Local independent journalist arrested in weekend incident
UPDATE 1: CNAW2News.com has obtained the incident/arrest report for the incident involving Ashlee Williams. Williams was arrested after she hit or grabbed her grandfather, who was the victim, and caused a minor injury to his left arm. Williams was arrested by Columbus Police at the scene at 7:59 A.M. on June 29, 2025. The report does not specify if her grandfather was taken to a hospital for any treatment.
Original story: A local independent journalist is facing charges after an incident over the weekend.
Image: Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
Ashlee Samantha Williams, 31, was arrested on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in connection to a call for service at a residence. Williams was arrested for battery-family violence first degree (misdemeanor), jail records confirmed. She was booked into the jail at 9:46 A.M. on June 29, 2025.
Rumors regarding Williams’ detainment spread overnight on social media. Additional details about Williams’ arrest have not been confirmed. CNAW2News.com remains working to confirm information about exactly what led up to her arrest, including filing an open records request for an incident report.
Editor’s Note: We initially reported we had received rumors regarding her arrest during the overnight hours. That is incorrect. We initially received messages around sunrise.
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