughout the US. Civil remedies advised.
• Found Property – W Spring St.; Walmart – In reference to a firearm located in the restroom by staff. The owner returned shortly after Officer arrival and the firearm was returned to him.
• Dispute – New Lacy St – In reference to a male and female having a verbal dispute about his new relationship. The male was gone when officers arrived.
• Suspicious Person – W Spring St Waffle House – In reference to a homeless man hanging around the restaurant. He was advised to move.
• Loud Music – Meadows Farm Way – Area checked, no loud music observed.
• Traffic Stop – Hwy 138 and Michael Etchison – Male subject arrested and Released on a copy of the citation for driving while vehicle was suspended. Vehicle was towed by Taylors for no insurance.
• Wanted Person – Alcovy St – GA PROBATION: Named male subject taken into custody for Probation Warrant and turned over to Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
• Vehicle Accident – Cherry Hill Rd /City Works – In reference to an accident involving a city vehicle and a separate commercial vehicle. Turned over to Georgia State Patrol.
• Scam Report – Woodland Road – In reference to a scam Verizon call about a phone purchase. Report taken, remedies advised.
• Damage to Property – Highway 138: Great Oaks – In reference to vehicle damage. Report taken.
• Vehicle Accident – McDaniel Street / Spruce Lane- Three vehicle accident with injuries. Turned over to GSP.
• Vehicle Accident – Hwy 138/ Michael Etchison – Two vehicle accident with one injury. Driver was transported to Piedmont Walton
• Vehicle Unlock – MLK Jr Blvd – Vehicle unlocked w/o damage.
• Suspicious Vehicle – W Spring St; Walmart – In reference to an individual purchasing three cartons of cigarettes and placing them into the trunk of a white toyota four-door car. The trunk was full of cartons of cigarettes. Report taken.
• Road Rage – Davis St and Bell St – In reference to two vehicles involved in road rage in the area. Negative contact.
• Loud Music – E.Church St – Area checked, no loud music heard.

• 911 Hangup – Millstone Bluff – All okay on location. Accidental call.
• Disabled Vehicle – Highway 78 / Highway 138 – Stranded motorist moved to safety and out of the roadway.
• Suspicious Vehicle – W.Spring St – The complainant stated she observed two young males run out and enter a green hatchback passenger car. She observed the guardian slam the door and yell at the juveniles. Area was checked, no contact was made with the vehicle.
• 911 Hang Up – Tanglewood Dr. – In reference to a 911 hang up. Contact was made with the resident who stated all was ok.