Gary Ponder

Name:
Ponder, Gary Aveion

Date of Booking:
11/07/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A FELONY

RECEIPT, POSSESSION OR TRANSPORT OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON OR FELONY FIRST

POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on September 07, 2025]

On 9-7-2025 at approximately 1637 hours, I responded to [60 BLOCK] Trelawney Ave, Covington, Newton County, GA regarding Discharge Firearm. Call comments provided by Newton County Dispatch indicated a black in color Infiniti SUV was in the cul-de-sac along with a male on foot, and two shots were heard. The male subject was described as a black male, white t-shirt and red shorts. Prior to my arrival, the black Infiniti SUV had left the area, and the male subject left the area on foot.

Upon arrival, I made contact with the complainant, who provided screen shots and video evidence from her security camera. A vehicle B.O.L.O. was issued, as well as a direction of travel for both the black Infiniti SUV and the male subject.

Sgt. W. Dickerson #9187 arrived on scene and located two 9mm spent shell casings, which were marked by evidence cones. Investigator Salers #9119 arrived and processed the scene. I spoke with Investigator Moss #9270 by telephone, who advised she was en-route to the scene.

Additional responding units located the male victim wearing a white t-shirt and red shorts.

See additional supplements.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on September 07, 2025]

On 09-07-2025 Inv. Watterson did respond to the area of Fieldstone Lane in Trelawney Subdivision. The victim in this case was identified as [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1]’s address is [300 BLOCK] Fieldstone Lane. Inv. Watterson performed a neighborhood canvas for houses with Video Cameras. Investigators were hoping to find the victim in the shooting on video leaving or returning at his house.

Inv. Watterson started at [VICTIM #1]’s house located at [300 BLOCK] Fieldstone Lane. Inv. Watterson did observe Ring and another video system on this house. While at the residence [VICTIM #1]’s Step father arrived [REDACTED] ([REDACTED]) Mr.. [REDACTED] stated that he would check his system and get back with Investigators.

[300 BLOCK] Fieldstone Lane. The residence did have a ring system and Inv. Watterson advised of the situation and requested any video the may have.

[300 BLOCK] Field Stone Lane. No video system visible an no one came to the door.

[300 BLOCK] Fieldstone Lane No video system visible an no one came to the door.

[300 BLOCK] Fieldstone Lane. No video system visible an no one came to the door.

[300 BLOCK] Fieldstone Lane Inv. Watterson did speak to the homeowner. Mr. [REDACTED] stated that they did have ring but it was set not to pick up the street or walkway.

[300 BLOCK] Fieldstone Lane. The house did have a ring camera but the shrubs were grown up so make that the ring would not have picked it up. No one answered the door.

Sgt. W. Dickerson assisted with the canvas. No video was obtained on this date.

[End of Narrative]