Jones v. State

Although defendant denied hitting or struggling with officers who tried to question him about his outstanding felony warrants, the evidence showed that one officer lost several teeth and needed stitches for his injuries.

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Garrett Delmar Jones, Jr. was convicted of both felony and misdemeanor obstruction of an officer. After the denial of his motion for new trial, Jones brought this appeal. Asserting five errors, Jones challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, the trial court’s refusal to give two charges he desired, and the court’s response to a question from the jury. Having determined that no reversible error occurred, we affirm.

The underlying case arose while two Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies, Gary McCord and Richard Roundtree, wearing their full uniforms and badges, were performing security work at Smitty’s Lounge in Augusta. While so employed, McCord noticed Jones who was riding a bicycle in and around Smitty’s parking lot. Recognizing Jones and thinking that he remembered seeing outstanding felony warrants for him, McCord walked to his vehicle and by examining several warrant posters, verified the existence of the warrants for Jones. McCord and Roundtree decided to approach Jones for an investigation. As McCord neared Jones, he called out, “Garrett,” and stepped in front of the bicycle. Jones immediately abandoned the bicycle and ran directly toward Roundtree who readied himself to intercept Jones. Jones struck the officer in the face with his fist as he attempted to run past him. At that point, McCord grabbed Jones. Jones struggled as both deputies attempted to subdue and restrain him. Jones continued to resist as the officers attempted to maneuver him toward a police cruiser, elbowing and kicking McCord repeatedly.

Jones v. State

Although defendant denied hitting or struggling with officers who tried to question him about his outstanding felony warrants, the evidence showed that one officer lost several teeth and needed stitches for his injuries.

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