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violations, including children not in safety seats. The fine for simple seat belt violations is only about $15, set by state law. The city didn’t rake in a lot of cash this day, but it did get the attention of a lot of people who might buckle up more often now. Interestingly, even though two of the citations were for open containers of alcoholic beverage, there were no drunk drivers discovered and no one was arrested for DUI. It must have been too early in the day. 22 Ultimate Warrior Gets Drunk and Goes to Jail At 10:25 PM, Corporal Saunders responded to a business on the south end on the report of a suspicious white male hanging around the store. When he arrived he recognized the subject from the clothing description given over the radio. A minor detail that had been left out of the description was the fact that the man’s entire face was painted solid black. As he approached, the clerk came outside and pointed him out, providing the additional information that the man had just urinated on the side of the building. When the officer started towards the man, he took off running, but not fast enough to escape the foot pursuit of Corporal Saunders. He caught up to him on Tybrisa Street. A few words were enough to discover that the suspect was somewhat intoxicated. After the handcuffs were applied and they were walking back to the patrol car, Corporal Saunders asked him why his face was painted black. The suspect replied that he just wanted to look like “The Ultimate Warrior” from pro wrestling. A few hours later, Ultimate Warrior posted a $695 bond and was released from jail. We think it’s safe to say that no one seriously mistook him for a professional wrestler. Tybee Breeze Tybee Island, Party Central? Although Tybee has long had a reputation as a laid-back, easy-going sort of town, this year it seems to have always become the place for out-of-town, underage drinkers to throw massive, no-holds-barred parties. Since the weekend of Saint Patrick’s Day back in March, TIPD has responded to dozens of complaints about wild, loud, disruptive parties in motel rooms, in rental cottages, on the beach, and just about anywhere else large groups of teenagers and minors could congregate. When officers arrive, the party is over, however. Since March, TIPD officers have arrested 221 underage drinkers, 24 of which were juveniles under the age of 17. One was a female of 14. All were tested on a portable breath alcohol unit and found to have consumed alcohol. All of these youths have been transported to the station in handcuffs and held until parents or guardians could be reached. All have paid a bond of over $500 and been summoned to a date before the judge. In several cases, we have brought charges on to parents and other adults who investigation revealed had helped to arrange the parties, or rented the motel room or cottage, or were aware of the party and did nothing to stop it. If this seems harsh, we can point out that underage drinkers as a group have no concept of moderation in drinking. In a number of cases, EMS had to be called to attend to sick-drunk teens. Such parties frequently degenerate into fighting and bloody injuries. Drunk teenagers are likely to get behind the wheel and try to drive. And the danger to young, passed-out females is all too real. All of this is the reason why underage drinking is illegal. As this column goes to press, we are
seeing a decrease in the number of underage parties. Maybe it’s just because high school and colleges are nearing the end of the current term. We would like to think that the word has gotten around—partying on Tybee Island could cost you big time. The Power’s Off On Tybee... Yeah, this isn’t news. It seems to happen all the time. And every time it happens, our telephones light up like Christmas trees with people wanting to know what happened and how long the lights will be off. To be completely honest with you, we do not have a direct line to the electric company, and Georgia Power does not have a direct line to us. We almost never know the reason for the power being down, and we never know how long it will take to get it back on again. And while we’re answering the phone and telling people this, other people with a real emergency might be trying to get through to us. So we would appreciate it if, the next time the power goes down, you please don’t call us to ask why. Trust us, we don’t know when it will come back on. Thank you. 10-42 As we get into the summer season, please remember to stop for pedestrians on Butler Avenue who are trying to cross. It’s just a polite, Tybee Island kind of thing to do. And it’s the law. That’s all for this month. See you next month. Tybee Marine Rescue Mission Reports April 29, 2007 Mission called at 12:57 A.M. USCG request. Mission Type: Normal USCG Tybee reported a 16 foot boat was overdue and was believed to be fishing in the Tybee Creek area. A check of the boat landing turned up the truck and trailer. The Coast guard reports that “they had brief cell contact with them, and all they knew was that all they could see was marsh.” They went on to explain how they did not have lights, flairs, or a flashlight and they were hard aground. Around 3:15 A.M. the coast guard got another call, then dispatched their Helicopter, and us, to just south of Dewey’s, with the help of some Aviators we went to the head works of Carters creek and towed them to the Crab Shack and were welcomed home. Results: mission successful Kind of a late night for working folk. I would like to thank Captains Alan, Lex and Ronald along with their crews for their participation. You guys make us look GOOD ! Community Service: Squadron 1-A teams up with Tybee’s Fire Dept. and replaces wood on walkover at the Fresh Air Home. J.L.Solomon PIO Tybee Breeze 23
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