Robert Griffin
ELLAVILLE — Ellaville City Council member Patricia “Pat” Jones was arrested on Sept. 14 and charged with simple assault-family violence and was later released on bond, according to Ellaville Police Chief Mitchell Ellis. Police were called to 644 Spivey St. shortly after 1 p.m. that day in regards to a domestic disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers met the complainant, Jones’ 19-year-old daughter, who stated that Jones assaulted her with a broom stick, hitting her on the legs, head and arms.
After investigation Jones was taken into custody.
