Police Beat
Assault, vandalism and a “take me to jail” complaint 

GREENVILLE - On Aug. 11 at 1:23 a.m. police responded to 1120 Russ Road regarding an assault that took place. The victim, Bryce Hodges, advised that he and several of his friends had just left the Triangle. There had been fights there but he hadn’t been involved in any of them. They left the Triangle and came to Taco Bell for food. While in the drive through line a group of males jumped him. He stated he had never seen them before. Hodges got a license plate number but couldn’t identify the make or color of the vehicle. Hodges appeared to have a dried bloody nose and a scrape over his left eye. He was intoxicated so was advised he needed to sober up before making a report. Hodges called later that day and filled out a witness statement. He said he and four others went to the Triangle. There were no problems. They went to Taco Bell where they were jumped by five white males. One suspect reached in and punched Hodges and his girlfriend, Lauren Baker. Hodges added that his friend, Justin Cox was dragged from the vehicle. Hodges told police he was punched as he tried to walk away. One of the suspects gave Hodges the name of the main aggressor in the incident. The name matched the license plate number; however the owner was in his 40s. The aggressors appeared to be in their 20s. Police advised Hodges that statements need to be obtained from all subjects, including the vehicle owner, before charges can be pursued. 

VANDALISM 

On Aug. 9 Greenville police responded to 140 1/2 W. 4th St. regarding damage to a vehicle. The victim, Verna Nicely, stated someone poured sugar in her gas tank sometime between Aug. 8 and Aug. 9. Sugar was found around the gas port of the vehicle and on the parking lot near the gas port area. No suspects or witnesses. 

On Aug. 12 Greenville police responded to 225 Green St. The victim, Ryan Plumback indicated there was damage to his vehicle that had occurred sometime between Aug. 11 and 12. There was damage to the front right bumper, right front quarter panel, right side of the hood and the rear bumper. There was also a dent in the right quarter/hood area and the bottom of the quarter panel. Nothing further. 

MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINT 

A complainant called asking to speak with a Greenville police officer on Aug. 13. Police were dispatched to 425 Walnut St. Complainant was highly intoxicated and said he wanted to go to jail. He then said he was going to run and to get the taser ready. He made no attempt to run or threaten police, but rather was compliant with everything requested of him. He then said he was going to hurt himself or others. When asked how he responded there are “any number of ways” but offered nothing specific. The officer took him to Wayne Hospital; he said he didn’t want to go to Detmer. He was advised he would have to sober up before an evaluation would be made. He said he would behave for the hospital staff. A member of the hospital staff said they would let him sober up and probably release him. 

BREAKING & ENTERING, BURGLARY 

On Aug. 12 Greenville police responded to 888 E. Russ Road regarding a breaking and entering complaint. The business manager Tonya Beasley told police there was petty cash missing. The maintenance man, James Davis, said several items had been taken from the maintenance shed. There are no suspects at this time. 

On Aug. 11 Greenville police responded to 325 Warren St. regarding a burglary complaint. The victim, Tabitha Yohey, stated she left on Aug. 5 for the weekend. When she returned, she discovered her residence had been broken into and a 55 in. flat screen TV and Playstation 3 had been taken. The victim said she believed she knew who had done it, however no charges have been filed at this time. 

EARLY BIRD POLICY 

The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service. 

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