The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 17-25, 2025.
Nov. 17
No tag lights, suspended license
Dep. Sullivan was monitoring traffic on Hwy. 49 when he observed a vehicle with no tag lights. Sullivan got behind the vehicle and ran the license plate. The return from the GCIC system came back to show that the registered owner of the vehicle had a suspended license. Sullivan conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at that time. The deputy made contact with the male driver and advised him the reason for the stop. The male driver told the deputy that he had received a notice of suspension in the mail due to a super speeder, but he had paid off all the fines.
Sullivan advised the male that he would have to be transported to the jail and booked due to the suspended license showing in the GCIC system, but he would be released on tickets. Sullivan transported the male driver to the Jones County LEC where he was issued citations for tag light requirements and suspended license, then turned over to jail staff.
Nov. 22
Wanted male found
Dep. Dennis was dispatched to JH Aldridge Rd. to the old Juliette Dam house in reference to a suspicious male subject staying in the house and around the area for the past three days. The complainant advised that the male subject would not speak or respond when he tried to make contact with the subject. When Dennis arrived on scene, he made contact with the complainant and was then escorted to the male subject. The dam house was off the roadway in a wooded area. Dennis observed the male subject sitting on an old turbine with his back towards the door. The deputy also noticed what appeared to be bags of property and food items sitting around the male subject.
Due to the reported demeanor of the male subject, Dennis drew his department issued side arm and walked around the turbine to the front side of the male subject. The deputy observed the male subject rubbing what appeared to be a molded piece of paper and plastic, which ended up being a molded chicken bone on his face and mouth. Dennis attempted to speak to the subject, but he refused to speak other than becoming a little confrontational when asked what he was doing there. The deputy advised the male subject that he was being detained and to stand up. While trying to put the handcuffs on the male subject, the male began to flex his arms to keep from being cuffed. After verbal commands and a brief stare down, the male subject complied and was able to be secured. Dennis checked the male subject for weapons and contraband and found none. Dennis asked the male for identification, and he refused to answer and just stared at the deputy. Dennis took the male’s bags and escorted him to his patrol car. The whole time the male still did not speak. Dennis conducted a search of the male’s pockets and found a GA ID card on him. The deputy then ran a check through the GCIC/NCIC system on the male subject and it came back to show he had an active warrant for his arrest out of Douglasville and Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office.
Dennis transported to the male subject to the Jones Co. Jail and turned him over to jail staff for processing.
Let me think about it
Dep. Dominguez was on patrol in the area of Joycliff Rd. and Hwy. 49 when he conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.
Dominguez approached the driver’s side of the vehicle and made contact with a female driver. Instantly the deputy could smell the odor of alcohol emitting from the vehicle. The deputy asked the female for her driver’s license and if she had any alcoholic beverages to drink.
The female advised she had not had any alcohol. Dominguez then asked the female where she was coming from, and she stated that she had just left from meeting a man at a local bar.
Dominguez advised the female that he could smell the alcohol and the female stated that she had just put perfume on. The deputy told her it did not smell like perfume and asked if she would take the Standardized Field Sobriety test. The female advised the deputy that she was not sure if she should take the test. Dominguez then asked the female to step out of the vehicle so he could also determine if the alcohol smell was coming from inside the vehicle, or on her person. The female opened her door and sat there appearing not to understand what the deputy was asking. The female remained in her vehicle with her seatbelt buckled while she tried to give the deputy her vehicle registration. The female finally removed her seatbelt and stepped out of the vehicle. The deputy asked the female driver to walk to the back of her car and she did not appear to be steady on her feet. The odor of alcohol was coming from her person not inside the vehicle.
Dominguez let the female know that he suspected her of being under the influence of alcohol and asked her again to take the SFT. The female again told the deputy she was not sure and said that she wasn’t sure of her legal rights. The deputy advised the female that she could say no, but the purpose of the test was to determine if she was or was not under the influence. The female then agreed to take the test. During the test, the female struggled to maintain position and kept losing balance and having to catch herself. After the test was concluded, Dominguez placed the female under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. The female was read her rights; however, she denied the request for a blood draw. Dominguez transported the female driver to the Jones County Jail, issued her citations and turned the female over to jail staff.
Nov. 25
Five felony warrants
Capt. Hunnicutt was patrolling the area of West Clinton St. at the Crossing Intersection when he observed a truck pulling a tractor on a trailer. Hunnicutt watched as the vehicle made a right turn on MLK Jr. Blvd. then turn left on Atlanta Rd. Hunnicutt then activated his blue lights and siren and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. When the captain made contact with the male driver, he advised the reason for the stop was for violating the no thru trucks ordinance. Hunnicutt also noticed that the tags did not match the paperwork the male driver provided. Hunnicutt returned to his patrol vehicle and checked the registration. Both came back expired. The captain then checked the male’s license through the GCIC system, and it came back to show that the driver had more than five felony warrants for his arrest with full extradition. The driver was placed in handcuffs at that time and issued citations for no thru trucks/weight restrictions, expired tag and affixing a tag with intent to conceal identity.
Officer Pointer arrived on scene and transported the driver to the LEC for his warrants.
