Police Reports
Man reportedly blocking traffic charged with DUI
After police found his car in the middle of the intersection of Ga. 53 and U.S. 41, a man was arrested on drug and traffic charges.
According to Calhoun Police Department reports:
Anthony Samuel Story Jr., 21, of 141 Starks Road, Zebulon, was arrested by Calhoun police and charged with driving under the influence of marijuana, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and obstructing an intersection.
Just after midnight on Saturday, an officer saw a car stopped at a traffic signal at the intersection of Ga. 53 and U.S. 41. The car was stopped several feet in front of the marked stopping line, blocking traffic turning left from Ga. 53.
When the officer approached the car, they could smell marijuana coming from the car, and Story said there wasn’t any in the car though he smoked two or three hours ago. Upon a search of the car, a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette was found on the driver’s floor board.
Story agreed to perform a few tests to determine if he was sober enough to drive. Story was reported to have failed the walk and turn test, making an improper turn, and during the one leg test, he couldn’t keep his balance.
A second officer on the scene reported that Story’s eyes were unable to focus and had eyelid tremors as well as his eyes having red marks evident of conjunctiva.
Story was placed in handcuffs and taken to Gordon County Jail. After being fingerprinted, Story was released at the jail per his choice.
Calhoun man accused
of possessing drugs
A man was arrested following a standard traffic stop when an officer found the passenger to be in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, reports stated.
According to Calhoun Police Department reports:
Ryan Todd Gragg, 34, of 225 Hood St., Apt. B, Calhoun, was arrested by Calhoun police and charged with probation violation, possession of meth, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and giving false name/date of birth.
On Thursday, around noon, an officer noticed a truck with a concealed tag and a strap over the taillight. The truck also had busted taillights that were covered with red tape. A Calhoun officer pulled the truck over, at which point, the driver said he was going to get the truck’s problems fixed.
The passenger, Gragg, was acting nervous, and when asked, he didn’t have identification and didn’t know his Social Security number.
Gragg was asked to step out of the truck, and the officer smelled marijuana, and Gragg said he had been smoking before the truck got pulled over.
Gragg was asked if he had any brothers, and Gragg gave the name of two of his brothers, reportedly saying his name was Eric Gragg. But after being confronted and accused of lying, Gragg said his first name was actually Ryan. When Gragg’s name was run through dispatch, it came back with outstanding warrants.
Upon a search of his person, a plastic bag with a crystal substance was found, suspected to be meth.
The officer questioned Gragg about it, who said he didn’t know he had that on him. Gragg said he did have marijuana on his person, which was confiscated by the officer.
Upon a search of the car, a leather slap jack was found in the driver’s door, and the driver said he was on parole. The driver was taken to the Calhoun Probation Office, and Gragg was taken to Gordon County Jail, where he remained Tuesday morning pending bond.
Traffic stop leads
to DUI charge
Following a traffic stop due to having one missing headlight, an Adairsville man was arrested for reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to Calhoun Police Department reports:
Joshua Brent Self, 43, of 340 Big Oak Tree Road, Adairsville, was arrested by Calhoun police and charged with DUI of alcohol and headlight violation.
Around 10 p.m. on Feb. 12, an officer noticed a car with one working headlight traveling on Red Bud Road. The car was pulled over, and the officer noticed the driver, Self, had bloodshot eyes that appeared to be glassy.
When asked if he had been drinking, Self said he had one beer. When asked a second time for confirmation, Self said he had two beers.
A second officer who arrived on the scene had Self perform sobriety tests, which resulted in positive indications of alcohol use. Self was placed under arrest and taken to the Gordon County Jail. Self has since been released on bond.