Public officials are subject to greater scrutiny by society. The same can be said of someone who is a candidate for an elected position.
Jason Bosley is running for Mayor in the City of Fairfield in this year’s election.
On October 29, 2019, TXDOT filed charges against Jason Bosley for Disorderly Conduct. The case is still going through the courts, with the most recent a status hearing in Freestone County court last week.
Bosley is being represented by Defense Attorney, Chris Martin.
The Disorderly Conduct charge is a Class C Misdemeanor.
If this had been a felony, and a conviction obtained, it would result in becoming ineligible to file as a candidate for public office.
The charge against Bosley went through several hands.
First, Fairfield Police Department sent this to the District Attorney’s office due to a possible conflict of interest as Bosley is a former Council member.
The District Attorney then turned it over to the Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Theresa Farris, and Bosley’s defense attorney Martin subsequently appealed the case to County Court.
The court proceedings were also delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The actions by Bosley that precipitated the disorderly conduct charge mirror other reported incidences showing that Bosley has had continuing problems with government officials.
While the following information is not all from this one isolated event, it shows a documented record of a pattern of behavior that is concerning for a public servant.
Here is a timeline, from police reports, letters, and court documents — all public record that anyone can view — leading up to this case:
March 2, 2017
(Taken from a Fairfield Police Department Report with same date.)
Progressive Waste Management contacted the Fairfield Police Department about an encounter with Jason Bosley at his home address.
Allegedly, Bosley loudly complained, with cuss words, about the lack of removal of his garbage.
The employees explained that they are only allowed to pick up trash in approved trash cans that was out by 7:00 a.m.
At this point, the employee said that Bosley, “jumped up onto the passenger side running board of the truck and began cussing and yelling at the driver.”
Once Bosley was off the truck, they left to continue with the remainder of their trash route.
According to the report, at this point, a person riding in the trash truck stated that at the next stop, Bosley came, “driving up in a red pickup and pulled around the trash truck and cut in front of them causing the trash truck to break hard to keep from hitting Bosley.”
After sitting there a few minutes, Bosley then left and once home emptied his trash into a city approved can.
July 24, 2018
Jason Bosley accepts appointment as a City of Fairfield Council Member.
November 27, 2018
(Taken from a Fairfield Police Department Report with same date.)
Jason Bosley was seen to be ‘hollering’ at a fellow Fairfield City Council member as shown in an incident report with the Fairfield Police Department, according to the report.
November 14, 2018
(Taken from a Fairfield Police Department Voluntary Statement dated Marc 21, 2019)
An incident occurred where Councilman Jason Bosley was sending a Chamber Leader messages via Facebook, on her personal account and outside of business hours, asking questions about fees and monies related to the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, as per the statement.
Her husband took over the messages to ask that Bosley stop messaging his wife, and if he had questions use the proper channels or ask at a city council meeting.
He concluded by saying any other questions should go through him, the husband and not his wife.
Allegedly, Bosley responded with, “Really?? Is this a threat for asking questions??”
At this point the husband explained that it was not professional and that what Bosley was doing was harassment. He further explained he was asking nicely for Bosley to conduct work in person during business hours or at city council meetings.
Bosley then responded, “Don’t contact me again!!!!”
May of 2019
Jason Bosley lost his re-election bid for his City Council position.
August 13, 2019
(Taken from a Fairfield Police Department Report and accompanying statements, with same date.)
Jason Bosley entered Fairfield City Hall to deliver a folder that he carried in directly to the City Secretary.
Instead of waiting in the proper area, Bosley followed the City Secretary back to her cubicle.
Bosley asked for a receipt, and as the City Secretary attempted to clarify his meaning, he grew more irritated.
Allegedly, Bosley began to raise his voice, and the City Secretary said that was enough and that he needed to return to the waiting area.
Bosley continued to yell in her face about being a tax paying citizen and that she wasn’t going to yell at him, although a witness says they do not recall her yelling, as per the report.
The City Secretary told Bosley to go to the other side of the counter and she would make the copies and sign for them.
As the City Hall and Police Department were housed in the same building at this time, two Fairfield officers heard the yelling and went to see what was happening.
After being told twice by one officer to return to the waiting area, Bosley did so.
An officer said that Bosley was not forced to leave, but instead allowed to wait and given the receipt he asked for, the report stated.
October 29, 2019
(Taken from a Freestone County Court case file)
Jason Bosley went to the TXDOT location in Fairfield, Texas to request his political signs be returned.
The report says, one of the victims stated that Bosley requested a supervisor, but then stated that, “You don’t want this wrath.”
The supervisor arrived and Bosley began demanding that his signs be returned to him.
It was explained to Bosley that they were removed because the signs were in the TXDOT right of way, but upon hearing this Bosley allegedly began to scream, cuss and demand his signs back.
As the supervisor went to retrieve Bosley’s signs, the assistant supervisor explained in detail why the signs where removed.
Bosley explained, with expletives, that he mows the area and therefore owns it, as per the report.
Bosley was then told that there was no reason to act the way he was to which Bosley replied, “What are you going to do about it?” and then stepped towards the man.
The assistant supervisor says he felt like Bosley was trying to start a physical altercation so he moved behind the counter in the lobby, the report reads.
An offer to mark the right of way was made at this point, but Bosley again pointed out that he mows it.
When the assistant supervisor asked for Bosley’s address and reminded him there was no need to raise his voice, Bosley leaned over the counter and again stated, “What are you going to do about it?”
He was allegedly close enough that the assistant supervisor said he could smell his breath.
During this time a phone call was made to the Fairfield Police Department as Bosley kept raising his voice and cursing.
The officer at the scene spoke to Bosley, who denied raising his voice or any of the above.
The officer also explained that he would get Bosley’s signs back, and that TXDOT would mark his property with the officer present.
Bosley stated that the receptionist could verify that he was cordial, but her official statement shows that she could not verify that at all, as per the report.
This is the case that was turned over to the District Attorney’s office, and is currently in the Freestone County court system.
February of 2020
Jason Bosley filed candidacy for Mayor of the City of Fairfield, Texas.
March 27, 2020
The City of Fairfield election was postponed to November 3, 2020, due to COVID-19.
March 31, 2020
(Taken from a statement and as the on-person camera footage shows)
As the reporting officer for the TXDOT incident was preparing to complete his end-of-shift report, Jason Bosley caught the officer outside the police station and asked to speak to him.
The officer walked over to Bosley’s truck and activated his on-person camera to record the interaction.
Bosley asked why a report of the October TXDOT incident was not filed until March 3, 2020, and the officer explained that it was filed shortly after the incident occurred.
After this statement, Bosley stated that he had spoken to the employees at TXDOT and they had no wish to file charges on him.
The officer explained that when a complainant calls and wishes to file a report, he must abide by their wishes. In addition, he offered Bosley to view the recorded video and written statements from the individuals Bosley said he had spoken to.
Bosley then asked if the officer had gotten a statement from him, the officer explained that he did not need to get a statement from Bosley for a disorderly conduct charge, and that he felt the statement and recording would suffice.
The officer told Bosley that he, “Was not going to be accosted at the police department because he felt that I had not done my job correctly.”
He further stated that Bosley may speak to the officer’s supervisors if Bosley felt there was an issue with how the officer had performed his duties.
Bosley responded, “I will see you in court over this.”
The officer said that was fine, but you cannot go into a public lobby and scream and cuss at people and nothing happen.
As the officer tried to end the conversation, he explained it was filed with the District Attorney’s office because of Bosley’s time as a council member for the City of Fairfield, and that being a possible conflict of interest.
Bosley stated, “it happened in the city, I’m a city resident, you’re a city officer, so it should have went to City court.”
The officer further explained that the District Attorney’s office then contacted the Justice of the Peace and filed the report there.
As the conversation continued the officer again tried to leave by telling Bosley to have a good day.
Bosley responded with, “You don’t have to be a jerk.” And the officer explained he had only said to have a good day.
As the situation diffused Bosley said, “I tell you what; I want to file a police report.”
When asked why, Bosley stated that he wished to file a report on the District Attorney for throwing a horseshoe during a “Drunken Rage”, right in front of him.
The officer responded that he felt that could be considered retaliation for the District Attorney’s handling of his case.
The officer offered for Bosley to talk to his supervisors the next day, as he did not feel comfortable taking the report, given their conversation.
After this, Bosley asked again why it took so long to file the report, the officer said he already had answered that question.
Bosley stated that it was not answered to his liking, the officer explained that he felt accosted and that if Bosley had an issue he may speak with his supervisors.
The on-person footage was included with this letter the officer filed by request of the Chief of Police David Utsey.
August 12, 2020 – 10:19 a.m.
(Taken from a statement)
Jason Bosley went to the Fairfield Police Department and requested to speak with the Chief Utsey.
After Utsey asked another officer to step outside with him, as a witness, they went outside to a table.
Utsey and the Sergeant sat down opposite of Bosley.
They noted that he had brought a newspaper with him.
Bosley was requesting a copy of a case that he had read including the Freestone County DA and an incident he was accused of committing.
Utsey explained that it had been sent to the Attorney General’s Office for ruling and possible investigation.
Bosley then began to discuss his TXDOT incident and raising his voice, as per the statement.
The Sergeant put his hand out and told Bosley to calm down, but instead Bosley and the Sergeant escalated and began to exchange words.
Bosley made mention of the Sergeant’s family bashing him on social media, and the Sergeant told him to not bring his family into this, the report states.
Utsey sent the Sergeant inside at this time. According to Chief Utsey, the Sergeant had not contacted or threatened Bosley at any point during the exchange.
After this, Bosley asked why the case was filed on him over the TXDOT incident, but as a conflict of interest they decided it was best handled by the District Attorney’s office, who then sent it to the JP’s court.
Finally, Bosley placed two bullets on the table and quizzed Chief Utsey on why the Police Department was using the bullets that they used. After the bullet discussion, Bosley left.
August 12, 2020 – 12:14 p.m.
(Taken from a statement made by Bosley)
Bosley filed a voluntary statement about the July 28, 2020 interaction with the Sergeant.
The report states that Bosley arrived at the Fairfield Police Department regarding an incident report that happened on July 28, 2020.
He went inside, requested to speak to Utsey, and waited outside at the picnic table.
Shortly after Utsey came out, followed by the Sergeant. Bosley did request to speak to Utsey alone, but the report said the Sergeant would not allow him.
Bosley asked Utsey about the incident report, while never acknowledging the Sergeant.
Utsey explained that he had to wait for the Attorney General’s office to get back to him before filing any formal charges.
He then asked Utsey, “So, if the DA was wrote a citation for speeding, would it go to the Attorney General or City Court?”
Bosley states that the Sergeant allegedly put his finger in his face across the table and told Bosley, “You better watch your tone!”
He continues by saying that Sergeant’s family has bashed him on social media and that he informed the Sergeant that he would not tolerate his finger in his face or his family bashing him and that he was not talking to him, as per the statement.
Allegedly, this is when Sergeant came around the table and reached to grab Bosley, while Utsey grabbed the Sergeant and told him to go inside.
Bosley concludes with him stating how he fears for the safety of his family and himself with Sergeant and his temper.
August 12, 2020 – approximately 3:30 p.m.
(Taken from a statement)
Jason Bosley arrived at the Fairfield Police Chief Utsey’s home, while he was not on duty, as per the statement filed.
Bosley requested to again discuss the incident, but Utsey explained that he would not discuss it with him when he is home with his family.
Bosley then said that he did not wish to get the Sergeant in trouble, but he thought he needs some training.
Utsey repeated that he would not discuss while he was at home, and that he would be at work in the morning and that they could discuss it then.
Bosley stated, again, that he did not wish to get the Sergeant in trouble but that there were a lot of issues between their families, as the statement reads.
September 9, 2020
(Taken from a statement)
Jason Bosley spoke to a Fairfield Police Officer while he was stopped at a food truck to get something to eat.
The officer approached Bosley’s truck and they spoke for approximately ten minutes before Bosley asked if he had heard what happened with him and the Sergeant.
The officer told him that he has nothing to do with that, which Bosley responded, I know but if it wasn’t for Chief Utsey he would have hit me, allegedly.
Bosley then stated that once he becomes Mayor there will be a lot of changes. Including there being no need for both supervisors to be on the first shift, one will be on days and the other on nights.
Bosley also mentioned getting rid of the City Administrator, as well the statement reads.
This timeline is taken from police reports, letter, and court documents — all public record that anyone can view.
As the TXDOT case moves through the systems, the “Times” will be monitoring the case.
