Johnathan "John" Jones was born June 25, 1985. Jones was the only child of Mike and Mary Jones. He grew up in Shiloh County getting hired in 2006 at 21 by the Sheriffs Office. after 8 years Jones rose to the ranks to Lieutenant. Shortly after his promotion to Lt. Jones was stabbed in a domestic altercation he witnessed at one of the local gas stations. Jones shot and killed the man that stabbed him. He spent several months out of work recuperating and dealing with the IA investigation. Shortly after he was cleared to return to full duty. Jones found it very difficult returning to work, he spent several sessions with a department supplied traumatic event specialist (fancy word for therapist) who diagnosed him with PTSD from his stabbing. Jones, not wanting to leave Law Enforcement but wanting away from Shiloh County after his face was all over the news. Decided to move down to Maryland and take a job in the small town of Oakland on the western part of the state. Jones worked for the small local PD. (8 Patrol officers) for a few years. After talking with his family, friends and Capt. Russo, who helped make Jones make up his mind and return to Shiloh County, returning to the Sheriffs Office.
