LaGrange man wanted for pointing rifle at teen

LaGrange man wanted for pointing rifle at teen (NowGeorgia.com)

On February 26, 2026, at approximately 1830 hours, officers from the Lagrange Police Department responded to 124 McGee Street regarding a subject with a gun. Upon arrival Officers made contact with the complainant April Parks.

Parks stated that earlier in the day she was involved in a verbal dispute with her live-in boyfriend Karmez Jackson. She stated that her 16-year-old son attempted to intervene, when Jackson became aggressive towards her son. Parks stated Jackson went into his room and returned with a loaded rifle and pointed it at her son making threats to kill him. Parks stated she grabbed her son and they ran out of the house and called police.

Jackson took flight prior to officers’ arrival. A warrant has been obtained for the arrest of Karmez Jackson on the charge of Aggravated Assault.

Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective M. Ligon 706-883-2621.

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