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Name:
McNair, Lamar Donnell
Date of Booking:
05/15/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FVA)
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN 1ST DEGREE (FVA)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FVA)
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on May 15, 2026]
On May 15, 2026 at approximately 03:21 hours, I, Deputy Franks with banks County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Cranes Mobile Home Dr in reference to a domestic dispute. With further investigation, warrants taken and a report made.
While en route to the above address, the caller stated the offender, later identified as Lamar Mcnair was beating up his girlfriend, later identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Once on scene, Deputy Franks and other deputies made contact with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] inside the residence. Additionally, her mother, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and her step-father arrived on scene. Deputy Franks observed that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was visibly scared due to her only speaking at a low volume and did’t want to tell deputies much information due to Mcnair possibly coming back to the residence. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that she was on the phone with a female who Mcnair had previously had sexual relations with. Mcnair did not like this and became angry with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and placed his arm around her neck in a choke-hold style and began to squeeze. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then lost consciousness and fell to the floor. Once she woke up, she reached for her phone to whick Mcnair stepped on her hand to prevent her from getting her phone.
Mcnair took his foot off her hand and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] got her phone back. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then walked outside to call [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. While she was outside, she heard her child began screaming. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] ran back to the house and discovered the doors were lock. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] continued to try to get inside and eventually was successful and discovered that Mcnair had struck their 3 year old child and placed his hands on his neck that left red marks. During this time, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had called 911. Once Deputies arrived on scene, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated Mcnair grabbed a pair of shoes and ran out the back of the house in an unknown direction after he was deputies.
Deputy Franks deployed Canine Kobe and attempted to cast Canine Kobe toi establish a track to track Mcnair. Canine Kobe began pulling in the direction away from the house and towards an open field. At the same time Deputy Franks and Canine Kobe was tracking, CPL Craymer deployed the drone to increase the chances of locating Mcnair. Canine Kobe and Deputy Franks tracked for approximately 1 mile but did not have contact with Mcnair. Additionally, CPL Craymer did not located Mcnair via the drone. The track was called off and Deputy Franks returned back to the residence.
Criminal Investigation Division (CID) was notified and responded to the residence.
Deputies remained on scene with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to ensure her safety. Additionally, Mcnair was actively texting her and trying to convince her to not say anything that had happened and for her to make deputies leave so he can come home.
K9 Deputy Presley and Canine Becka was contacted and responded to the scene to assist in locating Mcnair. Once on scene, Canine Becka was deployed and Deputy Franks and CPL Craymer assisted in following. Canine Becka tracked for approximately 2.5 to 3 miles with negative contact. The track was called off and deputies returned to the residence. CID provided living assistance to Deputy Franks body camera on and recorde.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on May 15, 2026]
On May 15, 2026 I, Cpl. Barber, repsonded to [100 BLOCK] Cranes Mobile Home Dr in reference to a warrant service.
Inv. Walker witnessed a tahoe pull into the resience and seen Lamar Mcnair exit the back door. Dep. Frey and myself responded and located Lamar hiding behind some bushes behind the residence. Lamar was placed into handcuffs that were checked for fit and double locked. Lamar was then seatbelted into the rear of my vehicle. While en route to the jail, Lamar flipped his handcuffs from the rear to the front. The back seat of my vehicle was searched before and after Lamar’s transport
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/28/26
MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR LAMAR DONNELL MCNAIR
What this means: On May 28, 2026, Circuit Public Defender Jeanne Tiger filed a formal Entry of Appearance in Banks County Superior Court, notifying the court and the District Attorney’s office that her office would be representing Lamar Donnell McNair. The filing covers case numbers 26-0404 through 26-0406, which correspond to the Aggravated Assault and Cruelty to Children charges. This means McNair has legal representation through the public defender’s office going forward.
6/30/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO SET BOND IN BANKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Defense attorney Jeanne Tiger filed a Motion to Set Bond on behalf of Lamar Donnell McNair in Banks County Superior Court. The motion argues that McNair has been held in jail pending disposition of charges — including charges pending in Habersham County — without the ability to make bond, and that he lacks the financial resources or property-owning family to do so. The defense contends that keeping McNair jailed solely because of his inability to pay violates his constitutional rights to equal protection and due process under both the U.S. and Georgia Constitutions. The motion asks the court to either release McNair on his own recognizance or set a bond he can actually afford.
7/1/26
JUDGE WILLIAM R. OLIVER ISSUES RULE NISI — BOND HEARING SET FOR AUGUST 26, 2026
What this means: On July 1, 2026, Banks County Superior Court Judge William R. Oliver issued a Rule Nisi in response to the defense’s motion to set bond. A Rule Nisi is a court order that schedules a hearing and directs the opposing party — in this case, the State — to appear and show cause why the relief requested should not be granted. The order sets the bond hearing for August 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Banks County Courthouse. At that hearing, the court will consider whether to set a bond for Lamar Donnell McNair.
7/8/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 3 COUNTS FILED AGAINST LAMAR DONNELL MCNAIR
What this means: On July 8, 2026, a Banks County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Lamar Donnell McNair during the July Term 2026 of Banks County Superior Court. The case is docketed as 26CR441. The indictment charges McNair with three counts stemming from an alleged incident on or about May 15, 2026, in Banks County.
Count 1 charges Lamar Donnell McNair with Aggravated Assault under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21. McNair is accused of allegedly placing his arm around the neck of an adult victim in a chokehold and squeezing, in a manner likely to result in strangulation.
Count 2 charges Lamar Donnell McNair with a second count of Aggravated Assault under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21. McNair is accused of allegedly using his hands against a child victim in a manner likely to result in strangulation, allegedly squeezing hard enough to leave red marks.
Count 3 charges Lamar Donnell McNair with Cruelty to Children in the First Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70. McNair is accused of allegedly causing excessive physical pain to a child under the age of 18 by striking the child and placing his hands around the child’s neck and squeezing hard enough to leave red marks.
A grand jury indictment means that a panel of citizens reviewed the State’s evidence and found probable cause to formally charge McNair. It is not a finding of guilt. McNair is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
7/27/26
DEFENSE FILES CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS AND DEMANDS IN CASE 26CR441
What this means: On July 27, 2026, defense attorney Jeanne Tiger filed a Consolidated Motions and Demands document on behalf of Lamar Donnell McNair in Banks County Superior Court, case number 26CR441. This filing typically includes multiple pretrial motions and requests — such as motions to suppress evidence, demands for discovery (the State’s evidence), requests for speedy trial, or other procedural requests — all combined into a single document for efficiency. The specific motions and demands contained in this filing would be detailed in the document itself and would set the stage for the court’s rulings on those requests in the coming weeks.
8/3/26
LAMAR DONNELL MCNAIR WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA
What this means: On August 3, 2026, defense attorney Jeanne Tiger filed a Waiver of Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty on behalf of Lamar Donnell McNair in Banks County Superior Court, case number 26CR441. An arraignment is a formal court hearing where a defendant is read the charges against them and asked to enter a plea. By signing this waiver, McNair — through his attorney — acknowledged that the charges had been explained to him and voluntarily gave up his right to appear at a formal arraignment. McNair entered a plea of not guilty to all charges in the indictment. This is a routine step and does not affect the presumption of innocence.
8/4/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED — BANKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: An arraignment was scheduled for Lamar Donnell McNair on August 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Banks County Superior Court. Because McNair filed a Waiver of Arraignment on August 3, 2026, this hearing was effectively resolved before it took place.
8/26/26
BOND HEARING SCHEDULED — BANKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: A bond hearing for Lamar Donnell McNair is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Banks County Courthouse before Judge William R. Oliver of Banks County Superior Court, Mountain Judicial Circuit. The hearing was set in response to the defense’s motion requesting that the court either release McNair on his own recognizance or set a bond amount he is financially able to meet. At this hearing, the State will have the opportunity to argue why bond should not be granted or should remain as set. The judge will then decide whether to grant, deny, or modify bond.
10/5/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED — BANKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: A calendar call has been scheduled for Lamar Donnell McNair on October 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Banks County Superior Court. A calendar call is a routine court session where the judge and attorneys confirm the status of pending cases and determine whether they are ready to proceed to trial or need additional time. Case number 26CR441 will be among the cases addressed at that session.