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Name:
Lockwood, Jasmine
Date of Booking:
07/10/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Cruelty to Children-Intentionally allow child to witness Forcible Felony/Battery/Family Violence Battery
Battery- Family Violence (1st offense) MISD
Officer’s Narrative:
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On July 10th, 2026, at approximately 1113 hours, I was dispatched to [REDACTED BY AGENCY], Winder, GA 30680. In reference to a domestic dispute in progress, I traveled to the location code 1 in the marked patrol vehicle 407.
Upon arrival, I made contact with the caller, who was identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that earlier that day, he and his girlfriend, who was identified as Mrs. Jasmine Lockwood, had a verbal dispute about their son, [REDACTED BY AGENCY]-year-old juvenile [REDACTED BY AGENCY], that had suddenly escalated to being physical. While speaking with [REDACTED BY AGENCY], I observed a large red knot protruding from the top left of his forehead. I began asking [REDACTED BY AGENCY] where Jasmine had struck him, to which he stated on the head and in the face. I then asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in what manner she struck him, i.e., open or closed fist, to which he stated he was unsure that it happened quickly.
After speaking with [REDACTED BY AGENCY], Sgt. Evans and I proceeded to apartment [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to make contact with Jasmine. Upon knocking on the door and explaining the reason we were there Jasmine finally answered the door. Upon entering the apartment Jasmine began explaining that, in fact she did strike [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and that she was defending herself from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] “taking” her son. While speaking with jasmine it became increasingly difficult to understand her and follow what she was saying due to her incoherent ramblings and changing the subject. Given [REDACTED BY AGENCY] statement and injuries, I identified Jasmine as the predominant aggressor.
Upon concluding that Jasmine was the predominant aggressor, I placed her in a set of department-issued handcuffs, ensuring proper fit and double-locking them. I then patted down Jasmine for any weapons, contraband, or means of escape with negative results. Before placing Jasmine in my marked patrol vehicle, I searched the rear seating area of my vehicle for any weapons, contraband, or means of escape with negative results.
While Sgt. Evans stood by with Jasmine, I returned to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and asked if he would be willing to complete a witness statement form, to which he agreed. While [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was completing the form I began taking pictures of the injuries [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had sustained. Once [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had completed the form, I asked him where [REDACTED BY AGENCY]-year-old juvenile [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was when the altercation occurred. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that he was in the room with them and became upset and started crying when Jasmine began striking him.
Once I had finished speaking with [REDACTED BY AGENCY], I provided him with a case card with the case number written on the back. I explained to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] that the report should be ready in 3-5 business days and that he could obtain a copy from the Winder Police Department. I also provided [REDACTED BY AGENCY] with a copy of the victim services for the area.
Sgt. Evans spoke with Jasmine about their shared Juvenile son [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and confirmed that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] should keep custody of the child. I then transported Jasmine to 652 Barrow Park Dr, Winder, GA 30680 (Barrow County Detention Center), where I turned her over to the intake deputies. I then searched the rear seating area of my vehicle for any weapons, contraband, or means of escape Jasmine may have left behind; nothing was located.
A victim notification form was completed and turned over to intake deputies. A copy of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] written statement will be attached to this report along with the photos of his injuries. Two warrants were issued for Mrs. Jasmine Lockwood’s arrest.
MW2026-2181 BATTERY (FAMILY VIOLENCE)
MW2026-2182 CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/14/26
CASE TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
What this means: Barrow County Solicitor-General B. Kyle Thompson signed an order transferring Jasmine Paulina Lockwood’s case — originally filed in Barrow County State Court under case number 26-NA-00851 — to the District Attorney of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for felony prosecution. The transfer was made because Lockwood has a prior felony conviction for Battery-Family Violence in Hall County Superior Court (case number 2023-CR-0036) and a prior Battery-Family Violence conviction in Gwinnett County State Court (case number 2014D-07004-2). Under Georgia law (OCGA 17-10-3.2, effective July 1, 2026), those prior convictions elevate the current Battery-Family Violence charge to a felony. The Solicitor-General also noted that Lockwood appears to have more than three qualifying misdemeanor convictions under Chapters 5 or 6 of Title 16 within the past 10 years, further supporting felony-level prosecution. Because the State Court only handles misdemeanors, the case had to move to Superior Court where felonies are prosecuted.
8/19/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST JASMINE PAULINA LOCKWOOD
What this means: District Attorney J. Bradley Smith filed a formal accusation against Jasmine Paulina Lockwood in the Superior Court of Barrow County under case number 26-CR-386-B during the August Term, 2026. An accusation is a charging document filed directly by the District Attorney — similar to an indictment but without requiring a grand jury. Two counts were filed. Count 1 charges Lockwood with Battery, Family Violence under O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1(f)(2), a felony charge based on her prior convictions. Count 2 charges Lockwood with Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d). On the same date, Lockwood signed the accusation, waiving her right to a formal arraignment and pleading guilty to both counts.
8/19/26
JASMINE LOCKWOOD SENTENCED ON 2 COUNTS — GUILTY PLEAS ENTERED
What this means: Jasmine Paulina Lockwood pleaded guilty to both counts in Barrow County Superior Court (case number 26-CR-386-B) on August 19, 2026, before a judge of the Piedmont Circuit Superior Court. On Count 1 — Battery, Family Violence — Lockwood was sentenced to 5 years, with the first 30 days to be served in confinement and the remainder served on probation, plus a $1,000 fine and surcharges. On Count 2 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree — Lockwood was sentenced to 12 months of probation, to run concurrent with Count 1, plus a $500 fine and surcharges. Running concurrent means both sentences are served at the same time, so the total period of supervision is governed by the longer Count 1 sentence.
8/19/26
ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENDER FEES ENTERED AS CONDITION OF PROBATION
What this means: As part of her sentencing on August 19, 2026, the Barrow County Superior Court entered a separate order requiring Jasmine Lockwood to pay public defender fees as a condition of her probation. Because Lockwood used the services of the Circuit Public Defender, the court ordered her to pay a $50 application fee and a $100 services fee — a total of $150 — by money order payable to the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. The order indicates Lockwood owes both fees. She is required to provide proof of payment to her probation officer within 90 days of the order, or within 90 days of her release from confinement. Failure to pay could be treated as a probation violation.