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Name:
Grusca, Alexandru
Date of Booking:
08/24/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Hit and Run; Duty of Driver to Stop or Return to Scene of Accident
Following Too Closely
Officer’s Narrative:
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On August 24, 2025, at approximately 1301 Hours, I was dispatched to Loganville Hwy and Ridgeland Road in reference to a motor vehicle accident without injuries. I responded to the area “code one.” The driver had fled the scene in a Black Honda Accord with Tag Number [REDACTED]. Sgt Bradley informed me that the Honda was driving north on Carl-Bethlehem Road per the Flock Camera. I was at the intersection of West Winder Bypass and Carl-Bethelehm Road.
I observed the vehicle driving west. The vehicle entered the right lane to turn north onto West Winder Bypass. I got behind the vehicle and advised dispatch of the traffic stop. The vehicle pulled to the right shoulder. I approached the driver’s side door and identified myself. The driver was asked if he had been involved in a wreck. The driver was identified as Alexandru Grusca by a Georgia driver’s license, which he handed me.
Alexandru had a strong Romanian accent. I requested dispatch to connect with translation services. I spoke to a language line representative who translated to Alexandru. He was informed that if he’s involved in a crash, he is required to give his name, phone number, insurance information, and vehicle information before leaving. Alexandru said that he was scared, having been in the United States for a year.
I spoke with Senior Deputy C Aycock S-116, who was on the scene of the accident. Deputy Aycock said that both Vehicles were driving north on Loganville Hwy. [VICTIM #1] was in a Lexus GX 460, tag [REDACTED], out of North Carolina. [VICTIM #1] came to a stop and was rear-ended by Alexandru. Both got out and started talking. [VICTIM #1] asked for insurance, and Alexandru provided an expired one from his phone. [VICTIM #1] said she was going to call the police, and Alexandru begged not to. Alexandru offered to pay 200.00 dollars and was able to push her rear bumper back. [VICTIM #1] said that someone in a vehicle told him he was an off-duty law enforcement officer and told them to move the vehicles off the road
[VICTIM #1] said that Alexandru got in the vehicle and drove off. Deputy Aycock provided [VICTIM #1] with the case number and information on obtaining a copy of this report.
I spoke with a Winder Police Officer over the phone, who was able to translate the conversation. Alexandru was asked if he knew he should not have left. He answered that he knew he shouldn’t have left, but he had only left because he was scared. Alexandru was asked if anyone could get the vehicle. He said yes, someone could be on the way in 20 minutes. He was allowed to make a phone call. Alexandru called his sister [REDACTED]. She advised that she was 9 minutes away.
I asked Alexandru to turn around and place his hands behind his back. I placed handcuffs on and checked for proper fitment, then double-locked them. Alexandru was searched incident to arrest in front of my patrol vehicle. He had 1,000.00 dollars in his pocket, a Honda emblem, and a cell phone. Sgt Bradley placed Alexandru in the backseat of my patrol vehicle and placed a seatbelt on. [REDACTED] arrived on the scene and was informed of the location where she could bond out Alexandru. [REDACTED] left with the Honda.
I transported Alexandru to the Barrow County Detention Center without issue. Alexandru was turned over to booking Deputies. I provided [VICTIM #1] and Alexandru with the case number and information on obtaining a copy of this report. Alexandru was cited for OCGA 40-6-270 (Hit and Run) and 40-6-49 (Following too closely).
[End of Narrative]