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Name:
Johnson, Michael Noah
Date of Booking:
10/09/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
LEAVING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT (HIT & RUN)
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Friday, October 09, 2026 at approximately 1800 hours, Deputy Brown and Deputy Goecth was dispatched to the area of Longleaf Rd and Ga Hwy 65 in reference to a Hit and Run Accident. Once Brown arrived in the area he observed the complainant [VICTIM #1] on the shoulder of Hwy 65 with his caution blinkers activated. The complainants vehicle was a black in color 2023 Toyota Tacoma bearing Ga Tag [REDACTED].
Once Brown was turned around he made contact with Mr. [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated traveling north on Longleaf Rd some yards away from his residence when a Dark Gray in color Sedan went around his vehicle from the right side of the road and striking in on the front passenger side fender. At that time, Deputy Brown observed minor paint transfer. [VICTIM #1] also stated the driver did not stop and continued down the road fishtailing until they were out of his view. [VICTIM #1] then stated he knows the where the vehicle came from, that he has observed it at a residence near his mother’s house on Wiregrass Rd. [VICTIM #1] also informed he would show Brown the location.
While Brown and Mr. [VICTIM #1] were enroute to said location, Brown observed the area where the vehicle swerved to the right of the road about 40 yards from [VICTIM #1]’s home at [2500 BLOCK] Longleaf Rd. After that, Deputy Goecth advised he was heading to Wiregrass Rd for assistance. The residence was found to be at [7800 BLOCK] Wiregrass Rd. Shortly after, Deputies made contact with [REDACTED] a resident at that address, who was walking towards them after they parked in the driveway. Note at this time, they observed a vehicle matching the description given by Mr. [VICTIM #1], which was found to be a BMW 320 S 4 bearing Ga tag [REDACTED].
When asked about the last time the vehicle was on the roadway, [REDACTED] advised her 18 year old son Michael Noah Johnson was driving for a Walmart run a short while ago. [REDACTED] then advised, when told the vehicle was possibly involved in a hit and run incident, she does not believe her son would hit someone else car and leave. [REDACTED] also informed Michael did come home and switch into another vehcile but only because he would not care about the other car being damaged.
At that time, [REDACTED] was advised a picture of the vehicle would be taken, and if the complainant informs it was the vehicle that hit him, its possible her son could be arrested for leaving the scene of the accident. [REDACTED] further stated she would call deputies once Michael returned home since he was not home at the time of deputies arrival. Note while waiting for Michael’s return home, Brown contacted [VICTIM #1] back via cellphone call and he informed that was indeed the vehicle that struck them and he would like prosecution.
After that, Brown relocated back to [7800 BLOCK] Wiregrass Rd and made contact with Mr. Michael. Michael informed when asked, that he did hit [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle. At that time, Brown advised Michael he will be arrested for leaving the scene of the accident. Michael was searched incident to arrest and placed in the rear of Brown’s patrol car. Michael was then transported to the Mitchell County Sheriffs Office were he was booked and cited on the previously stated charge.
[End of Narrative]