Jerry Anderson, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on May 6, 2026, in Bartow 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): Theft by Shoplifting-MisdemeanorOfficer’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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 1917 hours, I was dispatched to 902 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy (Circle K) for a theft in progress. Upon my arrival, I spoke to the caller, identified as Mr. Jerry Anderson. Mr. Anderson stated that he took a 12-pack of 16-oz Miller Lite Beer without paying for it.Mr. Anderson was sitting outside the store drinking a 16oz Miller Lite Beer when I arrived. Mr. Anderson stated he was homeless and wanted to go to jail. Mr. Anderson informed me that he entered the store, grabbed the 12-pack of beer, and exited past all final points of sale. Mr. Anderson advised me that he informed the store clerk and he refused to call 911.Mr. Anderson stated that the clerk handed him the phone and told him to call 911. Mr. Anderson informed me that he contacted 911 himself. The Clerk stated that after speaking to Mr. Anderson, he wished to press charges. I placed Mr. Anderson into handcuffs behind the back, checked for fit, and double locked for safety.A search of Mr. Anderson was conducted, yielding negative of weapons and contraband. I placed Mr. Anderson in the back of my department-issued patrol vehicle, which is searched before and after transport, yielding negative of contraband. I transported Mr. Anderson to 104 Zena Dr (Bartow County Jail) for housing. A warrant (W-CE-0180719) for theft by taking (shoplifting, M) was obtained.[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:
Anderson, Jerry Don
BOOKING DATE:
05/06/2026
BOOKING DETAILS:
Theft by Shoplifting-Misdemeanor
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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 1917 hours, I was dispatched to 902 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy (Circle K) for a theft in progress. Upon my arrival, I spoke to the caller, identified as Mr. Jerry Anderson. Mr. Anderson stated that he took a 12-pack of 16-oz Miller Lite Beer without paying for it.
Mr. Anderson was sitting outside the store drinking a 16oz Miller Lite Beer when I arrived. Mr. Anderson stated he was homeless and wanted to go to jail. Mr. Anderson informed me that he entered the store, grabbed the 12-pack of beer, and exited past all final points of sale. Mr. Anderson advised me that he informed the store clerk and he refused to call 911.
Mr. Anderson stated that the clerk handed him the phone and told him to call 911. Mr. Anderson informed me that he contacted 911 himself. The Clerk stated that after speaking to Mr. Anderson, he wished to press charges. I placed Mr. Anderson into handcuffs behind the back, checked for fit, and double locked for safety.
A search of Mr. Anderson was conducted, yielding negative of weapons and contraband. I placed Mr. Anderson in the back of my department-issued patrol vehicle, which is searched before and after transport, yielding negative of contraband. I transported Mr. Anderson to 104 Zena Dr (Bartow County Jail) for housing. A warrant (W-CE-0180719) for theft by taking (shoplifting, M) was obtained.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
