Harassment
On January 9th, 2024, at approximately 5:13 PM police was dispatched to 122 West Main Street, Greenville Police Department. This was in reference to a Telephone Harassment complaint. The complainant, Jenna Burk, advised that she was being harassed by a Glory Bowers. Jenna advised that she had previously blocked Glory’s Facebook Profile and Glory recently created a new Facebook page. The new Facebook Profile was named Addilyn Carmen (Glory B). The profile contains photos of Glory and other things related to Glory. Jenna advised that today, 1/9/24. at approximately 2:24 PM she received a Facebook message from Glory on the new account. The message was focused on degrading Jenna and Jenna’s boyfriend, Dustin. The two exchange messages back and forth for several hours talking “trash” about each other. Then at 4:15 PM Glory messages Jenna saying “I don’t dish feds, but I got a couple more months yet before I beat your ass”. Jenna advised she wanted to pursue charges for harassment and she advised because the two of them voluntarily continued to message it was not harassment. Jenna advised she would like charges for Glory threatening to beat her up. Jenna filled out a written statement and a victim’s rights form. Jenna advised on her written statement when asked; do you feel that Glory would actually cause you harm? Jenna answered” I feel like Glory would actually TRY to cause me harm. Jenna advised this case would be sent to the Greenville Prosecutor for review. Screenshots of the messages were added to the file of this report.
Drugs
On January 9th, 2024 at approximately 7:01 PM while on patrol on Washington Avenue near Pine Street PO observed a red 1984 Ford pickup truck traveling with only one operating headlight. PO then initiated a traffic stop on Front Street and Gray Avenue. PO made contact with the operator and only occupant of the vehicle, Billy Saylor, and advised him the reason for the traffic stop. Saylor acknowledged the headlight being out. Saylor was unable to show proof of insurance and stated it was his son’s truck. PO asked Saylor to step out of the vehicle while PO was running his information. It was determined to deploy the canine partner, Atz, to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle. Atz gave a trained final response to the odor of illegal narcotics on the driver’s side door seam. A search of the vehicle was conducted. PO located a glass smoking device with burnt residue located in a hole of the seat just to the right of where Saylor was sitting. Also in that hole PO located a clear plastic bag containing an unknow crystal substance. PO also located a glass smoking device with burnt residue wrapped in a sock that was located on the seat just beside where Saylor was sitting. A Sgt. also located a small plastic bag inside of Saylor’s jeans pocket that he was wearing. PO advised Saylor of what he located and where and he admitted to them being his. The two smoking devices and two bags of an unknown crystal substance was transported to the Greenville Police Department where they were placed into evidence. The unknown crystal substance will be sent to the lab for testing. Charges will be pending lab results and grand jury indictment.
Trespassing
On January 11, 2024 around 4:52AM police was dispatched to 423 W Fourth St apartment 3 in reference to a trespassing complaint that was turning into a fight, where a female had her head pushed against a door. Prior to his arrival PO was told the suspects trespassing at the property were Nathaniel Lazar and Paul Daugherty. PO parked in the back of the apartment building. When he exited the cruiser PO could hear a verbal argument coming from the front steps leading into the apartment. As PO approached he witnessed the defendant, now known to him as Nathaniel Lazar walking away from the front door. PO told Nathaniel to wait with him so PO could figure out if there was a physical altercation or if he needed trespassed from the property. PO noticed Nathaniel had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage around his person and he appeared to be intoxicated, with slurred speech. Nathaniel would not wait with PO and kept walking. PO told Nathaniel again to wait with him, so he could investigate the scene. Nathaniel again refused and when PO went to grab for him he pushed PO away. Nathaniel was told he was going to be placed in handcuffs. PO grabbed him by his jacket and arm, and moved him to the side of the building at 423 W Fourth St so he could be handcuffed. Nathaniel shoved PO several times while PO was trying to cuff him. At this time the complainant, now known to PO as Betsy Brown came outside and started to yell at PO and get PO to release Nathaniel. Betsy also had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage around her person. It was unknown who Betsy was at the time and she appeared to be trying to interfere with Nathaniel’s detention. PO decided the safest option at the time was for him to take Nathaniel to the ground so PO could keep an eye on Betsy. PO wrapped up Nathaniel and initiate a seatbelt takedown. PO got on top of Nathaniel where PO remained. While on top of Nathaniel PO was approached by another subject, now known to PO as Paul Daugherty. PO was able to keep his arms around Nathaniel and held him on the ground while Paul walked around PO. Another PO arrived a few seconds later and Nathaniel was handcuffed before being placed in the back of the cruiser. Paul left the area when the other PO arrived on scene and could not be located. Betsy claimed she no longer wanted Nathaniel warned for trespass despite the original call. Betsy stated Paul had pushed her head against a door, but it did not cause her injury. Betsy did not wish to pursue charges against Paul or Nathaniel for trespassing, or the assault. There were no visible injuries to Betsy. Betsy and Nathaniel refused to fill out statements regarding this incident. Nathaniel had no visible injuries and denied medical care. Nathaniel was charged with obstructing official business. Betsy had given inaccurate information to our dispatch and now wanted Nathaniel back at her apartment. Nathaniel was released and he went back to 423 W Fourth St.
CPO Violation
On January 11, 2024 police responded to 122 W Main St., the Greenville Police Department, in reference to a CPO violation that occurred on January 7, 2024 in the City of Greenville. PO made contact with Tawny Weherley and her son. Her son stated that on January 7th at approximately 4:00 PM he was walking with a female friend in the 300 block of Martin St. in front of Subway. He stated that his ex girlfriend, who he has an active Civil Protection Order (CPO) against, passed by in an unknown vehicle and leaned out of the passenger window and yelled “nasty bitch”. He stated that the vehicle his ex-girlfriend was in then drove past his female friend again several minutes later while he was not with her and yelled at her again. He did not have any contact info for his female friend and did not know her last name. He then stated that he had deleted all of her contact information as well as deleting her off of social media. When asked why he did not report this when it occurred, he stated that he had to go to work. He stated previously that he had already worked that morning. He filled out a written statement. Tawny provided a video/audio recording that she states was recorded in a girl’s bathroom in the Greenville High School of her son’s ex-girlfriend admitting to this offense. Tawny stated that the video was sent anonymously and so she does not know who recorded the video with the audio or for sure who is in it. Video does not identify where it was recorded at and no one can be seen in the video, there are just voices. PO then spoke to the ex-girlfriend. She stated that she was with two of her sisters on January 7th. She stated they were driving west on Martin St. headed back to her house to drop off a family member. She stated that she saw the other female walking and yelled out the window at her calling her a “fat bitch.” She stated that as she past them, she realized her ex-boyfriend was the male that was with the female. She stated that they returned home to 629 Central Ave. to drop the family member off. She stated that they then drove past the female again on Martin St., and admitted to calling her a “fat bitch” again. She stated that her ex-boyfriend was not with the female during the second incident. She filled out a written statement. She also provided contact information for the other female. PO then spoke to then other female over the phone. She stated that the ex-girlfriend of Tawny’s son drove past her and Tawny’s son while they were on Martin St. and the ex-girlfriend of Tawny’s son yelled “fuck you nasty bitch” out the passenger window. She said that the ex-girlfriend of Tawny’s son drove past her again while she was not with Tawny’s and this time yelled “fat bitch” out the window. PO contacted Asst. Law Director Chance Cox reference charges in this case. He advised that there is not enough evidence or circumstances to support a charge of violating the order. Nothing further.
Domestic Violence
On January 11, 2024 at approximately 4:40 PM police was dispatched to 415 Martin Street Apartment #3 in reference to a complaint of domestic violence in progress. PO spoke with involved person; Jenna Horne/Burke who stated that she had been yelling at her dog. PO also spoke with involved person/ Dustin Burk who stated that he had been in a verbal argument with Jenna. Dustin and Jenna are in a romantic relationship/married and reside together. Both parties denied any physical contact between them. Both parties denied leaving the residence for the night. BCI Only/ No school age children present.