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Name:
Pierce, Christopher Bernard
Date of Booking:
05/01/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
False Imprisonment
Cruelty to Children-Cause Excessive Physical/Mental Pain-1st Degree
Battery- Family Violence (1st offense) MISD
Violation of Family Violence Order
Aggravated Stalking
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on April 30, 2026]
On 4/30/2026 at around 1900 hours, I responded Code 1 non-emergency to [1900 BLOCK] Hudson Dr in reference to Harassment.
Upon arrival, I met with the caller, [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that her abusive ex, Christopher Pierce, had just been released from jail and attempted to call her at around 1838 hours even though he had been served a Temporary Protective Order (TPO.) She stated he was served the order while incarcerated at the Barrow County Detention Center for performing physical acts of domestic violence against her while in the presence of her juvenile son. I asked her to show me the phone call, to which she showed me she had a missed FaceTime call from Mr. Pierce’s phone number. She also showed me where, at 1346 hours, Mr. Pierce reacted to a picture (sent before the TPO or domestic violence incident) of their juvenile child with a heart. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she did not answer the phone call and immediately called 911 as she was instructed to do so by staff at the Courthouse if he were to violate the conditions of said order.
I verified that the call came from Mr. Pierce’s phone number, which it did. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that he has had the same phone number for at least the past 3 years, as well as that being the number associated with Mr. Pierce in the Sheriff’s Office’s CAD system. I confirmed that the TPO was valid through GCIC/NCIC once running Mr. Pierce, as well as through the paper copy Ms. [VICTIM #1] provided me on scene. I also contacted the Detention Center to inquire about any bond conditions Mr. Pierce may have. I was informed that Mr. Pierce has a valid “No Contact” bond condition with Ms. [VICTIM #1], which his attempted contact violated, as well as the TPO.
2 warrants will be taken for Mr. Pierce’s arrest for violating OCGA 16-5-95 Violation of a Family Violence order and OCGA 16-5-91 Aggravated Stalking.
Mr. Pierce violated OCGA 16-5-95 Violation of Family Violence Order by attempting to contact [VICTIM #1] via phone call. Ms. [VICTIM #1] is the victim of a physical domestic violence case involving Mr. Pierce and has both valid “No Contact” bond conditions as well as a valid Temporary Protective Order.
Mr. Pierce violated OCGA 16-5-91 Aggravated Stalking by attempting to contact [VICTIM #1] via phone call. Ms. [VICTIM #1] is the victim of a physical domestic violence case involving Mr. Pierce and has both valid “No Contact” bond conditions as well as a valid Temporary Protective Order.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on May 01, 2026]
On May 1, 2026, at approximately 1251 hours, I responded to the area of [1900 BLOCK] Hudson Dr in reference to a possible wanted person, Christopher Pierce.
While on the way to the address, I ran Christopher Pierce through GCIC and saw that he was wanted out of Barrow County. Upon arriving on scene, I saw Christopher and placed him in a pair of double-locked handcuffs and checked for proper fit. After dispatch had confirmed that the warrants were valid, I placed Christopher in the back seat of my patrol car after searching him incident to arrest. He was transported to the Barrow County Detention Center and turned over to jail staff without issue. My backseat was checked both before and after transporting.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/6/26
BARROW COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR CHRISTOPHER PIERCE
What this means: On May 6, 2026, attorney Elizabeth Slater of the Barrow County Public Defender’s Office filed a Notice of Attorney Appearance in the Superior Court of Barrow County, case number 26PI253, formally entering as attorney of record for Christopher Pierce. This means Slater was the first defense attorney assigned to represent Pierce in this case. All court communications were directed to the Public Defender’s Office at 652 Barrow Park Drive, Suite C, Winder, Georgia.
5/14/26
PRIVATE DEFENSE ATTORNEY JACORVIS “TRE” COBBS ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR CHRISTOPHER PIERCE
What this means: On May 14, 2026, attorney JaCorvis “Tre” Cobbs of Crawford and Boyle, LLC filed an Entry of Appearance in the Superior Court of Barrow County, case number 26-PI-000253, replacing or supplementing prior counsel and formally entering as attorney of record for Christopher Pierce. Cobbs is a private defense attorney based in Monroe, Georgia. This filing put the court and all parties on notice that Cobbs would be handling communications and filings on Pierce’s behalf going forward.
5/14/26
DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY OPT-IN AND DEMANDS ON STATE — CASE NO. 26-PI-000253
What this means: On May 14, 2026, attorney JaCorvis “Tre” Cobbs filed a formal Discovery Opt-In and Demand on behalf of Christopher Pierce in the Superior Court of Barrow County. By opting into Georgia’s reciprocal discovery rules under O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1, Pierce’s defense agreed to share certain information with the prosecution in exchange for the State being required to turn over its evidence. The demand asked the State to provide a wide range of materials, including a copy of the indictment or accusation, a list of witnesses, any written or recorded statements made by Pierce, his Georgia Crime Information Center (G.C.I.C.) criminal history, all physical and tangible evidence, scientific reports (including DNA, drug, fingerprint, blood, and alcohol testing results), any newly discovered evidence, witness statements, and any Brady/Giglio material — meaning evidence that could be favorable to Pierce or that could undermine the credibility of the State’s witnesses. The defense also requested that the court seal copies of the State’s files for appellate review purposes.
5/14/26
DEFENSE FILES PACKAGE OF PRELIMINARY MOTIONS — CASE NO. 26-PI-000253
What this means: On May 14, 2026, attorney JaCorvis “Tre” Cobbs filed a package of preliminary motions on behalf of Christopher Pierce in the Superior Court of Barrow County. Because Pierce had not yet had the opportunity to review the State’s full file at the time of filing, counsel noted that the motions would be supplemented within ten days of receiving discovery. The motions filed include:
Motion to Suppress Statements (Jackson-Denno Hearing): Pierce asked the court to hold a Jackson-Denno hearing — a proceeding where a judge determines whether statements made by a defendant while in custody were given voluntarily and legally — and to exclude any statements obtained in violation of his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
Motion to Suppress Evidence: Pierce asked the court to throw out any evidence obtained through what the defense characterized as illegal means, including evidence gathered through search warrants the defense claims were based on insufficient affidavits, illegal recordings or wire-taps, improperly issued subpoenas, illegal searches of Pierce’s person or property, an allegedly illegal arrest, and an allegedly illegal traffic stop.
Motion to Reveal Deals, Consideration, Promises, and Grants of Immunity: Pierce asked the District Attorney to disclose in writing any agreements, promises, payments, or grants of immunity made to any co-defendant or witness who may testify for the State.
Motion to Invoke Constitutional Protections: Pierce formally invoked his rights under the U.S. Constitution — including Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendment protections — as well as his rights under the Georgia Constitution of 1983, covering protections such as the right to a speedy trial, the right against self-incrimination, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.
General and Special Demurrers: Pierce moved to dismiss or quash the indictment or accusation, arguing that the charging document is defective and fails to set out a specific or valid violation of Georgia law.
Motion to Extend Time to File Additional Motions: Pierce asked the court for additional time to file further motions as new issues arise or are discovered during the discovery process.
6/16/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 11 COUNTS FILED AGAINST CHRISTOPHER BERNARD PIERCE
What this means: During the February Term 2026 of the Superior Court of Barrow County, a grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Christopher Bernard Pierce, case number 26-CR-256-B. A grand jury indictment means a panel of citizens reviewed the State’s evidence and found enough probable cause to formally charge Pierce. Christopher Pierce is accused of the following eleven counts:
Count 1 — Terroristic Threats (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-37(b)): Pierce is accused of threatening to commit murder against the alleged victim on or about July 6, 2022, for the purpose of terrorizing her, suggesting her death.
Count 2 — Terroristic Threats (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-37(b)): Pierce is accused of a second threat to commit murder against the alleged victim on or about July 8, 2022, again for the purpose of terrorizing her.
Count 3 — Terroristic Threats (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-37(b)): Pierce is accused of a third threat to commit murder against the alleged victim on or about January 25, 2023, for the purpose of terrorizing her.
Count 4 — Cruelty to Children in the First Degree (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70): Pierce is accused of maliciously causing a child under 18 cruel and excessive physical and mental pain by pinning the child to the ground, between April 1, 2023, and June 5, 2025.
Count 5 — Cruelty to Children in the First Degree (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70): Pierce is accused of maliciously causing a child under 18 cruel and excessive mental pain by threatening to kill the child’s grandparents, between April 1, 2024, and April 23, 2026.
Count 6 — Cruelty to Children in the First Degree (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70): Pierce is accused of maliciously causing a child under 18 cruel and excessive mental pain by destroying the child’s bedroom on or about April 16, 2026.
Count 7 — False Imprisonment (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-41): Pierce is accused of unlawfully detaining the alleged victim against her will without legal authority on or about April 23, 2026.
Count 8 — Battery, Family Violence (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1(f)(2)): Pierce is accused of intentionally causing visible bodily harm to the alleged victim — described as red marks on her neck — on or about April 23, 2026. Pierce and the alleged victim are accused of having been members of the same household at the time.
Count 9 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70(d)): Pierce is accused of committing a family violence battery against the alleged victim on or about April 23, 2026, while acting as the primary aggressor, with a child under 18 present and able to see and hear the act.
Count 10 — Aggravated Stalking (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91): Pierce is accused of knowingly and in a non-violent manner violating the terms of an April 24, 2026, order of the Superior Court of Barrow County — a temporary protective order in case number 26-CV-000608-FV — by contacting the alleged victim without her consent on or about April 30, 2026, for the purpose of harassing and intimidating her.
Count 11 — Violating a Family Violence Order (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-95): Pierce is accused of violating the same April 24, 2026, temporary protective order from the Superior Court of Barrow County, case number 26-CV-000608-FV, which restricted him from any contact — direct or indirect — with the alleged victim, by calling her on or about April 30, 2026.
8/12/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO RESCIND WAIVER OF PRELIMINARY HEARING
What this means: On August 12, 2026, attorney JaCorvis “Tre” Cobbs filed a Motion to Rescind Waiver of Preliminary Hearing on behalf of Christopher Pierce in the Superior Court of Barrow County. The defense argues that Pierce waived his right to a preliminary hearing based on the State’s representation that it would not seek active incarceration. After Pierce agreed to waive the hearing, the State offered a plea deal requiring jail time — contradicting its earlier promise. The defense contends the waiver is invalid because it was not made knowingly and voluntarily, and asks the court to rescind it and schedule a new preliminary hearing.