Jonathan Horne

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Name:
Horne, Jonathan Gabriel

Date of Booking:
07/23/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE DRUGS/ALCOHOL

SPEEDING

Officer’s Narrative:
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On July 23rd, 2026, I was patrolling the area of Veterans Parkway and Hancock Road. I observed a white Lexus traveling above the posted speed limit. I activated the front antenna of my STALKER DSR 2X RADAR, and it confirmed my visual estimation with a numerical reading of 81 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone.

I made contact with the driver who was identified as Jonathan Horne. While talking with Mr. Horne, I could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the car. I asked Mr. Horne if he had consumed any alcoholic beverages this night, and he stated that he was above the limit. I then had Mr. Horne move to the front of my patrol car.

While speaking with Mr. Horne at the front of my patrol car, I could still detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his body and his breath. I also observed that he had bloodshot, watery eyes. I asked Mr. Horne if he would allow me to check his eyes to ensure he was safe to drive, and he agreed.

I asked Mr. Horne if he would provide a preliminary breath test, and he refused.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, I determined that Mr. Horne was driving under the influence of alcohol. I placed him under arrest for DUI and read him the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. Mr. Horne refused. He was then transported to Muscogee County Jail, where he was released to the jail staff without incident.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

7/23/26

FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 8 AM

What this means: Jonathan Gabriel Horne was scheduled to appear for his first appearance hearing in Muscogee Recorders Court at 8 AM on this date. This hearing was later cancelled because the defendant posted bond and was released from custody.

7/23/26

CASH BOND POSTED — $1,500

What this means: Jonathan Gabriel Horne posted a cash bond in the amount of $1,500 and was released from custody.

7/23/26

DEFENDANT BOUND TO MUSCOGEE STATE COURT

What this means: Jonathan Gabriel Horne was bound over to Muscogee State Court, meaning the case will proceed in the higher court rather than remaining in Recorders Court.

7/31/26

ACCUSATION FILED

What this means: An accusation was filed against Jonathan Gabriel Horne in Muscogee County case SC2026CR003761. The accusation charges him with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and speeding.

8/20/26

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT

What this means: Jonathan Gabriel Horne’s attorney entered an appearance on his behalf and waived his right to a separate arraignment hearing. This means the defendant agreed to proceed without a formal reading of the charges.

10/16/26

ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 9 AM

What this means: An arraignment hearing is scheduled for Jonathan Gabriel Horne in Muscogee Superior Court at 9 AM on this date. At this hearing, the defendant will be asked to enter a plea to the charges in the accusation.