Steven McConaughy, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on April 6, 2025, in Lee County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): Disorderly ConductOfficer’s Narrative:[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]On 04/05/2025 at 1858 hours I was dispatched to 1162 U S. HWY 82 W (Dollar General) in reference to a criminal trespass.Prior to my arrival, units had been dispatched to 136 Carlton Dr (Ace Hardware) in reference to a W/M at the business’s dumpster who been asked to leave by staff but continuously returned to the business. At the time, law enforcement had been unable to make with him.Upon my arrival at Dollar General, I made with a W/M who identified himself as Steve Mcconaughy sitting on the side of the building with a half empty beer can cold to the touch (Miller Lite) talking to himself Due to the prior call description of the W/M, I was able to identify Steve to be the same male. While speaking with Steve he stated that he was less coming from Florida making his way to Alabama. Steve stated he was just taking a break from walking. A G.C.I.C check was ran by Lee County 911 who advised Steve’s information could not be found. During this time Steve stood up to leave. I advised Steve he could not leave at this time until I made with Dollar General staff and due to the Sheriff’s Office having several complaints from businesses in the area over the past days (see Cad #2025-13333, #2025-13031 and #2025-12956). Steve then became irate and upset. Due to Steve’s actions, I then attempted to detain Steve in handcuffs where snatched away from me and I had to grab him and take him to the ground.Once I had Steve detained, I then made with Dollar General staff who advised that Steve had been told to leave the business and returned. On today’s date Steve had been in front of the business pacing back and forth making the staff and customer’s uncomfortable.Due to the prior calls and Steve’s actions he was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. Steve was then transported to the Lee County Jail for booking. Jail staff was able to then find Steve’s information to be Steven Nelson Mcconaughy. Steven was then issued a Magistrate Summons #MC00534. Nothing further. All prior CAD’s pertaining to Steven and his actions have been uploaded to RMS.[End of Narrative]. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
FULL NAME:
McConaughy, Steven Nelson
BOOKING DATE:
04/06/2025
BOOKING DETAILS:
Disorderly Conduct
Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
On 04/05/2025 at 1858 hours I was dispatched to 1162 U S. HWY 82 W (Dollar General) in reference to a criminal trespass.
Prior to my arrival, units had been dispatched to 136 Carlton Dr (Ace Hardware) in reference to a W/M at the business’s dumpster who been asked to leave by staff but continuously returned to the business. At the time, law enforcement had been unable to make with him.
Upon my arrival at Dollar General, I made with a W/M who identified himself as Steve Mcconaughy sitting on the side of the building with a half empty beer can cold to the touch (Miller Lite) talking to himself Due to the prior call description of the W/M, I was able to identify Steve to be the same male. While speaking with Steve he stated that he was less coming from Florida making his way to Alabama. Steve stated he was just taking a break from walking. A G.C.I.C check was ran by Lee County 911 who advised Steve’s information could not be found. During this time Steve stood up to leave. I advised Steve he could not leave at this time until I made with Dollar General staff and due to the Sheriff’s Office having several complaints from businesses in the area over the past days (see Cad #2025-13333, #2025-13031 and #2025-12956). Steve then became irate and upset. Due to Steve’s actions, I then attempted to detain Steve in handcuffs where snatched away from me and I had to grab him and take him to the ground.
Once I had Steve detained, I then made with Dollar General staff who advised that Steve had been told to leave the business and returned. On today’s date Steve had been in front of the business pacing back and forth making the staff and customer’s uncomfortable.
Due to the prior calls and Steve’s actions he was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. Steve was then transported to the Lee County Jail for booking. Jail staff was able to then find Steve’s information to be Steven Nelson Mcconaughy. Steven was then issued a Magistrate Summons #MC00534. Nothing further. All prior CAD’s pertaining to Steven and his actions have been uploaded to RMS.
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Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
More Arrests in Lee County on April 6, 2025
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