Namon Harvey

Name:
Harvey, Namon Johnson, Jr

Date of Booking:
03/28/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Willful Interference With Emergency Medical Professional By Use of Threats or Violence (F)

Obstruction or Hindering Firefighter in discharge of his duties

Obstruction or Hindering Firefighter in discharge of his duties

Obstruction of LEO by Use of Threats or Violence (F)

Obstruction of LEO by Use of Threats or Violence (F)

Obstruction of LEO by Use of Threats or Violence (F)

Disorderly Conduct – Obscene Language – Minor (M)

Willful Interference With Emergency Medical Professional By Use of Threats or Violence (F)

Obstruction or Hindering Firefighter in discharge of his duties

Obstruction of LEO by Use of Threats or Violence (F)

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 3/27/25 at 2113 hours I, Sgt. Hoskins with Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol, was dispatched to [70 BLOCK] Hunters Cir in reference to a neighbor dispute. I arrived at 2134 hours and spoke with the complainant, [VICTIM #1], who stated the following:

[VICTIM #1] and her son, [VICTIM #2] were out for a walk in the neighborhood and came up to [100 BLOCK] Echo Ridge Dr. One of the residents there (later identified has Namon Harvey) began yelling at her and her son. Namon was sitting in a ford Ranger that was sitting in the driveway. During this yelling Namon used the word “fu*k” repeatedly towards her and her son. [VICTIM #1] and her son began walking back home and Namon began revving the engine and eventually drove by them. Namon returned back to his residence prior to my arrival. [VICTIM #1] wanted us to make contact with Namon and speak with him about the incident. She was able to point to the street he lived on and said it was the 3rd or 4th house on the right. His Ford Ranger should be in the driveway.

Dep. Davis arrived on scene and after filling him in on what I was advised we went to Namon’s residence. We were able to identify a Ford Ranger in the driveway of [100 BLOCK] Echo Ridge Dr. As we approached the residence, prior to even stepping on the property, Namon immediately began yelling “fu*k you” “fu*k Paulding county” repeatedly. I approached his truck and informed him why I was there and that I was just trying to hear his side of the story. Namon remained sitting in the driver side seat of the truck and all he could tell me was that [VICTIM #1]’s juvenile came into the driveway and hit his truck. He attempted to stand up out of the truck but he began swaying and leaned against the truck to regain his balance. Namon then sat back down in the driver seat. I spoke with Namon for several minutes but could never get anymore detail or information on what occurred between Namon and his neighbor.

It should be noted that during my conversation with Namon there were numerous outbursts where he would start saying “fu*k you” and “fu*k Paulding County”. This language and behavior was continued throughout the entirety of my interaction with Namon.

Namon was loud, boisterous, unsteady on his feet, and slurring his speech. These clues led me to believe he was under the influence of alcohol.

During our conversation Namon mentioned his sister was inside the residence. Dep. Davis knocked on the door and was able to make contact with his sister, [WITNESS #1]. I spoke with [WITNESS #1] and advised her of what was going on. I advised her that I did not want to take Namon to jail but I would need her to get him inside the house and sober him up so he would not remain a nuisance.

[WITNESS #1] got Namon out of the truck and began walking him inside the residence. I stopped them on the front porch momentarily so I could gather Namon’s information for this report. I was having difficulty understanding Namon due to his slurred speech and speaking too fast. I tried to get [WITNESS #1] to help but then they were both talking over each other. While attempting to gather his information Namon became irate again and began yelling “fu*k you” and “fu*k Paulding County” while putting his extended middle finger within inches of my face.

Given the language and overall attitude he had with us I had no doubt he used the same or similar language with [VICTIM #1] and her juvenile son. Also taking into account how belligerent he was being, I feared allowing him to remain at the house would mean he would exit the house after we left and begin harassing other neighbors again. At this point I decided he would be going to jail for Disorderly Conduct.

After he removed his finger from my face I looked at Dep. Davis and asked if he was ready (to try and place him under arrest). He signaled that he was and began walking my direction. Namon realized what this meant and his body stiffened up. He stood up straighter, began clenching his fists down by his side, placed his left foot behind his right in a fighting type stance. I took a few steps back to try and create distance and began drawing my taser. He began walking towards me with clenched fists. I drew my taser and told him he would be tased if he did not stop. Namon continued walking towards me and was approx. 3-6 feet away from me. I deployed my taser with one probe appearing to strike him in the chest area and the other struck him in the lower stomach.

Namon doubled over but was still on his feet and his buttocks against the house. While the initial 5 second activation was going Dep. Davis was able to grab his upper body and take him to the ground. Namon landed on his stomach with both arms tucked under his torso. The 5 seconds ended and we began giving him verbal commands to remove his arms from under his body. Namon eventually complied and using two sets of handcuffs we were able to get both hands secured.

Namon continued cussing and began kicking and flailing his body on the ground. We noticed he had a spot on his shoulder that was bleeding and [WITNESS #1] advised it was a skin cancer spot. Medical personnel were called and Dep. Davis retrieved first aid equipment from his car and began trying to treat Namon. Namon was still flailing his body around and would not allow Dep. Davis to treat his wound.

The Paulding County Fire Department arrived on scene and attempted to treat Namon’s injuries. While being treated Namon kicked Lt. Wardlaw on the back of his right boot. Due to the cussing and violent nature Namon was still exhibiting they were unable to treat Namon.

Metro arrived and brought the gurney. Namon was placed on the gurney and due to the size of his wrists I was going to try and replace the handcuffs with leg shackles. Before I could even attempt to remove a handcuff, Namon, (still cussing) looked up and spit twice almost back to back. 2 firefighters, 2 metro personnel, as well as Dep. Davis and myself were both standing around the gurney when he spit at us.

All treatment was paused to try and keep him from getting spit on and to stop him from spitting again. Dep. Davis held his head sideways against the gurney facing away from everyone and a mask was brought and placed over Namon’s mouth. Due to his continued aggression and attempts at violence his handcuffs were not replaced.

Metro personnel loaded him in the ambulance and he was taken to Paulding Wellstar to have his injuries treated.

Warrants are being obtained for the following:

• 6 counts of obstruction against LEO (F).
• 2 counts for the initial incident leading to him being tased
• 1 count for each deputy for each time he spit.
• 5 counts of obstructing a firefighter (F)
• 1 count for kicking Lt. Wardlaw
• 1 count for each firefighter for each time he spit
• 4 counts of Obstruction of Medical Personnel (F)
• 1 count for each person for each time he spit
• Disorderly Conduct (M)
• For using profane language in front of a juvenile under the age of 14

Dep. Davis Followed him to the hospital and remained with him until he was relieved by transport.

Due to his violent and tumultuous behavior while on the ground the taser prongs removed themselves. They were collected and discarded.

[End of Narrative]