James Bosley

Name:
Bosley, James Rashad

Date of Booking:
08/18/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on August 18, 2026]

On the above date and time I was dispatched to 2226 Glynn Ave. in reference to a problem person.

When I arrived I made contact with [WITNESS #1] and asked her to explain what happened. Ms. [WITNESS #1] advised the following. There was a male who was later identified as James Bosley was sitting outside in one of the bushes out front eating his lunch. Her co-worker [VICTIM #1] brought him out a water and asked him if he could move from in front of the business. When he asked this Mr. Bosley became very agitated and got from where he was sitting and started to pace while yelling. She advised the male advised that he would be back and that he was going to get them. She then back inside of the business to get away from the scene.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] picked up the store from there and advised that Mr. Bosley then pull out a machete and picked it up above his head while making threats towards him. His father [WITNESS #2] was standing next to him while this occurred. [WITNESS #2] was standing outside with the witness that fellow Officers were talking to while was talking to the unbiased witness. I asked if they wanted to press charges. Both parties advised that they did want to press charges.

I spoke to [WITNESS #2] who advised the same story as his son and Ms. [WITNESS #1]. The unbiased witness did agree to testifying in court on behalf of the victims.

Mr. Bosley was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault (16-5-21).

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on August 18, 2026]

On the above date and time, I, OFC BROOKS, was dispatched to 2226 Glynn Ave in reference to a problem person.

While en route to the location, I observed a male matching the description provided by dispatch walking across Glynn Ave. I subsequently made contact with the male behind the Waffle House. The male was later identified as James Bosley (OFFENDER). Upon making contact with Bosley, he advised that he had not done anything wrong. Bosley stated that he had been sitting outside of 2226 Glynn Ave when an unknown male approached him and told him to leave the property. Bosley stated that he told the male he was not doing anything wrong.

According to Bosley, the male advised him that their encounter had been captured on camera. Bosley further stated that the male approached him again with his fist balled. Bosley advised that he believed the male was threatening him and feared that the male was going to engage in a physical confrontation with him. Bosley stated that due to feeling threatened by the male’s actions, he drew a small machete and pointed it toward the male. Bosley maintained that he displayed the machete because he believed the male was threatening him.

During my investigation, I was instructed by PFC. Gullette to detain Bosley. I placed Bosley in handcuffs and detained him. Bosley was searched incident to the detention and subsequently secured in the rear seat of my patrol vehicle. I then responded to the original incident location, where the other officers were conducting their investigation. Upon arrival, I spoke with PF. Gullette, who advised that he had spoken with the victim and witnesses regarding the incident. Based on the information obtained during the investigation, PFC. Gullette advised me that Bosley was being charged with Aggravated Assault.

I returned to Bosley and informed him that he was being placed under arrest for Aggravated Assault. Bosley was then transported to the Glynn County Detention Center (CDC), where he was turned over to detention staff for booking and processing.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #3 on August 18, 2026]

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 1400 hours, I, Officer Wilcox, responded to 2226 Glynn Ave in reference to a problem person.

Upon arriving, I spoke with the witness, [WITNESS #3], who stated that he pulled into the parking lot of 2226 Glynn Ave and observed three males yelling at each other. [WITNESS #3] stated that he was being nosy and rolled down his window. He further advised that one of the males lifted his shirt and pulled a machete from his pants. The male then began running toward the other males with the machete raised above his head.

[WITNESS #3] further advised that the individual was wearing black pants and a black hoodie.

[End of Narrative]