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Tybee Island Police Department
James W. Price, Chief of Police
P. O. Box 1340, 78 Van Horn
Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 786-5600 fax: (912)786-4003
police@cityoftybee.org
PRESS RELEASE: Tybee Island Police Department
Tybee Island, GA – (May 24, 2010) Please try to keep in mind the conditions under which the
officers were working. The area was the center of the activities that followed the end of the
Beach Bum Parade, a rowdy, raucous event dominated by the consumption of adult beverages
and disorderly activities. The officers had no way of knowing that Mr. Grevemberg was autistic
and unable to converse in a normally sociable manner with other adults. He showed many of
the characteristics of an intoxicated person. He was a foot taller than both of the involved
officers. He became violent for no obvious reason. The officer with the Taser ended the fight
and prevented further injuries to Mr. Grevemberg and to the officers themselves.
We are sincerely apologetic for the injuries suffered by Mr. Grevemberg. We are also sorry that
he was left unattended under the circumstances described above. As his case finds its way
through the justice system, we are certain the judge will take into account any and all
mitigating circumstances in rendering his decision.
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James W. Price, Chief of Police
Tybee Island Police Department
P. O. Box 1340, 78 Van Horn Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 786-5600 fax: (912)786-4003