James Boyle

Name:
Boyle, James Vernon

Date of Booking:
06/26/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Cruelty to Animals

Reckless Conduct

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on June 22, 2025]

On 06/22/2025 at approximately 1736 hours, I responded “Code 1” to [1900 BLOCK] East Bay Street in Hoschton, Georgia in reference to a dispute between two neighbors. According to the text in the call: Neighbor is shooting BB gun in her yard and at her dogs. She did confront the neighbor, and he advised that her dogs are annoying.

Upon arriving on scene, I met with the caller identified as [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated while she was in the backyard area of her residence, [VICTIM #1] heard a noise of something hitting her fence. While looking in the area of her neighbor’s residence and where the noise was coming from, she observed her neighbor later identified as James Boyle, pointing a black BB rifle in the direction of her residence. [VICTIM #1] later checked the area and observed multiple BB marks and holes in her fence where it was apparent James had been shooting through the fence.

[VICTIM #1] told her family what was going on and her cousin stated the neighbor also did the same action approximately one week prior to this date. [VICTIM #1]’s cousin did not inform her of the incident and also did not inform her she believed James was specifically targeting the dogs while they were running in the backyard. [VICTIM #1] was unsure if he in fact was shooting at the dogs, however, she stated he has previously had issues with their dogs in the past. [VICTIM #1] stated they have multiple dogs due to being a breeder and they are always in the backyard.

After obtaining [VICTIM #1]’s statement, I went to speak with James at [1200 BLOCK] Vintage Way in reference to his version of events. I met with James at the front door and identified myself as well as the reason I was there. James stated he knew as to why I was there and informed me of the incident with [VICTIM #1]. I informed him of [VICTIM #1]’s concerns, and he denied any intentional action of shooting his BB rifle in the direction of her residence as well as her dogs. James stated he does have a BB rifle that he shoots in the backyard, but he advised it is designated for squirrels in his backyard.

James stated he always shoots in a safe direction. When I informed him of the BB’s damaging [VICTIM #1]’s fence as well as the direction of where the BB’s impacted, James acted surprised. He stated he believes his BB rifle is not powerful enough to impact through the fence and advised he only pumps his rifle 4 pumps. He stated this date, he was out back shooting and soon after he received a visit from [VICTIM #1]. He did not go into detail about what was said but he stated it was an unpleasant visit, and she was very hostile towards them.

Based off both statements, I determined at this time no crime had been committed and both parties were advised to remain separated if they cannot be civil. Both parties at this time advised they did not want any legal action taken and were provided with case cards.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on June 26, 2025]

On June 26, 2025, at approximately 1436 hours, I responded code 1 to [1200 BLOCK] Vintage Way for a warrant service. Upon arrival, we made contact with James Boyle. After James spoke with Inv. Crowe he was escorted to my patrol vehicle, where he was placed in double-locked handcuffs and checked for proper fit and placed under arrest. I searched him for contraband, but none was located. I transported him to the Barrow County Detention Center, and custody of him was transferred to the deputies on shift. Both before and after transport, the backseat of my patrol vehicle was searched for contraband, but none was located.

[End of Narrative]