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Name:
Taylor, Landon
Date of Booking:
06/01/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) MISD
OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING PERSONS MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS-FVA
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE 3RD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June, 1, 2026 at approximately 21:09 hours, I, Deputy Franks with Banks County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Waterford Ridge in reference to a physical domestic. With further investigation, an arrest was made.
Deputy Franks arrived on scene and made contact with the caller, identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] boyfriend, Taylor Landon had been in a verbal altercation earlier today. Then [REDACTED BY AGENCY] went to go take a bath while they were still arguing.
Once in the bath tub, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated Landon pushed [REDACTED BY AGENCY] under the water. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated [REDACTED BY AGENCY] didn’t feel like [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was about to drown. Landon then backed away from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to allow [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to get out of the tub and put clothes on.
Once out of the bathroom, both were still arguing at each other. Landon then smacked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in the front of the face, causing [REDACTED BY AGENCY] nose to bleed. Then Landon punched the back of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] head, all while there was 5 juveniles across the hallway. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then began to call 911 for help. Landon took the phone and threw it outside in the front of the house and fled into the woods.
Deputy Franks observed red marks on the back of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] head that was consistent with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] testimony. Additionally, Deputy Franks observed dried blood on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] face below [REDACTED BY AGENCY] nose. CPL Craymer located the cell phone in the road. The cell phone screen was shattered and rendered useless.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that prior to Deputy Franks arrival, Landon heard sirens and fled into the woods on foot. Additional deputies arrived, along with EMS to evaluate [REDACTED BY AGENCY] at this time. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was evaluated and refused to further medical treatment.
Deputy Franks deployed Canine Kobe to attempt to track Landon. Canine Kobe tracked into the woods and Deputy Franks heard a voice deeper into the woods. Deputy Franks observed a male at a fence. The male identified himself as Landon and was ordered face down on the ground to which he complied. Landon was placed in handcuffs, checked for proper fit and double locked. Landon was escorted back to the residence and placed in the rear passenger seat of CPL Craymer’s patrol vehicle. Deputy Franks read Miranda Warning to Landon and he agreed to speak.
Landon stated that approximately a week ago, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had invited him over to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] house after he was previously evicted. Then today, they got into a verbal argument. Landon continued to state that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] threatened to call the cops on him and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] began hitting [REDACTED BY AGENCY] head on the wall to the right of the entrance of the bathroom. Landon stated he never touched [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Landon stated when [REDACTED BY AGENCY] began to call the cops, he ran from the house and stayed in the woods because he was scared.
Deputy Franks entered the residence with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and he did not observe any indication that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] ad hit [REDACTED BY AGENCY] head on the walls. Deputy Franks then walked back outside and informed Landon that he was under arrest. Landon was transported to Banks County Detention Center.
The following children were present inside the residence during the altercation.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] – 2015, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] – 2017, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] – 2018, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] – 2023, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] – 2014.
[End of Narrative]