Road Rage Incidents Lead To Charges

Two separate road rage incidents led to disorderly conduct charges last month.

Once incident took place on July 27 and resulted in a 62-year-old Loganville man being charged with disorderly conduct and reckless driving following an altercation in Huntington Ridge subdivision. The complainant reported the subject and he had almost collided while he was backing out of a driveway. He said he apologized but the driver pulled alongside him and began yelling. He said the driver then got out of his vehicle and punched him in the eye through the open window. Police made note of a bleeding cut above his eye.

The complainant said the subject then left at a high rate of speed. When he was located, the subject said he’d intended to just complain but the other driver had attacked him and he had retaliated after he’d been struck. However, police couldn't find any visible sign he’d been struck. They also questioned his account of the incident, which allegedly wasn’t consistent with some of the facts. He was cited and released.

The second incident happened July 23 and resulted in a 42-year-old Cumming woman being charged with disorderly conduct after a reported confrontation on Highway 81 between two vehicles. The complainant and witnesses reported the woman had returned an offensive gesture following a traffic incident and then carried it on by following the car and cussing loudly at the other driver. She allegedly carried on cussing loudly even after being asked to refrain from doing so in front of children. She was charged with disorderly conduct for her actions.

The following additional arrests were reported by the  for the period ending July 31. 

July 20

• A 39-year-old Snellville woman was arrested and charged with shoplifting (less than $300) after police were called to Walmart. While listing her belongings to check her into the jail, police officers found a wallet belonging to someone else. The subject allegedly told police she found it and intended to return it to the owner.
• A 39-year-old Loganville man was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license after he was stopped at a safety check. He allegedly admitted his license had been suspended. He was arrested and transported to the Walton County jail.

July 21

• A 26-year-old Loganville man was picked up on an outstanding warrant and charged with no insurance, use of plate to conceal identity of vehicle and not changing his name and address on his license within 60 days after he went through a license check point at Tuck and Tom Brooks roads. He allegedly told police he did it because he was broke. His vehicle was towed and he was transported to the Walton County jail.
• A 49-year-old Decatur man was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana (less than 1 ounce) after he was seen being chased across the grass in front of Walton Tire. The police officer arrested at gunpoint and the man chasing reported the subject had stolen checks out of his checkbook. The man said the subject had entered his place of business to enquire about services and when he left the office, the subject had returned and stolen checks out of his check book. No checks were located on the subject, but he was arrested when a small brown rolled-up type cigar containing what was believed to be marijuana was located. He was transported to the Walton County jail.

July 22 

• A 21-year old Covington man was arrested and charged with driving while license suspended/revoked, following too closely and safety belts violation following an accident on Highway 20 south.
• A 44-year-old Covington man was arrested and charged with driving while license suspended/revoked and operating a vehicle without a valid tag/decal following a traffic stop. He was charged, booked, and released on a copy of the citations.

July 23

• A 32-year-old Loganville man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (0.08 grams or more, 21 or over) and failure to maintain lane following a traffic stop on Old Loganville Road in front of Breckenridge subdivision. The officer reported a strong smell of alcohol and the subject allegedly tested at 0.126 and 0.128 grams on the state breath test. He was booked at the Loganville Police Department and transported to the Walton County jail.
• A Loganville man and woman were arrested and charged with shoplifting (less than $300) after they were seen selecting products in Walmart and concealing them in pants pockets and a purse. They were transported to the Walton County jail

July 24

• A 24-year-old Stone Mountain man was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle without a valid tag/decal and DUI (0.08 grams or more, 21 or over) following a call to a dispute at the Murphy USA. Police arrived to find a man and woman arguing. In addition, the man, who was attempting to leave in a car when they arrived, reportedly seemed confused and admitted to having “a couple of shots and a drink” earlier. He allegedly said he was safe to drive but failed the field sobriety test and tested at 0.179 on the state breath test. The female passenger, who confessed to “being drunk,” left with a friend and the subject was transported to the Walton County jail. His vehicle was towed.
• A 21 year old Loganville man was arrested and charged with shoplifting (less than $300) and on a warrant pick up after he reportedly took some shoes from Walmart without paying and then returned them for $45.87 credit. He then used those funds to attempt to purchase socks, a tank top and some Garlic chicken before being stopped by store personnel. He was booked and transported to the Walton County jail.
• A 40-year-old Social Circle man was arrested and charged with DUI (alcohol 0.08 grams, 21 or over), open container violation and for failure to maintain lane following a traffic stop on Highway 81. Police responded to a report of someone failing to maintain lane and after following for a distance, pulled the car over. They reported a smell of alcohol and the subject allegedly failed the field sobriety test and tested at 0.178 grams on the state breath test. He was arrested and his vehicle released to a friend.

July 30

• A 40-year-old Loganville man was arrested and charged with DUI (alcohol less safe) and failure to yield right of way at a yield sign following an accident with injuries on Highway 78 at Pizza Hut.
• A 34-year-old woman from Marietta was arrested and charged with DUI (drugs less safe, 2nd offense) and failure to maintain lane after police were advised a vehicle had struck another and then continued down Highway 78. When located and stopped, police reported the driver’s speech was thick and slow. The subject allegedly denied drinking but admitted to taking several medications that she claimed had been subscribed. However, she reportedly refused a test. He husband arrived and took possession of the car and the subject was arrested.

July 31

• A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with speeding and DUI (alcohol less safe) following a radar-activated traffic stop for speeding. Police reported a smell of alcohol on his breath and he allegedly tested at .100 and .105 grams on the state breath test. He was booked and transported to the Walton County jail.