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Name:
Guzman-Lopez, Abraham Andres
Date of Booking:
03/04/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Following Too Closely
Driving while License Suspended or Revoked – 1st Offense
Hit and Run; Duty of Driver to Stop or Return to Scene of Accident
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 3/4/26 I Deputy Antwune McCurry was dispatched to University Parkway Westbound at the intersection of Patrick Mill Road in regarding a motor vehicle crash. While enroute to the crash I was notified by Barrow County E-911 that one vehicle was attempting to flee the scene of the accident.
The driver on scene was able to provide a physical description of the vehicle who fled the scene identifying the vehicle to be a 2021 white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck barring registration [REDACTED]. As I was attempting to locate the accident scene, I then observed a vehicle matching the physical fleeing away from the direction of the accident scene turning onto Patrick Mill Road.
I was able to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted the male driver of the Chevrolet Silverado. I exited my patrol vehicle using a driver’s side approach.
As I approached, I observed the vehicle sustained visible front-end damage. During the encounter with the male driver who identified himself to be Abraham Andres Guzman I spoke to him brief about being involved in a motor vehicle crash. He immediately verbally admitted to being involved in the motor vehicle crash. He later stated that he fled the scene due to him being afraid that immigration would be involved and he was unlicensed.
I then returned to my patrol and conducted a Gcic-Ncic status check of information provided. During the status check it revealed that Abraham license was currently suspended revoked.
Later assisted on scene by Deputy C Arango. I then conducted the crash investigation (See Accident report 2026-00014289). Once accident report concluded it was determined that Abraham was Following to closely which resulted in motor vehicle crash.
I then placed Abraham under arrest. He was then cuffed in the rear. Cuffs were then double locked and fitted for tightness. Offender was secured in the rear of my patrol vehicle and seat belt in.
Vehicle was then released to an authorized family member who responded to the scene [REDACTED].
Abraham was then transported to Northeast Georgia Barrow Medical Center for medical clearance.
Once cleared he was transported to Barrow County Detention Center and released to staff for processing.
I citied and served Abraham with the following traffic charges:
138261- Hit and Run: Duty of driver to stop or return to scene of accident 40-6-270 (A)
138262-Driving with Suspended revoked license 40-5-121
138263- Following too closely 40-6-49 (A).
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/4/26
ABRAHAM ANDRES GUZMAN-LOPEZ ARRESTED AND BOOKED IN BARROW COUNTY
What this means: Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez was taken into custody in Barrow County on or about this date. At the time of booking, he was facing charges related to a hit and run, driving without a valid license, and following too closely — all allegedly occurring on University Parkway. Formal charges had not yet been filed at this stage.
3/5/26
APPEARANCE BOND POSTED — ABRAHAM ANDRES GUZMAN-LOPEZ RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
What this means: One day after his arrest, Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez posted an appearance bond, meaning he was released from jail while his case moved forward. An appearance bond is a financial guarantee that the defendant will show up for future court dates. If he had failed to appear, the bond could have been forfeited.
4/15/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 3 COUNTS AGAINST ABRAHAM ANDRES GUZMAN-LOPEZ IN BARROW COUNTY STATE COURT
What this means: Solicitor-General Kyle Thompson formally filed criminal charges against Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez in the State Court of Barrow County under case number 26-ST-00412. An accusation is the formal charging document used in State Court — similar to an indictment but filed directly by the Solicitor-General rather than a grand jury. The filing was stamped by Clerk Jamie J. Jones on April 15, 2026. Three counts were charged, all allegedly occurring on or about March 4, 2026, on University Parkway in Barrow County.
Count 1 accuses Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez of hit and run under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270. He is accused of driving a vehicle involved in an accident that caused damage to another vehicle, and then allegedly failing to stop at the scene, failing to return to the scene, and failing to provide his name, address, and vehicle registration information.
Count 2 accuses Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez of driving without a license under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-20. He is accused of operating a Class C motor vehicle on University Parkway, a public highway, without holding a valid driver’s license.
Count 3 accuses Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez of following too closely under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-49. He is accused of following another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent given road and traffic conditions, and allegedly striking that vehicle from behind.
4/17/26
ABRAHAM ANDRES GUZMAN-LOPEZ PLEADS GUILTY TO ALL 3 COUNTS — SENTENCED TO 24 MONTHS PROBATION IN BARROW COUNTY STATE COURT
What this means: On April 17, 2026, Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez appeared before Judge Robert M. Gardner, Jr. in the State Court of Barrow County and pleaded guilty to all three counts in case number 26-ST-00412. He entered the plea without an attorney, representing himself — a status the court documented in a Defendant’s Plea Statement-Unrepresented, signed by both Guzman-Lopez and a solicitor. The plea was negotiated, meaning the terms were agreed upon in advance rather than decided by a judge or jury after trial.
The court entered the following sentence on each count:
Count 1 (Hit and Run): Guilty. 12 months. $1,400 fine.
Count 2 (Driving Without a License): Guilty. 12 months, running consecutive to Count 1 (meaning it runs after the first 12 months sentence, adding extra time). $1,400 fine.
Count 3 (Following Too Closely): Guilty. 12 months, running concurrent to Count 1 (meaning it runs at the same time, not adding extra time). No fine.
The total sentence is 24 months, to be served on probation — meaning Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez will not serve time in jail provided he complies with all conditions of probation.
As part of his probation, Abraham Andres Guzman-Lopez is required to pay a probation supervision fee of $54.00 per month, report to the Barrow County Probation Office in Winder, Georgia within 24 hours of release, and complete a court-approved driver improvement class. The probation is administrative, meaning it can terminate early upon full and timely payment of all fines and compliance with all conditions.
Guzman-Lopez was also advised in writing of his right to appeal the guilty plea within 30 days, and that any motion to withdraw the plea must be filed no later than July 13, 2026.