News Summary
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched a manhunt for Jerome Davis, wanted for multiple charges following a dramatic traffic stop incident. Davis fled on foot after a deputy attempted to pull him over, dropping a gun in the process. The search, which includes assistance from various law enforcement agencies, has heightened public safety concerns in the area, with authorities urging residents to avoid Deans Bridge Road during this ongoing operation.
Augusta, Georgia – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a manhunt for Jerome Davis, who is wanted on multiple charges including felony fleeing/attempting to elude, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, and failure to signal. The search follows a traffic stop incident on October 15, 2025, on Deans Bridge Road near Magnolia Lane.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., a Richmond County deputy attempted to pull Davis over in the 5700 block of Deans Bridge Road. During the stop, Davis exited his vehicle, dropped a gun, picked it up again, and fled into the nearby woods. Shortly thereafter, three shots were fired; authorities later confirmed these were fired by a local homeowner into the air, and no injuries were reported.
A significant law enforcement presence responded to the scene, which included units from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia State Patrol, Fort Gordon Military Police, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The extensive search operation featured patrolling cars lined up for approximately a mile, alongside aerial support from drones and a helicopter.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads and have employed technology and collaboration with partner agencies to pinpoint Davis’s whereabouts. Despite the ongoing search, Richmond County deputies remain confident in their ability to capture Davis shortly. He is described as being 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 202 pounds.
Officials have urged the public to steer clear of the Deans Bridge Road area during the active search, as safety remains a priority. Law enforcement expressed gratitude for the assistance from various agencies involved in the operation, emphasizing a collaborative effort in ensuring community safety and swift resolution of the incident.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement during traffic stops and the potential for situations to escalate rapidly. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to their efforts in locating Davis and has communicated to the public their intent to apprehend him soon. The ongoing situation has raised awareness and concerns about public safety in the area amid the manhunt.
For now, law enforcement continues to search for Davis, with increased patrols and monitoring in the vicinity of Deans Bridge Road and surrounding neighborhoods. Community assistance and vigilance will be crucial as authorities work towards bringing this incident to a resolution.
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Additional Resources
- WRDW: Gunshots After Traffic Stop Spur Huge Law Enforcement Response
- Wikipedia: Traffic Stop
- WFXG: Suspect Identified in Deans Bridge Road Incident
- Google Search: Deans Bridge Road incident
- The Augusta Press: Richmond County Booking Highlights
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Law Enforcement
- WTVA: Oktibbeha County Jury Convicts Attempted Murder Suspect
- Google News: Law Enforcement News
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