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Name:
Renfroe, Michell Denice
Date of Booking:
03/26/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
BATTERY
Officer’s Narrative:
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I was dispatched to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in reference to a domestic that occurred at [3000 BLOCK] Heritage Place Apt. [REDACTED].
Upon arrival, I made contact with Christopher Brooks and Michelle Renfroe. Christopher and Michelle are ex-boyfriend and girlfriend and have a son together named [REDACTED]. Christopher is currently dating [VICTIM #1] who has two children of her own named [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]. Christopher stated that after [VICTIM #1] went to work, he took [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] to Michelle’s house at [2600 BLOCK] North Columbia Street Apt. [REDACTED], to install a TV in [REDACTED]’s room. Christopher stated [VICTIM #1] drove over to the location and started being aggressive towards Michelle and Christopher. Christopher stated [VICTIM #1] got into a physical altercation with Michelle, at which point Christopher tried to intervene. Christopher stated [VICTIM #1] left the scene and returned to her residence at [3000 BLOCK] Heritage Place Apt. [REDACTED].
Christopher stated he went to [VICTIM #1]’s house and attempted to gather his belongings. Christopher stated [VICTIM #1] was became irate and pushed him several times, then hit his head with a vase. Christopher stated after being struck with the vase, [VICTIM #1] then left the scene. Christopher stated he called Michelle to pick him up from the residence and take him to the hospital and called 911. Christopher sustained injuries including a knot on the left side of his forehead and a scrape on his right forearm. Michelle has small scrape on the palm of her right hand.
I was able to have dispatch call and connect [VICTIM #1] to my cell phone. I was able to confirm her location and go to her residence at [3000 BLOCK] Heritage Place Apt. [REDACTED]. Upon arrival, I made contact with [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated she received a message from [REDACTED] showing his location at Michelle’s. [VICTIM #1] stated she did not approve of her children being taken to Michelle’s residence by Christopher and left work to pick up her children.
[VICTIM #1] stated that after she arrived at Michelle’s, Michelle became aggressive and was yelling at her. [VICTIM #1] stated Christopher also became erratic when [VICTIM #1] continued on to the property to retrieve her children. [VICTIM #1] stated Michelle then grabbed [VICTIM #1] by the hair and pulled her to the ground and began hitting her. [VICTIM #1] stated she fought back in self defense, and Christopher joined the altercation, to defend Michelle. [VICTIM #1] stated she believes [REDACTED] may have also joined the fight and struck her in the mouth. [VICTIM #1] stated that she retrieved her children and took them to her mother’s residence.
[VICTIM #1] stated she went back to her apartment to change clothes. [VICTIM #1] stated Christopher arrived at her apartment and continued to argue with her and became aggressive. [VICTIM #1] stated she pushed him away and was attacked by Christopher. [VICTIM #1] stated Christopher pinned her on the ground and began strangling her with a gold in color vase. [VICTIM #1] stated that while she was strangled by Christopher, she hit Christopher’s head with a different vase and was able to run out of the apartment.
[VICTIM #1] stated she left the residence and drove to her mother’s house. The injuries [VICTIM #1] sustained include a cut lip, ear, foot and left forearm, and red marks on her neck and left buttocks.
I observed broken items and objects strewn about [VICTIM #1]’s bedroom, indicative of a struggle. I also observed marks in the carpet, and [VICTIM #1]’s vomit in the area where Christopher allegedly strangled her. With these observations and considering the rest of [VICTIM #1]’s house appeared to be clean and organized, I was able to conclude that Christopher did assault [VICTIM #1] in such a manner.
[VICTIM #1] denied EMS services, and has been advised to call 911 if Christopher or Michelle come to her residence or attempt to contact her in person. I obtained a warrant for Christopher Brooks for Aggravated Assault (family violence). I obtained a warrant for Michelle Renfroe for Battery.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
There is a listed co-defendant in this case. Please see Christopher Brooks for additional information.
3/26/26
MICHELL DENICE RENFROE ARRESTED AND BOOKED — BATTERY CHARGE
What this means: Michell Denice Renfroe was booked into custody in Baldwin County on March 26, 2026, on a charge of Battery (Misdemeanor), referenced as warrant 232016. Battery generally means someone is accused of making intentional physical contact with another person in an offensive or harmful way. At this stage, Renfroe is accused of this offense — no guilt has been determined.
3/27/26
APPEARANCE BOND SET FOR MICHELL DENICE RENFROE
What this means: An appearance bond was signed and dated March 27, 2026, allowing Michell Denice Renfroe to be released from custody while the case moves forward. The bond was set at $750.00. By signing, Renfroe acknowledged the Battery charge and agreed to appear in Baldwin County State Court on June 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM. If Renfroe fails to appear, the bond could be forfeited.
5/4/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY CLAUDIA MITCHAM FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FOR MICHELL DENICE RENFROE
What this means: Claudia Mitcham, an Assistant Public Defender with the Oconee Circuit Public Defender’s office in Milledgeville, Georgia, formally entered the case as the attorney representing Michell Denice Renfroe in Baldwin County State Court. Along with her appearance, Mitcham filed a notice that Renfroe is not waiving — meaning not giving up — any constitutional or statutory rights. The filing also states that if Renfroe had previously waived any rights, including Miranda rights, those waivers are being taken back. This is a standard protective filing made early in a case.
5/4/26
DEFENSE FILES CONSOLIDATED DISCOVERY MOTIONS IN MICHELL DENICE RENFROE CASE
What this means: Attorney Claudia Mitcham filed a set of combined pre-trial motions on behalf of Michell Denice Renfroe in Baldwin County State Court. These motions cover several requests. First, Renfroe is invoking O.C.G.A. §§ 17-16-1 through 17-16-9, which are Georgia’s rules requiring both sides to share evidence with each other before trial — this is called reciprocal discovery. Second, the defense is reserving the right to file additional motions later as the case develops. Third, the defense is requesting a copy of Renfroe’s criminal history, if any exists, that is in the state’s possession. Fourth, the defense is requesting that the prosecution provide any written notice of prior felony offenses, as required under Georgia law when the state intends to use that information. These are routine pre-trial filings that help ensure the defense has access to the evidence the prosecution plans to use.
6/25/26
UNACCUSED HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MICHELL DENICE RENFROE
What this means: A hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Baldwin County State Court. The case is currently listed as “unaccused,” meaning formal charges have not yet been filed through an accusation or indictment — the case is still proceeding on the original arrest warrant for Battery (Misdemeanor). This hearing will be an opportunity for the court to address the status of the case, which may include the potential filing of a formal accusation.