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Name:
Mattox, John Remy
Date of Booking:
03/23/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers-Misdemeanor
Battery
Cruelty to Children-Cause Excessive Physical/Mental Pain-1st Degree
Cruelty to Children-3rd Degree (3rd or Subsequent Conviction)
Criminal Trespass (Family Violence) – Damage of $500 or less
Violation Probation – Felony
Violation Probation – Felony
Violation Probation – Felony
Battery- Family Violence (1st offense) MISD
Aggravated Assault
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on March 23, 2026]
On 03/23/2026 at approximately 0126 hours, I responded to [1500 BLOCK] Farmington Way Apt. [REDACTED] in reference to a domestic dispute.
Upon arrival I made contact with the one of the victims, [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated that her boyfriend, John Mattox, beat her up and strangled her. She stated that her and her cousin, [WITNESS #1] were at the apartment celebrating her birthday. [VICTIM #1] and [WITNESS #1] were outside on the deck when John came outside with them. [WITNESS #1] stated that John smacked her on the butt which was unwanted. [VICTIM #1] and [WITNESS #1] both went inside when [WITNESS #1] remembered she had a test that was due before midnight. [WITNESS #1] and [VICTIM #1] sat on the couch and covered up with a blanket. [VICTIM #1] stated that John came to them and asked what they were doing under the blanket. She then told me that John snatched the blanket off of them and grabbed her by both of her arms and aggressively pulled her off of the couch.
[WITNESS #1] told me John then grabbed her by her arms and she pulled away from him. She stated that he grabbed her again and aggressively pulled her off of the couch and threw her into the wall. [WITNESS #1] said she left the apartment after he did that. [VICTIM #1] followed her out and John followed both of them out. When she left the apartment, she went to her motorcycle in the parking lot and called for someone to come get her. She told me John heard her asking someone to come get her and he became extremely agitated, screaming at her to “tell them to pull up!”.
[VICTIM #1] went back into the apartment after [WITNESS #1] left and John followed her. [VICTIM #1] tried to hide in the corner of the kitchen so he wouldn’t see her. When John noticed her in the kitchen, [VICTIM #1] stated that John tried to attack her. When he tried to attack her, the homeowners, [WITNESS #2] and [WITNESS #3] stopped him and told him to stop and told [VICTIM #1] to go to the bedroom and lay down with her juvenile brother. [VICTIM #1] went into the bedroom and laid down with her brother in the top bunk of the bunk beds.
[VICTIM #1] stated that John came into the room and climbed on the top bunk. The juvenile brother was laying closest to the ladder side of the bed and [VICTIM #1] was on the further side. She stated that John climbed on top of the juvenile brother and put both hands around her neck, chocking her. [VICTIM #1] stated that while he was choking her, she could not breath. The juvenile started trying to kick John to get him off of his sister and John punched him in the leg and then punched [VICTIM #1] in the face multiple times. When [VICTIM #1] tried to use her phone to call someone for help, John smashed her phone, breaking it. [VICTIM #1] valued the Iphone 13 at $350.00.
[WITNESS #2] and [WITNESS #3] heard the altercation taking place and ran into the room. They witnessed John hitting [VICTIM #1] and choking her. They were able to pull him off and separate the two. [WITNESS #3] called 911 and all parties stated that John ran on foot when he realized [WITNESS #3] was on the phone with Dispatch. They didn’t know which way he ran, but stated that he might be going towards the lake behind the apartments. [VICTIM #1] stated that he was wearing a maroon shirt that was ripped and he was wearing a gray tank top under it. Lt. Witte responded to the scene with K9 Rip. Lt. Witte, Deputy Wright S122, and I started a track.
Lt. Witte made a loud, verbal announcement stating who we were and if anyone was in the woods, they needed to come out with their hands up and empty. We tracked through the woods behind the apartment towards the lake. As we were tracking, John heard the dog and yelled “I surrender”. Deputy Wright and I instructed John to back up towards us and lay on the ground, belly down, and put his hands behind his back. John complied with all commands. I placed John in handcuffs. Deputy Wright and I escorted him out of the woods and to my patrol vehicle. I checked the handcuffs for fitment and double locked them. I searched him incident to arrest and placed him in the rear seat of my patrol vehicle. I transported him the Barrow County Detention Center where he was turned over to Detention Staff. the rear seat of my patrol vehicle was searched before and after transport. No contraband was found.
John and [VICTIM #1] have been in a relationship for the last four years.
[WITNESS #1] expressed that she did not want to press charges at this time.
Pictures of the injuries to [VICTIM #1] and the juvenile will be attached to this report.
[WITNESS #2] and [WITNESS #3] were given witness statement forms and stated they would call the Sheriff’s Office when they were complete for pick up.
I established probable cause for the following:
OCGA 16-5-21 Aggravated Assault: John Mattox did commit the offense of Aggravated Assault when he knowingly and intentionally placed both hands around the neck/throat of [VICTIM #1], choking her to the point that she could not breath.
OCGA 16-5-23.1 Battery Family Violence (3 counts): John Mattox did commit the offense of Battery Family Violence when he knowingly and intentionally struck [VICTIM #1] in the face (nose, cheek, eye) with a closed fist, resulting in visible bruising.
OCGA 16-7-21 Criminal Trespass Family Violence Damage Under $500 : John Mattox did commit the offense of Criminal Trespass Family Violence Damage under $500 when he knowingly and intentionally smashed [VICTIM #1]’s Iphone 13, breaking it.
OCGA 16-5-70 Cruelty to Children in the 3rd Degree: John Mattox did commit the offense of Cruelty to Children in the 3rd Degree when he knowingly and intentionally allowed a child 9 years of age to witness him choking and striking his sister, [VICTIM #1]. OCGA 16-5-70 Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree: John Mattox did commit the offense of Cruelty to Children in the 1st degree when he knowingly and intentionally punched a child 9 years of age in the left leg; causing the child mental pain by attacking his sister in front of him, so much so that the child stated he felt the need to put himself between John and [VICTIM #1] to prevent further harm from befalling on her.
OCGA 16-5-23.1 Battery: John Mattox did commit the offense of Battery when he knowingly and intentionally punched a child 9 years of age in the left leg, resulting in visible bruising.
OCGA 16-10-24 Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement: John Mattox did commit the offense of Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement when he knowingly and intentionally ran from the scene into the woods and hid from Deputies.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on March 25, 2026]
On March 25, 2026 at 1208 hours I met with [VICTIM #1] at the Sheriff’s Office (233 East Broad Street) in reference to this case. [VICTIM #1] wanted to make the Sheriff’s Office aware that after the incident she had gone to a doctor for her injuries. [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. She did not have paperwork stating this, but she showed me her “My Chart” and it stated, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [REDACTED BY AGENCY].
[VICTIM #1] had gone to Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Urgent Care-Bethlehem for attention.
I informed [VICTIM #1] I would document these injuries and forward them to the assigned investigator to determine if additional charges are warranted.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/23/26
JOHN REMY MATTOX ARRESTED AND BOOKED IN BARROW COUNTY
What this means: John Remy Mattox was booked into custody in Barrow County on March 23, 2026. At the time of booking, he was facing charges including battery, aggravated assault, cruelty to children, criminal trespass (family violence), obstruction of a law enforcement officer, and multiple counts of violating felony probation. This was the start of the criminal case that would become Case No. 26-CR-000143-G in Barrow County Superior Court.
4/14/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 11 COUNTS FILED AGAINST JOHN REMY MATTOX
What this means: A Barrow County grand jury formally charged John Remy Mattox with 11 counts stemming from events alleged to have occurred on or about March 23, 2026. A grand jury is a group of citizens who reviewed the evidence and agreed there was enough to move the case forward to trial. District Attorney J. Bradley Smith presented the charges. The indictment was filed in the Superior Court of Barrow County, February Term, 2026, under Case No. 26-CR-000143-G.
Count 1 — Aggravated Battery, Family Violence (Felony): John Remy Mattox is accused of seriously injuring a household member by seriously disfiguring her face, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-24.
Count 2 — Aggravated Assault, Family Violence (Felony): John Remy Mattox is accused of making an assault upon a household member using his hands and objects in a manner likely to result in serious bodily injury, specifically by applying pressure to her neck, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21.
Count 3 — Simple Battery, Family Violence (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of making intentional physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a household member by grabbing her arms, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23(f).
Count 4 — Simple Battery, Family Violence (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of making intentional physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a household member by pushing her, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23(f).
Count 5 — Battery, Family Violence (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of intentionally causing visible bodily harm to a household member by striking her and causing bruising. This count also alleges that Mattox had previously been convicted of Battery, Family Violence in Barrow County State Court under Case No. 20-CR-919-W, sentenced on July 14, 2023, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1(f)(2).
Count 6 — Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of intentionally damaging a cell phone belonging to a household member without her consent, with the damage being less than $500.00, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21(a).
Count 7 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of unlawfully committing Aggravated Battery, a forcible felony, upon a household member while having knowledge that a child under the age of eighteen years was present to see and hear the act, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70(d).
Count 8 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of unlawfully committing Aggravated Assault, a forcible felony, upon a household member while having knowledge that a child under the age of eighteen years was present to see and hear the act, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70(d).
Count 9 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of unlawfully committing Aggravated Battery, a forcible felony, upon a household member while having knowledge that a child under the age of eighteen years was present to see and hear the act, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70(d).
Count 10 — Battery, Family Violence (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of intentionally causing visible bodily harm to a household member by striking her and causing bruising. This count also references a prior Battery, Family Violence conviction in Barrow County State Court under Case No. 20-CR-919-W, sentenced July 14, 2023, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1(f)(2).
Count 11 — Obstruction of an Officer (Misdemeanor): John Remy Mattox is accused of knowingly and willfully obstructing a Barrow County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officer in the lawful discharge of his duties by hiding from said officer after being commanded to come out with his hands up, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24(a).
4/16/26
STATE FILES MOTION TO PROTECT VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION
What this means: Assistant District Attorney Hannah McLear filed a motion asking the Barrow County Superior Court to keep the alleged victim’s personal information — including her current address, phone number, and place of employment — private and out of the hands of the defendant or his legal team. This type of motion is filed under O.C.G.A. § 17-17-10, a Georgia law that allows courts to restrict the sharing of victim contact information during the discovery process. The alleged victim had indicated her desire to have this protection applied to any information shared by the State or any other agency.
4/16/26
STATE FILES AMENDED MOTION TO PROTECT VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION
What this means: On the same day as the original motion, Assistant District Attorney Hannah McLear filed an amended version of the motion to protect the alleged victim’s personal information under O.C.G.A. § 17-17-10. An amended motion replaces or supplements the original filing, typically to correct language or add detail. The request remained the same: that the court bar defense counsel and any court officer from transmitting the alleged victim’s address, phone number, or place of employment to John Remy Mattox or anyone acting on his behalf.
4/21/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY JASON WILSON FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Jason Wilson formally notified the Barrow County Superior Court that he had been hired to represent John Remy Mattox in Case No. 26-CR-000143-G. This filing, called an Entry of Appearance, is a standard legal document that officially puts the court and the opposing party on notice that a specific attorney is now representing the defendant. Wilson filed this on April 21, 2026, under Rule 4.2 of the Uniform Superior Court Rules. His office is located in Suwanee, Georgia.
5/19/26
STATE MOVES TO DISMISS SIX COUNTS AGAINST JOHN REMY MATTOX — NOLLE PROSEQUI GRANTED
What this means: Assistant District Attorney Hannah McLear filed a Motion to Nolle Prosequi in Barrow County Superior Court, asking the court to dismiss six counts against John Remy Mattox as part of the guilty plea agreement on the remaining counts. “Nolle prosequi” is a Latin term meaning the State is choosing not to prosecute those charges. The court granted the motion the same day. The six dismissed counts were Counts 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 — covering Simple Battery (Family Violence), Battery (Family Violence), Criminal Trespass, and two additional Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree counts.
5/19/26
JOHN REMY MATTOX SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS — FIRST 3 YEARS IN CONFINEMENT, REMAINDER ON PROBATION
What this means: On May 19, 2026, a judge of the Superior Court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit sentenced John Remy Mattox in Case No. 26-CR-000143-G. The sentence was entered as a negotiated plea. The First Offender checkbox on the sentencing form was not checked, meaning this is a standard conviction — not a First Offender sentence. The court entered the following judgment on each count:
Count 1 — Aggravated Battery, Family Violence (Felony): Guilty. Sentenced to 15 years, with the first 3 years to be served in confinement and the remainder on probation. A fine of $5,000 plus surcharges was imposed. Mattox is to report to the Board of Pardons and Paroles (BOP) upon release from confinement.
Count 2 — Aggravated Assault, Family Violence (Felony): Guilty. Sentenced to 15 years, with the first 3 years in confinement. This sentence runs concurrent with Count 1, meaning both sentences are served at the same time. Mattox is to report to BOP upon release.
Count 7 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (Misdemeanor): Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months. This sentence runs concurrent with Count 1.
Count 10 — Battery, Family Violence (Misdemeanor, reduced to first offense under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1(1)): Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months. This sentence runs concurrent with Count 1.
Count 11 — Obstruction of an Officer (Misdemeanor): Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months. This sentence runs concurrent with Count 1.
Counts 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9: Nolle Prosequi — dismissed by the State.
The overall sentence summary is 15 years total: the first 3 years to be served in confinement, with the remaining 12 years to be served on probation. John Remy Mattox is to receive credit for time already served in custody, as determined by the custodian. Defense attorney Jason Paul Wilson represented Mattox by employment. The order was signed by Judge Sarah Griffin of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit. Mattox was also notified that as a person convicted of a felony domestic violence offense, it is unlawful for him to possess or purchase a firearm under both Georgia law and federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)).
5/19/26
JOHN REMY MATTOX SENTENCED — CONDITIONS OF PROBATION IMPOSED
What this means: As part of the May 19, 2026 sentencing in Case No. 26-CR-000143-G, the Barrow County Superior Court imposed both general and special conditions of probation that John Remy Mattox must follow during his 12-year probation term. Violating any of these conditions could result in revocation of probation and require Mattox to serve the remainder of his sentence in confinement.
The following special conditions were checked and imposed by the court:
Restitution: Mattox is ordered to pay $320 in restitution through the Probation Office for the benefit of the victim(s), at a rate to be approved by the Court or the Probation Officer.
Report to Community Supervision Office: Mattox must report to the Community Supervision Office as directed.
Probation Management Act: Mattox is sentenced under the Probation Management Act Sentencing Options System with a sanction cap at a Probation Detention Center or Regional Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.
Fourth Amendment Waiver: Mattox must submit to a search of his person, residence, papers, vehicle, and effects at any time of day or night without a search warrant, whenever requested by a Probation Officer or other law enforcement officer acting on reasonable cause to believe he is in violation of probation or otherwise acting in violation of the law.
Specimen/Drug Testing: Mattox must provide breath, saliva, urine, or blood specimens upon request for drug and alcohol testing. He waives evidentiary foundation for admissibility of laboratory results.
Limited or No Contact: Mattox shall have no contact of any kind — in person, by telephone, mail, or otherwise — with the two named victims in this case or their family members.
Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP): Mattox must participate in and complete a State-certified Family Violence Intervention Program within 12 months of sentencing.
Records Release: Mattox must provide a release allowing the Probation Office access to all medical, clinical, treatment, attendance, and work records, as well as driving and criminal history.
Evaluation and Treatment: Mattox must provide verification of evaluation and/or treatment for mental health and substance abuse, at his own expense, at a State- or Court-approved provider.
Diploma, GED, or Training Certificate: Mattox must provide verification of completion of a high school diploma, GED, or vocational training certificate. If he does not have one, he must attend classes and work toward obtaining one during the probation period.
Curfew: Mattox must abide by any curfew established by the Probation Officer.
DNA Sample: Because Mattox was convicted of a felony offense, he is required to provide a DNA sample in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 35-3-160.
Avoid Alcohol and Drug Use: Mattox shall not consume alcoholic beverages, shall not use narcotics or dangerous drugs unless lawfully prescribed, shall not associate with anyone who uses or possesses illegal drugs, shall not occupy any residence or vehicle where alcohol or illegal drugs are present, and shall not consume alcohol and operate a motor vehicle.