Gas Station Clerk Confiscates Minors ID

A juvenile who called Milton police to complain about her driver's license being confiscated by a convenience store clerk found herself cited for trying to buy tobacco-related items.

An officer was called to the around 4 p.m. on Nov. 8. The juvenile caller claimed that the store clerk had confiscated their drivers license after attempting to buy cigarettes.

The clerk says that the juvenile had tried to buy a pack of cigarettes earlier in the day and was hesitant to provide identification. Once providing a driver's license, the clerk advised the individual that they were underage and asked the person to call a parent. The juvenile refused, so the store clerk confiscated the license.

An officer made contact with the minor who confirmed trying to purchase cigarettes. The officer then attempted to contact the child’s parents to take custody of the minor. After providing two false phone numbers, the officer was able to contact the minor's mom on the third attempt.

The parent arrived to the scene and took custody of the juvenile who was cited for attempting to purchase tobacco related items.

For Juveniles, Speeding Results in Possession Charge

Officers looking out for speeders on Deerfield Parkway around 3:46 p.m. on Nov. 12 spotted a vehicle driving past going 54 mph in the 35 mph zone. Once the officer stopped the car, he noticed that the driver and passenger, both juveniles, seemed nervous. 

While questioning the juveniles, an officer noticed the driver moving a bag with his feet around the floor board. When asked about the bag, the driver said it contained clothes and allowed the officer to inspect it closer. The officer found a black shirt and a glass pipe with what appeared to be a burnt substance inside.

The driver and passenger were asked to exit the vehicle and, after granting consent, were patted down. Both had bags in their pockets with a green substance believed to be marijuana.

The juveniles were placed under arrest and their parents were contacted to come to the scene. Their were given explanations about the juvenile court system and received copies of the juveniles' citations.

The suspected bags of marijuana and glass pipe were place into evidence. The driver was cited for speeding and both juveniles were cited for possession of marijuana less than one ounce.

Milton Resident Becomes Aware of Fraud Attempt

Capital One's fraud prevention measures appears to have saved a Milton resident from identity theft. On Nov. 8, an officer met with the Milton resident, who told the officer that someone tried to open an account with Capital One using the victim's Social Security number. The resident wanted to file a report for documentation purposes.

A Capital One representative had contacted the resident and to tell him of the possible fraudulent attempt. The representative assured the victim that an account was not open due to the suspicious behavior, but suggested filing a police report.

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