WHO’S GOT THE HERB?
Officer Jordan was dispatched to University Village Suites in reference to the odor of marijuana coming from one of the apartments on the afternoon of Oct. 21. Officer Fry arrived as backup. The resident director told the officers he could smell marijuana coming from the room. Officer Jordan met with a resident of the apartment and asked if the officers could enter the common area. The resident gave consent and allowed the officers entry. Once inside, Officer Jordan met with another occupant and a friend. Both residents gave permission for the officers to conduct searches in their respective rooms. During the search of the second resident’s room, Officer Fry found marijuana in a suitcase in the closet. The resident admitted the suitcase was his and was placed under arrest for possession of less than one ounce. The resident was transported to Cobb ADC without incident.
BARRED OUT
The afternoon of Oct. 22, Officer B.J. Putnam observed a white Mercedes E350 fail to maintain its lane while exiting Interstate 75 southbound at Chastain Road. According to the report, the vehicle veered toward the patrol car, straddling the white line for about 300 feet. Officer Putnam initiated a traffic stop and met the female driver, who appeared dazed and confusedas she fumbled around searching for her driver’s license until the officer pointed it out to her. The woman attempted to hand the officer a stack of paperwork without being asked. She appeared sleepy at times and energetic at others. She told the officer that she was on Lexapro, Buspar and Visteril (prescription drugs used to treat anxiety). Officer Jordan arrived as backup. The driver had difficulty making it to the back of the car when asked, having to catch herself from falling multiple times. The officer had to explain the Walk and Turn Test multiple times, and the woman was not able to complete a single portion of the test correctly. When she walked in front of Officer Putnam, he detected the odor of alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest for driving under the influence.
