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Written by A. Smith
Published October 14, 2022 @ 9:01 PM ET
Warning: the following story contains strong language which may be unsuitable for some audiences. Discretion is advised.
Bartow County (October 4, 2022) – The victim’s husband in a road rage incident was arrested after confronting the driver who he says ran his wife off the road and yelled obscenities at her.
On the above date, officers responded to Highland Pointe Subdivision, in the city of White, after Jamie Ferrel, the mother of Gavin Ferrel, 18, called 911 to report an altercation at her residence.
Jamie Ferrel stated that a neighbor, Michael Larry Davis, drove up to her house as her son and his girlfriend arrived home. Davis was upset that Gavin had allegedly ran his wife off the road for the second time. A portion of the fight was captured on a cell phone video, and only audio was captured on a dash cam video from Gavin’s vehicle.
Davis exited his vehicle and walked toward Gavin to ask him why he had run his wife off the road and called her a “bitch”. Gavin was argumentative and responded to Davis aggressively. Gavin then hits Davis in the face as the situation escalates. Davis tells Gavin that he “is gonna whoop his ass.”
Gavin’s mother came out of the house to try to intervene in the fight. Gavin continues instigating it even though his mother asks him to stop and go into the house. Ferrel’s father then exits the house to join the argument. He is insistent that they have dash cam videos in the vehicle. Davis asks them to review the footage for him, and they refuse. The father responds by screaming at Davis to get off his property. Davis was already standing in the street.
Davis left the residence and returned to his home, where he also called 911 to report the incident.
Gavin told officers that Davis came into his yard and shoved him first, and he responded in self-defense; however, neither video showed Gavin being pushed by Davis. Officers on the scene reviewed the videos but the recording did not start until after the alleged push.
The officers relocated to Davis’s house to hear what he says happened.
Officers spoke with Davis, who stated he drove to the residence to talk with Gavin’s parents. Gavin had come at him aggressively and tried to fight him. Davis stated that Gavin pushed him and then hit him in the face.
He said he had no intention of fighting a kid; he only wished to talk to his parents.
Davis was issued a criminal trespass warning. He was handcuffed and taken to Bartow County Jail on charges of simple battery and terroristic threats.
Gavin drives a black Ford Mustang GT, which has had numerous reports and complaints regarding reckless and erratic driving in the area. Multiple residents in the neighborhood have come forth with similar encounters with Gavin and the vehicle matching this description. According to several neighbors, prior complaints were also reported to the Sheriff’s Office regarding this matter but nothing is being done. The risk is still ongoing in the community.
The Highland Pointe neighborhood Facebook page has been a platform for numerous neighbors concerned for their safety. Gavin’s brother drives a vehicle that is a similar make and model. Two neighbors stated they had infant children in the car during prior road rage incidents involving the teen brothers. Neighbors say any attempt to resolve the issue with the family have failed.
Before this incident, Gavin’s father made a statement on the community Facebook page for anyone who has concerns about their son’s driving, to come over to his house and included his address. Other residents have approached the house previously too. Gavin’s mother stated that “people just want him to respond because they love attention and are jealous of his mustang’, said one homeowner.
On October 5, 2022, Davis was released on a $4000.00 property bond. As of this writing, the officer’s narrative states that he still has not received a copy of either of the requested videos from the victim in this case. The case against Davis is currently pending.
Officer’s Narrative:
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On October 4, 2022 at 1942 hours I was dispatched to [10 BLOCK] Windrush Drive, White, GA in regards to an assault. Upon arrival I spoke with Gavin Ferrel. Gavin stated he and his girlfriend, Summer Millsap were driving home in his vehicle. Gavin stated when he arrived home Michael Davis showed up and began threatening him.
Gavin said Michael accused him of running his wife off the road and calling her a “Bitch”. Gavin said Michael then came in the yard and shoved him. Gavin said after Michael shoved him he swung and hit Michael. Gavin said he and Michael then began arguing more when his mother, Jamie Ferrel came from inside the house to separate the two.
Gavin said when Jamie got between he and Michael, Michael stated “I’m gonna whoop your ass”. Gavin said Michael then left. Gavin said Michael has made numerous post on social media in regards to him and his vehicle. Gavin stated his vehicle has a dash cam that may have recorded the altercation. Gavin also stated Summer recorded the altercation on her cell phone. Gavin was able to provide the video.
I observed Gavin pulling into his yard and once he parked the vehicle I could only hear the altercation. Summer then provided the video she recorded. I observed in Summer’s video Gavin stating Michael shoved him. The video started right after Gavin was shoved. I observed Gavin punching Michael and then Michael and Gavin arguing. I also observed Jamie intervening to break Michael and Gavin up.
I advised Gavin to email me the videos from his dash cam. At the time of this report I still have not received the video.
While on scene I spoke with Summer. Summer was in the car when the altercation took place. Summer stated she witness Michael come into the yard and push Gavin and that is when she started recording. Summer stated she heard Michael say “I’m going to whoop your ass”. I advised Summer to email the video of the incident to me so I could attach it to the report. At the time of this report I had not received the video.
While on scene I spoke with Jamie. Jamie said she was inside when Gavin and Summer arrived home. Jamie said she saw a male approach Gavin and then shove Gavin. Jamie said she ran outside once she saw the altercation begin to separate Gavin and Michael. Jamie said while she was between Michael and Gavin she heard Michael threaten to whoop Gavin’s “ass”. Jamie said Michael then left the scene. Jamie wished to have a criminal trespass warning issued to Michael.
While on scene at [10 BLOCK] Windrush Drive dispatch advised the other half, Michael Davis has called into dispatch to make a report. I relocated to [60 BLOCK] Broadlands Drive to meet with Michael. Upon arrival Michael stated he received a phone call from his wife, [REDACTED] Davis. Michael stated [REDACTED] told him the neighbor kid, Gavin had called her a “bitch” while at the stop sign in the neighborhood. Michael said [REDACTED] also said Gavin ran her off the road.
Michael said he went to [10 BLOCK] Windrush Dr in an attempt to speak with the parents. Michael said when he arrived Gavin exited his vehicle and started be aggressive.
Michael said Gavin pushed him and then tried to fight him. Michael stated he was not going fight Gavin. Michael said Gavin pushed him and then tried to fight him. Michael stated he was not going fight Gavin and that he only wanted to talk to the parents.
Michael said Gavin continued talking and swung and hit him on the left side of his face. Michael said he just tried to leave and get away from the situation. Michael said he then returned home and called 911. Michael denied threatening to whoop Gavin and again stated he wouldn’t fight a kid.
Michael was issued a Criminal trespass warning and was advised how the warning worked. Michael acknowledged and understood the trespass warning. Michael and Jamie were given a copy of the trespass warning along with dispatch. I placed Michael in handcuffs and escorted him to my patrol vehicle. Michael was transported to the Bartow County Jail.
I secured two warrants on Michael Davis for Simple battery and terroristic threats misdemeanor.