Rapper OJ da Juiceman Accused of Pointing Gun at Georgia State Patrol Trooper

A woman who rented the car claims the Atlanta rapper wasn't behind the wheel.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:49am

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Georgia State Patrol have charged OJ da Juiceman, whose real name is Otis Williams Jr., with pointing a gun at a trooper on Interstate 20. However, a woman who rented the car claims the Atlanta rapper wasn't the one driving the vehicle during the incident on January 28.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and some members of the hip-hop community, as well as the challenges of determining culpability when multiple parties are involved in an alleged incident.

The details

According to court records, Williams was booked into the DeKalb County jail on March 16 and faces 10 charges, including felony aggravated assault upon a public safety officer and misdemeanor pointing or aiming a gun at another. The woman who rented the car for Williams said he had given permission for another man to use the vehicle, and that Williams was unaware of the charges until he was pulled over on March 7 while visiting family.

  • The alleged incident with the Georgia State trooper occurred on January 28.
  • Williams was booked into the DeKalb County jail on March 16.
  • Williams was pulled over on March 7 while visiting family.

The players

Otis Williams Jr.

Also known as rapper OJ da Juiceman, he has been charged with pointing a gun at a Georgia State Patrol trooper.

Georgia State Patrol

The law enforcement agency that has charged Williams with the alleged incident on Interstate 20.

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What they’re saying

“We are confident in our client's innocence and in the legal posture of this case. We will continue to pursue all appropriate remedies to secure his release and expect that, upon proper consideration of the evidence, Mr. Williams Jr. will be fully vindicated.”

— Terrell Dark, Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether or not to grant Williams bond.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the hip-hop community, as well as the challenges of determining culpability when multiple parties are involved in an alleged incident. The outcome of this case will likely have broader implications for how such situations are handled in the future.