66-year-old man pleads guilty to assault, road rage charges in Haralson County

A man pleaded guilty to several charges, including aggravated assault and a hit-and-run.

On Monday, in the Superior Court of Haralson County Georgia, James Ray Watkins, 66, pled guilty to the charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and hit and run.

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Haralson County Sheriff’s Office said Watkins’ conviction comes from a road rage incident on US Highway 27 near Walmart on May 18, 2023.

During the incident, HCSO said Watkins and the victim got into an argument.

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After that, Watkins used his car to hit the victim causing serious injuries.

The court sentenced Watkins to 20 years, with the first 10 years to be served in confinement.

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