Jarek Carlson

Name:
Carlson, Jarek Charles

Date of Booking:
04/07/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Officer’s Narrative:
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I arrived on the scene and spoke to the complainant, [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] advised that last week, his son, Jarek Carlson, wrecked his 2010 Black Ford Mustang. [VICTIM #1] advised that he found this out, and an argument erupted. [VICTIM #1] advised that the vehicle was at SnS Towing, and Jarek was on the scene trying to get money from the grandfather, [WITNESS #1]. [VICTIM #1] advised that Jarek thought he called his daughter a “bi*ch” but [VICTIM #1] called Jarek a “bi*ch”. [VICTIM #1] advised that Jarek had begun swinging at him, so he laid on his bed and covered his head with his hands and a blanket. [VICTIM #1] advised that Jarek then retreated to the kitchen and came back into the living room where [VICTIM #1]’s bed and possessions are and where the initial altercation happened. [VICTIM #1] advised that he stood upright and observed that Jarek had a large “butcher knife”. [VICTIM #1] described the knife as the largest of the kitchen knives. [VICTIM #1] advised that Jarek was holding the knife in his right hand and had the knife pointed at him with his hand by his face. [VICTIM #1] advised that he believed Jarek was going to use the knife to stab him. [VICTIM #1] advised that he began swinging an extension cord at Jarek to keep him away, and Jarek never got close enough to him to stab him.

[VICTIM #1] advised that he noticed his shirt was wet in the back, took it off, and saw a large amount of blood on it. [VICTIM #1] advised that he had left the shirt on the front porch. I looked at the mark on [VICTIM #1]’s back and saw what appeared to be a puncture wound that was approximately one inch wide. The wound had swelling on the left side of the puncture, which would be consistent with the object entering at an angle and going to the left. [VICTIM #1] advised that he believed the laceration was obtained while Jarek was striking him on the bed. [VICTIM #1] advised that the shirt he was wearing was a white t-shirt, but he could not find it. [VICTIM #1] advised that minutes before the deputies arrived on the scene, Jarek left the scene, and he believed that Jarek may have taken the shirt with him. [VICTIM #1] allowed us to enter the residence to look at the scene.

I observed several blood drops in the entryway by the front door. I looked around the living room where the incident had occurred for more evidence of the crime or a possible weapon that caused the laceration. During the quick search around the incident scene, I could not find any weapons that could have caused the laceration or the shirt that was used. The sheets and blanket on the bed were dark-colored, so it would have been difficult to see any blood. [VICTIM #1] advised me to check the kitchen, there should be a large butcher knife and knife block. I could not locate either. [VICTIM #1] came into the kitchen and stated that the entire knife block, which was on the table in the center of the kitchen, was missing. Once [VICTIM #1] noticed the knife block was missing, he stated that he believed that Jarek may have taken that with him as well. [VICTIM #1] and I continued to check the exterior of the residence for the shirt and knife and could not locate them.

Metro arrived on the scene and stated that they did not believe that [VICTIM #1] needed any stitches. [VICTIM #1] advised Metro that he did not need to be transported to the hospital at this time.

The only other subject in the house at this time was [VICTIM #1]’s elderly father, [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] said that Jarek was there that afternoon and was arguing with [VICTIM #1]. [WITNESS #1] advised that he did not see any physical altercation, only heard it.

While the Deputies were searching for the weapon and shirt inside the residence, a large amount of marijuana was observed in plain view. The Drug Task Force was notified and responded to the scene. Due to the weapon and shirt not being located after a brief consent search, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) was notified to obtain a search warrant for evidence of the crime.

CID and DTF arrived on the scene and took over investigative efforts. Captain Horsley advised me that he had spoken to Jarek, and Jarek should be returning to the scene. Jarek arrived on the scene and gave his testimony to Detective Brott. Jarek initially advised that he left the residence at 0600 hours on this date and had not returned until now. Jarek was confronted with the fact that [WITNESS #1] witnessed him on the scene this afternoon, prior to the call for service. Jarek changed his statement and claimed that he was there, but he did not harm [VICTIM #1]. Jarek detailed his statement to Detective Brott. Once the field interview was concluded by Detective Brott, I placed Jarek in handcuffs, and he was informed by assisting detectives that he was under arrest. Deputy Mattick and I began to conduct a search of Jarek’s person subsequent to arrest, prior to placing him in the rear of my Patrol Vehicle. I located a clear tube with a white lid that contained a white powder residue in Jarek’s front left pocket of his pants. This item was turned over to DTF. While Jarek was in the rear of my Patrol Vehicle, Jarek was spontaneously uttering his tale of events. I observed Jarek say the following.

Jarek advised that on this date, he left work early and went to SnS Wrecker Service to attempt to get his father’s vehicle out. Jarek returned to the house to speak to [WITNESS #1] in an attempt to get money from him to get the vehicle. Jarek advised that he and [WITNESS #1] were on the front porch, and [VICTIM #1] came outside with a fire poker and was swinging it at Jarek. Jarek advised that [VICTIM #1] almost pushed down [WITNESS #1] while chasing him. [VICTIM #1] then threw a drill at Jarek but missed, so he threw a rock at Jarek. Jarek advised that he had a camera at the four-one corner of the house that would have captured parts of the incident, and the neighbors across the street at [100 BLOCK] Hope Drive were outside and witnessed the events. Jarek also requested that we contact [WITNESS #1] and his children’s mother, [REDACTED], due to their witnessing of the events as well. Detective Brott was made aware of this testimony and the possible witnesses. Detective Brott advised me that probable cause continued to exist.

Deputy Mattick requested I ask Jarek if he was left or right-handed. I read Jarek Miranda, and he advised me that he was right-handed. Jarek was subsequently transported to the Paulding County Detention Center and turned over to Detention Center Staff without incident.

[End of Narrative]