Kaniya Jones

Name:
Jones, Kaniya Shikira

Date of Booking:
04/09/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Probation Violation

Aggravated Battery

Affray

Theft By Shoplifting

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on April 30, 2023]

On 04/30/2023 at approximately 1239 hrs, I responded in a non emergency mode to 816 S Hill St, a commercial business Food Depot, which is located within the City of Griffin Spalding County Georgia, to a report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival I met with [WITNESS #1], who is the manager of the business, she provided me with a picture of the suspect from behind and also tag number [REDACTED] and that the suspect concealed four packs of steaks, three packs of chicken and a pack of thick cut bacon in a baby carrier before leaving the building without paying for the merchandise.

When confronted by [WITNESS #1], the suspect stated that she did not take anything and when asked by [WITNESS #1] to see what was in her baby carrier the suspect stated that the baby was sick.

The suspect then entered a Blue in color Chevy Impala driven by a black female, when [WITNESS #1] confronted the driver stated that the suspect “does not steal” before leaving the scene.

I checked GCIC/RMS for the vehicle and found that it belonged to a [WITNESS #2], I then noticed on RMS that [WITNESS #2] had a daughter Kaniya Jones I then showed a picture of Kaniya Jones to [WITNESS #1], [WITNESS #1] identified Kaniya as the shoplifter, [WITNESS #1] then provided me a video of Jones putting the items into a baby carrier, Jones never checked out at any point of purchase, [WITNESS #1] provided me with a reciept of the items, it will be placed into evidence.

I then made contact with [WITNESS #2] at her residence at [100 BLOCK] Southridge Cir, [WITNESS #2] stated that Kaniya was in Ava Park and that she was not aware of Kaniya taking any items from the store, I attempted to make contact with Kaniya in Ava Park but had negative contact.

Warrants will be taken for Kaniya Jones for Misdemeanor Shoplifting in the amount of 126.00 dollars.

I provided [WITNESS #1] with a card an a case number.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on April 05, 2025]

On 04/05/2025 at approximately 1900 Hours. I PTL Jackson 4084, responded in a non-emergency mode to 730 Anne St/Beck St, which is located within the City of Griffin Spalding County Georgia, to a report of an assault. My department issued worn body camera was activated.

When I arrived, I was met by the victim [VICTIM #1]. As I approached [VICTIM #1], I noticed her right eye was swollen shut and black as if she had been hit. [VICTIM #1] would then explain to me that she had been hit in her eye by a black female named Jones Kaniya.

[VICTIM #1] stated that she was walking to her vehicle when Kaniya hit her in the eye with her fist before running away from the scene. [VICTIM #1] was unsure the exact direction that Kaniya had went other than she possibly ran to a house across the street. [VICTIM #1] did inform me that there was a past reported incident between her and Kaniya and that she would like to press charges on her. [VICTIM #1] was unable to tell me the exact description of Kaniya other than they were around the same age of 25.

As [VICTIM #1] spoke with other dispatched units, I attempted to speak with other parties on scene that could have witnessed the incident. No other parties would provide me with any information on the incident and stated that nothing was seen. [VICTIM #1] was unable to complete a victim statement form due to the damage to her eye and then was turned over to EMS for medical treatment.

Kaniya would not be located after I searched the area following the incident. I then searched on RMS where Kaniya was identified by her age and past incident that [VICTIM #1] had stated (case# 24-007295).

Due to the information and evidence provided to me I will be taking warrants on Kaniya Jones for Aggravated Battery (O.C.G.A 16-5-24).

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #3 on April 09, 2025]

On 04/09/2025 at approximately 2244 hrs, I executed a warrant service at the location of [1000 BLOCK] Clayton St, in reference to Kaniya Jones DOB [REDACTED BY AGENCY]98, who was wanted for Aggravated Battery, Theft by Shoplifting, Affray and VOP out of Spalding County.

As I approached the residence, I observed a vehicle parked on the roadway with a black female leaned into the front seat of the vehicle. Upon approach I identified the female as Jones, I then informed Jones that she had warrants for her arrest before placing her in handcuffs. I handcuffed Jones to the rear, fit checked and double locked for comfort. I then had a female officer conduct a search on Jones for weapons and contraband.

Dispatch then confirmed the warrants and advised that they were valid and to place a hold. Jones was then placed into the transport area of my patrol vehicle before being transported to the Spalding County jail where she was turned over to jail personnel.

[End of Narrative]