I asked McGee if he would provided a video statement and he said he did not want to because he did not want anything to happen to Jones. McGee went on to say he believed Jones needed some sort of mental health treatment.
Officer Pedersen asked Turner if she was willing to provide a statement and she said no.
Because Jones punched the wall and damaged it, there was probable cause to charge Jones with RCW 9A.48.090 DV Malicious Mischief 3. I advised Jones he was under arrest for DV Malicious Mischief 3. Officer McNaught told me she …show more content…
Jones started yelling and said he punched the wall in self defense. I asked
Jones what he meant by that, and he said McGee beat him up and he punched the wall in self defense. Jones went on to say McGee punched him in the face at least 4 times. It should be noted Jones did not have any marks on his face to indicate he was struck in the face. It should also be noted McGee is 6'3" and
260 lbs and it is highly unlikely that he could punch Jones in the face multiple times and Jones would have no marks or injuries.
Officer McNaught and Officer Pedersen began speaking with Jones and I heard
Officer Pedersen asked Jones how he did not have any marks or injuries from
McGee assaulting him, and Jones said because he blocked all of McGee's attempts to punch him. Jones then changed his story again, and stated McGee punched him all over his body, but he did not know exactly where.
I took photographs of the damage to the wall and of Jones. I later uploaded the photographs to the V:drive.
I completed a criminal citation #6Z0439113 for DV Malicious Mischief 3. I provided Jones with a copy of the citation and included one in the case