Jonathan Penn

Name:
Penn, Jonathan Kameron

Date of Booking:
06/01/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-ALLOW CHILD TO WITNESS FELONY/BATTERY/FAMILY VIOLENCE-3RD DEGREE

Aggravated Assault

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN AN OUNCE – MISD

WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR – 2 counts

SIMPLE BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE

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

On 6/1/2025 at approximately 0919 hours, I Pfc Alamia responded to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] reference to a domestic dispute. While en route e911 passed on information saying the complainant [VICTIM #1] reported that a Jonathan Penn assaulted her by putting his hands on her neck threatening to kill her.

Upon Arrival, I observed a male behind the residence later identified as Jonathan Penn pacing back and forth in an extreme rage. While his mother who arrived on scene behind me as she attempted to calm him down. Penn was observed ranting about being cheated on, talking about Ms. [VICTIM #1] texting other men and laying down with other men. Penn continued to say “they are not taking me to jail for sh*t i didn’t do”. This continued for about 6 minutes while Officer Spurgeon spoke with the victim inside the residence.

Penn walked toward the front of the house when Officer Spurgeon exited the residence and proceeded toward Penn in order to detain him and attempt to complete the investigation. Penn became defensive and continued to say “don’t touch me”. This is when initially began his resistance and refusing to comply.

I Officer Alamia finally was able to talk with the complainant [VICTIM #1] who stated Penn got upset because he seen something on her phone he did not like. I then asked her what he had seen? she said text messages and when questioned further she stated and a video on snapchat of her by the pool. When asked if she was messaging other men she said yes.

I Officer Alamia began to ask if it became physical and she stated yes “he grabbed my neck and pulled my hair” which i was able to see redness on the back of her neck and a minor red scratch. Penn reportedly told the victim he would kill her and kill himself.

The victim’s roommate stated she only heard both parties screaming at each other and did not see anything therefore the threats allegedly made could not be corroborated. The victim Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated Penn placed his hands around her neck in a choke hold, the incident occurred in the presence of the victim’s children ages 1 and 3.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated when she knew Penn was about to get mad, she ran into her roommates room using the roommates phone to call 911.

Penn kept repeating he did not choke her referring to Ms. [VICTIM #1] only admitting her grabbed [VICTIM #1] by her arm. Penn stated he was going to work this morning when someone text [VICTIM #1]’s phone and when asked her who it was she started deleting the messages.

Myself and Officer Spurgeon advised Penn he was going to jail for domestic violence, this is when he refused to get into the back seat of the patrol car and had to be placed into the vehicle. Officer Spurgeon checked Penn’s pocket in an attempt to retrieve a cell phone when he found a bag of marijuana in Penn’s front right pocket.

Mr. Penn was transported to the Floyd County Jail without incident and charged accordingly with Fva Simple Battery, Possession of marijuana and obstruction, Fva Aggravated assault and Cruelty to children in the 3rd degree.

The marijuana was entered into evidence at the Rome Police Department.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on June 01, 2025]

On June 1st, 2025, I was dispatch to [30 BLOCK] Hawk Spring Dr Rome Ga 30165 in response to a domestic.

Upon my arrival, Officer Alamia was already out with the offender/arrestee, Jonathan Penn. Alamia advised me that he was OK, so I went to speak with the victim, [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] went to sit in her living room and said that I could come in. [VICTIM #1] told me that Jonathan had grabbed her. I then heard Jonathan screaming and yelling in the backyard so I asked [VICTIM #1] if I could open the blinds so that I could keep an eye on my partner and she said yes. As soon as I opened the blinds, I saw Jonathan walking away from Officer Alamia screaming he was not going to jail. I apologized to [VICTIM #1] and told her I would return, but I needed to help Officer Alamia.

I then went outside and made contact with Jonathan in the neighbors driveway and told him to calm down. Jonathan refused. I then told Jonathan that he was now detained NOT arrested. Jonathan began resisting and his mother came over to console him in an attempt to get Jonathan to calm down. It worked and I was able to place Jonathan in handcuffs that were checked for fit and double locked. We then walked to my marked patrol car. I opened the door and Jonanthan stood in the door frame.

Officer Alamia went to speak with [VICTIM #1] and I stayed with Jonathan. Jonathan then spontaneously uttered his side of the story. Jonathan said that he got into a verbal argument with [VICTIM #1] because she was talking to other men and he spent all the money he had earned the previous day on her and she was unappreciative. I then advised Jonathan that he was not under arrest at this time and he kept talking. I told Jonathan that I understand his frustration but I needed him to calm down. He slightly complied.

Officer Alamia returned to my marked patrol car and said he is going to jail. I then advised dispatch that I had Jonathan arrested. I then conducted a search incident to arrest and found what appear and smelled to be marijuana buds in a plastic bag. Jonathan began screaming saying “no no no no no!” I handed the evidence to Officer Alamia and he processed the evidence.

I then advised Jonathan to get in the patrol vehicle and he refused. Jonathan started to resist, but eventually complied. I then transported Jonathan up to the Floyd County Jail where I was met by Officer Alamia. Officer Alamia took care of the fact sheet and booking, I only transported Jonathan to the jail. Backseat was cleared post arrest.

After I left the jail, I returned to the scene and met with [VICTIM #1]. I gave her the Victim Notification forms. [VICTIM #1] declined to be notified. I then returned to the jail and gave the clerk the victim notification paperwork.

[End of Narrative]