Assaulted at Daughter’s Basketball Game, Then Arrested and Haven’t Seen Her Since- A Savannah Father’s Fight for Justice

Malik Jones is shaping the future through mentorship, motivational speaking, and community service.

August 15, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on August 15, 2026

Malik Jones, a life navigator at Goodwill Southeast Georgia, claimed that he was assaulted at a basketball game in front of her daughter, Carlee, and hasn’t seen her since that day, January 18, 2026.

Carlee’s mother punched him in the face at her basketball game, but the Savannah Police Department wrongfully arrested him instead of protecting him.

Malik Jones is already making waves as a dynamic force for change in Savannah, Georgia.

He is a motivational speaker, mentor, and dedicated community leader who embodies the spirit of transformation, using his influence to uplift those around him.

His impact extends across multiple arenas and inspires others with his powerful messages of resilience nd self-belief.

On the court, he serves as a respected GHSAA and D2 Women’s Basketball Official in the SIAC conference.

Professionally, he excels as a Life Navigator Manager and Consultant, guiding individuals toward personal and professional growth.

Moreover, his dedication to service shines through his involvement with the 100 Black Men of Savannah. It is an organization committed to mentoring young Black men and fostering leadership in the next generation.

He understands that real change starts with empowering youth, and he leads by example, offering guidance, support, and hope.

Malik Jones Hasn’t Seen His Daughter After He was Assaulted And Then Arrested

Malik Jones’ proud moment watching her daughter, Carlee, play basketball turned into a nightmare. After her mother punched him in the face in front of her, he called the police for help.

However, instead of protecting him, the Savannah Police Department arrested him.

Malik had made a viral traffic stop video of a Sgt. Colon of the Savannah Police Department, and filed an Internal Affairs complaint against him.

Sgt. Colon was the officer who showed up alongside Lt. Hewett when Malik called for the authorities’ help.

He was wrongfully arrested because of what he did. He had exposed police misconduct, corruption, and the lack of accountability in Savannah.

Sadly, his daughter saw it all, and since that day, he hasn’t seen or spoken to Carlee.

Previously, Malik surprised Carlee with floor tickets to see her favorite artist, Rod Wave, and watch her favorite player, Raven Johnson, who was his friend.

Similarly, he took her to her South Carolina teammates’ play. Malik had asked Raven to speak life into her and encourage her to keep playing basketball so the high school could rank her.

Carlee told him that she might start playing in middle school, which was a proud moment that meant everything to him.

Furthermore, Malik is fighting not only for justice but also for his family.

His vision is clear, and he wishes to bring the change his community deserves and inspire the next generation. He hopes to etch his name in history as the youngest elected councilman in Savannah’s storied past.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Malik Jones is originally from Savannah, Georgia, and studied at Savannah High School in District 3.
• His mother, PrettyLady Lawton, raised him alongside his siblings, De’sira Boyd, Licia Lucci Lawton, Mario Jones, and SassyClassy Attitude Lawton.

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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.

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