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Name:
Sides, Stacey Lynn
Date of Booking:
04/10/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
UNLAWFUL CONDUCT DURING 911 CALL BY USING OBSCENE/VULGAR/PROFANE LANG TO INTIMIATE/HARASS 911 OFFICE
OPEN CONTAINER
DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
Officer’s Narrative:
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On April 10th, 2026 at approximately 0034 hours, Deputy Hill located a disabled vehicle at mile marker 151.5 northbound Interstate 85, Commerce.
Deputy Hill observed it was a Nissan SUV with no tag and it was parked along the fog line with its hazard lights on. Deputy Hill stopped to check on the driver of whom what a middle aged white female. Deputy Hill asked the female what was going on and she advised she was 4 hours from home and she ran out of gas and lost her phone. She further indicated that she had been on the side of the road for several hours and no one would stop for her.
Deputy Hill noticed the female was extremely emotional and during his encounter her mood would quickly change from crying to seemingly normal. Deputy Hill assisted the female In finding her phone which was in obvious plain view on the dash of her car. The female indicated she had been looking for the phone for quite some time. Deputy Hill then assisted the female by pushing her vehicle further off the roadway to prevent a potential Collison (this required the female to have possession of the cars keys to place it into neutral).
Deputy Hill later offered the female a ride to a gas station to obtain a gas can and gasoline. The female stated she only had money for gas and asked for “a minute” while she was crying in her vehicle. The female also indicated she had roadside assistance and made it seem as if she was considering that as an option. Deputy Hill stated that he would wait in his car for a few minutes and if she wanted a ride to walk back to him. Deputy Hill waited for the female for a short time and determined she did not want a ride. Subsequently, after having done everything he could for the female, Deputy Hill left the scene. It should be noted Deputy Hill did not detect an odor consistent with an alcoholic beverage emanating from the female or her vehicle during this encounter due to it being windy outside and the fact he primarily communicated with her outside of her vehicle.
At approximately 0054 hours the female called 911 and began cursing at dispatch implying Deputy Hill stranded her on the side of the roadway. The female requested Deputy Hill respond to her and assist her again.
Deputy Hill arrived back on scene and made contact with the female who was seated in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The female was irate and talking on the phone with someone who was presumably her significant other. The female tossed her phone in Deputy Hill’s direction and told him to speak to the “as*hole” and tell him to get her gas. Deputy Hill informed her that he would not do that and then noticed a strong pungent odor consistent with an alcoholic beverage emanating from the interior of the vehicle. Deputy Hill asked the female if she had been drinking to which she stated the odor was from a spilled IPA on the passenger floorboard. The female denied allegations of drinking. The female then became irate and argumentative with Deputy Hill accusing him of stranding her and stated she contacted his superiors. While she was speaking to Deputy Hill she had a slightly cumbersome / slurred speech.
Deputy Hill informed her he was starting a DUI investigation to which she stated that Deputy Hill could not due to her not having possession of the car keys. Shortly after, the female grabbed the keys which were on the passenger seat under a blanket and well within reach. The female shook the keys while holding them in a taunting fashion towards Deputy Hill. Deputy Hill requested the female to exit the car which she refused. At this point, Deputy Hill asked for a secondary unit and opted to not push the issue at this time to prevent the situation from escalating further. Deputy Hill asked the female to explain why he was smelling what he smelled and she indicated a prior roommate spilled a drink on the floorboard as she lifted up the rubber floor mat. The female also stated that she likes to drink IPA’s because they are stronger.
Shortly after, Deputy Echols and Corporal O’Connell arrived on scene. Deputy Echols began to speak with the female as Deputy Hill briefed Corporal O’Connell on the situation. While speaking with Deputy Echols the female indicated she intended on obtaining gasoline so that she could drive again. However, the female expressed concern that if she did, Deputy Hill would arrest her for DUI. Deputy Echols asked her to help debunk Deputy Hill’s suspicions by submitting to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing to which she refused. Deputy Echols then asked her if she still wished to have police services to which she stated no and told deputies to “fu*k off”.
Deputy Hill spoke with Deputy Echols who was in a much closer proximity to the female while he was speaking with her. Deputy Echols advised he was not able to determine if the smell was coming from the female or not. Due to the female refusing to exit the vehicle coupled with a potentially reasonable explanation for the odor, Deputy Hill opted to comply with the females request and did not investigate further to prevent further escalation.
Approximately 25 minutes after deputies left the scene the female contacted 911 again and began berating the 911 telecommunicators with slurs, profanities and sexual innuendos. Dispatch requested the female to stop speaking to them in such a way and threatened to terminate the phone call. Shortly after due to the female’s profane speech, dispatch ended the phone call. The female then called back again via 911 and continued to berate and harass dispatch with profane language.
At this time, Corporal O’Connell (shift supervisor) instructed dispatch to tell the female to stop utilizing the 911 line in such a way or she would face criminal prosecution. After that call ended the female waited 10 minutes before calling again via 911 and continuing to harass the 911 telecommunicators. The following are some quotes in no particular order from the female that were made to 911 telecommunicators over the course of her harassing calls:
“Tell Tom Cruise he can lick his butthole later after I’m at home”
“Get those f*ckers out here to get me off the side of the road”
“I hope its mustache boy again”
“Fan fu*kingtastic, send the fu*king officers I’m not in the mood because your loser a*s police officers won’t get me off the road”
“Don’t send the loser out here or I will throat punch him and I cannot control myself at this time”
“At least get them some donuts”
“I don’t need your officers they are useless”
“Useless as a pence on a bullfrog”
“I swear to god if it’s the same cop I will throat punch him”
“He’s just a fu*king loser”
“Don’t forget just a wrecker and not a douchebag”
“You don’t even need a cop division you guys’ suck”
“I bet that’s your boyfriend you little b*tch”
The female blatantly disregarded the warning provided to her and continued to harass the 911 telecommunicators and obstructing their duties.
Deputy Hill responded to the scene a 3rd time and made contact with the driver. The female initially refused to exit the vehicle but later lowered her window which allowed Deputy Hill to reach inside of the vehicle and open the door. The female was taken into custody utilizing handcuffs behind her back (over her long sleeve sweatshirt) while Deputy Hill ensured double locking and proper fitment. While in contact with the female, it became overwhelmingly obvious that there was a strong odor consistent with an alcoholic beverage emanating from her breathe. The female also had glossy and watery eyes which are a common indicator of intoxication via alcohol.
Deputies inventoried the aforementioned vehicle and were able to identify the female as Stacy Sides (D1) via her Georgia driver’s license. Deputies also located the keys to the vehicle inside. Furthermore, deputies located a large IPA beer (9.9% alcohol) can with approximately 1/4 of the contents still inside. Deputies noted the can was still cool to the touch. Deputies located this open container on the floorboard in the rear passenger compartment adjacent to the center console which was well within reach of anyone of whom is in the driver’s seat.
Deputy Hill determined throughout his three separate encounters with Sides that she was in actual physical control of her motor vehicle due to being in the driver’s seat and having possession of the keys. Furthermore, while Sides stated that her vehicle was out of gas, she stated to Deputy Echols that it was her intention to obtain more gas and drive the vehicle but expressed deep concern about getting a DUI which is not a reasonable response for a non-impaired person. Deputy Hill determined due to Side’s intentions the lack of gas was a temporary state for the vehicle, and she had full intentions on making it operable to then operate it on a public highway while intoxicated causing undue risk to the public.
Also it should be noted that it would be entirely possible for the vehicle to have been started again even if it did run out of gas by Sides continually attempting to start the vehicle which would therefore prime any remaining gas in the fuel lines and potentially start the car again allowing her to drive it even temporarily. Deputy Hill also noted Side’s erratic behavior and temper to both deputies and 911 telecommunicators was consistent with a person who is impaired. Deputy Hill also noted Sides eyes were glossy and watery which are consistent with being impaired by alcohol. Deputy Hill also remembered Sides previous comment about drinking IPA’s due to their strength. That comment was consistent with the deputies discovery of an open can of an IPA beer. Due to the aforementioned circumstances, Deputy Hill found that a reasonable and prudent Deputy or citizen would conclude that not only was impaired by alcohol but she was also in actual physical control of the motor vehicle.
Sides was not read implied consent due to Deputy Hill not deciding to charge her with DUI until after she was taken into jail’s custody and not able to provide a blood sample at that facility.
Due to her not being afforded the opportunity to consent to a sample, Deputy Hill did not levy any of the associated penalties onto her.
It should be noted that Sides struck Deputy Hill’s prisoner partition multiple times during the drive to the jail. Sides was ultimately taken to the Banks County Jail (160 Windmill Farm Rd, Homer) with charges of Unlawful Conduct During a 911 Call, DUI Alcohol and Possession of an Open Container in a Vehicle. While at the jail, Sides complained of an injury to where wrists that she was caused by Deputy Hill. However, Sides told Deputy Hill that she did not want him to be the one to document it.
Sides vehicle was removed from the scene by Curts Towing Service.
For more information about Sides misuse of 911 please obtain copies of the 911 calls and the CAD report to which the above quotes were derived.
DEPUTY HILL HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING (SFST) AND ADVANCED ROADSIDE IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT (ARIDE) COURSES
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/10/26
STACEY LYNN SIDES BOOKED INTO CUSTODY
What this means: Stacey Lynn Sides was arrested and booked in Banks County on April 10, 2026. At the time of booking, Sides was facing charges of unlawful conduct during a 911 call (allegedly using obscene, vulgar, or profane language to intimidate or harass a 911 operator), open container, and driving under the influence of alcohol. This was the start of the case in Banks County Superior Court.
5/4/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR STACEY LYNN SIDES
What this means: On May 4, 2026, attorney Jeanne C. Tiger of the Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office formally entered the case as legal counsel for Stacey Lynn Sides. It covers the charges listed under Warrant 260324 — unlawful conduct during a 911 call, open container, and DUI. This means Sides had an attorney representing them going forward at no personal cost.
6/5/26
DUI WARRANT DISMISSED — INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
What this means: On June 5, 2026, an Assistant District Attorney with the Mountain Judicial Circuit filed a Dismissal of Warrant in Banks County Superior Court, dropping the DUI — Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol charge against Stacey Lynn Sides (case CIT-41010). The stated reason was insufficient evidence that Sides was impaired before driving ended. This means the DUI charge was formally withdrawn by the prosecution and will not move forward.
6/11/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 3 COUNTS CHARGED AGAINST STACEY LYNN SIDES
What this means: On June 11, 2026, the State of Georgia filed a formal accusation — a written charging document — against Stacey Lynn Sides in Banks County Superior Court under Docket No. 26CR377. Prosecutor Camryn R. Hill, under District Attorney George R. Christian of the Mountain Judicial Circuit, brought three charges. Sides is accused of the following:
Count 1 charges Sides with Unlawful Conduct During a 9-1-1 Call under O.C.G.A. 16-11-39.2, which makes it illegal to use obscene, vulgar, profane, or threatening language toward a 911 operator.
Count 2 charges Sides with Obstruction of an Officer under O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(a), which covers knowingly and willfully hindering or obstructing a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties.
Count 3 charges Sides with Open Container under O.C.G.A. 40-6-253, which prohibits having an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle on a public road.
The accusation reflects that Sides waived formal arraignment — meaning Sides gave up the right to have the charges read aloud in open court — and entered a plea of not guilty.
6/30/26
MOTION TO SET BOND FILED ON BEHALF OF STACEY LYNN SIDES
What this means: On June 30, 2026, defense attorney Jeanne C. Tiger filed a Motion to Set Bond in Banks County Superior Court, asking the court to either release Stacey Lynn Sides on recognizance — meaning release without paying money upfront, based on a promise to appear — or to set a bond amount low enough that Sides could actually pay it. The motion states that Sides was being held in jail while the case was pending, had no financial resources or property-owning family to help post bond, and had not yet been arraigned. The defense argued that keeping an indigent defendant — someone who cannot afford bond — in jail while others facing the same charges go free simply because they have more money violates Sides’ constitutional rights to equal protection and due process under both the U.S. and Georgia Constitutions.
7/23/26
STACEY LYNN SIDES SENTENCED — 3 COUNTS
What this means: On July 23, 2026, Stacey Lynn Sides was sentenced in Banks County Superior Court under case number 26CR377. The outcome on each count is as follows:
Count 1, unlawful conduct during a 911 call, carried a sentence of 12 months and a $500 fine plus surcharges.
Count 2, obstruction of an officer, carried a sentence of 12 months and a $500 fine plus surcharges, to run consecutive to Count 1 — meaning this sentence begins only after the Count 1 sentence is completed, not at the same time.
Count 3, open container, carried a $200 fine plus surcharges.
Sides received credit for 1 day of time already served in custody. The remainder of the sentence is to be served on probation, meaning Sides will not serve additional jail time as long as the conditions of probation are met.