Aidan Ramnarine

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Name:
Ramnarine, Aidan Jordan

Date of Booking:
05/16/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 5/16/2026, I was patrolling South Wayne Street when I observed a Mercury Mountaineer turn left from Greene Street onto South Wayne Street.

The driver stopped behind a parked Milledgeville Police Department patrol car on the roadway who was working a downtown detail. When the vehicle passed the MPD police car, I observed the driver, later identified as Aidan Ramnarine, leaned forward in the seat and appeared to be hyper-focused on the roadway. Aiden made a left hand turn onto Hancock Street, left onto Wilkinson Street, and a left onto Greene Street making him circle the block one full time. Aiden continued east bound on Greene Street to the intersection of Elbert Street, where he continued through intersection of Greene St. towards the Oconee Greenway before stopping on the hill to avoid my sight. I continued through the intersection where I observed the vehicle continue to drive down Greene St. toward the Oconee Greenway. When the vehicle reached the intersection of Greene street and Warren street, the vehicle entered the Oconee Greenway, which closes at 2000 hours each day.

The vehicle pulled into a parking spot and I notified dispatch I would be getting out with the vehicle to make contact with Aidan. Aidan exited the vehicle and I asked Aiden “what are you doing?” to which he replied he was “headed home”. I asked Aidan for his drivers license. Aidan stated the license was in the vehicle and we both went to retrieve it. While near the driver side of the vehicle, I smelled a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage coming from his person. Aidan stated he got off work around 1700 hours, met his friends on Greene street, went back to their apartment and was now driving home.

Deputy Sides asked him “how many drinks have you had tonight?” and was told “tonight I had a couple but that’s been a few hours ago”. I asked Aidan if he would participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing to expel our suspicion of him being under the influence of alcohol and he consented. I then placed Aidan on a flat level surface in the parking lot where he was medically cleared to conduct the testing.

I placed Aidan in the starting position and began checking his eyes which showed equal tracking in both eyes.

HORIZONTAL GAZE NYSTAGMUS:
Instructional period- able to maintain position
Lack of smooth pursuit- signs in both eyes
Distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation- signs in both eyes
Onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees- signs in both eyes

WALK AND TURN:
Instruction period- unable to maintain starting position
Walk and turn steps 1 though 9- missed heal to toe (steps 1,6) stepped off line (steps 2,7,8,9)
Turn- improper turn (not how demonstrated of lead foot planted)
Walk and turn steps 9 steps back- missed heal to toe (step 4), stepped off line (steps 5,8), used arms for balance

ONE LEG STAND:
Testing: used arms for balance

Based on my investigation, it was determined Aidan was above the legal limit to be operating a motor vehicle on the roadway. I placed him under arrest and read implied consent for persons over the age of 21 years of age and requested breath. Aidan agreed to the requested state test of his breath and I transported him to the Baldwin County Jail.

Upon arrival at the Jail, Aidan was escorted into the Intox room where he supplied a sample of his breath for testing. While in the room, Aidan stated “thank you for being nice because I know I made a mistake”. Deputy Coley advised the breath sample Aidan provided was 0.179. Following the testing, he was released to jail staff and the appropriate paperwork was completed. Aidan was then issued a citation for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

5/16/26

AIDAN JORDAN RAMNARINE ARRESTED AND RELEASED ON BOND — DUI CHARGE

What this means: Aidan Jordan Ramnarine was arrested in Baldwin County on May 16, 2026, and is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. A $500.00 appearance bond was posted through Don Johnson Bonding, securing Ramnarine’s release from custody. The bond requires Ramnarine to appear in Baldwin County court on the scheduled date to answer the charge.

7/27/26

FORMAL ACCUSATION FILED — DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (PER SE)

What this means: On July 27, 2026, Assistant Solicitor General Colin Farabaugh filed a formal accusation against Aidan Jordan Ramnarine in the Baldwin County State Court under Criminal Action No. 26SR000639. An accusation is a formal charging document — it replaces the original citation as the official basis for the case moving forward. Count 1 charges Ramnarine with Driving Under the Influence Per Se under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391(a)(5), alleging that on May 16, 2026, in Baldwin County, Ramnarine allegedly operated a moving vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more within three hours of driving.

7/31/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What this means: Attorney Claudia Mitcham filed an Entry of Appearance in the Baldwin County State Court on behalf of Aidan Jordan Ramnarine, formally notifying the court that she would be representing the defendant. Along with that filing, Mitcham submitted consolidated discovery motions — requests for the prosecution to share evidence it intends to use in the case — as well as a certificate of service confirming the filings were properly delivered to the opposing party.

8/6/26

CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED — UNACCUSED DOCKET

What this means: Aidan Jordan Ramnarine’s case (Case No. STUA2026000432) has been placed on the court’s calendar for August 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Baldwin State Court. Charges have been filed against Ramnarine, but the case is proceeding on the original citations rather than a formal accusation document at this time.

8/6/26

AIDAN JORDAN RAMNARINE PLEADS GUILTY — SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS

What this means: On August 6, 2026, Aidan Jordan Ramnarine appeared in the Baldwin County State Court before Judge Paul W. Hitchcock and entered a negotiated guilty plea to Count 1 — Driving Under the Influence Per Se under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391(a)(5). Ramnarine was represented by attorney Claudia Mitcham, who was appointed by the court.

Judge Hitchcock sentenced Ramnarine to twelve (12) months total. The first twenty-four (24) hours are to be served in confinement, with credit given for the twenty-four hours already served at the time of arrest. The remainder of the sentence is to be served on probation. The sentence runs consecutive to any and all existing state court sentences. A fine of $750.00 plus mandatory add-ons was imposed, bringing the total financial obligation to $1,641.00.

As conditions of probation, Ramnarine is required to report to the Probation Office as directed; complete 40 hours of community service; submit to a Fourth Amendment waiver allowing searches of his person, residence, vehicle, and effects without a warrant upon reasonable cause; provide biological specimens for drug and alcohol testing upon request; authorize the Probation Office access to medical, clinical, and criminal history records; complete a clinical evaluation; abide by any curfew set by the Probation Officer; refrain from consuming alcohol or using illegal drugs; not operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol; not associate with anyone who uses or possesses illegal drugs; not occupy any residence or vehicle where alcohol or illegal drugs are present; pay a probation supervision fee of $45.00 per month plus $9.00 GCVEF per month; pay a $50.00 Public Defender Application Fee; and pay the Crime Lab Fee as required by law. Ramnarine is also required to attend and complete a DUI Risk Reduction Program and a DUI Victim Impact Panel.