Runaway Mother Arrested After Son Called 911 About Sword Shooting Incident
A runaway mother – who police say is one of Monroe County’s most wanted drug addicts – has been arrested after she called police to report that her son was armed with a knife during a domestic violence incident.
Jerneen Nicole Green called 911 on Monday, February 23, to report that a man was carrying a katana-like sword at a home in Stock Island, Florida.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a resident around 2 a.m. after Jerneen, 51, told dispatchers that her oldest son, Jiavon Deaute Greenhe was drunk and causing property damage with a sword, according to the Tampa Free Press.
Jerneen told authorities that Zjiavon, 31, was brandishing a katana sword and threatening to kill her, along with several other people in the home at the time.
As the 911 call was made, dispatchers reportedly heard Zjiavon in the background yelling threats at Jerneen and the officer who reported to the scene.
When deputies arrived, they found Zjiavon in the front yard of the home and took him into custody without incident. Additionally, the katana-style sword that Jerneen described in the 911 call was found at the scene.
Jiavon later told investigators that he started wielding the sword after an argument with his mother. However, the police have yet to reveal what the dispute between the mother and son was about.
As authorities investigated the domestic dispute, they began suspecting Jerneen and confirmed that there were numerous warrants for his arrest related to his alleged involvement in drug crimes. However, the police have not yet made public how they reached that conclusion.
As a result of the discovery, Jerneen was also taken into custody and charged with several counts of trafficking cocaine, fentanyl and hydrocodone, trafficking cocaine and multiple drug possession charges, according to online records viewed. Us.
Meanwhile, Zjiavon was charged with aggravated assault for the sword incident.
Both Jerneen and Zjiavon were eventually transported to the Monroe County Jail, where they remain in custody. Bond had not been set for Jerneen or Zjiavon at press time.
It is not yet clear whether Jerneen or Zjiavon have applied or retained legal representation following their arrest.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond Us‘ request for comment on Jerneen’s recent arrest or arrest warrants prior to the recent incident.
After the arrest of these, the officials confirmed that no one was injured during the dispute at their house on February 23. Although the police said that some were in danger at first, it is not clear who others were in the area at the time of the incident.
Court records viewed by Us indicate that either Jerneen or Zjiavon had been arrested several times prior to the latest arrest.
