David Jones

Name:
Jones, David Wayne Jr

Date of Booking:
08/04/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED BATTERY

Theft by Taking – Other – Misd

Criminal Trespass – Trespass

UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, USE OF FICTITIOUS REGISTRATION NUMBER, ETC.

Aggravated Assault

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on August 01, 2025]

On August 1, 2025 (Friday) I, PFC Young, was dispatched to [400 BLOCK] McDonald St, Rome, GA 30165 Apt. [REDACTED] in reference to a domestic altercation.

Upon arrival, I located the complainant/victim [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] was bleeding heavily from a significant gash on the top of her head. I spoke with [VICTIM #1] and she stated that her boyfriend, David Jones Jr, had just beaten her and stole several items from her. I had [VICTIM #1] walk downstairs so that she would be easily accessible by EMS. I noticed that the upper floor of the apartment building was covered in blood droplets from [VICTIM #1]’s wound.

I attempted to gather information but [VICTIM #1] was all over the place, likely due to her injuries and the incident. When I was able to get [VICTIM #1] to focus, she stated that she and David had been arguing most of the day because they were getting evicted from their apartment. [VICTIM #1] stated that David began trying to take things from her which contributed to further arguments. Finally, [VICTIM #1] stated that David grew so angry that he began striking her with a “stick.”

I asked [VICTIM #1] do describe it to me and she stated that one was like a wooden board from a bed frame and the other was like a walking stick or cane. [VICTIM #1] stated David then took her purse and left the scene in a white Kia Optima [REDACTED]. I asked [VICTIM #1] if her purse was white and black striped and she said yes. I pointed out her purse which was laying underneath the stairs as if it was discarded. [VICTIM #1] collected her purse and advised that David had taken her driver’s license, social security card, and prescription Klonopin out of it before leaving. [VICTIM #1] stated that David took her apartment key and locked the apartment leaving her outside. She stated she attempted to kick the door in but she could not do so.

Once EMS arrived, they began treating [VICTIM #1]. I took the opportunity to photograph her injuries for documentation. [VICTIM #1] had the significant gash on her head, several fresh bruises on her shoulders and down her arms, and [VICTIM #1] had a deformation on her wrist which appeared to possibly be broken. I completed a victim notification form and provided [VICTIM #1] with her victim bill of rights. [VICTIM #1] advised that her neighbors in apartment [REDACTED] had a Ring camera that should have captured the entire incident.

I was unable to make contact with anyone at said apartment. I then photographed the blood all over the walkway. I checked [VICTIM #1]’s apartment door to make sure it was locked and it suddenly opened with the door trim falling to the floor. I observed a wooden plank similar to what [VICTIM #1] described laying in the floor in plain view. I returned to [VICTIM #1] and asked if I had her consent to enter the residence to search for the weapons or other evidence and she agreed.

[VICTIM #1] stated that the plank would be under the table, which I saw, and the cane would be behind the front door. I then went inside the residence and observed the plank and cane in both places [VICTIM #1] advised they would be. I looked around and noticed blood droplets all over the floor near the bed and leading to the bathroom. I photographed the blood stains. I then put on gloves and picked up the plank. I flipped it over and observed what appeared to be dried blood on one side. I also picked up the cane and observed that both ends appeared the appropriate size to coincide with some of the bruising on [VICTIM #1]’s body. I collected both for evidence. I then closed the door and [VICTIM #1] was transported to the hospital for treatment.

I have submitted all photographs and attached them to this report. I will also be submitting the suspected weapons into evidence. I sought an arrest warrant against David for this incident. I am requesting CID followup regarding the possible video footage of the fight.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on August 04, 2025]

On August 4, 2025 (Monday) I, PFC Young, was performing a stationary patrol in my marked patrol vehicle in the parking lot of 836 Turner McCall Blvd, Rome, GA 30161 (Aldi).

I observed a white Kia Optima traveling westbound on Turner McCall Blvd toward Martha Berry Blvd. I pulled out behind the vehicle and observed the license plate [REDACTED] affixed to the rear which identified it as David Jones Jr’s vehicle. I observed as the vehicle pulled into 507 Turner McCall Blvd (Chevron) and a white male with a bald head, beard, red shirt, and shorts exit the driver’s seat and enter the store. I looked up David’s photo in LEDS and positively identified the male as David.

I requested other units and we were able to make contact with David as he exited the store. David was placed in handcuffs. They were checked for fit and double locked. David confirmed his identity and I advised him that he was under arrest for this incident. David was compliant and suggested that he knew he would have charges because of the incident. I noticed a large scratch behind David’s left ear. I read him his Miranda Rights and he advised he wished to speak with me.

I asked him how he got the scratch and he stated [VICTIM #1] had struck him with the “walking stick.” I asked what the argument was about and he stated [VICTIM #1] had been abusing her Klonopin and has mental health issues on top of them both being “toxic” together. I asked David if he had stolen [VICTIM #1]’s Klonopin Friday night and he said he didn’t and that he has his own prescription.

I asked David what he wished to do with his vehicle and he asked to call [VICTIM #1]. I started to refuse but he stated that he has been with her and talking to her all weekend since the incident. David even admitted to realizing that [VICTIM #1] had been seriously injured during their altercation when he returned and saw her injuries. David was allowed to call [VICTIM #1]. When [VICTIM #1] answered, David immediately advised her he was being arrested and she exclaimed “are you fu*king serious?” on the phone. [VICTIM #1] seemed upset or aggravated that David was being arrested. David then told her he was going to leave the car keys with a woman at the store but [VICTIM #1] kept insisting that David leave her some money that he had just made. David also stated that “the car is all [VICTIM #1] wants.”

Another officer retrieved David’s keys and left him with the woman he indicated at his request. I then searched David incident to arrest and secured him in the back seat of my patrol vehicle. I transported David to the Floyd County Jail where he was booked without incident.

Back seat cleared before and after transport.

[End of Narrative]