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Name:
Taylor, Damon Omar
Date of Booking:
01/01/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Hold for Other Agency
Forgery-3rd Degree (amount of $1,500.00+ or possesses ten checks)
Identity fraud theft when using/possessing identifying info concerning a person
Theft by Deception-Felony
Exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents (Felony)
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 08-29-2025, dispatch advised of a fraud report at the Uniform Patrol Division. I responded code 1. When I arrived, I spoke with Mr. [VICTIM #1], who advised that he owned the house located at [500 BLOCK] Graham Campbell Lane and that he and his real estate agent, Ms. [WITNESS #1], were involved in a rental transaction with Mr. Damon Taylor and his wife, Mrs. Shynada Taylor, to rent the house located at [500 BLOCK] Graham Campbell Lane.
The agreement stipulated that funds would be deposited into the account of the owner, Mr. [VICTIM #1], and could be paid only in cash or through a Venmo account. Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that he noticed a deposit into his Bank of America account on August 26, 2025, in the amount of $ 3,100.00. Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that he had given a key to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor so they could begin moving in. On August 27, 2025, Mr. [VICTIM #1] was notified by his bank that the check had been forged, and the account and routing numbers did not match those of the bank from which the check was drawn.
The check was drawn from Merchants and Farmers Bank with the account holder’s name of [VICTIM #2]. Mr. [VICTIM #1] spoke with Mr. Taylor about the check, and Mr. Taylor advised that the check came from his grandmother’s account. Mr. [VICTIM #1] informed him that if he did not receive the agreed-upon amount, he would file for eviction, which he did on August 29, 2025. I went to the residence in an attempt to speak with Mr. Taylor, but he was not there. There was a U-Haul truck parked in the driveway with four males who advised that Mr. Taylor had paid them to move the items from the home. None of them could advise when Mr. Taylor would return. Mr. Taylor had active warrants out of Banks County for felony theft by conversion.
A copy of the checks and account information was placed into the CID file box.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] was provided a case number and information to obtain a report copy.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
12/12/25
INDICTMENT FILED
What this means: A Barrow County grand jury formally charged Damon Omar Taylor with four felonies in case 25-CR-666-P. The indictment lists Identity fraud, Exploitation and intimidation of elder person or disabled adult, Forgery in the third degree, and Theft by deception. All charges stem from alleged incidents on or about August 26, 2025, involving the use of identifying information belonging to alleged victims without authorization.
1/2/26
ORIGINAL WARRANT FILED
What this means: The arrest warrant for Damon Omar Taylor was officially filed with the Barrow County Clerk of Court’s office, making his charges part of the public record and allowing law enforcement to proceed with arrest procedures.
1/15/26
BOND MOTION FILED
What this means: Damon Taylor’s attorney, Autumn Sanford, filed a motion asking the Superior Court of Barrow County to either set bond or reduce bond to a reasonable amount in case 25CR666-P. The motion argues that Taylor is not a flight risk and poses no danger to witnesses or the community if released on bond. The hearing date was scheduled for January 27, 2026, with Judge Primm assigned to the case.
1/27/26
ORDER SETTING BOND
What this means: A Superior Court judge in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit ordered Damon Taylor’s bond to be set at $10,000 with special conditions. The bond order includes requirements that he have no new arrests and no contact with named alleged victims. This means Taylor can be released from custody if he posts the $10,000 bond and agrees to follow the court-imposed conditions.
2/11/26
APPEARANCE BOND PROCESSED
What this means: Damon Taylor’s $10,000 appearance bond was processed, meaning either he or someone on his behalf posted the required amount to secure his release from custody while his case proceeds through the court system. He must now comply with all bond conditions set by the court, including no contact with alleged victims and no new arrests.
9/8/26
DAMON OMAR TAYLOR PLEADS GUILTY TO ALL FOUR COUNTS — SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS ON PROBATION
What this means: On September 8, 2026, Damon Omar Taylor appeared in Barrow County Superior Court in case number 25-CR-000666-P and entered negotiated guilty pleas to all four felony counts he was facing. A negotiated plea means Taylor and prosecutors reached an agreement on the outcome before going to court. The judge accepted the pleas and entered the following sentence:
Count 1 — Identity Fraud: Guilty. Sentenced to 10 years, with a $1,500 fine plus surcharges.
Count 2 — Exploitation and Intimidation of a Disabled Adult, Elder Person, or Resident: Guilty. Sentenced to 10 years, no fine. This count runs concurrent with Count 1, meaning it is served at the same time.
Count 3 — Forgery in the Third Degree: Guilty. Sentenced to 5 years. This count runs concurrent with Count 1.
Count 4 — Theft by Deception: Guilty. Sentenced to 5 years. This count also runs concurrent with Count 1.
The sentence summary on the court’s final disposition form shows a total sentence of 10 years, with the entire term to be served on probation — meaning Taylor is not ordered to serve time in confinement at this time, provided he complies with the conditions of his probation.