Jason Barker

Name:
Barker, Jason Heath

Date of Booking:
02/23/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 2/23/25, at 1605 Hrs, I responded to [100 BLOCK] Douglas Ln. Waycross, Ga. 31503 in reference to a male subject spraying his neighbor with pepper spray. Due to being familiar with the neighborhood, I was aware of the neighbors at this location having ongoing issues with a neighbor, Jason Barker, that resided at [100 BLOCK] Douglas Ln. As I traveled down Douglas Ln, I observed Mr. Barker in his front yard, vomiting and covered in pepper spray. I stopped at Mr. Barker’s residence and asked if he needed EMS. Mr. Barker stated that he was fine, but he felt like his chest was burning. I advised Mr. Barker that I was calling EMS for him.

As I was speaking with Mr. Barker, Mr. [VICTIM #1] (Complainant) yelled from his porch that he wished to press charges. At that time, I asked Mr. Barker to step to my patrol vehicle. I advised Mr. Barker that he was being detained until I found out what had occurred. Mr. Barker began to get into my vehicle, but immediately got back out, stating that he was not getting into my vehicle. I advised Mr. Barker that he was being detained and placed handcuffs on him in front of his body and placed him back into my vehicle. I then drove next door to speak with Mr. [VICTIM #1].

When I arrived at Mr. [VICTIM #1]’ residence, he stated that he had purchased a can of pepper spray due to all of the issues that they had been having with Mr. Barker and he did not want to end up shooting him. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he was outside his residence, grilling food, when Mr. Barker began walking towards him. Mr. Barker asked Mr. [VICTIM #1] if he could borrow his truck. Mr. [VICTIM #1] told me that he has never borrowed his truck before and he would not be borrowing it on this occasion either. Mr. [VICTIM #1] told Mr. Barker no and told him to go back to his residence.

At that time, Mr. Barker began to charge at Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. [VICTIM #1] pulled the pepper spray from his pocket, pointed it at him, and told him that he better stop. Mr. Barker continued to charge Mr. [VICTIM #1]. At that time, Mr. [VICTIM #1] sprayed Mr. Barker all over the top of his torso and face, emptying the can that he had. When the can ran out, Mr. Barker continued to come towards Mr. [VICTIM #1] and began chasing him around the yard. Mr. [VICTIM #1] ran up onto his porch, into his home, and closed the door. Mr. Barker ran after him, and kicked the storm door and tried to open it. After a few minutes, Mr. Barker returned to his yard.

EMS arrived on scene and offered treatment to Mr. Barker, but he refused.

A footprint was visible where Mr. Barker kicked the storm door. Mr. Barker was placed under arrest and transported to the Brantley County Jail. I will be securing warrants on Mr. Barker for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass.

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