UPDATE: Sheriff says deputy rammed vehicle to stop chase after Dunkin’ Donuts assault

Sheriff Matt Moulton says a deputy rammed the suspect’s vehicle after it entered oncoming traffic during a chase tied to a Dunkin’ Donuts assault investigation.

UPDATE (3/12/26): Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton says a Houston County deputy intentionally rammed the suspect’s vehicle to end the chase connected to Thursday morning’s aggravated assault investigation in Warner Robins.

In a Facebook post Thursday, Moulton said Houston County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Lt. Justin Andrews made the decision to ram the vehicle after the suspect began driving recklessly and entered oncoming traffic.

According to Moulton, Andrews took action to stop the chase and prevent further danger to other drivers.

The sheriff said the maneuver ended the pursuit and allowed law enforcement to safely take the suspect into custody.

ORIGINAL STORY (3/12/26):

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for aggravated assault at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Warner Robins on Thursday morning, according to the Warner Robins Police Department.

The news release states that the aggravated assault happened in the morning on March 12 at the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 3111 Watson Blvd.

WRPD says when officers arrived on scene that the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle.

Officers initiated a pursuit along Watson Boulevard. During the pursuit, the suspect was involved in a collision.

The suspect is now in custody and has been identified as Shemaiah Jerrod King. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have information, contact the Warner Robins Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 478-302-5380 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers.