SUPERIOR COURT
Bond was denied a Macon man facing charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats who was in court seeking bond 10 days after his arrest.
Jesus Antonio Oberle, 23, was in Jones County Superior Court Nov. 30. At the conclusion of the bond hearing, Superior Court Judge Terry Massey denied bond, citing reasons that the defendant posed a significant threat of danger to another person, community or property.
Oberle was represented at the hearing by defense attorney Debra Gomez, and Assistant District Attorney Nancy Moskaly prosecuted the case.
The defendant was arrested Nov.
20 as the result of a shooting incident that took place Nov. 17.
Gomez told the court her client was a lifelong resident of Middle Georgia and was employed by an asphalt company. She called several character witnesses for Oberle, including his employer, who stated the defendant was an honest man who made a mistake.
The defense attorney pointed out a discrepancy in the arrest report that had Oberle leaving the scene in two different vehicles. She said he was involved in the altercation that led to gun shots to come to the aid of a coworker.
Gomez claimed the witnesses identified the wrong person as the shooter. At the conclusion of her remarks, she asked for a reasonable bond for her client.
Moskaly said the state opposed bond, and victims were afraid of Oberle, who told them he was coming back with more guns. She said the defendant inserted himself in a verbal altercation and witnesses identified him as firing shots.
“I think he is a danger to the community. His case will go to the grand jury Dec. 11,” she said.
Arrest
A report of the incident leading to Oberle’s arrest by Jones County Sheriff Office Deputy Matthew Dennis states he was dispatched to Bone Creek Road at approximately 9:30 a.m. in reference to a shooting. He said he was informed while en route to the call that two males were arguing; one began shooting but had left the scene.
The deputy said Lt.
Wesley Ransom, Sgt.
Travis Walker and Deputy Ayla Morris also responded to the call.
Dennis said once on scene he spoke to witnesses and was told the argument started about a moving a vehicle and escalated when one pulled a firearm. The individual with the firearm was later identified as Oberle.
Witnesses told Dennis that attempts to deescalate the situation was unsuccessful and Oberle fired at the other two males involved. One of the males was reportedly struck by debris or grazed by a bullet but refused treatment.
The deputy said he was told Oberle fired four more times toward the group of people before fleeing the scene. He said shots were fired in the air by another person on the scene with the intent of scaring off Oberle.
Dennis said he was also advised that the offender had made threats that he was coming back to the scene with AKs, ARs and Switches.
