In a controversial development in Cotton Tree Village, Akeem Jones, a 32-year-old local resident, has been taken into police custody by the same officer he recently accused of shooting him. The incident occurred on March 4, 2026, creating a complex legal situation that has drawn significant public attention.
According to family statements, Jones had previously alleged that during a police pursuit targeting one of his relatives on Tuesday, an officer discharged their firearm, striking Jones in the arm from behind. The injury was reportedly severe enough to require medical treatment and would prevent him from working for approximately two months.
Following his discharge from medical care on Tuesday, Jones was reportedly en route to file an official complaint with the Professional Standards Branch when he was intercepted by police and transported to the Roaring Creek police station.
Norma Lemott, Jones’ sister, has publicly condemned the detention as potential retaliation for her brother’s decision to speak with media outlets about the shooting incident. In statements to News 5, Lemott revealed the family is securing legal representation, declaring they “will not let this matter rest.”
Lemott further expressed concerns about restricted access to her detained brother and reported hearing claims that police intended to press charges against Jones for allegedly assaulting an officer. She characterized these potential charges as a contradictory response, questioning how someone who was reportedly shot could then be accused of attempting to seize an officer’s weapon simply for engaging with media.
The full details of this developing story were scheduled for comprehensive coverage on News 5’s evening broadcast, highlighting ongoing tensions between community members and law enforcement personnel.