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Name:
Persaud, Harrichand
Date of Booking:
05/21/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Sexual Battery
Officer’s Narrative:
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On this date, May 20, 2026, at approximately 2113 hours, I responded Code 1 to [500 BLOCK] Versailles Dr in reference to a Domestic Dispute. I was informed from dispatch that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated she was terrified of her husband, Harrichand Persaud. She and her daughter, [WITNESS #1], had met with law enforcement earlier in the day. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had a mental breakdown and a [REDACTED BY AGENCY], resulting in her going to the hospital. See Incident # 2026-0030447. I was informed that she has been threatened by her husband and has not been sleeping because she is afraid, she was going to be killed.
She stated the threats were only verbal. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then stated that she has a video of nonconsensual sex. I called Sgt Bazinet and informed him of the above and requested him to respond with me to the address above. Sgt Bazinet, Deputy Chatham and I responded to the address and met with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [WITNESS #1]. Harrichand was not home. I spoke with [WITNESS #1] and I was told that Harrichand is emotionally manipulative and she believes [REDACTED BY AGENCY] when she states that he threatens her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was visibly shaken. Her voice was trembling on occasion and her hands would have an intermittent tremor.
I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] about the video she spoke of. She provided me her phone with a video from April 20th. In the video it was clear that Harrichand joined [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in a bedroom and proceeded to remove [REDACTED BY AGENCY] clothes. You can see [REDACTED BY AGENCY] turn away from him and even grab Harrichand’s hands to move them away from her body. You can hear [REDACTED BY AGENCY] crying and stating “I hate it here” while Harrichand is trying to undress her.
Other videos that follow can show Harrichand telling [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to remove her clothes. Harrichand can be seen placing his hand on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] genitals and then smelling his hand. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was asked if in this video Harrichand inserted his fingers into her vag*na and she stated yes. The remainder of the video Harrichand is seen holding [REDACTED BY AGENCY] down, followed by dragging her to the end of the bed and slapping [REDACTED BY AGENCY] butt three times.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] was distraught by my line of questioning on the videos. I asked her if there were any other video footage because I did not see anything that fit the elements of rape. She allowed me to go through her security system app to review the rest of the video. However, the video was not there. Either the video was deleted or the app only stores video for 30 days or something similar. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Harrichand has access to the same cameras and she in fact confront him about raping her. She showed concern that he deleted the evidence.
I went to Harrichand outside and asked him about the allegations. He denied raping his wife but that she like “rough sex.” Sgt Bazinet and I stepped aside, he advised me to call CID and see what they would like to do regarding the evidence presented. CID was contacted, Inv Stafford advised of the above. With the video evidence and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] statement she agreed that Aggravated Sexual Battery fit the element with the evidence presented.
I returned to Harrichand and advised him that he was being placed under arrest. Harrichand Persaud was handcuffed behind the back. The handcuffs were double locked and checked for fit. A search of their person was conducted incident to arrest. No weapons or contraband were located. Harrichand Persaud was secured in the rear seat with a seat belt.
Sgt Bazinet and Deputy Chatham returned to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and provided her with a family violence pamphlet. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was asked if she had slept in the same bed with Harrichand after the incident in the video and if she had consensual sex. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] answered yes to both questions.
Harrichand Persaud was escorted to the Barrow County Detention Center and released to deputies without incident.
A search of my rear seat was conducted before and after transport. No items were found.
The following was placed into evidence at the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office:
- CD Rom of video of the crime
My probable cause of arrest is when [REDACTED BY AGENCY] provided video evidence of Harrichand Persaud, her husband, forcing himself onto her. The video depicts Harrichand Persaud forcing clothes off [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and putting his fingers in her vag*na. Harrichand Persaud can also be seen holding down and pulling her across their bed.
Warrants to be taken for the following:
O.C.G.A. § 16-6-22.2 – Aggravated Sexual Battery
A person commits the offense of aggravated sexual battery when he or she intentionally penetrates with a foreign object the sexual organ or an*s of another person without the consent of that person.
O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1 – Family Violence Act (Definition)
As used in this article, the term “family violence” means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household:
Any felony; or
The commission of offenses of battery, simple battery, simple assault, assault, stalking, criminal damage to property, unlawful restraint, criminal trespass, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or bodily injury.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/28/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR HARRICHAND PERSAUD
What this means: Attorney David Boyle of Crawford and Boyle, LLC formally notified the Barrow County Superior Court that he is representing Harrichand Persaud in case number 26-PI-000317. This filing, called an Entry of Appearance, puts the court and the prosecution on notice that all future communications and legal documents related to this case should be directed to Boyle’s office in Monroe, Georgia.
5/28/26
DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY REQUESTS AND DEMANDS IN BARROW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Attorney David Boyle filed a formal request on behalf of Harrichand Persaud asking the prosecution to turn over evidence and information related to this case. In Georgia, this process — called discovery — requires the State to share things like police reports, witness statements, lab results, and any other materials they plan to use. This is a standard early step in a criminal case that helps the defense prepare.
5/28/26
DEFENSE FILES PRELIMINARY MOTIONS IN BARROW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Attorney David Boyle filed preliminary motions on behalf of Harrichand Persaud in case number 26-PI-000317. Preliminary motions are legal requests made before trial asking the court to make rulings on specific issues — such as what evidence can be used, how the case should proceed, or whether certain rights of the defendant need to be protected. The court will consider these motions before the case moves further.
6/12/26
CONSENT BOND ORDER FILED IN BARROW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: The Barrow County Superior Court filed a consent bond order for Harrichand Persaud in case number 26-PI-000317. Both the State and the defense agreed to the bond terms, which set bail at $25,000. If the bond is posted, Persaud would be allowed to be released from custody while his case is pending.
The bond comes with three conditions Persaud must follow if released: he must have no contact with the alleged victim, he must stay away from a residence in Auburn, Georgia, and he must not violate the laws of any jurisdiction. If any of these conditions are broken, the bond can be revoked and Persaud could be returned to custody.
6/18/26
APPEARANCE BOND POSTED — HARRICHAND PERSAUD RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
What this means: Harrichand Persaud posted an appearance bond on June 18, 2026, and was released from custody in Barrow County. An appearance bond means Persaud has secured his release by posting the $25,000 bond amount agreed to in the consent bond order filed on June 12, 2026. By posting this bond, Persaud is promising to appear in court for all future proceedings. He must also comply with the bond conditions: no contact with the alleged victim, staying away from the residence in Auburn, Georgia, and not violating any laws.