Bainbridge Public Safety saves Christmas, books the Grinch
Published 2:00 pm Monday, December 23, 2024
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The citizens of Decatur County owe a heartfelt thank you to the Bainbridge Public Safety Department for saving Christmas from none other than Mr. Grinch! In the usually festive town of Bainbridge, Georgia, holiday cheer had mysteriously vanished. There were no twinkling Christmas trees or beautifully wrapped presents with red and green bows. It seemed like the town had been hit by a monster with a heart as empty as a hole and garlic in his soul.
Yes, the mean one. Mr. Grinch was causing mischief in Chason Park, attempting to steal Christmas cheer and breaking all the playground rules. But his devious plans were interrupted by the sharp eyes of Sgt. Dustin Strickland and Public Safety Officer Dillon Casteel, who spotted him red-handed.
The officers launched into action. Their pursuit resembled the Georgia pass-rushing alumni of David Pollack, Jarvis Jones, Leonard Floyd, and Nolan Smith blowing by a tackle to get to a quarterback. Officer Chris Moore soon joined the chase with his trusty canine, Dolph. Dolph quickly cornered the grumpy Grinch, whose smile resembled a seasick crocodile. Dolph brought the Grinch down, forcing him to surrender.
Officer Casteel swiftly cuffed the culprit before handing him over to Officer Hollis Smith. Smith escorted the Grinch to the patrol car. Captain Tim McCain read him his rights; at that moment, the Grinch knew he had failed. 4:00, wallow in self-pity; 4:30, stare into the abyss. Those were the first thoughts running through Mr. Grinch’s mind when he was hauled away by the Bainbridge Public Safety police car.
The Grinch was booked into the Decatur County Jail on charges of stealing the joy of Christmas.
Director Frank Green expressed his delight over the capture, stating, “I am proud of our team’s work to locate and apprehend the Grinch. Let us rejoice! May the spirit of the season fill our hearts with gratitude. From everyone here at the department, Merry Christmas!”
Thanks to the brave efforts of the Bainbridge Public Safety Department, Christmas was saved, and holiday cheer was restored to Decatur County. Let us extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to protect our community and keep the spirit of Christmas alive.
