Jerald King, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on November 4, 2025, in Washington County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): ABANDONMENT OF DEPENDENT CHILD MISDEMEANORTHEFT BY TAKING – FELONYTHEFT BY TAKING – FELONYTHEFT BY TAKING – FELONYBURGLARY – 1ST DEGREE (FELONY)Officer’s Narrative:[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]On Tuesday November 4, 2025, at 1442, Sgt. Russell Sanders responded to the location of [1100 BLOCK] Joiner Road in reference to a theft of a gun.Upon arrival Sgt. Sanders met with Mr. [WITNESS #1] who reporeted his brother had guns missing out of the residence. Mr. [WITNESS #1] stated Mr. [VICTIM #1] was locked up last week and someone kicked in the door. Mr. [WITNESS #1] stated there was video of Mr Jerald King in the resdience and taking the items.Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated the guns he was missing was a Chrome 9mm([REDACTED] Owner), black and white Ar15, 45 caliber pistol. Sgt. Sanders then reviewed video of a male going into a bedroom and taking items. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated the Mr. Jerald King was at the reisdence accross the street. Sgt. Sanders then met with Mr. King and asked why did he break into the residence. Mr. King stated he had been going through some things and admitted to going into the residence. Sgt. Sanders then detained Mr. King and Investigators later arrived on scene.Sgt. Sanders later transported Mr. King to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for further booking and charges. Mr. King was also served with two Child support warrants. Sgt. Sanders then went back into service without incident.[End of Narrative]. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
FULL NAME:
King, Jerald Elisha
BOOKING DATE:
11/04/2025
BOOKING DETAILS:
ABANDONMENT OF DEPENDENT CHILD MISDEMEANOR
THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY
THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY
THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY
BURGLARY – 1ST DEGREE (FELONY)
Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
On Tuesday November 4, 2025, at 1442, Sgt. Russell Sanders responded to the location of [1100 BLOCK] Joiner Road in reference to a theft of a gun.
Upon arrival Sgt. Sanders met with Mr. [WITNESS #1] who reporeted his brother had guns missing out of the residence. Mr. [WITNESS #1] stated Mr. [VICTIM #1] was locked up last week and someone kicked in the door. Mr. [WITNESS #1] stated there was video of Mr Jerald King in the resdience and taking the items.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated the guns he was missing was a Chrome 9mm([REDACTED] Owner), black and white Ar15, 45 caliber pistol. Sgt. Sanders then reviewed video of a male going into a bedroom and taking items. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated the Mr. Jerald King was at the reisdence accross the street. Sgt. Sanders then met with Mr. King and asked why did he break into the residence. Mr. King stated he had been going through some things and admitted to going into the residence. Sgt. Sanders then detained Mr. King and Investigators later arrived on scene.
Sgt. Sanders later transported Mr. King to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for further booking and charges. Mr. King was also served with two Child support warrants. Sgt. Sanders then went back into service without incident.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
More Arrests in Washington County on November 4, 2025
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