Rashad Smith

Rashad Smith, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on May 20, 2025, in Jones 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): CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-3RD DEGREE-ALLOW CHILD TO WITNESS FORCIBLE FELONY/BATTERY/FAMILY VIOLENCECRUELTY TO CHILDREN-3RD DEGREE-ALLOW CHILD TO WITNESS FORCIBLE FELONY/BATTERY/FAMILY VIOLENCEDISORDERLY CONDUCT FVASIMPLE ASSAULT FVAOfficer’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 05/20/2025 I was dispatched to the Texaco on Hwy 22 in reference to some sort of dispute. The complainant notified the Sheriff Office that a male subject was following her around Gray and harassing her and was now beating on her windows.Before arrival the complainant had left the Texaco and was headed back toward Gray. Lt. Carr located the complainant and suspected male in the parking lot of the Gray Motel.I arrived shortly after Lt. Carr made with them. The male subject was very irate and cursing at the female complainant about getting his son from her.The female complainant was identified as [VICTIM #1]. The male subject was identified as Rashad Smith.[VICTIM #1] advised that she and Smith have children together and that he had come from Columbus, Ga today for graduation and had become irate with her about getting his son. Smith told [VICTIM #1] that he was going to take his son and leave back to Columbus and not return their son to her.[VICTIM #1] became afraid of Smiths actions and left the school and was attempting to return to Altman Rd. [VICTIM #1] stated that Smith followed her all over Gray. [VICTIM #1] stated that she had attempted to loose Smith by driving around Gray and he was still able to find her.[VICTIM #1] stated that she ended up at the Texaco on Hwy 22 and this is the point in which Smith found her again and walked up to her car yelling at her and beating on the driver side window.[VICTIM #1] had both of her small children in the vehicle that witnessed this event with Smith.Smith continued to be irate while attempting to talk with [VICTIM #1] on scene.[VICTIM #1] provided video footage of Smith yelling at her and beating on her driver window at the Texaco. Video Footage will be sent to the JCSO Server.Smith was placed in handcuffs,, double locked and checked for fit. He was placed in Officer Joiner’s patrol vehicle. He was transported to the Jones Co LEC fro booking.Smith will be issued a warrant for Simple Assault- FV, Cruelty to Children in the 3rd Degree, and Disorderly Conduct.[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:
Smith, Rashad

BOOKING DATE:
05/20/2025

BOOKING DETAILS:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-3RD DEGREE-ALLOW CHILD TO WITNESS FORCIBLE FELONY/BATTERY/FAMILY VIOLENCE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-3RD DEGREE-ALLOW CHILD TO WITNESS FORCIBLE FELONY/BATTERY/FAMILY VIOLENCE
DISORDERLY CONDUCT FVA
SIMPLE ASSAULT FVA
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 05/20/2025 I was dispatched to the Texaco on Hwy 22 in reference to some sort of dispute. The complainant notified the Sheriff Office that a male subject was following her around Gray and harassing her and was now beating on her windows.
Before arrival the complainant had left the Texaco and was headed back toward Gray. Lt. Carr located the complainant and suspected male in the parking lot of the Gray Motel.
I arrived shortly after Lt. Carr made with them. The male subject was very irate and cursing at the female complainant about getting his son from her.
The female complainant was identified as [VICTIM #1]. The male subject was identified as Rashad Smith.
[VICTIM #1] advised that she and Smith have children together and that he had come from Columbus, Ga today for graduation and had become irate with her about getting his son. Smith told [VICTIM #1] that he was going to take his son and leave back to Columbus and not return their son to her.
[VICTIM #1] became afraid of Smiths actions and left the school and was attempting to return to Altman Rd. [VICTIM #1] stated that Smith followed her all over Gray. [VICTIM #1] stated that she had attempted to loose Smith by driving around Gray and he was still able to find her.
[VICTIM #1] stated that she ended up at the Texaco on Hwy 22 and this is the point in which Smith found her again and walked up to her car yelling at her and beating on the driver side window.
[VICTIM #1] had both of her small children in the vehicle that witnessed this event with Smith.
Smith continued to be irate while attempting to talk with [VICTIM #1] on scene.
[VICTIM #1] provided video footage of Smith yelling at her and beating on her driver window at the Texaco. Video Footage will be sent to the JCSO Server.
Smith was placed in handcuffs,, double locked and checked for fit. He was placed in Officer Joiner’s patrol vehicle. He was transported to the Jones Co LEC fro booking.
Smith will be issued a warrant for Simple Assault- FV, Cruelty to Children in the 3rd Degree, and Disorderly Conduct.
[End of Narrative]