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Arrest Reports: August 18
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The following individuals were arrested in Dawson County between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, 2020. 

Aug. 10

Alberto Gonzalez De Jesus, 29, Dawsonville: Theft by shoplifting. 

Joshua Ryan Graves, 33, Dawsonville: Battery family violence, cruelty to children third degree. 

James Gregory Harris Jr., 30, Gainesville: Possession of a controlled substance. 

Harley Craig Mccullough, 39, Dahlonega: No driver's license on person, no proof of insurance, DUI alcohol, failure to maintain lane. 

Gina Maria Papale, 47, Cumming: Theft by shoplifting. 

Allan Garner Thomas, 32, Gainesville: Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, failure to maintain lane. 


Aug. 11

Zachary Thomas Gilbert, 21, Cumming: Expired tag, holding/supporting wireless telecommunications device, DUI drugs, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, drug-related objects, failure to maintain lane. 

Shannon Michelle Shedd, 39, Dawsonville: Contributing to the delinquency of a minor, reckless conduct.  

Chad Allen Thomas, 31, Homer, Ga: Harassing phone calls, simple assault, criminal trespass. 

Samuel Seth Thomas, 30, Dawsonville: Aggravated assault family violence, battery family violence, false imprisonment. 


Aug. 12

Jeff Rocky Bennett, 37, Dawsonville: Probation violation. 

Brandon Felton Burns, 20, Murrayville: Driving without a license, driver must apply for a new license within 60 days, holding or supporting wireless device, DUI alcohol and drugs, failure to maintain lane, use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, possession of a controlled substance. 

Kirstin Nichole Phillips, 24: Probation violation. 

Silas Jeshua Wood, 19, Gainesville: Possession of firearm or knife while committing a crime, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, use of communication facility in committing a crime. 


Aug. 13

Ulysses Kerns Eaton, 44, Cumming: Probation violation. 

Walker James Esters, 21, Dahlonega: False name or date of birth, possession of marijuana less than. 

Courtney Colleen Gallyer, 29, Dahlonega: Driver must apply for a new license within 60 days, DUI drugs less safe, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, drug-related objects. 

Julio Angel Martinez, 35: Simple assault. 

Jason Charles Nelson, 38, Cumming: Possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, drug-related objects, driving without lights on. 

Keri Lynn Ramey, 25, Martin, Ga: Possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, drug-related objects. 

Hanna Marie Samples, 22, Dawsonville: Failure to comply with family treatment court. 

Jeffrey David Smith, 51, Stone Mountain: Holding or supporting wireless device, DUI drugs less safe, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, drug-related objects. 

Jesse Laine Samuel Stafford, 32, Dahlonega: Open container violation, DUI alcohol, use of safety belt in passenger vehicles, possession of a controlled substance, drug-related objects. 


Aug. 14

Matthew Cory Barton, 32, Dawsonville: Battery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, rape, aggravated sodomy. 

Carlton Evans Bolton, 42, Dawsonville: Battery family violence. 

Randall Kj Boyd, 58, Marietta: DUI alcohol, failure to maintain lane. 

Frederick Lewis Campbell, 40, Dawsonville: DUI drugs less safe, failure to maintain lane. 

Douglas David Mccarthy, 57: Failure to comply with conditional release. 

Carrie Michelle Stephens, 37, Dahlonega: Aiding escape. 

Charles Byron Tate, 55, Dawsonville: Improper stopping on roadway, open container violation, DUI alcohol. 


Aug. 15

Tony Ray Chastain, 29, Dahlonega: Driving while license suspended revoked. 

Christopher Joe Edward Gaddis, 28, Dahlonega: Driving while license suspended or revoked, speeding. 

Faith Emerald Hochstetler, 21, Dawsonville: Driving without license. 

Cherrie Shantell Mullinax, 26, Cumming: Theft by shoplifting. 

Gavvin Edwin Redd, 20, Cleveland, Ga: Driving while license suspended or revoked. 

Bobby Germaine Shields, 25, Savannah: Robbery. 

Kaleb Aaron Thomas, 20, Dahlonega: Speeding, reckless driving. 

Tysheen Ronals Bragg Yound, 23, Savannah: Robbery. 


Aug. 16

Gene Stedman Adams, 41, Dawsonville: Reckless driving, passing in a no-passing zone. 

Jazmine Marie Garcia, 24, Lilburn, Ga: DUI alcohol, failure to stop for stop sign. 

Roosevelt Gaston, 25, Chicago, Il: Charges pending.