Police: Protesters lead to 50 calls for service since Quinton Simon disappeared from Savannah home

Following the latest arrest outside the home of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon, police say they will be taking measures to limit protest activity in the neighborhood.

Following the latest arrest outside the home of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon, police say they will be taking measures to limit protest activity in the neighborhood.

WE'LL UPDATE YOU AS WE LEARN MORE INFORMATION.// <> QUIT HOLDING OUR PEOPLE HOSTAGE ... NEW TONIGHT .. POLICE AND HECKLERS CLASH OUTSIDE QUINTON SIMON'S HOME. CHATHAM COUNTY'S POLICE CHIEF SAYS ... THE HECKLERS OUTSIDE QUINTON'S HOME HAVE TURNED THE CASE INTO ... A "MONEY-MAKING - CIRCUS". OUR ANDY COLE ... JOINS US NOW LIVE FROM POLICE HEADQUARTERS. ANDY -- YOU TALKED ONE OF THE HECKLERS./// GOOD EVENING GREG/SHANNON. IT'S BEEN A MONTH SINCE QUINTON DISAPPEARED. SINCE... THE STORY HAS CAPTURED THE NATION'S ATTENTION. IT'S ALSO BROUGHT IN HECKLERS WHO POLICE SAY MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR NEIGHBORS TO LIVE IN PEACE. TONIGHT... A FIFTH PERSON WAS ARRESTED. ALL WHILE THE PRIME SUSPECT REMAINS FREE. SOT -- QUIT HOLDING OUR PEOPLE HOSTAGE WHILE YOU LET BABY MURDERS RUN YOUR STREET. A HECKLER IS IN JAIL AFTER A CLASH AT THE HOME WHERE QUINTON SIMON WAS LAST SEEN. JIMMY WILLIAMS WAS CHARGED WITH SIMPLE BATTERY AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT. HIS ARREST MARKS THE FIFTH HECKLER JAILED OVER THE LAST MONTH. CHATHAM COUNTY POLICE SAY SINCE OCTOBER 12... THEY'VE RESPONDED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD 50 TIMES. IN A STATEMENT... CHATHAM COUNTY'S POLICE CHIEF SAYS QUOTE "MANY OF THE PEOPLE CLAIMING TO WANT JUSTICE FOR QUINTON HAVE TURNED HIS TRAGIC AND HEARTBREAKING CASE INTO A MONEY- MAKING CIRCUS. AND, THEY HAVE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA TO ENJOY THE PEACE AND TRANQUILITY OF THEIR HOMES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND HAS TO STOP." SOT POP THIS IS WHAT I DO ALL OVER THE COUNTRY BULLHORN BETTY HAS BEEN OUTSIDE QUINTON'S HOME FOR WEEKS. SHE RUNS A YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND LIVE STREAMS HER INTERACTIONS DAILY. SHE CALLS CHIEF JEFF HADLEY'S STATEMENT... LIES. SOT -- BULLHORN BETTY/ WHEN I SEE BILLIE JO AND LEILANI, I ASK THEM QUESTIONS. "WHERE'S THE BABY? WHAT DID YOU DO WITH THE BABY?" THINGS LIKE THAT IN A PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY. NOW IS IT LOUD? YES, BECAUSE I'M ACROSS THE STREET AND THEY'RE AT THEIR GATE. BUT I HAVE NOT CAUSED THIS, NO OTHER YOUTUBER HAVE CAUSED THIS, THIS IS THEIR COMMUNITY DOING THIS, NOT US." CHIEF HADLEY SAID THAT OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS... POLICE WILL UNVEIL NEW MEASURES TO MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION TO THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS. BULLHORN BETTY... HOWEVER... TELLS ME SHE ISN'T GOING ANYWHERE. SOT -- BETTY I ABSOLUTELY PLAN TO GO BACK TO THAT HOUSE TOMORROW. BECAUSE I WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY SOME POLICE CHIEF. REPORTER: WHAT'S GONNA STOP YOU FROM GOING BACK TO THE HOUSE? BETTY: THERE'S NOTHING. HE CAN ARREST ME EVERY SINGLE DAY THAT I'M OUT THERE. THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME, THIS IS ABOUT QUINTON. SOME FIERY WORDS FROM BOTH SIDES TONIGHT. WHAT ARE THE PLANS FROM POLICE ... TO KEEP THE NOISE DOWN? WE FOLLOWED UP WITH POLICE TONIGHT... BUT THEY DECLINED TO SAY WHAT THOSE MEASURES WOULD BE. BUT IN THAT STATEMENT... CHIEF HADLEY SAID CCPD HEADQUARTERS IS A MU

Police: Protesters lead to 50 calls for service since Quinton Simon disappeared from Savannah home

Following the latest arrest outside the home of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon, police say they will be taking measures to limit protest activity in the neighborhood.

Following the latest arrest outside the home of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon, police say they will be taking measures to limit protest activity in the neighborhood.On Thursday, police responded to Buckhalter Road for a dispute between hecklers and those inside the home.Authorities were seen speaking with Quinton's grandmother, Billie Jo Howell, before arresting a man on charges of simple battery and disorderly conduct.In recent weeks, multiple hecklers have been arrested outside the home.RELATEDSearch for missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon enters 4th weekTimeline: The Search for Missing Savannah Toddler Quinton SimonWhy haven't police arrested Quinton Simon's mother? Legal expert discusses missing toddler caseThe Chatham County Police Department issued a statement Thursday evening, on behalf of Chief Jeff Hadley, which read:"Over the last three weeks, while Chatham County Police Department officers have been focused on finding Quinton Simon, a growing number of people calling themselves protestors have gathered outside of Quinton’s home on Buckhalter Road.While the Chatham County Police Department supports everyone’s right to protest peacefully, we also support the rights of citizens to live in a peaceful environment. The people on Buckhalter Road calling themselves ‘protestors’ have made that nearly impossible.Since October 12, 2022, when the first YouTube protestors arrived, we have responded to over 50 calls for service in the 500 block of Buckhalter Road and we have made multiple arrests. This has taken precious resources away from our department at a time when we are focused on the most massive investigation in the history of CCPD.Many of the people claiming to want justice for Quinton have turned his tragic and heartbreaking case into a money-making circus. And, they have made it impossible for the people who live in the area to enjoy the peace and tranquility of their homes. This is unacceptable and has to stop.Over the next few days, we will be unveiling some measures to limit the disruption to this small community. Neighbors have had to endure more than their fair share of noise, vulgarity, and police presence over the last three weeks. We will do everything we can to once again give them a sense of normalcy.This afternoon, some of the protestors moved to CCPD headquarters at 295 Police Memorial Drive. This is a much more appropriate place to hold such a protest."The family recently moved a memorial to Quinton from the front yard to just behind their gate. A disco ball was also put up near the gate.

SAVANNAH, Ga. —

Following the latest arrest outside the home of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon, police say they will be taking measures to limit protest activity in the neighborhood.

On Thursday, police responded to Buckhalter Road for a dispute between hecklers and those inside the home.

Authorities were seen speaking with Quinton's grandmother, Billie Jo Howell, before arresting a man on charges of simple battery and disorderly conduct.

In recent weeks, multiple hecklers have been arrested outside the home.

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The Chatham County Police Department issued a statement Thursday evening, on behalf of Chief Jeff Hadley, which read:

"Over the last three weeks, while Chatham County Police Department officers have been focused on finding Quinton Simon, a growing number of people calling themselves protestors have gathered outside of Quinton’s home on Buckhalter Road.

While the Chatham County Police Department supports everyone’s right to protest peacefully, we also support the rights of citizens to live in a peaceful environment. The people on Buckhalter Road calling themselves ‘protestors’ have made that nearly impossible.

Since October 12, 2022, when the first YouTube protestors arrived, we have responded to over 50 calls for service in the 500 block of Buckhalter Road and we have made multiple arrests. This has taken precious resources away from our department at a time when we are focused on the most massive investigation in the history of CCPD.

Many of the people claiming to want justice for Quinton have turned his tragic and heartbreaking case into a money-making circus. And, they have made it impossible for the people who live in the area to enjoy the peace and tranquility of their homes. This is unacceptable and has to stop.

Over the next few days, we will be unveiling some measures to limit the disruption to this small community. Neighbors have had to endure more than their fair share of noise, vulgarity, and police presence over the last three weeks. We will do everything we can to once again give them a sense of normalcy.

This afternoon, some of the protestors moved to CCPD headquarters at 295 Police Memorial Drive. This is a much more appropriate place to hold such a protest."

The family recently moved a memorial to Quinton from the front yard to just behind their gate. A disco ball was also put up near the gate.

Police: Protesters lead to 50 calls for service since Quinton Simon disappeared from Savannah home

Following the latest arrest outside the home of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon, police say they will be taking measures to limit protest activity in the neighborhood.

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