James Garrett

Name of Accused:
Garrett, James Edward Jr

Date of Arrest:
11/07/2024


Charges For Arrest:
FAILURE TO APPEAR – MISDEMEANOR
PUBLIC INDECENCY-1ST OR 2ND CONVICTION – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 11/7/2024
at approximately 0843 hours, I Pfc Alamia responded to Westminster Presbyterian Church 1941 Shorter Ave reference to an Officer needing assistance. Upon Arrival, I Officer Alamia made with Sgt Burnes who was out with a white male identified as James Garrett.
Mr.Garrett had been observed by Sgt Burnes laying on the ground next to a church and public road with his pant zipper open exposing his genitalia.
Garret stated he blacked out because of his sugar was bad and did not know his “britches come unzipped”.
Garrett was placed under arrest for Public Indecency then handcuffed and transported to the Floyd County Jail without incident.
Garrett was also discovered to have an active city warrant for failure to appear.
[End of Narrative]