Jones Cleared in Community Service Probe

Investigation into Jay Jones' reckless driving sentencing finds 'no legal issue'

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) -- Democratic Virginia Attorney General nominee Jay Jones was cleared in an investigation concerning the community service he documented in connection to his 2022 reckless driving conviction. New Kent Circuit Court Judge Elliot Bondurant appointed Donald Caldwell, commonwealth's attorney for Roanoke, in October to investigate a "currently pending" reckless driving case. In [...]

Jones cleared in community service probe

RICHMOND — Jay Jones, Virginia's attorney general-elect, has been cleared in an investigation concerning the community service he documented related to his 2022 reckless driving conviction. Roanoke's top prosecutor, Donald Caldwell, who was appointed in October as special prosecutor in…

Investigation into Jay Jones' reckless driving punishment finds 'no legal issue'

An investigation into Attorney General-elect Jay Jones' punishment for reckless driving found no legal issues, according to the special prosecutor assigned to the case.Roanoke Commonwealths Attorney Donald Caldwell was appointed to investigate questions about Jones reckless driving conviction specifically regarding documents submitted on Jones behalf after he was found guilty. Caldwell replaced the originally appointed prosecutor, Williamsburg/J…

Special prosecutor closes Jay Jones’ reckless driving case after finding ‘no legal issue’ with sentence

The special prosecutor appointed to investigate the handling of incoming attorney general Jay Jones’ 2022 speeding ticket has decided to close out the case. Donald Caldwell, commonwealth’s attorney for Roanoke, was appointed by New Kent Circuit Court Judge Elliot Bondurant in October 2025 to investigate what was considered to be a “currently pending” reckless driving case. New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick had requested the appointme…