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Name:
Doty, Jason Richard
Date of Booking:
04/27/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
POSSESSION OF OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Monday April 27, 2026 Villa Rica Police Department held a license check at North Van Wert Rd and the sub power station.
I arrived and helped with the road check and the driver Jason Doty came through the road check driving a Black Nissan Pickup truck with Temp license plate [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I made contact with the driver and noticed he was smoking a lot and I could see that Jason had blood shot watery eyes. I asked Jason how much he had to drink and he stated that he had a few shots at his house. I asked Jason what he had and Jason said that he had some Evan Williams.
I asked Jason to pull to the side and step out of the vehicle. One Jason exited the vehicle I asked Jason to walk to the front of my marked patrol vehicle. Once in front of the patrol vehicle I and I was face to face to could see that Jason had blood shot watery eyes and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath. I again asked Jason how much he had and advised and few drinks of Evan Williams. I asked Jason id he would be willing to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Test and Jason gave a verbal YES. Below are my findings: Jason advised that he would be willing to submit to SFST’s to ensure he was fit to operate a motor vehicle. The following are my observations of Jason during the subsequently administered SFST’s:
I then medical cleared Jason by making sure they have had no recent head injuries and had no physical limitations that would limit him from walking, turning, or standing on one leg.
HGN / VGN:
I observed both of Jason’s pupils to be of equal size and observed no resting nystagmus in either eye. I observed equal tracking in both eyes.
The following clues were observed for a total of 6 out of 6 possible clues.
Lack of Smooth Pursuit –Observed
Distinct and Sustained Nystagmus at Maximum Deviation – Observed
Onset of Nystagmus Prior to 45 Degrees – Observed
Vertical Nystagmus – Not Observed
Additional observations of Jason during this evaluation: Jason had to be told several times to keep his head still and use his eyes only. I had to start over a few times. Jason then would cut his eyes.
The Walk and Turn:
Jason advised that he understood the instructions as I had given them, and advised that he had no questions about the evaluation.
The following clues were observed for a total of 7 out of 8 possible clues.
1 – Looses balance while listening to instructions – Observed
2 – Starts too soon – Not Observed
3 – Stops while walking – Observed
4 – Misses heel-to-toe – Observed
5 – Steps off line – Observed
6 – Uses arms for balance – Observed
7 – Improper turn – Observed
8 – Improper number of steps – Observed
Additional observations of Jason during this evaluation: Jason started and then missed heal to toe and then stepped offline. Jason took 9 steps down and then stopped and walked backwards taken 10 steps. Jason also stopped to steady himself.
The One Leg Stand:
Jason advised that he understood the instructions as I had given them, and advised that he had no questions about the evaluation.
The following clues were observed for a total of 4 out of 4 possible clues.
1 – Puts foot down – Observed
2 – Uses arms for balance – Observed
3 – Sways – Observed
4 – Hopping – Observed
Additional observations of Jason during this evaluation: Jason raised his foot and dropped it many times and then looked at me and said I can’t do this sober much less drinking.
PBT: (Portal Breath Test)
Jason agreed to conduct the PBT. The PBT indicated a positive presence of alcohol on Jason’s breath, indicating a BrAC of 0.164 grams.
Based upon the entirety of my contact with Jason, and my Knowledge and experience I determined that he was under the influence of alcohol to a point that it was unsafe for him to operate a motor vehicle. I placed Jason under arrest for DUI Alcohol by placing him in handcuffs, ensuring for proper fit, and double locking them.
I then verified Jason’s age and immediately read him the Georgia Implied Consent Notice (Green Card) for Suspects 21 YOA or over. Jason agreed to submit to the state administered chemical testing of his blood under implied consent.
Jason was placed in the back seat of my patrol vehicle. I asked dispatch to send the next list wrecker and they advised that C and T towing was coming for the vehicle, Once C and T Towing arrived the vehicle was turned over to them. I transported to the Carroll County Jail without incident or injury. While headed to the jail I asked dispatch to contact True Peaks Blood draw and have them meet at the jail. Once we arrived at the jail [REDACTED] from True Peaks arrived and was able to draw two vials of blood from Jason’s right arm at 22:33 hours. Once the blood draw was completed Jason was turned over to jail staff. [REDACTED] sealed the blood kit and handed it to me and I logged it into evidence and placed it in locker #3 and locked the door. I also wrote it down on the log book. I issued the following citations:
1)DUI 40-6-391
2)Open Container 40-6-253
I placed all court and violator copies in the property in the jail.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/23/26
APPEARANCE BOND SET IN CARROLL COUNTY
What this means: On June 23, 2026, an appearance bond of $3,000 was issued for Jason Richard Doty in Carroll County. A bond is a financial guarantee that the defendant will return to court as required. The bond was signed and approved by Carroll County Sheriff Terry E. Langley. The condition of the bond requires Doty to appear at Carroll County State Court at 1:30 p.m. on July 7, 2026, and from day to day thereafter, for proceedings related to the charges of driving under the influence and possession of an open alcohol container.
6/23/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 3 COUNTS CHARGED AGAINST JASON RICHARD DOTY
What this means: The State Court of Carroll County formally filed an accusation — a charging document — against Jason Richard Doty on June 23, 2026. An accusation is how misdemeanor-level cases in Georgia State Court are officially brought without going through a grand jury. Doty is accused of three counts: driving under the influence (less safe, alcohol), driving under the influence (per se, meaning his blood alcohol content was at or above the legal limit), and possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. These are accusations only — Doty is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
7/7/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED — CARROLL COUNTY STATE COURT
What this means: An arraignment was scheduled for Jason Richard Doty on July 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Carroll County State Court. An arraignment is a court appearance where a defendant is formally informed of the charges against them and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
9/8/26
ARRAIGNMENT RESCHEDULED — CARROLL COUNTY STATE COURT
What this means: A second arraignment date has been scheduled for Jason Richard Doty on September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Carroll County State Court. This appears to be a rescheduled arraignment, as a prior date of July 7, 2026, was also on the calendar. At this hearing, Doty will be formally presented with the charges against him and asked to enter a plea.