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Name:
Slater, Joseph Chance
Date of Booking:
06/23/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
THEFT BY TAKING – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 24, 2025, at approximately 15:36 hours, Cpl. Mann and Cpl. Donaldson were dispatched to [2000 BLOCK] Young Street, Metcalf, GA, in response to a 911 hang-up call.
Upon arrival, Cpl. Mann made contact with Mr. Joseph Slater near the intersection of Metcalf Road and Broad Street, as well as Mr. [WITNESS #1]. While attempting to gather information from [WITNESS #1], Slater interrupted and prevented further discussion, shouting profanities and displaying aggressive behavior. Due to his actions, Cpl. Mann placed Slater in the back seat of the patrol vehicle. [WITNESS #1] reported that he and Slater had been arguing and stated that he had recently witnessed Slater physically assault his mother, Ms. [VICTIM #1]. [WITNESS #1] added that he lives across the street from Slater and his mother and has frequently observed Slater hitting and verbally abusing her.
Cpl. Mann and Cpl. Donaldson then transported Slater to his mother’s house. While on the scene, Slater’s sister, Ms. [VICTIM #2], reported that Slater had threatened to beat her and everyone else present. [VICTIM #2] explained that she had permitted Slater to come over to retrieve some personal items. However, while there, Slater became increasingly angry and aggressive. [VICTIM #2] also mentioned that he had possession of a vehicle key belonging to their mother. Mr. [REDACTED] and Ms. [REDACTED], who were also present, corroborated [VICTIM #2]’s account, stating that they observed Slater’s aggressive behavior and his threats to harm them. Both individuals expressed their fear, as they have disabilities and medical conditions, and were worried that Slater would hurt them. Consequently, Cpl. Mann arrested Slater for disorderly conduct.
While still on the scene, Ms. [VICTIM #1] conveyed that Slater refused to return the only key to her vehicle. She further explained that a patrol unit had to be dispatched earlier in the day to unlock her vehicle so she could retrieve her medication from inside. [VICTIM #1] attempted to recover the key from Slater, but he refused, insisting he would not return it until he retrieved his belongings from the house. She indicated that the key was essential for her, and replacing it would cost around $300. Cpl. Mann transported Slater to the Thomas County Jail for bonding and booking procedures. Slater was charged with disorderly conduct and theft by taking.
[End of Narrative]