Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on March 30, 2025, in Chatham 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): AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – FUNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITHIN 50 YEARDS OF PUBLIC HWY – MPOSS FIREARM/KNIFE IN COMMITTING CRIME – FOfficer’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 Sunday, 3/30/25, while patrolling Broughton Street, I heard a loud noise that sounded like a gunshot. Other officers reported it over the radio, stating they believed it came from West Broughton Street.As I drove towards the area, I heard three more gunshots. While checking the area, other officers were ing two individuals inside a Chevy Camaro, parked in front of 420 West Broughton Steet.When I went to assist them, I heard the driver being ordered out of the vehicle. The individual, identified as MARVIN JOHNSON, was not complying with the officer and remained in the vehicle. Johnson was again told to get out of the car and refused. I helped grab ahold of Johnson, pulling him from the vehicle and onto the ground. I maintain pressure against him to prevent movement or resistance.Johnson was secured in handcuffs and was frisked for weapons. He was moved over to the side of the road, where his handcuffs were checked for proper fit and were double-locked. I stood by him while the events of the incident were being investigated.While I was assisting in detaining Johnson. Other officers detained the passenger, identified as MICHAEL THOMAS, who was found with a handgun on his lap. In addition, fired casings were found in the vehicle and outside the passenger door. Bullet fragments were found on the ground in the immediate area of the passenger door, with one being stuck in the right rear tire.Johnson and Thomas were inside separate patrol vehicles.Johnson was recognized for being at the intersection of West Congress Street and Whitaker Street a short time before. He was observed laying on the sidewalk.Johnson had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages coming from his person. He had watery, glassy eyes, and needed assistance walking for being unsteady on his feet. Furthermore, Johnson was having difficulty following directions, his speech was slurred and he was leaning forward in a hunched position.Since Johnson was found in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle, he was placed under arrest for DUI. He was ed incident to arrest.I read Johnson Georgia Implied Consent for individuals over the age of 21. I requested he submit to giving a blood sample, and he verbally agreed.The vehicle was ed with two handguns, magazines, and ammunition found. The car was towed by Gordon’s towing and brought to their tow yard.Camera footage was obtained, where Thomas is observed discharging a firearm out the passenger door towards the buildings on the North side of West Broughton Street. The nearby bars recently closed and there were numerous people in the area.Thomas was placed under arrest and ed incident to arrest.Another officer transported Thomas to Memorial Hospital to obtain medical clearance, before being booked in the Chatham County Detention Center.Johnson was transported to the Central Precinct where a blood sample was obtained by EMS. Thereafter, he was transported to Memorial Hospital to obtain medical clearance, before being booked in the Chatham County Detention Center.Both Johnson and Thomas vomited inside the patrol vehicles they were detained in.As my interaction with Johnson went on. He became increasingly less conscious, needing ammonia wipes and sternum rubs to wake him up. He generally remained in a hunched-over position, was incapable of getting in/out of the vehicle on his own, and needed to be supported while standing and guided walking.The discharged firearm, magazine, and ammunition were submitted to the Savannah Police Property room as evidence. The other firearm and Johnson’s wallet and cell phone were submitted for safekeeping.Supervisors responded to the incident.CHARGES“Thomas”OCGA 16-5-21 Aggravated Assault“Without legal justification by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle or after immediately exiting a vehicle toward a person, an occupied motor vehicle, or occupied building.”OCGA 16-11-103 Discharge of Gun or Pistol Near Public Highway“It shall be unlawful for any person, without legal justification, to discharge a firearm on or within 50 yards of a public highway.”OCGA 16-11-106 Possession of firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes“Any person who shall have on or within arm’s reach of his or her person a firearm or a knife having a blade of three or more inches in length during the commission of, or the attempt to commit: Any crime against or involving the person of another”“Johnson”OCGA 40-6-391 DUI“Under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.”OCGA 16-10-24 Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers“Whoever knowingly and willfully resists, obstructs, or opposes any law enforcement officer.”[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.

Name of Accused:
Thomas, Michael Angelo

Date of Arrest:
03/30/2025

Charges For Arrest:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F
UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITHIN 50 YEARDS OF PUBLIC HWY – M
POSS FIREARM/KNIFE IN COMMITTING CRIME – F
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 Sunday, 3/30/25, while patrolling Broughton Street, I heard a loud noise that sounded like a gunshot. Other officers reported it over the radio, stating they believed it came from West Broughton Street.
As I drove towards the area, I heard three more gunshots. While checking the area, other officers were ing two individuals inside a Chevy Camaro, parked in front of 420 West Broughton Steet.
When I went to assist them, I heard the driver being ordered out of the vehicle. The individual, identified as MARVIN JOHNSON, was not complying with the officer and remained in the vehicle. Johnson was again told to get out of the car and refused. I helped grab ahold of Johnson, pulling him from the vehicle and onto the ground. I maintain pressure against him to prevent movement or resistance.
Johnson was secured in handcuffs and was frisked for weapons. He was moved over to the side of the road, where his handcuffs were checked for proper fit and were double-locked. I stood by him while the events of the incident were being investigated.
While I was assisting in detaining Johnson. Other officers detained the passenger, identified as MICHAEL THOMAS, who was found with a handgun on his lap. In addition, fired casings were found in the vehicle and outside the passenger door. Bullet fragments were found on the ground in the immediate area of the passenger door, with one being stuck in the right rear tire.
Johnson and Thomas were inside separate patrol vehicles.
Johnson was recognized for being at the intersection of West Congress Street and Whitaker Street a short time before. He was observed laying on the sidewalk.
Johnson had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages coming from his person. He had watery, glassy eyes, and needed assistance walking for being unsteady on his feet. Furthermore, Johnson was having difficulty following directions, his speech was slurred and he was leaning forward in a hunched position.
Since Johnson was found in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle, he was placed under arrest for DUI. He was ed incident to arrest.
I read Johnson Georgia Implied Consent for individuals over the age of 21. I requested he submit to giving a blood sample, and he verbally agreed.
The vehicle was ed with two handguns, magazines, and ammunition found. The car was towed by Gordon’s towing and brought to their tow yard.
Camera footage was obtained, where Thomas is observed discharging a firearm out the passenger door towards the buildings on the North side of West Broughton Street. The nearby bars recently closed and there were numerous people in the area.
Thomas was placed under arrest and ed incident to arrest.
Another officer transported Thomas to Memorial Hospital to obtain medical clearance, before being booked in the Chatham County Detention Center.
Johnson was transported to the Central Precinct where a blood sample was obtained by EMS. Thereafter, he was transported to Memorial Hospital to obtain medical clearance, before being booked in the Chatham County Detention Center.
Both Johnson and Thomas vomited inside the patrol vehicles they were detained in.
As my interaction with Johnson went on. He became increasingly less conscious, needing ammonia wipes and sternum rubs to wake him up. He generally remained in a hunched-over position, was incapable of getting in/out of the vehicle on his own, and needed to be supported while standing and guided walking.
The discharged firearm, magazine, and ammunition were submitted to the Savannah Police Property room as evidence. The other firearm and Johnson’s wallet and cell phone were submitted for safekeeping.
Supervisors responded to the incident.
CHARGES
“Thomas”
OCGA 16-5-21 Aggravated Assault
“Without legal justification by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle or after immediately exiting a vehicle toward a person, an occupied motor vehicle, or occupied building.”
OCGA 16-11-103 Discharge of Gun or Pistol Near Public Highway
“It shall be unlawful for any person, without legal justification, to discharge a firearm on or within 50 yards of a public highway.”
OCGA 16-11-106 Possession of firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes
“Any person who shall have on or within arm’s reach of his or her person a firearm or a knife having a blade of three or more inches in length during the commission of, or the attempt to commit: Any crime against or involving the person of another”
“Johnson”
OCGA 40-6-391 DUI
“Under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.”
OCGA 16-10-24 Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers
“Whoever knowingly and willfully resists, obstructs, or opposes any law enforcement officer.”
[End of Narrative]