Javecckio Thomas

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Name:
Thomas, Javecckio Andre

Date of Booking:
08/08/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE

FAILURE TO OBEY STOP SIGN

DUI

OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, at approximately 3:26 am, I, Ofc. Etheridge, initiated a traffic stop at [400 BLOCK] Clemmon St.

Prior to initiating the traffic stop, I was sitting stationary at the intersection of Sunhill Rd. and S. Hospital Rd. observing the newly constructed 4-way stop. I observed a gray-colored Mazda sedan traveling southbound approach the intersection. As the vehicle approached the intersection, it failed to come to a complete stop at the stop sign before making a left turn on to Sunhill Rd. I then activated my emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle continued eastbound on Sunhill Rd.

As the vehicle continued east, the vehicle accelerated before reaching Clemmon St. The vehicle then signaled and demonstrated a wide right turn onto Clemmon St. The vehicle continued south on Clemmon St. while driving with its left-side tires completely crossed over the double yellow line before turning left into the residence at [400 BLOCK] Clemmon St. When the vehicle came to a stop, the driver, identified as Javecckio Thomas, immediately opened the door and exited the vehicle. As Thomas exited the car, he stumbled and began to lean against the door for support. In response, I exited my patrol vehicle and made initial contact with Thomas.

Upon making contact with Thomas, I ordered him to remove his hands from his pockets and wait at the rear of his vehicle. Thomas complied and continued to lean against the rear bumper of his car. The other two passengers inside the vehicle were then told to go inside the residence. While speaking with Thomas, I could immediately smell the odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage emitting from his person and the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.

I observed Thomas’s thick, slurred speech, as well as his watery eyes. Thomas stated he was coming from a friend’s house prior to the traffic stop. I asked Thomas why he did not stop at the stop sign. Thomas stated he was unfamiliar with the area because he has not been in town for a while, despite there being a flashing sign warning motorists of the newly constructed 4-way stop and a flashing red light positioned above the said intersection. I also asked why he did not stop when I activated my emergency lights, and Thomas stated he was just trying to make it home.

When asked about his prior alcohol consumption, Thomas stated he consumed “not too much.” I asked him to elaborate, and he stated that he consumed a couple of shots of Ultra-brand tequila. I then asked Thomas for his driver’s license and returned to my patrol vehicle to radio for another unit and to enter Thomas’s information through the criminal database. Note that this part of the interaction was not captured on the body camera, as it was not activated.

Once another unit arrived on scene, I asked Thomas for consent to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). Thomas agreed. While attempting to give instructions to begin testing, Thomas kept speaking over me to talk to another officer on scene. Thomas began to fumble with his fingers while expressing confusion as to why he was performing field sobriety testing. Thomas was advised the testing is voluntary and he can stop at any time. After speaking with Thomas further, he agreed to continue with testing.

I then placed Thomas into the starting position for the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) and began testing. While attempting to explain the instructions for the test, Thomas removed his shoes for balance but stumbled doing so and continued to fidget with his fingers.

The following tests were completed under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards. During the HGN test, the following clues were observed:

• Lack of smooth pursuit in both left and right eyes
• Distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation in both left and right eyes
• Onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees

A total of 6 out of 6 validated clues were observed.

Other observations:

• Moves head along with eyes
• Sways
• Instructed to follow stimulus several times

While attempting to explain the instruction for the Walk and Turn (WAT) test, Thomas continued to express his confusion as to why he was performing the tests and was further explained that all testing is voluntary. I asked Thomas again if he wished to proceed. Thomas agreed. Thomas then removed his shoes as I began to give instructions. Before I could give my instructions, Thomas attempted to start testing prematurely. Thomas also expressed confusion as to which line in the double yellow marker he was going to use for the WAT, although I explained exactly which line he was going to use multiple times.

Once it was understood as to what line he was going to use, I attempted to further give instructions. Thomas once again began to start testing before all instructions could be given. As I continued with the instructions, Thomas still continued to speak over me to talk to other officers on scene while attempting to start testing for a third time before I could finish giving instructions. After explaining the block of instructions, Thomas began to show continued frustration and confusion with the given demonstrations, stating that I should “be a perfect example” due to me demonstrating 3 steps and not 9.

I asked Thomas again if he understood all of my instructions. Thomas stated he understood but was still confused as to why he had to perform the tests. I explained to Thomas once more that all testing is voluntary. Once Thomas made it clear that he understood the instructions, I advised him that he could begin testing. The entirety of the WAT test was not completed; however, the following clues were observed with the portion of the test that was demonstrated.

• Starts too soon
• Cannot maintain balance
• Raises arms for balance
• Steps off line
• Stops while walking
• Does not touch head to toe
• Wrong number of steps.

As Thomas got to the portion of the test where he is instructed to demonstrate a turn, Thomas stopped testing and expressed his confusion as of what he was supposed to do even though all instructions were explained clearly and Thomas stated that he understood. Thomas explained the reasoning for his confusion as being that “I only instructed him two times”. I asked Thomas if he wished to continue testing. Thomas agreed and I stopped the test at that moment and gave the entire block of instruction of the WAT test again. After once more giving the block of instructions, Thomas still expressed confusion with what he was supposed to do.

As I attempted to reason with him, Thomas began to raise his voice in frustration. Thomas was told not to raise his voice, as we are in a residential neighborhood in the early hours of the morning, but Thomas persisted. I asked Thomas one more time if he wished to continue testing. Thomas did not respond, but began to get emotional while beginning to stare in my direction.

At that time, due to the driving behaviors which were demonstrated, the clues during my initial contact and through field sobriety testing, and my knowledge and training with impaired drivers, I instructed Thomas to turn around and place his hands behind his back as he was now under arrest. As I went to gain wrist control, Thomas began to pull away from me while becoming belligerent.

Thomas continued to yell and shout his frustrations with officers on scene. I was then able to effect the arrest by securing double locked handcuffs on his wrists. Thomas was then pat searched for officer safety. After producing no contraband, I escorted Thomas to the backseat of my patrol vehicle, where he was read Georgia Implied Consent for subject over the age of 21. Thomas refused all further testing.

Due to the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, a thorough search was conducted. During the search, officers obtained an open bottle of Don Julio brand tequila from the driver-side floor. A Glock model 22 chambered in .40-caliber was also located in the driver door. A freshly smoked marijuana cigarette was found in the center console and was determined to be the source of the odor. The serial number on the Glock 22 was run through dispatch, as well as a criminal history check for Thomas. Both inquiries returned clear, without record.

While efforts to search the vehicle continued, Thomas continued to yell and scream while he kicked the door to the patrol vehicle. Due to Thomas’s agitated nature at the time, he was not transported to the Sandersville Police Department for fingerprinting as per usual procedure. Thomas was transported to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office from the scene as a result.

Upon arrival at the Sheriff’s Office, custody of Thomas was relinquished to the jail staff, along with his personal belongings. Before leaving the jail, a search was conducted of the backseat area of my patrol vehicle. After producing no contraband, I left the jail and returned to service.

Thomas was later cited and presented with the following citations:

104A00446 Failure to stop at a stop sign O.C.G.A. 40-6-72
104A00447 Driving under the influence – refusal O.C.G.A. 40-6-391
104A00448 Open container of alcoholic beverages in violation of city ordinance 11-4-2
104A00451 Failure to maintain lane O.C.G.A. 40-6-48

Thomas was also presented with his copy of the DDS 1205 S form. A copy of the DDS 1205 S, along with Thomas’s GA driver’s license, was placed in the administrator’s box.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

8/8/26

APPEARANCE BOND SET — JAVECCKIO ANDRE THOMAS RELEASED ON CONDITIONS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY

What this means: Following his arrest on August 8, 2026, Javecckio Andre Thomas signed an appearance bond in the amount of $4,916 in the Recorders Court of the City of Sandersville, Washington County. The bond was paid on August 8, 2026, and Thomas was released. An appearance bond is a written promise — backed by a financial guarantee — that the defendant will show up to all future court dates. The charges listed on the bond include DUI, failure to maintain lane, failure to obey a stop sign, open container of alcoholic beverages, and disorderly conduct. If Thomas fails to appear as required, the bond can be forfeited and declared null and void.