A Michigan State Rep. who was being brought to the Livingston County Jail Tuesday had his handcuffs’ key on him, police said.
Now Rep. Jewell Jones has to deal with additional charges of attempting to escape in addition to DUI and bond violation charges he had originally been facing.
“This guy is a real piece of work, and an embarrassment to all elected officials, and I believe he thinks somehow the laws do not apply to him,” Livingstone County Sheriff Michael Murphy said.
“More than that, I am mad. Had the handcuff key ended in an injury to my staff or another inmate I am not sure what I would have done, as my primary responsibility is the safety and security of my staff and inmates.”
The 26-year-old had the key taped to the bottom of his foot, the intake investigation revealed.
When he was arrested for DUI charges last April, Jones had reportedly refused being pictured without a mask, threatening officers that the Governor was “the homie.”
“You know what? Big Gretch is the homie. When she finds out about this, she might be a little upset about the treatment,” he said.
“She’s very serious about the pandemic so I’m just wondering if I can wear the mask.”
