Keith Johnson

Name:
Johnson, Keith William

Date of Booking:
05/04/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT.

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Sunday, May 04, 2025 at approximately 1057 hours, Deputy E.A. OCHOA with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division responded to 200 Highway 53 (Subway), Calhoun, Gordon County Georgia in reference to a domestic incident that occurred at [1300 BLOCK] Evergreen Road, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.

Upon arrival, Deputy OCHOA met with Calhoun City Police Officer DIEGO HERRERA #46. Deputy OCHOA was advised that the Calhoun City Police responded to the Subway in reference welfare check on [VICTIM #1]. Deputy OCHOA was advised that the original complainants were Ms. [VICTIM #1] parents, [WITNESS #1] and [WITNESS #2]. Deputy OCHOA was advised that Mr. [WITNESS #2] received a phone call today from Ms. [VICTIM #1] stating that KEITH JOHNSON had assaulted her, prompting them to contact law enforcement. Deputy OCHOA was then advised that the domestic occurred at [1300 BLOCK] Evergreen Road, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.

Deputy OCHOA then made contact with Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] was upset and appeared to be crying after disclosing the domestic incident. Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised Deputy OCHOA that an argument began this morning between her and her boyfriend, Mr. JOHNSON. During the argument, Mr. JOHNSON began calling her names, and then escalated the situation by pushing her onto the bed. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she was unsure what happened immediately after, but she realized she was face-down on her bed and said that Mr. JOHNSON began to use her shirt to choke her. Ms. [VICTIM #1] said that during the incident she began to lose consciences due to Mr. JOHNSON choking her. Ms. [VICTIM #1] said she managed to escape by repeatedly kicking Mr. JOHNSON. When Ms. [VICTIM #1] attempted to walk into the living room, Mr. JOHNSON grabbed her again and threw her around in the living room. Ms. [VICTIM #1] continued to fight back and was eventually able to flee the residence, get into her car, and drive to work at Subway. Deputy OCHOA observed Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s injuries on her throat, which were red marks.

Based Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s statement and her injuries, Deputy OCHOA and additional deputies responded to [1300 BLOCK] Evergreen Road to attempt contact with Mr. JOHNSON. Upon arrival, Mr. JOHNSON was located at the residence. Mr. JOHNSON was detained, read his Miranda rights, and placed in handcuffs. Mr. JOHNSON refused to make any statements, but on his way to the jail, Mr. JOHNSON made spontaneous statements stating, “[VICTIM #1] was the one who fought me.” Mr. JOHNSON then claimed that Ms. [VICTIM #1] had previously burned him with cigarettes. Mr. JOHNSON later said, “I don’t want her in trouble,” and refused to speak further. During these statements made Deputy OCHOA was not asking any further questions, but instead was listening to Mr. JOHNSON talk.

Mr. JOHNSON was transported without incident to the Gordon County Jail under a state warrant for Aggravated Assault, Family Violence (Strangulation).

Deputy OCHOA also contacted the original complainant, Mrs. [WITNESS #1] by phone. Ms. [WITNESS #1] said that this was not the first incident of violence between Ms. [VICTIM #1] and Mr. JOHNSON. Mrs. [WITNESS #1] said that she has called 911 previously for domestic incidents. Mrs. [WITNESS #1] explained that her husband, Mr. [WITNESS #2] was the one who received a phone call from Ms. [VICTIM #1] stating that Mr. JOHNSON had assaulted her, prompting them to contact law enforcement.

Deputy OCHOA followed up with Ms. [VICTIM #1] by calling the Calhoun Subway phone number since Ms. [VICTIM #1] was advised of Mr. JOHNSON arrest and provided with Domestic Violence Victim Remedies. Ms. [VICTIM #1] was encouraged to contact victim support services, as she does not have immediate family in Georgia. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated her manager is a personal friend and may be able to assist her. Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] also indicated she did not feel concerned about returning to the residence at this time, knowing Mr. JOHNSON was in custody.

A notification of release form was completed. Photographs were taken and uploaded to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office database for evidentiary purposes. Audio and video documentation was captured via Deputy Ochoa’s issued body-worn mic and dash camera. The conversation with Ms. [VICTIM #1] was not recorded due to being made from the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office-issued phone.

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