Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on November 2, 2024, in Jackson 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.DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENTPOSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 1 OZOfficer’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.]I was dispatched to [300 BLOCK] Windy Hill Court in reference to a suspicious vehicle. While on the way to the call, 911 advised that a female had possibly been hit by the vehicle and had left the scene. As I neared Windy Hill Court, the vehicle, driven by a male subject, had broken down in the area of the mobile park on Windy Hill Rd. As I approached in my patrol vehicle, he jumped a fence and fled into the pasture before I could exit my vehicle.Two units from the Jefferson Police Department had arrived on scene to assist. They went to locate the suspect while I gathered information. After conducting the investigation, and interviewing witnesses they were able to give me the name of the suspect. Jefferson P.D. Officers’ located him in the area behind the mobile park using their K-9 to track him. I advised them I would have charges. The suspect was brought to my location and later transported to the Jackson County jail. I completed an arrest affidavit for Aggravated Assault other pending charges.The victim suffered visible injury to her right knee, and had complaint of injury to her lower back and hip. After interviewing witnesses they all confirmed that the suspect struck the victim with the Tahoe then fled the scene.[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:
Murphy, Michael Wayne

Date of Arrest:
11/02/2024

Charges For Arrest:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT.
DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 1 OZ
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.]
I was dispatched to [300 BLOCK] Windy Hill Court in reference to a suspicious vehicle. While on the way to the call, 911 advised that a female had possibly been hit by the vehicle and had left the scene. As I neared Windy Hill Court, the vehicle, driven by a male subject, had broken down in the area of the mobile park on Windy Hill Rd. As I approached in my patrol vehicle, he jumped a fence and fled into the pasture before I could exit my vehicle.
Two units from the Jefferson Police Department had arrived on scene to assist. They went to locate the suspect while I gathered information. After conducting the investigation, and interviewing witnesses they were able to give me the name of the suspect. Jefferson P.D. Officers’ located him in the area behind the mobile park using their K-9 to track him. I advised them I would have charges. The suspect was brought to my location and later transported to the Jackson County jail. I completed an arrest affidavit for Aggravated Assault other pending charges.
The victim suffered visible injury to her right knee, and had complaint of injury to her lower back and hip. After interviewing witnesses they all confirmed that the suspect struck the victim with the Tahoe then fled the scene.
[End of Narrative]