Howard Kitchens

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Name:
Kitchens, Howard Raymond

Date of Booking:
05/13/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FV)

HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT

Officer’s Narrative:
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I was dispatched to 2920 North Columbia Street (Raceway) in reference to a report of a hit and run.

I arrived on scene and made contact with [VICTIM #1] who stated she went to the Raceway to get a drink. She stated as she was leaving the property, she attempted to exit the parking lot and turn left onto North Columbia Street. [VICTIM #1] stated her ex-boyfriend, Howard Kitchens, intentionally used his Ford Five Hundred (tag number [REDACTED]) to strike the driver side front door of her white in color Buick Lesabre (tag number [REDACTED]), before fleeing the scene.

[VICTIM #1] stated she then returned to the parking lot and called 911 to report the matter and have EMS come evaluate her. I then examined her vehicle and noticed the driver’s side front door to be severely damaged and would not open. Due to a previous call at 0010 hours at [200 BLOCK] Sinclair Marina Road involving both parties, Baldwin County Dispatch was able to retrieve Kitchens’ tag number and check FLOCK. Baldwin County Dispatch was able to locate the vehicle on Meriwether Road at Stewart Avenue at 0202 hours. The vehicle then passed the camera at SR 22 West going into Jones County.

Jones County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident and provided with the vehicle information and tag number. Jones County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate the vehicle on SR 18 at Sr 49 and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. They then advised Dispatch of the traffic stop and Deputy Coley was able to go to the scene and transport Kitchens to the Baldwin County Jail. I met Deputy Coley at the jail and completed an arrest booking sheet as well as a warrantless arrest sheet. Kitchens was issued a citation for Hit and Run and a warrant was secured for Aggravated Assault (FVA).

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Case History:

6/12/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FOR HOWARD RAYMOND KITCHENS

What this means: Michael B. Cauley of the Ocmulgee Circuit Public Defender’s Office formally notified Baldwin County Superior Court that he is representing Howard Raymond Kitchens in Case No. SUWR2026000239. Along with entering his appearance, Cauley filed a notice that Kitchens is invoking all of his constitutional and statutory rights — including his Miranda rights. The filing also states that if Kitchens had previously waived any of those rights, that waiver is now revoked. District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale was served with a copy of this filing by email.

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6/12/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND FOR HOWARD RAYMOND KITCHENS

What this means: Attorney Michael B. Cauley filed a Motion for Bond on behalf of Howard Raymond Kitchens, asking Baldwin County Superior Court to set a reasonable bond in Case No. SUWR2026000239. Kitchens is facing charges of Aggravated Assault (family violence) and Hit and Run — Duty of Driver to Stop at or Return to Scene of Accident. A hearing on the bond motion was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Baldwin County LEC in Milledgeville, Georgia. District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale was served with a copy of this motion by email.

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6/24/26

BOND ORDER ISSUED FOR HOWARD RAYMOND KITCHENS — BOND SET AT $50,000

What this means: Baldwin County Superior Court issued a bond order setting Howard Raymond Kitchens’ bond at $50,000. The judge imposed several conditions that Kitchens must follow while out on bond. These conditions typically include requirements such as remaining in contact with his attorney, not leaving the jurisdiction without permission, avoiding contact with alleged victims or witnesses, and potentially other restrictions the court deemed necessary. Kitchens can be released from custody once the $50,000 bond is posted.