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Name:
Jones, Nyasia Lajessica
Date of Booking:
12/11/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE – 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 11-25-2025 I Deputy D. Jones responded to [3000 BLOCK] Rice Cir in reference to a person cut.
Upon my arrival I made contact with male victim [VICTIM #1] lying on the bathroom floor with a stab wound to lower back on his left side. He was also suffered a stab wound to his right hand near his fingers. [VICTIM #1] stated that him and his kids mother got into a verbal argument about how long his daughter was gone stay with him.
He stated they were going back and forth over the phone before the accused suspect Ms. Ny’Asia Jones arrived at [3000 BLOCK] Rice Cir. He stated he was inside the house when Jones arrived. He stated when she walked in the verbal argument continued. He stated a few moments later that’s when things turned physical. At some point during that physical altercation Jones pulled out a knife and stabbed him with it.
[VICTIM #1] stated that both of their younger kids and his little brother was present and in the living room when the incident took place. When I arrived on scene Jones was no longer on scene. I made contact with her via phone and asked her what took place between her and [VICTIM #1]. She stated when she got there her little girl [REDACTED BY AGENCY] ran up too her. She stated that she picked her up and that’s when [VICTIM #1] tired to get the little girl back from her.
She stated things things began to get physical she stated [VICTIM #1] started beating her outside and that’s when she picked up something off the ground to defend herself with. I asked Jones would she like to meet with me so that I could get a statement from her and to turn herself in she advised that she would and hung up the phone in my face.
At this time Jones is facing charges of Aggravated Assault and 3 counts of Cruelty to children in 3rd degree. I made contact with persons investigator Rohbach and gave him the details of the incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/20/26
ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR NYASIA LAJESSICA JONES
What this means: Clinton Alan Wheeler, a lawyer based in Macon, Georgia, officially entered his appearance as the defense attorney for Nyasia Lajessica Jones in Bibb County Superior Court. Wheeler is now the attorney of record for all matters related to Jones’s case involving charges of aggravated assault and other offenses in indictment number 2025-MCR-006007.
1/20/26
DEFENSE FILES GENERAL DISCOVERY MOTION
What this means: Nyasia Lajessica Jones’s attorney, Clinton Alan Wheeler, filed a comprehensive discovery motion requesting that prosecutors turn over all evidence in the case. The motion asks for written statements, oral statements Jones made, her prior criminal record, physical evidence, examination results, and information about surveillance. Wheeler also requested evidence that could help prove Jones’s innocence, including details about any searches, witness statements, and electronic recordings. This is standard procedure to ensure the defense has access to all evidence before trial.
1/30/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: Nyasia Lajessica Jones’s attorney, Clinton Alan Wheeler, filed a motion asking the court to set bond so Jones can be released from the Bibb County Jail in Macon, Georgia, while her case is pending. Jones is currently being held on charges of aggravated assault. Wheeler argued that Jones is a resident of Bibb County, is not a flight risk, and will comply with court orders and Georgia law if released on bond.
2/9/26
STATE OPPOSES DEFENDANT’S BOND REQUEST
What this means: The District Attorney’s office for the Macon Judicial Circuit filed a response opposing Nyasia Lajessica Jones’s request for bond. Prosecutors argued that Jones poses a significant risk of fleeing, threatening witnesses, or committing additional crimes if released. The state requested that the court deny bond entirely.
3/10/26
JUDGE DENIES BOND REQUEST
What this means: The Bibb County Superior Court judge denied Nyasia Lajessica Jones’s motion for bond after reviewing arguments from both sides. The court found that Jones has been incarcerated since December 11, 2025, and determined she poses a significant threat to the community or to property. As a result, Jones will remain in the Bibb County Jail while her aggravated assault case proceeds through the court system.
3/4/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 4 COUNTS FILED AGAINST NYASIA LAJESSICA JONES
What this means: A Bibb County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Nyasia Lajessica Jones on March 4, 2026, under case number 26CR86650 during the February Term 2026 of Bibb County Superior Court. District Attorney Antara B. Howard and prosecutor Dontavis Jones are handling the case for the state. The indictment contains four counts, all stemming from events alleged to have occurred on or about November 25, 2025:
Count 1 charges Jones with Aggravated Assault, Family Violence under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21. Jones is accused of knowingly making an assault upon a male victim, with a deadly object which when used offensively against a person is likely to result in serious bodily injury.
Count 2 charges Jones with Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d). Jones is accused of being the primary aggressor in the aggravated assault, family violence felony upon the same male victim, while allegedly having knowledge that a child under the age of eighteen was present to see and hear the act.
Count 3 charges Jones with Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d). Jones is accused of being the primary aggressor in the same aggravated assault, family violence felony, while allegedly having knowledge that a second child under the age of eighteen was present to see and hear the act.
Count 4 charges Jones with Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d). Jones is accused of being the primary aggressor in the same aggravated assault, family violence felony, while allegedly having knowledge that a third child under the age of eighteen was present to see and hear the act.
3/12/26
ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR NYASIA LAJESSICA JONES IN NEW INDICTMENT CASE
What this means: Clinton Alan Wheeler formally entered his appearance as defense attorney for Nyasia Lajessica Jones in the newly indicted case, number 26CR86650, in Bibb County Superior Court. This filing, stamped by the Clerk’s Office on March 12, 2026, establishes Wheeler as the attorney of record for all charges listed in the indictment and ensures that all future court notices are directed to him on Jones’s behalf.
3/12/26
DEFENSE FILES GENERAL DISCOVERY MOTION
What this means: Nyasia Lajessica Jones’s attorney, Clinton Alan Wheeler, filed a discovery motion in case number 26CR86650 in Bibb County Superior Court. This is a formal request for prosecutors to turn over all evidence related to the charges against Jones, including statements, physical evidence, prior criminal history, and any information that could support her defense. This is a routine step taken after an indictment is returned.
5/21/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO RECONSIDER BOND
What this means: Nyasia Lajessica Jones’s attorney, Clinton Alan Wheeler, filed a motion asking the Bibb County Superior Court to reconsider setting bond in case number 26CR86650. The motion notes that Jones has been held at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center in Macon, Georgia, and that her last bond hearing before the court was on February 19, 2026, at which bond was denied. Wheeler argued that Jones is not a flight risk and does not pose a threat to witnesses, and that she will comply with all court conditions if released on bond.
6/23/26
JUDGE GRANTS BOND FOR NYASIA LAJESSICA JONES
What this means: The Honorable David L. Mincey of Bibb County Superior Court granted Nyasia Lajessica Jones a bond of $10,000 in case number 26CR86650. The bond may be paid by cash, an approved bonding company, or property. Judge Mincey’s order came after reviewing the defense’s motion to reconsider bond and hearing argument from counsel. Jones must comply with the following conditions while on bond:
Jones must wear a GPS ankle monitor at her own expense, affixed and monitored by a company approved by the Chief Judge of the Macon Judicial Circuit.
Jones is allowed to leave her home but must observe a curfew of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
After six months without a violation, Jones may petition the court to reconsider the ankle monitor requirement.
Jones shall have no contact with any of the victims or witnesses in the case.
Jones shall not possess a firearm for any purpose.