WISK/WDEC
Local News
Wednesday June
29th, 2022
*UPDATE*
It was a week ago we were bracing for temperatures in excess of
100-degrees and now a week later, we’re looking for our best chance for rain in
quite some time. It is possible that some areas will get over an inch of rain
throughout today and into the evening hours. The rain chances are 70% today and
60% for the evening. There are rain chances for Thursday but those will be more
of the pop-up type showers. Better rain chances will return Friday and will
last into the weekend although dropping somewhat in intensity. There are also
chances for rain on the 4th of July in case you have any outdoor
plans. The rains will “cool” the air through Friday with highs in the 80s but
because the humidity will be higher you may not notice that. The temperatures
will be back in the low 90s for the weekend. No severe weather is in the
forecast but like any typical summer storm, you may see heavy rain, gusty
winds, dangerous lightning and possible hail should a storm pop up over your
area. Even the nighttime lows will be muggy with lows in the 70s.
The
travel period during the summer months are often referred to as the “100 Deadly
Days of Summer” for law enforcement. The Independence Day holiday travel period
is the next major holiday for law enforcement to deal with. This travel period
will officially begin at 6pm this Friday and ends at 11:59pm on July 4th.
If you will be traveling on the road this weekend expect to see a larger law
enforcement presence. Even if you will be boating or using jet skis, expect to
see the DNR more than you usually would. This is all to keep you and your loved
ones safe on Georgia’s highways and waterways. Even with the cost of everything
much higher than usual especially gas prices, AAA is calling for numerous
travelers across Georgia’s highways. You’ve heard it said before but obey the
speed limit; don’t drive distracted; don’t drink and drive; and buckle up!
If you’re looking for something to do and
see some fireworks but really don’t want to spend a lot, then make plans to
head to nearby Plains Saturday night. It’s time for the annual Plains, Trains
& Fireworks Saturday night, downtown Plains’ celebration of Independence
Day. Over in Plains, there will be some great food, the SAM Shortline bringing
guests over, a street dance featuring the Good Vibrations Band followed by a
huge fireworks display. The street dance will start around 8 and last until
midnight with the fireworks display at 9:30. It’s great family fun and it’s
just a short drive to Plains on Saturday.
It was a quiet Tuesday around town for the Americus Police.
Lost/mislaid property was reported at 309 Eckles Road.
A criminal trespass and damage to property occurred at 121 Academy
Street.
Officers responded to a domestic call at apartment A7 436 S. Lee Street
where a battery complaint was made.
An entering auto complaint was filed at apartment 207 140 Lonnie Lane.
Answering a domestic call to 905 Angus Drive last night, 2 arrests were
made. Ida L. Johnson and Anthony Westbrook were each arrested and charged with
disorderly conduct. There were 4 total domestic-related calls answered by
officers in the previous 24-hour period and 1 miscellaneous call.
Americus Police have posted a WARNING on Facebook. There is a fake post
circulating on Facebook warning people about 2 men in the City attacking women.
The fake notice is being posted in Swap Groups. One says the crime happened in
Americus but an identical post next says it happened in Missouri. PLEASE, do
not share this post with false information. Americus Police wants you to make
sure you verify information before you share it on social media.
*UPDATE*
From Tuesday’s Sumter County Sheriff’s Office incident reports,
Deputies conducted 8 traffic stops. Following a stop on US 19N, Kamisha Stevens
was charged with failure to maintain insurance and driving with suspended
registration. Warnings were issued in the other traffic stops. 1 activated
alarm was looked into. 2 prisoner transports were made. A civil complaint was
filed at 447 Brady Road. Deputies responded to a disorderly conduct incident at
200 Little Bear Branch Road. Shots were reportedly fired in the area of 130
Lasco Harvey Road and checked out. Deputies did work 2 deer-related accidents
on Tuesday.
Housed in the Sumter County Jail today are Benjamin Carlos Vieyra for
aggravated assault and 1st degree cruelty to children; and Raheem
Ryan White—housing for Stewart County. 1 was released from jail after the
charges were dismissed.