Kenneth Jones

Name:
Jones, Kenneth

Date of Booking:
08/15/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Thursday, August 15, 2025, at approximately 2257 hours, I responded to a domestic disturbance at [600 BLOCK] S Tennessee St. Bartow dispatch notified me that a male had a knife and was making threats towards the caller. Upon my arrival, the victim, [VICTIM #1] and the suspect, Mr. Kenneth Jones were already separated.

I spoke to Ms. [WITNESS #1]. Who stated that Ms. [WITNESS #1] and her fiance, [VICTIM #1], had gone to Kentucky to get Ms. [WITNESS #1]’s father, Mr. Jones. Ms. [WITNESS #1] said Mr. Jones was moving from Kentucky to the above location to live with Ms. [WITNESS #1] and [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated Mr. Jones had been staying with them for approximately two weeks.

Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated that her father, Mr. Jones, was wandering around the yard with a flashlight when [VICTIM #1] woke her up to get Mr. Jones. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated Mr. Jones was acting as if he were under the influence of an unknown substance.

Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated [VICTIM #1] had gone out to tell Mr. Jones to come in to retrieve his belongings and leave the property. Ms. [WITNESS #1] noted that Mr. Jones became irritated and pulled out his pocketknife, pointing it at [VICTIM #1] and making threats toward him.

Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated she wrapped her arms around Mr. Jones to prevent anyone from being harmed. Ms. [WITNESS #1] noted that [VICTIM #1] had walked down the road to his aunt’s house located at [600 BLOCK] S Tennessee St. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated she was not injured and did not fear for any bodily injury from Mr. Jones. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated that around that time, law enforcement arrived.

I then spoke to [VICTIM #1], who was the original caller to 911. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Jones has been living with him and his wife for two weeks. [VICTIM #1] stated that he and Mr. Jones had a verbal agreement that he would be able to live at the house for 30 days.

[VICTIM #1] stated that during the argument, Mr. Jones was standing approximately six feet away from him. [VICTIM #1] stated he observed Mr. Jones retrieve a large black folding knife and brandish it towards him. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Jones advanced towards him with the knife pointed at him. [VICTIM #1] stated that while Mr. Jones was advancing towards him, Mr. Jones said, “I’ll gut you like a fish” and “I’ll hurt you really bad.”.

[VICTIM #1] stated that he jumped off the porch to prevent being stabbed by Mr. Jones. [VICTIM #1] stated that he “Felt the fear” and “Felt the shock go through my body”. [VICTIM #1] stated that his wife held Mr. Jones back to prevent Mr. Jones from hurting him.

[VICTIM #1] stated that everyone went back inside the residence. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Jones was gathering his belongings to leave. [VICTIM #1] stated that an argument began again, which led to [VICTIM #1] leaving the residence and calling 911.

[VICTIM #1] stated he did wish to press charges against Mr. Jones.

I spoke with Ms. [WITNESS #2], who stated she heard Mr. Jones making threats and saw an unknown object in Mr. Jones’ hand, and also confirmed the information [VICTIM #1] gave me was correct and accurate.

I spoke to Mr. Jones, who stated he was out in the yard when [VICTIM #1] told him to get his belongings and leave the property. Mr. Jones stated that he pulled out his pocket knife to defend himself because [VICTIM #1] was coming towards him, and he didn’t know what [VICTIM #1] was doing. Mr. Jones denied making any threats towards [VICTIM #1]. Mr. Jones stated he started to get his belongings when 911 arrived.

Mr. Jones was placed in handcuffs, checked for proper fit, and double locked. I checked Mr. Jones for any weapons or contraband. With none being found. I placed Mr. Jones into the back of a marked Cartersville police vehicle and transported him to the Bartow County Jail for housing. My issued marked vehicle was checked at the start of shift, before and after each transport with no contraband located.

Bartow County Jail declined housing for Mr. Jones, due to medical issues that required Mr. Jones to be checked by the hospital.

Mr. Jones was transported to Piedmont Hospital where he was cleared by medical personnel.

Mr. Jones was transported back to the Bartow County Jail and accepted for housing.

Warrants were taken for Aggravated Assault on Mr. Jones (WN CE-0175732).

[End of Narrative]