Arrest
17 Year Old Arrested for DUI with Open Containers in Vehicle
Published June 19, 2025

GSP stops teenager for failure to maintain lane

Booking records indicate that the Georgia State Patrol arrested 17 year old Ava Joy Johnson on June 11th after a Trooper witnessed Johnson fail to maintain lane, leading to a DUI investigation.

According to the charges, as part of the investigation the trooper located multiple open containers in the vehicle with Johnson.

Suspect Arrested

Booking records indicate the following individual was arrested and booked regarding the incident.

Ava Joy Johnson, 17

Ava Joy Johnson, 17, of Newnan was arrested by Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol and booked into the Coweta County Jail for the following charge(s).

  • DUI – Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol (M)
  • Open Container In Passenger Area Of Vehicle In Operation (M)
  • Open Container In Passenger Area Of Vehicle In Operation (M)
  • Failure To Maintain Lane (M)

Booking records show that Johnson was released from custody on the evening of June 11th.

Criminal History

Johnson has no known previous contact with law enforcement.