James Taylor, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on May 12, 2025, in Gilmer 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): FAILURE TO YEILD ENTERING ROADWAYLEAVING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT (HIT & RUNOfficer’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 this date 05/11/2025 at approximately 8:24pm vehicle #1 was pulling out of [5100 BLOCK] Highway 52 East turning left when vehicle #1 suspected of being under the influence of alcohol pulled out in front of vehicle #2 who was traveling westbound in the westbound lane on Highway 52 East, striking the front drivers side panel of vehicle #2 and scratching and slightly damaging the passenger side fender of vehicle #1. Vehicle #2 was knocked out of the roadway onto the property of another causing disabling damage to vehicle #2. Vehicle #1 did not stop for the accident and continued on in the opposite direction.The driver of vehicle # 1 was later located and placed under arrest for failure to yield and leaving the scene of an accident with damage or injuries. (Hit and run)[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:
Taylor, James Michael
BOOKING DATE:
05/12/2025
BOOKING DETAILS:
FAILURE TO YEILD ENTERING ROADWAY
LEAVING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT (HIT & RUN
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 this date 05/11/2025 at approximately 8:24pm vehicle #1 was pulling out of [5100 BLOCK] Highway 52 East turning left when vehicle #1 suspected of being under the influence of alcohol pulled out in front of vehicle #2 who was traveling westbound in the westbound lane on Highway 52 East, striking the front drivers side panel of vehicle #2 and scratching and slightly damaging the passenger side fender of vehicle #1. Vehicle #2 was knocked out of the roadway onto the property of another causing disabling damage to vehicle #2. Vehicle #1 did not stop for the accident and continued on in the opposite direction.
The driver of vehicle # 1 was later located and placed under arrest for failure to yield and leaving the scene of an accident with damage or injuries. (Hit and run)
[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 Gilmer County on May 12, 2025
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