James Morgan Mugshot | Gordon County, Georgia

James Morgan, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on October 5, 2025, in Gordon 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 (FVA)BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCECRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 1ST DEGREE (FAMILY VIOLENCE)SIMPLE ASSAULT – FAMILY VIOLENCEOfficer’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 October 4, 2025, a call was dispatched to Roadway Inn at approximately 2245 hours in reference to a verbal altercation.Before my arrival, dispatch advised that a male wearing a red shirt and black shorts had left the scene. Upon my arrival, Officer Orellana had made contact with the subject (identified as James Morgan). I asked Mr. Morgan what was going on tonight he advised that he had just had an argument with his girlfriend (identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY]), but it was nothing. Mr. Morgan stated that he had walked away to do the right thing because he didn’t want to go to jail. While speaking to Mr. Morgan I observed that his eyes were watery and was unable to keep his balance. I also observed the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person.I then went to speak with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] who stated that Mr. Morgan had put his hands on her on 10/03/25 around 2200 hours which resulted in bruising her arms and her right eye. Officers asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] how Mr. Morgan left the bruises on her, and she stated that he grabbed her by both of her arms and threw her to the ground.[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that after Mr. Morgan threw her to the ground, he wrapped his arm around her neck from behind and began choking her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan choked her until she was about to pass out, and he let go. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan proceeded to grab two of her phones and threw them on the ground causing both to shatter. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that both phones were Samsung and were valued at $600 a piece.I observed bruising on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] arms, her right eye and on the left side of her neck. Sgt. Phillips asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] how her eye had gotten bruised, and she stated when Mr. Morgan threw her to the ground. Sgt. Phillips asked why she didn’t call yesterday, and she could not give an answer.[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that today she had gone to work and when she arrived at home Mr. Morgan was home drinking beer and liquor. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan and her began arguing again. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan then approached her in an aggressive manner, and she was in fear of receiving an injury. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated due to Mr. Morgan’s actions and his drinking she was not able to handle the relationship anymore and wanted to leave.I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] if she would write a statement about what had occurred over the past two days, and she advised that she would. I then placed Mr. Morgan under arrest and into the cleared backseat of my patrol car. I gave [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Domestic Violence Outreach card and advised her of the available resources.Sgt. Phillips contacted the Child Advocacy Center/Sexual Assault Center due to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] being choked. Sgt. Phillips spoke with Advocate [REDACTED] and advised her of the situation. Advocate [REDACTED] set up an appointment on 10/6/2025 at 0900 hours for [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to be examined. I transported Mr. Morgan to the Gordon County Jail for booking without further incident.[REDACTED BY AGENCY]’s witness statement, inmate committal and Notification of Release was attached to the report.Warrants for Felony Criminal Damage to Property, (Family Violence), Felony, Aggravated Assault (FVA), Misdemeanor, Simple Assault (Family Violence), Misdemeanor, Battery (Family Violence).[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:
Morgan, James Dakota

BOOKING DATE:
10/05/2025

BOOKING DETAILS:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FVA)
BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 1ST DEGREE (FAMILY VIOLENCE)
SIMPLE ASSAULT – FAMILY VIOLENCE
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 October 4, 2025, a call was dispatched to Roadway Inn at approximately 2245 hours in reference to a verbal altercation.
Before my arrival, dispatch advised that a male wearing a red shirt and black shorts had left the scene. Upon my arrival, Officer Orellana had made contact with the subject (identified as James Morgan). I asked Mr. Morgan what was going on tonight he advised that he had just had an argument with his girlfriend (identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY]), but it was nothing. Mr. Morgan stated that he had walked away to do the right thing because he didn’t want to go to jail. While speaking to Mr. Morgan I observed that his eyes were watery and was unable to keep his balance. I also observed the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person.
I then went to speak with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] who stated that Mr. Morgan had put his hands on her on 10/03/25 around 2200 hours which resulted in bruising her arms and her right eye. Officers asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] how Mr. Morgan left the bruises on her, and she stated that he grabbed her by both of her arms and threw her to the ground.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that after Mr. Morgan threw her to the ground, he wrapped his arm around her neck from behind and began choking her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan choked her until she was about to pass out, and he let go. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan proceeded to grab two of her phones and threw them on the ground causing both to shatter. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that both phones were Samsung and were valued at $600 a piece.
I observed bruising on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] arms, her right eye and on the left side of her neck. Sgt. Phillips asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] how her eye had gotten bruised, and she stated when Mr. Morgan threw her to the ground. Sgt. Phillips asked why she didn’t call yesterday, and she could not give an answer.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that today she had gone to work and when she arrived at home Mr. Morgan was home drinking beer and liquor. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan and her began arguing again. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Morgan then approached her in an aggressive manner, and she was in fear of receiving an injury. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated due to Mr. Morgan’s actions and his drinking she was not able to handle the relationship anymore and wanted to leave.
I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] if she would write a statement about what had occurred over the past two days, and she advised that she would. I then placed Mr. Morgan under arrest and into the cleared backseat of my patrol car. I gave [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Domestic Violence Outreach card and advised her of the available resources.
Sgt. Phillips contacted the Child Advocacy Center/Sexual Assault Center due to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] being choked. Sgt. Phillips spoke with Advocate [REDACTED] and advised her of the situation. Advocate [REDACTED] set up an appointment on 10/6/2025 at 0900 hours for [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to be examined. I transported Mr. Morgan to the Gordon County Jail for booking without further incident.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY]’s witness statement, inmate committal and Notification of Release was attached to the report.
Warrants for Felony Criminal Damage to Property, (Family Violence), Felony, Aggravated Assault (FVA), Misdemeanor, Simple Assault (Family Violence), Misdemeanor, Battery (Family Violence).
[End of Narrative]