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LIMESTONE COUNTY – On Saturday, May 31, 2025, Limestone County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Interstate 65 in the area of Mile Marker 347. A 911 caller reported that a man on a motorcycle fired shots at him and his family while they were traveling northbound. The gunfire struck the victim’s vehicle, endangering the lives of the occupants.
Following the alert issued with a detailed description of the suspect, troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Jason Jermain Johnson
(ALEA) located the individual approximately 10 miles from the scene. Limestone County Deputies responded to assist with the traffic stop and positively identified the suspect as Jason Jermain Johnson, age 30, of Centerville, Tennessee.
During the arrest, Johnson was found in possession of a loaded pistol two additional loaded magazines, and was wearing a bullet-resistant vest beneath an Outcast Motorcycle Club vest.
Based on the evidence and witness statements, Johnson was arrested and charged with the following:
* Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
* Three Counts of Attempted Murder
A bond has not been set at this time, and an Aniah’s Law hearing will be scheduled later.
Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin commends the swift collaboration between the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office and ALEA Troopers in resolving a dangerous situation quickly and safely.
“This reckless violence has no place on our highways,” said Sheriff McLaughlin. “We are thankful no innocent lives were lost, and we will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to ensure the public’s safety.” – Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin
Media Release/Limestone County Sheriff’s Department
