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Name:
Barnes, Thelma Elizabeth
Date of Booking:
02/16/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
FALSE REPORT OF A CRIME
Officer’s Narrative:
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I was dispatched to [100 BLOCK] Lee Street apartment [REDACTED], in reference to a possible domestic. 911 dispatch stated a text message to E911 had come in from Thelma Barnes that said “He grabbed my wrist bruised it . I have a bruise on my right wrist.” “Keep this message confidential anonymous. I don’t want him to know I message this to y’all. Just know [REDACTED] grabbed tightly and bruised my right wrist.”
Upon arrival, I made contact with [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] stated Thelma was in the bedroom. [REDACTED] stated Thelma told him she needed to get him locked up so she can start paying rent and take over the apartment. I told [REDACTED] that Thelma told E911 that he grabbed her and left a mark on her wrist. He stated Thelma had previously told him that the mark on her wrist was caused by a hospital band she had been wearing last week. [REDACTED] stated Thelma told him she was going to tell E911 that he made the mark on her wrist.
I made contact with Thelma. She showed me the mark on her wrist, which looked consistent with a plastic type band making contact with the skin over time. I asked Thelma to tell me what happened. Thelma said she did tell [REDACTED] the mark on her wrist was from her laminated hospital band. When I asked her again what caused the mark on her wrist, she stated it was from the band. Thelma told me she was upset with [REDACTED] because she wasn’t feeling well and he told her he “didn’t give a fu*k” about her feelings and emotions. When I confirmed with her that she made a false report to E911 due to her being upset with [REDACTED], she said “Yes, I did that, yes, I did that.”
Thelma was placed under arrest, transported to the jail, and turned over to jail staff without incident.
A warrant was secured for false report of a crime.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/16/26
APPEARANCE BOND SET
What this means: Thelma Elizabeth Barnes was issued an appearance bond following her booking in Baldwin County on charges of allegedly filing a false report of a crime. The bond document was signed by Thelma Barnes and sets the conditions for her release from custody while her case proceeds through the court system. This allows her to remain free pending trial as long as she complies with the bond terms.
2/19/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED
What this means: An attorney has officially entered the case to represent Thelma Elizabeth Barnes in Baldwin County. This formal filing notifies the court and prosecution that the defendant now has legal representation for the charges she is facing.
2/19/26
DEFENDANT’S CONSOLIDATED DISCOVERY MOTIONS FILED
What this means: Thelma Elizabeth Barnes’ attorney has filed motions requesting access to evidence and information from the prosecution’s case. Discovery motions typically ask for police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, and other materials that the state plans to use against the defendant. This is a standard step in criminal defense where the attorney gathers information to prepare Barnes’ defense for the false report of a crime charge.
3/26/26
ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Thelma Elizabeth Barnes appeared for arraignment in Baldwin State Court, Case No. STUA2026000075. At this hearing, the defendant is informed of the charges against her and asked to enter a plea. The case involves an accusation of making a false report of a crime.
6/18/26
BENCH TRIAL SCHEDULED
What this means: A bench trial has been scheduled for Thelma Elizabeth Barnes in Baldwin State Court on this date at 9:00 a.m. In a bench trial, the judge (rather than a jury) will hear the evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charges.
9/17/26
BENCH TRIAL RESCHEDULED
What this means: The bench trial for Thelma Elizabeth Barnes in Baldwin State Court, Case No. STUA2026000075, has been rescheduled to September 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The judge will hear evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the false report of a crime charge.