Clarification of the Domestic Violence history of Jermoxers Mitchell

A Shreveport Police Department press release regarding Jermoxers Mitchell, issued Tuesday, February 24, 2026, stated "This marks Mitchell’s 6th arrest involving domestic abuse battery.”

That statement is inaccurate.

Mr. Mitchell has three prior arrests for misdemeanor Domestic Abuse Battery and two bench warrant arrests related to failure to appear in court on those charges. Bench warrant arrests should not be characterized as separate domestic violence arrests.

All prior domestic violence-related cases were charged as misdemeanors and handled in Shreveport City Court, as determined by the arresting officers and the Shreveport City Attorney’s Office. All of these arrests occurred prior to December 3, 2015.

Accurate Domestic Violence Case History

1. First Domestic Abuse Battery Arrest

• October 7, 2008 – Arrested and case sent to Shreveport City Court.

• March 1, 2010 – Arrested on bench warrant for failure to appear.

• April 3, 2011 – Arrested again on bench warrant for failure to appear.

• November 15, 2011 – Pleaded guilty in Shreveport City Court before Judge Charles Kelly.

  • Sentence: $300.50 fine or 30 days in jail, plus $139.50 court costs.

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2. Second Domestic Abuse Battery Arrest

• February 13, 2013 – Arrested along with a female co-defendant.

• June 17, 2013 – Co-defendant pleaded guilty to Simple Battery and was sentenced to pay a $250.50 fine or serve 25 days in jail, plus $154.50 in court costs (Judge Charles Kelly).

• July 1, 2013 – Case against Mr. Mitchell dismissed by the Shreveport City Attorney.

3. Third Domestic Abuse Battery Arrest

• December 2, 2015 – Arrested and case sent to Shreveport City Court.

  • Notably, this arrest should have been charged as Domestic Abuse Battery, Second Offense (a felony), and forwarded to Caddo Parish District Court for prosecution, but it was not.

• December 17, 2019 – Pleaded guilty before Judge John M. Robinson in Shreveport City Court.

  • Sentence: 30 days in jail.

Policy Update

As of January 1, 2025, all domestic violence cases are being handled in Caddo Parish District Court and prosecuted by my office.

Statement on Transparency

For the fair administration of justice, it is vital that law enforcement agencies present complete and accurate information regarding a defendant’s criminal history when communicating with the public. This includes avoiding characterizations that may mislead prospective jurors or distort the record.

Accuracy and transparency are essential to maintaining public trust in the criminal justice system.

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