The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 24 - Dec. 2, 2023.
Nov. 24
All over the cookies
Officer Farley responded to a local restaurant in reference to a wreck and physical altercation.
Officer Josey also responded to the scene. A female subject proceeded to pull her vehicle to the front of the business and get out of her car to confront the manager about a remark that was made when she was trying to order some cookies. The female subject stated that the manager of the business made a comment over the intercom (with foul language) that “they do have cookies” and called the female subject a bad name, and at that time the female subject proceeded to confront the manager. The female subject went behind the counter inside the business and started arguing with the manager and got in her face. The female subject advised the officer that the manager started taking her coat off and started walking to the patio exit, then turned around and hit her in the face and the female subject defended herself.
Farley then spoke to the female manager to get her side of the story. The manager told Farley that the female subject came into her workplace cursing and threatening to beat her up and struck her in the face with a closed hand causing some swelling on her forehead. The manager also stated that the female subject had got upset about the cookies and started cursing at another employee and she stepped in. The manager’s husband was also on scene and spoke to Officer Farley. The manager’s husband stated that he was protecting his wife from being assaulted and that he did strike the female subject because she struck him while he was trying to protect his wife. Farley then asked to see the video footage. The footage showed the female subject and manager arguing and walking towards the patio exit. Farley was not able to tell who threw the first punch on the video. At that time, Farley advised all subjects involved that everyone was under arrest for affray. All subjects were transported to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department for booking on the charge of affray.
Nov. 30
Physical altercation at LEC
Deputy Elrod responded to the Jones County LEC in regards to a Detention Officer being assaulted by a male subject while attempting to book him into the jail. Officer Farley with GPD also responded. When Elrod arrived, Farley was already on scene and had the male subject at Taser point near the booking desk. The male subject was actively resisting Officer Farley by not following verbal commands and the male had also started squaring up to fight Farley. Elrod drew his taser at that time and pointed it at the male subject and ordered him to comply returning to the holding cell the Detention Officer had been attempting to put him in.
The male subject continued to actively resist and bowed up in a fighting stance again to Deputy Elrod. Officer Farley returned his Taser to his holster so he could go hands on if need be and advised the male he would be tased if he did not comply.
The subject still did not comply and was still maintaining the fighting stance. Based on the male’s level of aggression, Elrod made the decision to deploy his Taser. Elrod deployed one cartridge at the subject and he fell to the ground and eventually subdued and was placed in the holding cell by Officer Farley.
Dec. 2
Contraband and firearm
Deputy Lee was dispatched to Henderson Road in reference to a suspicious person. During a check of the area, Lee observed a small framed female walking down the road. Lee made contact with the female and noticed that her movements were fast and erratic, and she was also unable to stand still. Based on his knowledge, training and experience, Lee determined that the female was under the influence of some sort of stimulate narcotic. Lee also observed a brown leather cell phone holder on her waste and asked the female if it was for a gun or phone. The female advised Lee that it was not for a gun and Lee later found the leather holder empty. The deputy then asked the female if she had any drugs on her and she advised him no. Lee asked the female subject if he could check her person to make sure there were no drugs, and the female gave approval. While trying to remove the leather case from her waste, Lee noticed that it attached to her belt loop, however inside the waistband of her pants, Lee observed the grip of a small pistol. A Ruger .380 was in the waistband of her pants. Lee immediately took control of the firearm and detained the female in handcuffs. Lee then asked the female why she didn’t tell him about the firearm and the female told the deputy she did tell him. After detaining the female Lee checked her for other contraband. The deputy then found a small pocketknife and a small bag in her right rear pocket. Upon inspection of the bag, Lee observed it contained a white powder like substance. The female then became very upset and stated that her daughter must have put it in her pocket. The female also claimed this had to be a set up. Lee transported the female to the Jones County LEC where he issued arrest warrants for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during certain crimes.
