Michigan State Representative Jewell Jones faced additional charges Wednesday after he was allegedly in possession of a handcuff key after being arrested Tuesday because of the revocation of his bond from a previous arrest.
He was indicted Wednesday on charges of attempting to escape custody while awaiting a criminal trial and carrying a gun to jail, according to The Detroit News.
“This guy is a real play and a disgrace to all elected officials, and I think he believes that somehow the laws don’t apply to him,” Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy said. reported FOX 2 from Detroit. “More than that, I’m crazy. If the key to the handcuffs had ended up injuring my staff or another inmate, I’m not sure what I would have done, as my main responsibility is the safety of my staff and inmates. “.
“This guy is a real play and a disgrace to all elected officials, and I think he believes that somehow the laws don’t apply to him.”
Jones, 26, was arrested for alleged breach of his link for the third time related to a drunk driving accident earlier this year. His blood alcohol content at the time was more than double the legal limit, police said.
Jones ’alcohol link to his ankle detected three times alcohol in his system on Sept. 3 (drinking is a violation of his bond) and allegedly manipulated the bond on Sept. 6.
He was elected to the state legislature in 2016.
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Jones pleaded not guilty Wednesday. His bond was set at $ 100,000 in cash or bail, News reports.
Officers allegedly found the key engraved on Jones’ foot during the Livingston County jail jail on Tuesday, FOX 2 reported.
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Jones was also ordered to hand over any equipment he would use as a reserve police officer in his district.
Jones’ lawyer said he was frustrated with the charge of attempting to escape because, once in the cell, the key would not have helped him, the news reported.
Murphy said he wasn’t sure why Jones had the key.
“You could go through unlimited possibilities. At the end of the day, people are handcuffed to and from a facility. If someone has the key to the handcuffs, it’s a bad day for us,” according to the News newspaper. .
Jones previously violated his bond by allegedly leaving Michigan National Guard training without notifying the court or his attorney and for failing to pay for the maintenance of his bond, which was given to him after his first violation. , reported FOX 2.
During his April arrest, Jones told officers his actions “will not be good for you,” adding that he would call the governor. [Gretchen] Whitmer right now, “according to the police report.
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Jones also referred to Whitmer as a “homie” when officers tried to capture his maskless entry photo. “You know what? Big Gretch is the man. When he finds out about this, he might be a little upset about the treatment,” Jones said. “She’s very serious about the pandemic, so I’m just wondering if I can wear the mask.”
Kyle Morris of Fox News contributed to this report.