On October 21, 2024, Lafayette County Sheriff Deputies responded to a disturbance on County Road 1069. After arriving, Deputies Determined that Jolly Jay Mitchell (black male, 39 years old) committed domestic violence, and he was taken into custody by Deputies.
During the investigation, it was determined that Jolly Jay Mitchell was intimidating a victim of a previous crime incident that is still pending in court. Jolly was also charged with intimidating a witness.
Jolly was transported to LCDC without incident. He was later issued a $25,000 bond by the Justice Court.