Police arrest suspect in road rage incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, March 1, 2019 –Brookhaven police arrested a suspect in a road rage incident in which gunshots were fired near E. Roxboro Road and North Druid Hills.

At 9:25 a.m. on Thursday, officers were dispatched to calls regarding shots fired.  Both parties spoke with police.  The victim, from Acworth, was driving with his wife and three children, ages 6, 4, and 3.  He was attempting to merge into traffic and says he was cut off by the suspect. 

The suspect, Knokeisha Tonisha Jones, driving a 2016 Acura from Decatur, admitted to brandishing a weapon, but said it was not fired.  Two bullet holes were found in the victim’s vehicle.  Police believe between two and seven shots were fired. 

Jones was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and cruelty to children.

None of the parties involved live in the City of Brookhaven.

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Media Contacts:
Officer Carlos Nino
Brookhaven Police
678-713-9897
Carlos.Nino@BrookhavenGA.gov