Jerome Barnes

Name:
Barnes, Jerome Clarence

Date of Booking:
09/23/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR

PUBLIC INDECENCY-1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE – MISDEMEANOR

CROSSING STATE/COUNTY GUARD LINES WITH WEAPONS, INTOXICANTS, DRUGS WITHOUT CONSE

POSSESSION OF COCAINE

Officer’s Narrative:
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On September 23, 2026, at approximately 0745 hours, I was patrolling State Route 81 near the Oak Hill Rd intersection. As I continued northbound, I passed the Family Dollar and observed a vehicle parked in the parking lot. I turned around and proceeded to the location to investigate why the vehicle was parked there.

I advised dispatch to open a suspicious vehicle call. Upon arrival, I activated my takedown lights and approached the vehicle. I shined my flashlight inside and observed the offender fully naked in the backseat of the vehicle engaging in a sexual act with a silicone sex toy. I instructed the offender to stop what he was doing and open the vehicle door several times; however, the offender did not comply with my commands. The offender locked all of the vehicle doors and remained in the backseat while stating, “Do you want me to leave? What have I done wrong?”

Deputy Hollie advised dispatch that he was en route to my location. Due to the offender continuing to disregard my commands, I advised Deputy Hollie to expedite his response. Upon Deputy Hollie’s arrival, the offender began reaching around inside the vehicle. Due to the offender’s movements and his continued refusal to comply with commands, Deputy Hollie and I drew our duty weapons and instructed the offender to stop reaching around inside the vehicle and comply with our commands. The offender then crawled from the backseat into the front seat, slightly lowered the window, and handed me his driver’s license. I continued instructing the offender to put on his clothing and exit the vehicle.

Cpl. Gilbert arrived on scene and began speaking with the offender; however, the offender continued refusing to comply with our commands. Due to the offender’s continued non-compliance and refusal to exit the vehicle, I utilized my department-issued baton to strike and break the front passenger-side window to gain entry into the vehicle. Deputy Hollie and I then removed the offender from the vehicle and placed him on the ground to be handcuffed. The offender continued moving around while on the ground, at which time Cpl. Gilbert and Deputy Hollie instructed him, “Sir, lay down completely or you will be tased.”

Deputy Hollie and I were able to safely secure the offender using two sets of handcuffs. The offender was then secured in the rear of my patrol vehicle. Cpl. Gilbert and Deputy Hollie remained on scene with the offender’s vehicle while I transported the offender to the Newton County Jail. While en route to the jail, the offender continued moving around in the rear seat of my patrol vehicle.

Upon arrival at the Newton County Jail, I secured my duty weapon and ammo prior to entering the jail. The offender was evaluated by jail medical staff and advised them that he had ingested cocaine prior to his arrest. Due to this disclosure, jail medical staff advised that the offender would need to be medically evaluated at Piedmont Newton before being accepted into the jail.

While at the jail and still in my custody, the offender was placed through the body scanner and searched again. During this process, I observed a clear plastic baggie stuck to the offender’s rear area near his hip. I retrieved the baggie and observed a white residue and a small red straw inside. The offender stated that he did not realize the baggie was still on his person and advised that it was the cocaine he had been using prior to my arrival at the original scene.

I advised the offender that he had crossed the guard line and entered the jail while possessing suspected illegal drugs/contraband. The baggie and its contents were secured for submission into evidence. I transported the offender to Piedmont Newton for medical evaluation. After being medically cleared, the offender was transported back to the Newton County Jail and turned over to Detention Deputy Booker for processing.

Warrants submitted
Evidence submitted

[End of Narrative]