Jimmy Braxton

Name:
Braxton, Jimmy Roger

Date of Booking:
07/11/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Simple Assault

Aggressive Driving

Aggravated Assault

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 1648 hours, I responded Code 3 to Carl-Cedar Hill Rd for an accident with injuries (car vs pedestrian).

Upon arrival, Deputy Stephens (K91) was already on scene speaking with Mr. Jimmy Braxton. Mr. Braxton stated that he was driving down Carl-Cedar Hill Rd and a small green 4-door sedan was tail gaiting him. As he approached Carter Rd, Mr. Braxton stated that he stopped his vehicle in the roadway and exited it. He approached the green vehicle, occupied by a younger white male, to tell him to go around. Mr. Braxton stated that the vehicle then drove forward, striking him and forcing him to the ground. Mr. Braxton stated that the green vehicle was last seen heading towards Hwy 211 NW.

Deputy Stephens informed Mr. Braxton that in the scenario he described, he would be the aggressive driver because he obstructed the roadway, exited his vehicle and approached the other vehicle. He stated that the other driver had a duty to return or contact law enforcement as well as he was involved in a traffic collision.

Mr. Braxton refused medical transport and was given a case card for this report.

At 1837 hours, the other driver, identified as Mr. [VICTIM #1] called dispatch to meet with law enforcement about a road rage incident that occurred on Carl-Cedar Hill Rd earlier in the day. He stated that he was waiting at the Auburn Police Department. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he was behind a blue passenger car traveling down Carl-Cedar Hill Rd when it stopped in the roadway ahead of him. He stated that the driver, an older white male, got out of the vehicle and came to his driver’s side door and was “losing his mind.” Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he stayed inside the vehicle, but was “talking some sh*t” back at the other driver. Mr. [VICTIM #1] said the driver punched his window so hard that his dashcam registered it as an accident and tagged the video as an emergency. He stated that the driver then kicked his door. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that the other driver said “I’m going to get by gun” and returned to his vehicle.

He stated that the other driver reaches into the open door and comes back with something metal in hand and raises it over his head. He stated that when he heard the other driver say he was going to get his gun, he began to back his vehicle so that he get away. I asked him that when the other driver said he was going to get his gun, what kind of state did that put him in. He replied that he was in fear and that he was trying to get out of there. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that after the other driver retrieved the metal object, he began to drive forward and the other driver lunges towards his vehicle. He stated that his car bumps him but he was not sure if he hit the other driver or if the driver struck his vehicle because his windshield wipers get messed up.

I then asked to see the video that was captured on his dashcam and phone. In the video, I observed the blue Honda Fit involved in the previous call traveling ahead of Mr. [VICTIM #1] as they were traveling on Carl-Cedar Hill Rd, maintaining appropriate separation. As the vehicles approach Carter Rd, Mr. [VICTIM #1] accelerates while the other vehicle, driven by Mr. Braxton begins to brake and come to a stop at the intersection of Carl-Cedar Hill Rd and Carter Rd. A vehicle approaches from the opposite direction and after it passes, Mr. Braxton remains stopped in the roadway. Moments later, Mr. Braxton parks his car, exits it and walks toward Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle in an aggressive manner. He is seen walking purposefully while yelling before disappearing from the video on Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s driver’s side. The audio portion picks up yelling coming from outside of the vehicle and Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s retorts. I observed what appeared to be the sound of something impacting the vehicle twice. The audio at the time was of low volume and I could hear Mr. Braxton yelling, but I could not make out what was said

Mr. Braxton reemerges back into the video and is seen reaching into the open car door of his vehicle. As he is reaching into the vehicle, Mr. [VICTIM #1] begins to back up so that he can get around Mr. Braxton’s vehicle. Mr. Braxton emerges with a silver or chrome item in his right hand and raises the object above his head. Mr. [VICTIM #1] flees forward, enters the southbound lanes as Mr. Braxton approaches. It appears that Mr. Braxton walks toward Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s moving vehicle and is struck as he attempts to strike the vehicle as it passes. Mr. Braxton is just in the video frame when the impact occurs. As Mr. [VICTIM #1] pulls forward, it is clear that there is damage of some sort as Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s windshield wipers become misaligned.

I then contacted Mr. Braxton and advised him that I felt that I had identified the other driver and needed to make sure it was the one from his complaint. I made arrangements to meet with Mr. Braxton later in the evening to confirm and get a statement.

Based on the testimonial and video evidence, I obtained and executed the following warrants for Mr. Braxton.

2025-2111FW, Aggravated Assault, in violation of OCGA 16-5-21, in that Mr. Braxton, during a dispute, did return to his vehicle and retrieve what appears to be a silver/ chrome metal object iron, an object that when used offensively against a person is likely to result in serious bodily injury, raises the tire iron above his head as the victim flees from him,

2025-2112MW, Aggressive Driving, in violation of OCGA 40-6-397, in that Mr. Braxton did operate a vehicle with the intent to obstruct another person when he parked his vehicle in the roadway, exited his vehicle and confronted the victim with violence,

2025-2113MW, Simple Assault, in violation of OCGA 16-5-20, in that Mr. Braxton did attempt to commit a violent injury to the victim and placed the victim in reasonable apprehension of immediately receiving a violent injury.

At approximately 2030 hours, I was informed by dispatch that the other party called and was ready to give his statement. I traveled to the location where Mr. Braxton met me outside.

I then advised Mr. Braxton that he was under arrest for aggravated assault, aggressive driving, and simple assault. I then secured him in double locked handcuffs that were checked for proper fit. Prior to securing him in the back seat of my patrol car, a search of his person was conducted for weapons or contraband, and nothing was found. I then placed him in the back seat of my patrol unit and secured him with a seatbelt. I then transported him to the Barrow County Detention Center where I turned him over to the deputies on duty. Prior to exiting the Detention Center, a search of the back seat of my patrol car was conducted for weapons or contraband and nothing was found.

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