Jennifer Gray

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Name:
Gray, Jennifer Marie

Date of Booking:
07/31/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 28 July 2026, I responded to the Golden Pantry at 5171 Macon Hwy. In response to a report of a reckless driver. Oconee County Dispatch advised that a caller reported a black Jeep with a Georgia tag ending in [REDACTED] was constantly changing speeds, unable to stay in its lane, and was driving in the oncoming lane whenever traffic approached so frequently that the caller suspected the driver may be doing it intentionally.

Deputies responded to the area and located a black Jeep Grand Cherokee parked in the Golden Pantry parking lot. The driver, later identified as Jennifer Gray, was passed out sitting in the driver’s seat. Sgt Ogan made contact with Gray and had her exit the vehicle. As she walked, she appeared very unsteady on her feet.

I came over to the vehicle to speak to Gray. I asked Gray if she took any prescriptions that would interfere with her ability to drive. She stated that she had only taken her prescribed Xanax this morning. Gray stated that she was coming from [REDACTED BY AGENCY], where she had been given 2 doses of Buprenorphine-naloxone (an opioid antagonist). She stated that she was driving home and had pulled over into the Golden Pantry parking lot because she felt so drowsy.

I asked Gray if she had any neurological or vision conditions; she stated that she had [REDACTED BY AGENCY], [REDACTED BY AGENCY], [REDACTED BY AGENCY], [REDACTED BY AGENCY], and [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I asked Gray if she only took Xanax for all of those ailments; she stated that she also had a prescription for gabapentin.

I attempted to administer the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus evaluation. Gray was unable to stand for the execution of this exercise. She swayed back and forth, and her right leg and arm appeared to be spasming. I had her sit on the brush guard of Sgt. Ogan’s vehicle and attempted to continue the evaluation from a seated position. When I attempted to administer the evaluation, Gray’s eyes would close. I attempted to restart the evaluation several times. When attempting to check Gray’s eyes for the onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees, Gray appeared to have fallen asleep.

Based on Gray’s drowsy appearance and depressed level of consciousness, I did not believe her to be able to complete any standardized evaluation.

Based on the caller’s description of Gray’s driving, Gray being located in a timely manner passed out in the driver’s seat, her admission to driving while drowsy, and my interaction with her, Gray was placed under arrest for DUI drugs. She was secured in double-locked handcuffs behind her back, which were checked for tightness and fit. She was secured in the rear passenger compartment of my vehicle. I read Gray the Georgia Implied Consent Notice for Suspects over the Age of 21. I requested a sample of Gray’s blood, to which she consented.

Gray’s vehicle was searched for instrumentalities of the offense of DUI. In the front seat were the following prescriptions: Buprenorphine/Naloxone, Propranolol, Gabapentin, Tizanidine, Alprazolam, Sucralfate, and an intramuscular opioid overdose rescue kit (naloxone). These items were photographed and left in the vehicle. The vehicle was in a valid space on private property. The doors were locked, and it was left for Gray to retrieve at a later time.

Gray was transported to [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. While en route, Gray continued to fall asleep and continued to wake herself with a loud choking noise. At [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Gray provided a sample of her blood. The sample was collected by Phlebotomist [REDACTED] and packaged in the GBI Blood Test Kit box. Medical staff checked on Gray while waiting for her blood draw.

They asked her if she had any medical issues they needed to evaluate, and she stated she didn’t. She then explained that she had been given medication at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] that she had pulled over because she felt sleepy. I advised medical staff that she continued to fall asleep and sounded like she was aspirating on her own tongue. After observing her for a few moments, medical staff advised that they would be administering a dose of Narcan to Gray and hold her for observation due to her depressed respirations.

I advised Gray and medical staff that I would be releasing Gray on citation. I advised Gray that she would have a warrant for DUI and that she would need to report to the Oconee County Jail for fingerprinting after she was discharged from the hospital. I retrieved Gray’s property from my vehicle, and when I returned, hospital staff advised that Gray was going to receive an additional dose of Narcan. Gray was left in the care of hospital staff.

Gray’s blood test kit was placed into evidence locker #010.

Gray’s license was seized, and she was issued an 180-day sticker on her DUI citation (citation #46013).

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

7/31/26

SURETY BOND POSTED — JENNIFER MARIE GRAY RELEASED FROM CUSTODY

What this means: Jennifer Marie Gray was released from custody after a surety bond was posted on July 31, 2026 — the same date as her booking. A surety bond means a licensed bail bondsman, in this case Watkinsville Bonding, agreed to guarantee her appearance in court. The bond was set at $1,442.00. If Gray fails to appear at any scheduled court date, the bond can be forfeited and a bench warrant issued for her re-arrest.

8/10/26

CORRECTED BOND CONTRACT FILED IN OCONEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT

What this means: A corrected version of Jennifer Marie Gray’s bond contract was filed on August 10, 2026, and e-filed with the Clerk of Magistrate Court in Oconee County under case number MGWM2026000415. The document reflects a licensed bondsman bond through Watkinsville Bonding in the amount of $1,442.00 for the DUI charge. Corrected bond contracts are typically filed to fix clerical errors or update information on the original bond paperwork — the underlying bond terms remain in effect.

10/1/26

ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR JENNIFER MARIE GRAY

What this means: According to the bond contract filed in Oconee County Magistrate Court, Jennifer Marie Gray’s first court appearance — known as an arraignment — has been scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM. An arraignment is the hearing where a defendant is formally informed of the charges against them and enters an initial plea. Gray is required to appear. Failure to appear could result in the bond being forfeited and a bench warrant issued for her re-arrest.