Shocking Arrest: Ithaca Man with 20 Active Warrants Caught at Apple Fest!
This past weekend, during the Apple Harvest Festival in Ithaca, local police made a significant arrest after spotting a suspect with multiple active warrants.
The incident occurred on Friday, September 27, around 1:24 p.m., when an officer from the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) recognized a 39-year-old local man, Jessiah B. Jones, who was wanted for several charges.
The officer approached Jones and informed him that there were 20 active warrants out for his arrest. However, things didn’t go smoothly, as Jones did not cooperate with the officer.
According to the police report, Jones resisted arrest, trying to pull away from the officer’s grip. Despite his resistance, the police were able to take him into custody, and he is now awaiting arraignment in the Ithaca City Court.
Jones has been charged with several offenses following his arrest. These charges include resisting arrest, which is classified as a class A misdemeanor.
In addition, he was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree for recklessly damaging someone else’s property, another class A misdemeanor. Jones was also charged with an open container violation, which is a violation of the Ithaca city code.
However, these charges were just the beginning. Jones also had a series of outstanding warrants related to various other crimes.
The most significant of these warrants include 13 charges of trespassing, which indicates a history of unlawful entry onto private or restricted property. Trespassing is typically considered a less severe offense, but the number of warrants suggests a pattern of repeat offenses.
Additionally, Jones had five warrants for petit larceny, another class A misdemeanor. Petit larceny involves stealing property of relatively low value, typically less than $1,000.
It is considered a lower-level theft offense, but having five separate warrants for this crime again points to a history of repeated unlawful behavior.
One of the more serious warrants involved criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, which is also classified as a class A misdemeanor.
This charge relates to possessing illegal drugs, and although it’s one of the lesser drug-related charges, it still carries legal consequences.
Finally, Jones was wanted for harassment in the second degree, which means he had been accused of engaging in behavior that could potentially cause physical injury or fear of injury to another person.
Harassment charges can be brought for various types of aggressive or unwanted behavior, and it is often considered a serious offense, particularly when it involves physical contact or intimidation.
After his arrest, Jessiah B. Jones was transported to the Ithaca City Court, where he will face arraignment for both his new charges and the outstanding warrants.
This case highlights the importance of law enforcement presence at public events like the Apple Harvest Festival, where officers are not only focused on crowd control and safety but also on apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants.
Jones’s arrest at a popular community event such as the Apple Harvest Festival also serves as a reminder that even in a festive atmosphere, the police are vigilant about maintaining public safety and addressing criminal behavior.
With 20 active warrants, including multiple charges of theft, trespassing, and drug possession, Jones will likely face significant legal consequences as the court process moves forward.
The Ithaca Police Department has urged the public to remain aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious behavior during large events.
While most attendees at festivals and community gatherings are there to enjoy themselves, the police are always on the lookout for individuals who may pose a risk to public safety.
As the community awaits further updates on this case, it’s clear that Jones’s history of legal troubles has finally caught up with him.
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His arrest at the Apple Harvest Festival is just the beginning of what is expected to be a lengthy legal process. He faces charges for both the new crimes he’s been accused of and the outstanding warrants that have followed him for some time.