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Name:
English, Jr, Otheno
Date of Booking:
03/02/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
UNLAWFUL CONDUCT DURING 911 CALL BY USING OBSCENE/VULGAR/PROFANE LANG TO INTIMIA
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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I was dispatched to [200 BLOCK] Highway 49 in reference to assisting a Georgia State Patrol Trooper who was conducting a traffic stop.
Prior to my arrival, Dispatch advised a male passenger in the vehicle Trooper Miller had stopped, called Baldwin County 911 requesting Deputies to respond. Trooper Miller also requested an additional unit while he was on the traffic stop. Dispatch advised while speaking with the unknown male passenger, they could hear multiple people arguing with Trooper Miller.
Upon arrival, I walked to the passenger side of the vehicle and made contact with both passengers of the vehicle. When asked who called 911, I was told they did not call 911. With the front passenger being a female and the back passenger being a male, I asked the male his name for my investigation of mis-use of 911. The male would not provide any documentation or his name and date of birth. The male was later identified as Otheno English. Otheno was forcefully removed from the vehicle, after his refusal to do so when lawfully commanded to exit the vehicle. Otheno was detained at that time. I escorted Otheno to my patrol vehicle. I reassured Otheno he was only detained at the moment and continued to ask if he called 911. Otheno refused to answer the question. Otheno continued to refuse to provide his name and date of birth. Otheno requested to speak to a lawyer, so I did not ask him any more questions.
I made contact with the other occupants of the vehicle Otheno had been riding in. I asked if they would provide his name and date of birth. I was given the name of Otheno English and date of birth [REDACTED]. Otheno was transported to the jail. Otheno was turned over to jail staff with a completed booking sheet and warrantless arrest sheet.
Audio recording of the 911 call will be uploaded to evidence.com.
I secured warrants on Otheno English for mis-use of 911 and obstruction of a law enforcement officer (misdemeanor).
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/2/26
OTHENO ENGLISH JR BOOKED INTO CUSTODY — TWO MISDEMEANOR CHARGES
What this means: Otheno English Jr was arrested and booked in Baldwin County on March 2, 2026, under case number STUA2026000208. English Jr is accused of two misdemeanor offenses: unlawful conduct during a 911 call by allegedly using obscene, vulgar, or profane language to intimidate, and willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer. These are misdemeanor-level charges, meaning they are less serious than felonies but still carry potential jail time and fines if convicted.
3/30/26
APPEARANCE BOND POSTED — OTHENO ENGLISH JR RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
What this means: On March 30, 2026, Otheno English Jr was released from custody after an appearance bond was posted in the amount of $1,000.00 through Don Johnson Bonding in Baldwin County. An appearance bond is a financial guarantee that the defendant will show up for all required court dates. If English Jr fails to appear, the bond amount can be forfeited. The bond document lists an address in Milledgeville and was signed before a Baldwin County Sheriff’s official.
5/14/26
ACCUSATION FILED — OTHENO ENGLISH JR FORMALLY CHARGED IN BALDWIN STATE COURT
What this means: On May 14, 2026, the State of Georgia filed a formal accusation against Otheno English Jr in Baldwin State Court under case number STSA2026000399. The accusation charges English Jr with one count of Obstruction of an Officer. An accusation is the formal charging document used in State Court (as opposed to an indictment, which comes from a grand jury). This officially sets the charges in motion and triggers the court process going forward.
5/21/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: An arraignment has been scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Baldwin State Court. This is the hearing where Otheno English Jr will be formally read the charges against him and asked to enter a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest). This is a standard early step in the court process for case number STSR2026000399.
5/21/26
CLAUDIA MITCHAM ENTERS APPEARANCE AS DEFENSE COUNSEL — NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED BY WAIVER
What this means: On May 21, 2026, attorney Claudia Mitcham of the Georgia Public Defender’s Office filed a Waiver of Formal Arraignment and Entry of Not Guilty Plea on behalf of Otheno English Jr in Baldwin State Court. By waiving formal arraignment, English Jr skipped the in-person arraignment hearing that had been scheduled and instead entered a not guilty plea through this written filing. The document also notes that the defendant reserves 10 days to file motions. Claudia Mitcham, State Bar No. 258260, is listed as the attorney for the defense.
5/21/26
DEFENDANT FILES CONSOLIDATED DISCOVERY MOTIONS
What this means: Also on May 21, 2026, Otheno English Jr, through defense counsel Claudia Mitcham, filed consolidated discovery motions in Baldwin State Court. Discovery motions are formal requests asking the prosecution to share evidence it has gathered — such as police reports, witness lists, and any recordings — so the defense can review the material before trial.
5/27/26
STATE FILES RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT’S DISCOVERY MOTION
What this means: On May 27, 2026, the State of Georgia filed its response to Otheno English Jr’s discovery motion in Baldwin State Court. The State confirmed it has provided discovery materials to the defense, including witness lists, police reports, statements, and other investigative documents. The State noted that certain materials such as video or audio recordings may require a separate request from the defense. The response was filed in accordance with Georgia’s discovery rules for misdemeanor cases.
9/17/26
BENCH TRIAL SCHEDULED — OTHENO ENGLISH JR
What this means: A bench trial has been scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Baldwin State Court. In a bench trial, a judge — rather than a jury — hears the evidence and decides the outcome. This would be the proceeding where guilt or innocence on the charges against Otheno English Jr is determined, unless the case is resolved beforehand through a plea or dismissal.