Dawson police officer arrested on aggravated assault charge

The GBI said Monday that, on Wednesday, the Dawson Police Department requested investigative assistance from the agency regarding an allegation that a Dawson police officer, Latavius McIntosh, 27, pointed a gun at Shalarrious Mays, 27, during an altercation.

The GBI said the altercation occurred at 409 Oak St., the residence of Lakiesha Terry and Mays. McIntosh was off-duty during the incident, officials said.

GBI officials said Monday that a criminal arrest warrant was issued and served on McIntosh, charging him with aggravated assault. He was booked into the Terrell County Jail, officials said Monday.