On June 11, the department was advised of a possible drunk driver in the 6000 block of 271 South. The caller followed the suspect individual’s vehicle to the 400 Block of N. Collegiate to a private office where the suspect, Cullum Andrew Bass (57) was located. Officers observed an alcoholic beverage in Bass’ vehicle and when contacted, he confessed to being intoxicated and having driven. Bass was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. He had several previous convictions for DWI and the charge was enhanced to a Felony.
On June 11, officers responded to a hit and run accident in the 3100 block of Lamar. As the responding officer was enroute, he was notified of the location of the run vehicle on SE 22nd St. The officer re-routed to the 22nd St location and observed the vehicle, a blue Dodge Charger, driving in the area. As the officer attempted to turn on the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed in an attempt to evade the officer. The officer was able to stop the vehicle in the 1100 block of SE 22nd. The suspect, Otis Ray Brown Jr. was apprehended as he was exiting the vehicle. Brown smelled heavily of marijuana and was detained due to his evasion. Brown was found to have a bag of marijuana concealed in his clothing. He was charged with the hit and run accident, Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, and Possession of Marijuana.
Officers made 11 traffic stops, 5 adult arrest, and answered 98 calls for service for this reporting period.
