Dillard Jones

Name:
JONES, DILLARD

Date of Booking:
06/27/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT

WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR

Officer’s Narrative:
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I, Ofc. Hair was dispatched to 1830 Hwy 82 W, Tifton, Ga 31794 (Murphy’s) on June 27th, 2025. In reference to a disorderly male at pump 5.

While on the way I was advised that there were multiple callers reporting the incident. I was also informed by dispatch that callers were stating that they tried to break up the argument but it seemed to make things worse. Dispatch also stated that the call taker could hear a male in the background yelling. I arrived and noticed a small SUV parked at pump 5 with nobody around it and a maroon in color Ford F-350 parked behind it. I began walking toward the vehicles and I could see 4-5 people looking in the direction of the vehicles. Dillard Jones exited the truck and began walking around. I did not know that he was involved at this time. I then began looking around but was unsure of who to talk to so I walked toward two people standing at a close by gas pump.

I met with 2 females and a male subject. The two females stated that the male in the truck had approached the lady who was parked at pump 5 and began yelling at her and getting in her face. The ladies stated that the man pulled the gas nozzle from the vehicle at one point. They also stated that a male had walked over and attempted to de-escalate the situation but when he did Dillard got in his face, so the man stopped trying to help. While I was speaking with them, I could hear Dillard yelling while talking to other officers.

I then walked over to where they were standing. Dillard said that it all started because the lady was stopped at the diesel pump and he needed diesel. He stated that when he said something to her about moving that she became disrespectful. He stated that disrespect gets met with disrespect. Another officer was trying to solve the problem by telling Dillard that there are other pumps that have diesel. Dillard still was not calming down and talking much louder and more boisterous than anyone else on the scene. Dillard then attempted to walk by me toward the driver side of his truck. I then placed my hand on Dillard’s chest and applied pressure to stop his movement while telling him to stay where he was. Dillard then became very upset and told me not to put my hands on him. I then asked Dillard two times what his name was. Dillard ignored my request and then leaned on a concrete pillar and crossed his arms.

I then told Dillard to give me his driver’s license. Dillard then said that he did not have to give me anything. Due to what witnesses had said, Dillards current behavior, and him failing to identify himself. I told Dillard to place his hands behind his back and that he was under arrest. When I tried to grab Dillard he pulled away and began backing up toward the building. Dillard then backed into the building and that was when I was able to grab his left arm. I then twisted Dillards arm behind his back and pushed him into his truck because he was resisting. I was then able to place Dillard in handcuffs, to the rear, double-locked, and checked for proper fit. Dillard was then placed in the backseat of my patrol car.

I then went back and met with the victim, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] told me that man had gotten aggressive with her and that he took the gas hand out of her car and she believes he was trying to hit her with it. Another witness stated that Dillard was hitting the side of the pump and pressing buttons on the pump while [REDACTED] was trying to get gas.

Dillard was then transported to the Tift County Jail without incident. Dillard was charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct and one count of Obstruction. Dillard was turned over on a citation affidavit.

[End of Narrative]