APRIL 3-10, 2026
Ana Ajoct, 23, arrested 4/8/26 – speeding in excess of maximum limit, driving without a license.
Bob Allen, 59, arrested 4/4/26 – hit and run duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of accident, leaving the scene of an accident, probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony
Fremeka Deshannon Bell,
29, arrested 4/4/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge misdemeanor
Franklin Calderon, 42, arrested 4/6/26 – Fulton County charges
Barbara Ann Collins-Baker, 71, arrested 4/4/26 – marijuana possession less than ounce, DUI
Frank Inman Drew, 55, arrested 4/6/26 – open container of alcohol in motor vehicle (x4), tag/ registration requirements
Coretta Patrice Gaither, 56, arrested 4/9/26 – theft by shoplifting
Kasey Dawn Hatton, 29, arrested 4/6/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony
Gavin Paul Hedges, 17, arrested 4/7/26 – marijuana possession less than ounce, obstruction of law enforcement officers felony, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, elder abuse exploit/inflict pain, deprive essential services to disabled person elder person or resident (F), possession of tobacco, possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies
Timothy Andrew Holden, 41, arrested 4/5/26 – possession and use of drug related objects, marijuana possession less than ounce, possession crack cocaine, possession firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies
Bryan Javon McElroy, 31, arrested 4/4/26 – probation violation for
fingerprintable charge felony
Braeden Gage Nelson, 18, arrested 4/6/26 – theft by shoplifting
Joshua Heath Peacock, 34, arrested 4/7/26 – suspended or revoked license, speeding in excess of maximum limits
Ryan Arman Shinholster, 38, arrested 4/6/26 – suspended or revoked license
Markecia Shante Smith, 41, arrested 4/6/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony
Melissa Sharon Stinson-Foster, 43, arrested 4/7/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony
D’Andre Devon Sydnor, 32, arrested 4/9/26 – possession schedule II narcotic, drugs not in original container.
Joe Dempsey Williams, 35, arrested 4/7/26 – hold for Laurens County
Tommy Williams, 28, arrested 4/5/26 – marijuana possession less than ounce, expired registration, theft by receiving stolen property felony, DUI, seatbelt adult, possession firearm by convicted felon or first offender, possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies
Landon Diesel Wood, 19, arrested 4/4/26 – speeding in excess of maximum limits, attempt to purchase alcohol under 21, fleeing or attempting to elude police officer
Licenses
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court April 3-9, 2026 APRIL 3
Jacob Christopher Still to Mallory Grace Speir APRIL 9
James Jonathan Barron to Lindsey Nicole Whitesides James Michael Boutwell to Brittany Nicole Sheffield
Building
Permits
MARCH 26 – APRIL 9, 2026
3/26/26 Gennessia Daniel $150.00 3/27/26 Jakobe Jones $922.66 4/1/26 Goldstone General Contractors $160.00 4/2/26 Richard C Scott Jr. $2,627.62 4/2/26 Florine Ross $160.00 4/2/26 Beaver Creek Properties $952.00 4/6/26 Nicole Bitner $937.00 4/8/26 Carlos Nataniel $392.00
Vehicle Tags
APRIL 3-9, 2026
Jones County ($3,228.52) City of Gray ($308.93) River North ($162.23) Total tags ($3,699.68)
Traffic Citations
APRIL 3-9, 2026
VGCSA less than 1 oz. – 5 VGCSA less than 1 oz. 2nd offense – 2 Possession of drug-related objects – 1 Tags: registration and license required – 1 Display of license plates – 3 Removing or affixing license plate – 1 Operating vehicle without valid tag/ decal – 23 Driving with suspended license 1st offense – 8 Driving with suspended license 2nd offense – 1 License: driving while unlicensed – 4 No license on person – 5 License: expired driver’s license – 1 License: 60 days to change name/ address – 1 No insurance – 7 No insurance 2nd offense – 2 No turn signal – 1 Suspended registration/cancellation 2nd offense – 1 Suspended registration/cancellation 1st offense – 12 Operating MV approaching emergency vehicle – 1 Too fast for conditions – no accident – 1 Speeding – 131 Failure to obey traffic control devices – 3 Distracted driving 1st offense – 1 Open container violation – 4 Reckless driving – 1 DUI 1st offense – 1 DUI 2nd offense – 1 DUI combo – any combo of A1, A2, A3 1st offense – 1 Endangerment of child underage 1st offense – 2 DUI refusal – 2 Passing in no passing zone – no accident – 3 Failure to maintain lane – 2 Following too closely – no accident – 3 Failure to stop at stop/yield sign – no accident – 1 Failure to stop at stop sign – 2 Driver to exercise due care – 1 No headlights – 1 Headlight violation – 4 Tag light required – 2 No operating brake lights/signals – 4 Light reducing material affixed to windows (tint) – 13 Windshield requirements – 3 Safety belts violations (children) – 1 Safety belts violations (adults) – 1 Taillights required – 1 Operating vehicle with unauthorized blue lights – 1
