Willie Fears, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on February 9, 2025, in Effingham 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 2/10/2025while conducting stationary commercial motor vehicle enforcement at the intersection of Blue Jay Rd and Midland Rd, I observed an Acme Brick Freightliner hauling a flatbed containing brick pallets. The vehicle was in violation of county ordinance 74-8 as it is larger than a class 5 local truck and signs are clearly posted at the heads of Midland Rd and Blue Jay Rd.I stopped the truck and spoke with the driver, Willie Fears. Fears stated he was coming from Pooler and was heading to Courthouse Rd. I informed Fears that if he is making a delivery on Courthouse Rd then he should have used Hwy 17 to access Courthouse Rd as it connects directly to avoid being in violation of ordinance 74-8. Fears disagreed with this and became argumentative.I had Fears exit the vehicle and I issued him a summons for violation of ordinance 74-8. Fears became disorderly and started cussing and hollering at me telling me he wasn’t signing anything and rushing through my duties. Deputy Ballard had other drivers in ear shot of the confrontation. Fears was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.Once in handcuffs, Fears refused to enter the backseat of a patrol car stating he wouldn’t fit. Eventually, he fit and was transported by Deputy Ballard to the Effingham County Jail where he was booked without incident.The truck Fears was driving was towed by Rahn’s Wrecker Service.This concludes my involvement.[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.
Name of Accused:
Fears, Willie Burt
Date of Arrest:
02/09/2025
Charges For Arrest:
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 2/10/2025
while conducting stationary commercial motor vehicle enforcement at the intersection of Blue Jay Rd and Midland Rd, I observed an Acme Brick Freightliner hauling a flatbed containing brick pallets. The vehicle was in violation of county ordinance 74-8 as it is larger than a class 5 local truck and signs are clearly posted at the heads of Midland Rd and Blue Jay Rd.
I stopped the truck and spoke with the driver, Willie Fears. Fears stated he was coming from Pooler and was heading to Courthouse Rd. I informed Fears that if he is making a delivery on Courthouse Rd then he should have used Hwy 17 to access Courthouse Rd as it connects directly to avoid being in violation of ordinance 74-8. Fears disagreed with this and became argumentative.
I had Fears exit the vehicle and I issued him a summons for violation of ordinance 74-8. Fears became disorderly and started cussing and hollering at me telling me he wasn’t signing anything and rushing through my duties. Deputy Ballard had other drivers in ear shot of the confrontation. Fears was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct.
Once in handcuffs, Fears refused to enter the backseat of a patrol car stating he wouldn’t fit. Eventually, he fit and was transported by Deputy Ballard to the Effingham County Jail where he was booked without incident.
The truck Fears was driving was towed by Rahn’s Wrecker Service.
This concludes my involvement.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
More Arrests in Effingham County on February 9, 2025
No other arrests found on this date in Effingham County.
