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Name:
Martinez, Jonathan Ivan
Date of Booking:
08/23/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault, Gun
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on August 20, 2026]
On August 20, 2026, Deputy Kadinger was dispatched to the Dalton Police Department in reference to an aggravated assault case that had occurred within the Whitfield County limits. Upon Deputy Kadinger’s arrival, he made contact with [VICTIM #1] and Juvenile 1.
[VICTIM #1] stated that he was driving southbound on Cleveland Hwy in the left travel lane as he came to the intersection of Cleveland Hwy and Waring Rd. [VICTIM #1] stated that a black Chevrolet Camry (GA tag: [REDACTED]) pulled up beside his vehicle in the right lane and began yelling at him. [VICTIM #1] stated that he recognized the driver as Jonathan Martinez. [VICTIM #1] stated that Jonathan and one of his friends have had issues with Jonathan due to one of Jonathan’s ex-girlfriends.
[VICTIM #1] stated that Jonathan then brandished a black Glock-style pistol that had a flashlight attachment on the end of it and pointed it at him and Juvenile 1 while ordering [VICTIM #1] to “Pull over p*ssy!” [VICTIM #1] stated that the light then turned green, so he deliberately stopped before the light to evade Jonathan, but Jonathan stopped his vehicle ahead of him. [VICTIM #1] then sped past Jonathan and then drove to the Dalton Police Department. While en-route to the PD, [VICTIM #1] stated that Jonathan followed him most of the way there.
Deputy Kadinger asked [VICTIM #1] how he felt when he saw the gun, and he replied that it made him afraid for his life and Juvenile 1’s safety.
Juvenile 1 stated that she was sitting in the passenger seat of [VICTIM #1]’s Honda Accord (GA tag: [REDACTED]) When she heard a Hispanic male, Jonathan Martinez, driving a Black Chevrolet Camry yelling at [VICTIM #1]. Juvenile 1 advised that she had thought that [VICTIM #1] might have known him, so she tapped [VICTIM #1] on the shoulder to get his attention.
Juvenile 1 stated that Jonathan then pulled a gun on them and pointed it at them, telling [VICTIM #1] to pull over. Juvenile 1 then stated that [VICTIM #1] tried to evade Jonathan, but Jonathan began following them until [VICTIM #1] got closer to the Dalton Police Department. Juvenile 1 advised that she was so scared when she saw the gun that she sank into the floorboard of [VICTIM #1]’s car for protection.
Deputy Kadinger advised [VICTIM #1] and Juvenile 1 that he would make a report for the incident and will attempt to receive an arrest warrant for Jonathan’s arrest due to their statements.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on August 21, 2026]
On August 21, 2026, Magistate Judge Giffin signed arrest warrant number: W26-1426 for the following charge of (O.C.G.A. 16-5-21) Aggravated Assault for Jonathan Martinez.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #3 on August 23, 2026]
On August 23, 2026, Deputy Kadinger, Deputy McKenzie, and Deputy Nunez went to the residence at [2200 BLOCK] Cleveland Hwy to attempt to locate Jonathan Martinez. Upon the Deputies’ arrival, Deputy Kadinger made contact with Jonathon at the front of the residence.
Deputy KAdinger read Jonathan his Miranda rights, to which Jonathan acknowledged his rights and agreed to speak with Deputy Kadinger. Deputy Kadinger then asked Jonathan about the incident that had occurred on August 20, 2026 between Jonathan and [VICTIM #1].
Jonathan stated that he was not going to lie and that he was traveling southbound on Cleveland Hwy in the right travel lane when [VICTIM #1] pulled up beside him on the left side. Jonathan stated that [VICTIM #1] then attempted to intimidate him by nodding at Jonathan and driving into Jonathan’s lane. Jonathan stated that he became agitated by [VICTIM #1] and chased him through roadways until they were close to the Dalton Police Department.
Deputy Kadinger then placed Jonathan into custody by placing him into handcuffs, checking for fit, and ensuring the handcuffs were double locked. Jonathan was allowed to say goodbye to his mother and was then transported to the Whitfield County Jail, where he was served with arrest warrant number W26-1426 for the following offence: O.C.G.A. 16-5-21, Aggravated Assault. Jonathan was then turned over to booking staff with no further incident.
[End of Narrative]