Italio Jones

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Name:
Jones, Italio Derrico

Date of Booking:
03/25/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY

AGGRAVATED BATTERY

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Mar 19th, 2026, I Dep E. White was dispatched to [300 BLOCK] Barrington Hall in reference to a domestic.

Contact was made at the rent office with [VICTIM #1], who was crouched down and in pain, [VICTIM #1] stated that her boyfriend Italo Jones had kicked her in the right rib and punched her in the side of the face leaving large bruising. [VICTIM #1] stated that Jones was upset after he asked [VICTIM #1] for money and she told him that she had no money to give him. [VICTIM #1] stated that’s when Jones got mad and assaulted her. [VICTIM #1] stated that Jones then took her Apple iPhone 14 pro max so that she couldn’t dial 911. [VICTIM #1] stated that she left the apartment to seek help. After she left Jones stole her blue Honda Accord (Ga tag [REDACTED] / [REDACTED]).

The vehicle was located on Flock at Zebulon Rd and Lamar Rd at 1217 hours.

Ems was contacted and transported [VICTIM #1] to the hospital.

Warrants for Jones will be taken out.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

3/25/26

ITALIO DERRICO JONES ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN BIBB COUNTY

What this means: Italio Derrico Jones was arrested and booked in Bibb County on March 25, 2026, facing charges of Theft by Taking (a felony) and Aggravated Battery under case number 2026-MCR-006595 in Bibb County Superior Court. At the time of arrest, the charges had not yet been presented to a grand jury — meaning no indictment had been issued. Italio Derrico Jones has remained in jail since his arrest.

4/7/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR ITALIO DERRICO JONES

What this means: Savannah Griffin, an attorney with the Macon Judicial Circuit Office of the Circuit Public Defender, formally notified the Bibb County Superior Court and the District Attorney’s office that she would be representing Italio Derrico Jones in case number 2026-MCR-006595. A copy of this notice was hand-delivered to the District Attorney at the Grand Building in Macon.

4/16/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO SET BOND FOR ITALIO DERRICO JONES

What this means: Attorney Savannah Griffin filed a formal written request asking the Bibb County Superior Court to set a reasonable bond for Italio Derrico Jones in case number 2026-MCR-006595. The motion noted that Italio Derrico Jones had been held in jail since his March 25, 2026 arrest, that no grand jury had yet considered the charges against him, and that he maintains his innocence. The defense argued that a bond would allow him to adequately prepare for trial while ensuring he appears at all future court dates. The motion also asked that his right to a Preliminary Hearing — a hearing where a judge reviews whether there is enough evidence to hold someone — be preserved. A copy was hand-delivered to the District Attorney’s office.

5/7/26

BIBB COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DENIES BOND FOR ITALIO DERRICO JONES

What this means: After a hearing on May 7, 2026, a judge of the Bibb County Superior Court, Macon Judicial Circuit, denied bond for Italio Derrico Jones in case number 2026-MCR-006595. The court found that the evidence showed Italio Derrico Jones had been incarcerated since March 25, 2026, and determined by a preponderance of the evidence — meaning it was more likely than not — that he poses a significant threat of harm to another person, to the community, or to any property in the community. Because bond was denied, Italio Derrico Jones will remain in custody while the case moves forward.

6/10/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST ITALIO DERRICO JONES

What this means: On June 10, 2026, a Bibb County grand jury formally indicted Italio Derrico Jones on two criminal counts under case number 2026-MCR-006595 (court docket 26CR86815), during the June Term 2026 of Bibb County Superior Court. The two counts are as follows:

Count 1 — Aggravated Assault (O.C.G.A. 16-5-21): Italio Derrico Jones is accused of making an assault upon the victim on or about March 19, 2026, in Bibb County, using his feet and objects which, when used offensively against a person, did result in serious bodily injury — specifically, kicking the victim and causing broken ribs.

Count 2 — Theft by Taking (O.C.G.A. 16-8-2): Italio Derrico Jones is accused of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and a cell phone belonging to the victim on or about March 19, 2026, in Bibb County, with a combined value of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or more, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of said property.