A Week of Theft, Assault, DUI, and Gunfire Incidents Reported in Waynesboro

The Waynesboro Police Department handled a range of incidents between February 3 and February 9, 2025, including theft, assault, a DUI arrest, shots-fired investigation, and harassment. Below is a summary of notable incidents during the week:

Tuesday, February 4:

• Theft by Employee: A manager at Gas Pro reported an employee stealing from the cash register. Surveillance footage showed the employee pocketing a $20 bill. The employee, who was working at the time of the incident, was arrested and taken to the Burke County Detention Center, where she was booked for Theft by Taking. The manager also reported prior instances of theft by the same employee.
• Stolen Golf Cart Recovered: A Jones Avenue resident reported that his golf cart was stolen from his property. Twelve hours later, the cart was located heavily damaged at an address on West 6th Street. This case has been turned over to the investigations division for follow-up.
• Aggressive Dog Found: An officer patrolling Davis Road came across a brown dog without a collar, near a kennel in a secluded area. The dog displayed aggressive behavior, prompting the officer to contact Burke County Animal Services, who took possession of the animal.

Wednesday, February 5:

• Burglary at Chaucer Road Residence: A resident on Chaucer Road reported a break-in at his home, where multiple items were stolen, and the house was ransacked. The case has been referred to investigations for follow-up.
• Dog Attack and Leash Law Violation: A Stone Street resident and his wife were walking their leashed dogs when a neighbor’s unrestrained dog attacked them. The resident was bitten on the hand while trying to protect his dogs. Officers issued a city ordinance citation to the neighbor for violating the Leash Law.
• DUI Arrest after Vehicle Crash: Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Spring Valley Road, where they were told the driver fled the scene. Upon investigation, officers located a male subject who initially denied involvement but later admitted to having a family member as the driver. The family member, who matched the description of the fleeing driver and appeared intoxicated, was arrested for DUI refusal, too fast for conditions, and failure to maintain lane. He was taken to the Burke County Detention Center.

Thursday, February 6:

• Car Damage During Argument: Police were called to Burkestone Place Apartments, where two females were arguing in the parking lot. One woman admitted to intentionally knocking off the driver’s side mirror of her grandmother’s car during the altercation. She cited harassment from the other female through phone messages and in-person confrontations. Officers issued citations for Disorderly Conduct and Trespassing to both parties.
• Marijuana Possession During Traffic Stop: A Georgia State Patrol officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 25 Bypass and Hopkins Corner Drive. The driver fled into the nearby Burger King and entered the men’s bathroom. The officer followed her and discovered a bag of marijuana in the trashcan. The female driver was cited for Possession of Marijuana in addition to other traffic violations.

Saturday, February 8:

• Shots Fired at Residence: Officers responded to reports of gunshots fired at a residence on Pilgrim Way. They discovered multiple bullet impacts on the house, along with shell casings nearby. No injuries were reported, and the case has been turned over to investigations for follow-up.

Sunday, February 9:

• Harassing Phone Calls: A resident on Herman Lodge Boulevard reported receiving a phone call from an unknown male, who inquired about his whereabouts. After the complainant hung up, the caller persisted, making 14 additional calls. The incident is under investigation.

All persons involved in these incidents are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.