Jayla Browner

Name:
Browner, Jayla

Date of Booking:
09/02/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Battery- Family Violence (1st offense) MISD

Criminal Trespass (Family Violence) – Damage of $500 or less

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on September 01, 2026]

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 1242 hours, I, Officer Williams, was dispatched to a Domestic Disturbance call at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in Winder, GA. I responded with Code 1 (non-emergency) in my marked patrol vehicle #401.

Upon arrival, I spoke with Jayla Browner; the other party was not on scene. Jayla stated that she and her boyfriend, Lafavion, were living together for approximately 5 months. Jayla stated that at approximately 1215 hours, she and Lafavion got into a verbal argument because Lafavion was trying to leave for Monroe to get some money. Jayla stated that Lafavion had an issue with her coming with him. During the verbal argument, Jayla asked him to get off her property. She stated that they both went inside and began packing clothes. Jayla stated that Lafavion took too long to pack his clothes, so she put his clothes by the front door. Jayla stated that was when Lafavion pushed her, and she fell onto a box. Jayla stated that she is [REDACTED BY AGENCY].

Jayla stated she did not sustain any injuries. Jayla stated she then grabbed oil and poured it on him; he, in turn, grabbed the oil from her and poured it on her. Jayla stated that she then went inside, and shortly after, Lafavion entered and continued to yell at her. Jayla stated she was going to call the police, and that was when Lafavion walked off the property. However, Jayla could not determine Lafavion’s location. Ofc. Barnard asked Jayla if she believed that Lafavion had any weapons on him. Jayla stated that Lafavion does have weapons but was unsure if they were on him. Jayla stated that she was on the phone with her aunt, [WITNESS #1], her grandmother, [WITNESS #2], and her mother, [WITNESS #3], during the incident. Jayla mentioned that she did not know exactly where he would be, but she thought Lafavion was supposed to be picked up by Jasmine Pope.

Officer Bruce advised through the radio that he had information on Jasmine Pope and Lafavion Brown (See Ofc. Bruce’s case supplement). Jayla filled out a Winder Police Department witness statement on scene.

Cpl. Maleski advised me that he obtained a video and audio recording from the caller, [WITNESS #1]. I listened to audio and video recordings of the argument between Lafavion and Jayla. During the argument, Lafavion tells Jayla, “I’m going to kill you, stupid.”

Jayla was notified of the Barrow County Area Services that are provided. I provided Jayla with my business card and case number (2026-00045874).

I then traveled to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in Winder, GA to get further information. Upon arrival, I spoke with [WITNESS #1], who was on the phone with [WITNESS #3]. [WITNESS #1] stated that she recorded the conversation between Lafavion and Jayla. [WITNESS #1] stated she heard Lafavion make threats towards Jayla. [WITNESS #3] stated that she heard Lafavion say “I hate you, I hate, I’ll kill you,” while Jayla was arguing with Lafavion. [WITNESS #1] filled out a Winder Police Department witness statement while on scene. I provided [WITNESS #1] with my business card and case number (2026-00045874).

I then traveled to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in Winder, GA, to meet with Winder officers. Upon my arrival, I observed Cpl. Maleski and Ofc. Tello detaining a subject, later identified as Jasmine Pope. Cpl. Maleski advised dispatch that Jasmine Pope stated Lafavion was inside the residence. Ofc. Bruce, Ofc. Barnard, and I set up a perimeter to secure the residence, giving verbal commands for Lafavion to come outside. Lafavion stepped outside, and I was able to detain him, placing handcuffs on his wrists behind his back and double locking them, checking for proper fit.

I then walked Lafavion to the passenger side of my patrol vehicle and patted him down for weapons, yielding negative results. Lafavion consented to search his pockets. I then put Lafavion inside of my patrol vehicle. Lafavion was safely secured with a seatbelt in my patrol vehicle. I read Lafavion Miranda, and he agreed to speak with me.

Lafavion stated that he was trying to leave. Lafavion stated that she got mad about the rent, and he told her his grandmother would give him some money. Lafavion stated that he was packing his stuff, trying to leave. Lafavion stated that Jayla was pouring bleach on his clothes. Lafavion stated he did not hit her and showed me a cut on his right leg where Jayla threw a stick at him. Lafavion stated Jayla threw his clothes in the trash can. Lafavion advised me that he had recordings of the incident. Lafavion granted consent to look at the videos on his phone. Lafavion stated that Jayla snatched the phone out of his hand because he was recording. Lafavion denied ever pushing or making contact with Jayla. Lafavion stated he walked to [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Lafavion stated that Jayla also threw a stick at him, cutting his right leg. Lafavion stated Jayla poured motor oil on him. Lafavion denied medical attention while on scene.

Lafavion stated that the damage to his clothes was approximately $60 and his PS4 was approximately $340.

In the video, I saw Jayla attempting to set Lafavion’s clothes on fire using a lighter. After that, she threw the lighter at Lafavion. I also observed her pouring a white substance over his clothes and spraying them with bleach before tossing the clothes into a trash bin. Additionally, she smashed his PS4 on the ground. Lafavion mentioned in the video that Jayla threw a stick that cut his leg.

Based on the field videos and witness statement that I received on scene, I explained to Lafavion that he was under arrest for Terroristic Threats and Acts (O.C.G.A. 16-11-37). Ofc. Bruce and Ofc. Simmons returned to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to search for Jayla, but she was not there when they arrived. I then advised dispatch of my starting mileage and was en route to the jail.

Upon my arrival at the jail, custody of Lafavion was transferred to the intake deputies without incident. A victim notification form was completed and submitted to the Barrow County Jail.

I procured warrants for Jayla Browner for the following charges:

1. Criminal Trespass FV (Warrant #2026-2760MW)
2. Battery Family Violence (Warrant 2026-2761MW)

I also procured warrants for Lafavion Brown for the following charges:

1. Terroristic Threats (Warrant #2026-2762FW),
2. Simple Battery (Warrant #2026-2763MW)

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on September 01, 2026]

On September 1, 2026, I was assisting Winder Officers on a domestic dispute call that occurred at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Winder, GA, 30680. I was asked to check the area initially for a “Lafavion Brown” subject based on information that he left the residence on foot. He was described as a black male wearing a black shirt and red du-rag scarf. After checking nearby establishments, I could not locate Mr. Brown. It was speculated that Mr. Brown had left in a white compact SUV with a female subject named Jasmine Pope. I conducted a GCIC/NCIC Inquiry on the name “Jasmine Pope” and located a local database entry involving a female subject matching this name who also drove a white Acura MDX (GA Tag [REDACTED]). Next, I located a phone number “[REDACTED BY AGENCY]” that was associated with Lafavion Brown and a [WITNESS #4] subject. At the same time, Winder officers advised that the subject may have been heading to an address near Lacy Street in Monroe. I ran [WITNESS #4] through GCIC/NCIC database. Her Georgia Driver’s license indicated she lived at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Monroe, GA, 30655.

However, the driver’s license issuance date showed September 2019. Furthermore, I was uncertain if this was her current address. I continued checking our GCIC database for local entries involving Ms. [WITNESS #4] and Lafavion Brown. I located entries for addresses “[REDACTED BY AGENCY]” and [REDACTED BY AGENCY]

I utilized a public records website to further research the most recent home of record for the Brown family, and it indicated that Ms. [WITNESS #4] had an association to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Monroe, GA, 30655. Walton County deputies checked the address but had no contact with any of the parties involved. I advised Winder units that the Brown family had an association with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I also discovered that Jasmine Pope had a prior call that was connected to a [REDACTED BY AGENCY] address in Winder. Ofc. Barnard advised that he was in the area of Horton Street and South Broad Street attempting to locate the white Acura. Ofc. Barnard and I arrived at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to check to see if Jasmine Pope or Lafavion Brown were at the location. We made contact with a resident at Horton Street, and she advised that none of the parties we were looking for were at the residence. I advised Ofc. Barnard to check the address of [REDACTED BY AGENCY]

Ofc. Barnard advised that he located the white Acura at the Bush Chapel residence. Winder officers relocated to the residence to make contact with Jasmine Pope and the Brown family. Initially, Ofc. Barnard advised that he saw a male subject enter the residence upon our arrival. I made contact at the front door and spoke to Ms. [WITNESS #4]. I advised Ms. [WITNESS #4] that we needed to check on the owner of the white Acura, as we received information that the driver and another male may have been involved in a dispute, and officers were sent to check on welfare and ensure the female driver and other male were ok.

Due to limited information on Officer Williams’s investigation, my statements were vague as I was unsure if both parties were suspects. Eventually, Jasmine Pope came to the front door and exited without incident. I asked Ms. [WITNESS #4] who else was in the house, and she advised her juvenile son was the other person present. I made contact with the juvenile male at the front door, just as Cpl. Maleski advised that he observed movement in a window on the west side of the trailer home approximately 20 feet from where we were standing.

That window was located in another room out of view from the front door entrance where I was standing. I suspected someone else may have been inside the residence. I asked Ms. [WITNESS #4] if she would grant officers access to complete a welfare check inside the residence, to which she declined.

Jasmine Pope advised an assisting officer at the scene that Lafavion Brown was currently inside the Bush Chapel residence. With her admission, Winder officers re-approached Ms. [WITNESS #4], asking for Lafavion Brown. Ms. [WITNESS #4] admitted that he was inside. Verbal commands were given to Lafavion Brown to come out of the residence into the view of law enforcement personnel. Due to prior information that Mr. Brown was armed with a firearm, I unholstered my department-issued firearm and held it at the “low-ready” position until officers were able to secure Mr. Brown in handcuffs. Mr. Brown was detained by Officer Williams. I escorted Mr. Brown to Officer Williams’s patrol vehicle. Mr. Brown was shirtless but had on a red crochet taqiyah Islamic hat. Mr. Brown’s pockets were checked for weapons with negative results. Mr. Brown also granted officers permission to remove items from his pockets. No weapons were recovered on his person, but I did recover the red du-rag scarf in his pocket that he was reportedly wearing earlier that day. Mr. Brown was secured in the patrol vehicle #401 behind the front passenger seat. He was buckled in. Officer Williams also read the Miranda warning to Mr. Brown, and he agreed to talk to law enforcement.

Mr. Brown was asked about the domestic dispute incident, and he advised us that he had a video recording of the incident. Mr. Brown gave me permission to access his phone and review the recordings with Officer Williams. In the video, I could see a female pouring a bottle of liquid on a pile of clothes. The female was identified as Jayla Browner. While watching the recording, Mr. Brown advised that Ms. Browner had poured bleach on his clothes and attempted to burn them. I also observed tiny bleach stains on the shorts that Mr. Brown was wearing at that time. Mr. Brown also advised that she threw a tree branch at him and scratched his leg. I observed a bleeding skin abrasion on Mr. Brown’s right leg. Mr. Brown also advised that Ms. Browner poured motor oil on his face, which was irritating his right eye. Mr. Brown declined medical treatment.

Per Officer Williams’s request, I relocated to [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Officer Simmons arrived at the residence to assist me. I had negative contact with Ms. Browner. Pictures were taken of the driveway and backyard area. I observed an empty motor oil bottle in the grass. I observed liquid stains on the concrete of the driveway that I suspected to be gasoline. The pattern created on the driveway was consistent with the liquid being thrown or poured out. I also observed a lighter and empty gasoline can with a missing top near the back door. I took pictures of the trash can in the backyard. I also observed a broken tree branch near the trashcan. Inside the trashcan, I observed several items of male-fashion clothing and tennis shoes. I suspected these items in the trashcan belonged to Mr. Lafavion Brown. The pictures were submitted to this case file for further review.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #3 on September 01, 2026]

On September 1st, 2026, at approximately 1410 hours, while assisting Ofc. Williams locate a suspect from a domestic dispute, I arrived at the address of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and observed a vehicle (white Acura MDX, Ga Tag [REDACTED]) that belonged to Mrs. Jasmine Pope. The Acura was suspected to be in relation to the suspect.

Upon arrival at the address, the occupants of the address ran inside and shut the door. Seeing this, I began to approach the residence; while doing so, I cleared the Acura to ensure the suspect was not in it, as well as for officer safety. Upon looking through the passenger-side window, I observed a plastic baggie containing a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana (It was later determined to have a Gross weight of 7.62 grams).

Once the scene was secured, Chief Fullington obtained consent from Jasmine to enter the Acura and take possession of the suspected marijuana. I then took possession of it for evidence purposes. Once I left the scene, I returned to the winder police department. Once back at the Winder Police Department, the suspected marijuana was given property receipt #A-28432. It was placed in the temporary evidence locker #9 as evidence. It was also given a LERMS entry. Mrs. Jasmine Pope was issued one citation for possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce (WC88234)

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #4 on September 01, 2026]

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at approximately 11:11 AM, I, Cpl A. Maleski (W150), was dispatched to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Winder, Georgia 30680, regarding a refusal to leave, which was later determined to be a domestic dispute. Barrow County Dispatch stated that the caller’s location was at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Winder, Georgia 30680. Officer Williams traveled to [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Please refer to Officer Williams’ case report for his findings.

I made contact with a female at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] who told me she called law enforcement. The female later identified herself as [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated she heard her niece being threatened by a male at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] through a phone call that she was on with her niece. [WITNESS #1] also mentioned that the male possibly pushed her niece. [WITNESS #1] confirmed she was on the phone with her niece when she heard the threats. She provided a recording from her phone, which included a male voice saying, “I’m going to kill you, stupid.” [WITNESS #1] sent me the videos, which were then forwarded to Officer Williams for review. [WITNESS #1] also filled out a written statement for the Winder Police Department that was turned over to Officer Williams.

Officer Williams arrived on the scene and took over the investigation. I was notified by units that the suspect possibly had a gun; however, the victim did not see the weapon. Based on the information Officer Williams gathered at [REDACTED BY AGENCY], he advised me that he had probable cause for felony terrorist threats and simple battery family violence against Lafavion Brown. Officer Williams also mentioned that Mr. Brown possibly left in a white vehicle that was possibly driven by Ms. Pope, and that the potential direction of travel was towards Monroe, Georgia. I requested Barrow County Dispatch to have the Monroe Police Department check addresses associated with Mr. Brown, but they reported no contact with him. I also asked the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office to check Ms. Pope’s residence, but they had negative contact as well.

The scene at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was ultimately turned over to Officer Williams. Later, I was notified that units had located a vehicle matching the description provided to Officer Williams, which possibly belonged to Ms. Pope, at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Winder, Georgia 30680. Units on the scene reported that a person ran back inside the house. Given the circumstances, I proceeded to the location using lights and sirens (CODE 3).

Upon my arrival, I observed units were with a female eventually identified as Jasmine Pope. Officer Barnard informed me that he had observed what he believed to be marijuana in plain view inside a white Acura parked in the yard belonging to Ms. Pope. I informed Officer Barnard that I would be detaining Pope. I placed her in handcuffs behind her back, checked the cuffs for proper fit, and double-locked them. As I began escorting her to my marked patrol vehicle, Pope informed me that Mr. Brown was inside the residence. I instructed units to establish a perimeter around the house and start giving verbal commands for Mr. Brown to exit.

Pope was placed in the back of my marked patrol vehicle. I later read her Miranda Rights, which she acknowledged and wanted to talk to us. Shortly after issuing verbal commands, Mr. Brown exited the residence and was detained. Please refer to Officer Williams’ case report for further details.

Considering that the victim from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Brown carried a gun and had made threats to kill her, I wanted to ensure that he did not leave a weapon inside the residence. I made contact with the homeowner, [WITNESS #4], and explained the situation, asking for permission to enter the residence to look for a gun. [WITNESS #4] consented. Before entering, I asked her if she had any firearms, to which she replied that she had a gun given to her by her son, who had been arrested and was not allowed to possess firearms anymore. [WITNESS #4] stated that the gun should be in her room.

Once we entered the residence, we did not locate the gun. [WITNESS #4] expressed uncertainty about where she had placed it, and I expressed my concern regarding he not knowing the whereabouts of a weapon, especially since she had a [REDACTED BY AGENCY] child living with her, identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY].

During my walk through the residence, I noted that the living conditions were very poor, with roaches present everywhere and clutter making it difficult to move around. Due to the living conditions for the [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and the parent’s negligence regarding her firearm, I notified Barrow County’s Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), supervisor Bibbs, and indicated that a report would be submitted to them as well.

Officer Williams read Mr. Brown his Miranda Rights, which he accepted. Mr. Brown stated he walked from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and had a backpack with him. He consented to a search of the backpack for a weapon, but we did not find one.

Due to Ms. [WITNESS #4] inability to locate the gun, Ms. [WITNESS #4] informed the units that she would only permit me to re-enter the house and search for the weapon this time, while I would conduct the search without her assistance. Ms. [WITNESS #4] mentioned that she needed to use the bathroom but was okay with me searching her bedroom.

I proceeded to search the bedroom, which contained numerous items and, once again, a significant number of roaches. I then asked Ms. [WITNESS #4] if I could also search the bathroom, and she agreed. Upon searching the bathroom, I discovered a black male hiding behind the shower curtain. I drew my Winder Police Department issued Glock and pointed it in the subject’s direction. I instructed him to step out of the shower and place his hands behind his back. I then handcuffed him and escorted him to Officer Barnard, who placed him in his patrol car.

Continuing my search in the bedroom, which Ms. [WITNESS #4] had allowed me to search, I found a green Taurus pistol concealed among some clothing. The pistol had a red magazine and did not contain any bullets in the chamber. I collected the pistol and ran the serial number, ACC669325, through Barrow County Dispatch, which confirmed that the weapon was not stolen.

I made contact with the subject, who was hiding behind the shower curtain, who identified himself as Kentavius Brown. I read him his Miranda rights, and he agreed to speak with me. When I asked about the gun, he claimed it was his; however, since he had a felony charge, he had given it to his mother, which aligned with Ms. [WITNESS #4]’s statement. Brown stated that he does not live with his mother but had been staying with her for approximately two weeks due to her health issues.

I checked Kentavius Brown’s information on my mobile GCIC/NCIC terminal, which revealed that he had active warrants for his arrest from both Barrow County and Walton County. I requested confirmation of these warrants, which verified their were valid and Barrow County and Walton County wished to place a hold on Kentavius Brown.

Officer Barnard then transported Kentavius Brown to the Barrow County Detention Center. Afterward, I traveled to the Winder Police Department, where I placed the gun into temporary locker #008 for safekeeping. A property receipt (A-28433) was generated for this. Additionally, a LERMS report was created and attached to this document

[End of Narrative]