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Name:
Shivers, Demarcus Letron
Date of Booking:
04/15/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Failure To Obey Stop Sign or Yield After Stopping
Hit and Run with (nonserious) injury and/or damage
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on April 15, 2026]
On April 15, 2026, at approximately 0742 hours, I responded code one, non-emergency, to the intersection of Highway 82 and Bowman Mill Road NE in reference to a hit and run accident with injuries.
Upon arrival, I made contact with the driver of a 2006 Toyota Matrix, identified as [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated he was traveling south on Bowman Mill Road and had stopped at the stop sign at the intersection. [VICTIM #1] advised that a dark gray or black SUV was traveling east on Highway 82 and failed to stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection. [VICTIM #1] stated the SUV struck his vehicle and then continued traveling east on Highway 82 without stopping.
The passenger in the Toyota Matrix, identified as [VICTIM #2], who is pregnant, was transported by ambulance to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center for evaluation.
Using Flock cameras, the Real Time Information Center (RTIC) was able to identify the suspect vehicle as a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The registered owner of the vehicle was identified as [REDACTED]. Deputy Arango contacted [REDACTED] by phone and advised him that his vehicle had been involved in an accident. [REDACTED] stated his nephew, DeMarcus Shivers, had been driving the vehicle. [REDACTED] agreed to meet me at the Statham Police Department with DeMarcus.
Upon meeting with DeMarcus Shivers, he stated he had been driving the Jeep Grand Cherokee and had come to a stop at the stop sign. DeMarcus stated he did not believe he had done anything wrong at the intersection. DeMarcus further stated he left the scene because he was afraid he would get in trouble for being in Barrow County, which he said was a violation of the conditions of his probation.
I then advised DeMarcus Shivers he was under arrest for hit and run. He was secured in double-locked handcuffs, which were checked for proper fit. Prior to placing him in the rear seat of my patrol vehicle, a search of his person was conducted for weapons or contraband, with negative results. He was then placed in the rear seat of my patrol unit and secured with a seatbelt.
I transported DeMarcus Shivers to the Barrow County Detention Center, where he was served with citations and turned over to detention staff without incident. Prior to exiting the detention center, a search of the rear seat of my patrol vehicle was conducted for weapons or contraband, with negative results.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on April 15, 2026]
Vehicle 1 was traveling east on Hwy 82. Vehicle 2 was traveling south on Bowman Mill Rd. Vehicle 1 left the scene after impact.
Driver 1 stated that he had stopped at the stop sign and proceeded across when V2 entered the intersection as well. D1 stated that he had the right of way. He stated that he struck the vehicle on the passenger side.
Driver 2 stated that he had stopped at the stop sign and proceeded across when V1 struck him. He stated that V1 did not stop.
Driver 2 was given a case card with instructions on how to obtain a copy of this report. Driver 1 was arrested and cited for Hit and Run and Failure to stop or yield after stopping.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/27/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST DEMARCUS LETRON SHIVERS
What this means: On May 27, 2026, Barrow County Solicitor-General Kyle Thompson formally filed charges against Demarcus Letron Shivers in the State Court of Barrow County under Case No. 26-ST-00544. Filing an accusation is how the State Court — as opposed to a grand jury — officially brings misdemeanor-level charges against a defendant. Two counts were filed:
Count 1 charges Demarcus Letron Shivers with Hit and Run under O.C.G.A. 40-6-270. The defendant is accused of being the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident on April 15, 2026, at the intersection of Highway 82 and Bowman Mill Road, and allegedly failing to immediately stop at the scene and failing to return to the scene as required by law.
Count 2 charges Demarcus Letron Shivers with Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign under O.C.G.A. 40-6-72(b). The defendant is accused of stopping at a stop sign at the intersection of Highway 82 and Bowman Mill Road and then unlawfully pulling into the intersection without yielding to a vehicle that was close enough to constitute an immediate hazard.
6/2/26
BENCH WARRANT ISSUED AGAINST DEMARCUS LETRON SHIVERS
What this means: On June 2, 2026, the State Court of Barrow County issued a bench warrant for Demarcus Letron Shivers. A bench warrant is issued directly by a judge when a defendant fails to appear in court as required. This means Shivers did not show up for a scheduled court appearance in Case No. 26-ST-00544, and the court has authorized law enforcement to take the defendant into custody.
6/2/26
BOND FORFEITURE ORDER ENTERED — DEMARCUS LETRON SHIVERS
What this means: Also on June 2, 2026, the Chief Judge of the Barrow County State Court signed an order forfeiting Demarcus Letron Shivers’ bond in Case No. 26-ST-00544. The defendant had been released on a $2,500 bond through All American Bail Bonds-Winder, with the condition that he appear in court. Because Shivers failed to appear, the court ordered that bond forfeited — meaning the $2,500 is no longer being held to guarantee his appearance and may be collected by the court. The bail bond company, All American Bail Bonds-Winder, has been ordered to appear before the court on November 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to show cause why a final judgment should not be entered against them on the forfeited bond.
11/6/26
BOND FORFEITURE HEARING SCHEDULED — DEMARCUS LETRON SHIVERS
What this means: A bond forfeiture hearing is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the State Court of Barrow County in Case No. 26-ST-00544. At this hearing, the court will determine whether a final judgment should be entered against All American Bail Bonds-Winder for the $2,500 bond that was forfeited after Demarcus Letron Shivers failed to appear. The bail bond company will have the opportunity to explain why the judgment should not be finalized — for example, if they have since located and returned Shivers to custody.