Khadejah Smith

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Name:
Smith, Khadejah Nycole

Date of Booking:
07/03/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Cruelty to Children-Intentionally allow child to witness Forcible Felony/Battery/Family Violence Battery – 5 Counts

Battery- Family Violence (1st offense) MISD

Officer’s Narrative:
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On July 3, 2026, at approximately 1306 hours, I, Officer Gibbs, was dispatched to a domestic disturbance located at [REDACTED BY AGENCY], Winder, GA 30680. Central Dispatch advised that a female had a knife in her hand and was slashing bicycle tires. I traveled CODE 3 in marked patrol vehicle 428 to the above location.

Upon arrival, I observed Ms. Khadejah Smith standing on the front porch of [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I called out to Ms. Smith and asked her to speak to me. Ms. Smith walked towards me with her two juvenile children. I did not observe any weapons in Ms. Smith’s hands. Ms. Smith then explained that she and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had been in an argument about relationship issues. She explained that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] thought she was cheating on him. She stated that she went to a neighbor’s house to calm down. She then stated that she thought she saw someone go into her residence. She advised that she went to her residence to see who had walked in. She then stated that she got a knife and began slashing the tires on the bicycles so that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] could not leave with the bicycles. She then stated that the bicycles are hers and she did not want him to take them if he decided to leave.

I asked Ms. Smith to clarify when she got the knife and how the argument ended up in the neighbor’s yard. Ms. Smith was unable to clarify; she continued to state that the bikes were hers and she could slash the tires if she wanted to. Ms. Smith never disclosed where the knife was left. She then stated that she went to a different neighbor’s house [REDACTED BY AGENCY]). Ms. Smith explained that she and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] continued to argue. She advised that during the argument she made a slapping motion and possibly made contact with his face. She then advised that she did not believe this was a physical incident.

At this time, Officer Morgan and Corporal Cureington had made contact with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] I then told Ms. Smith I would go speak to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] about the incident. While walking over to Ms. Smith’s residence, Corporal Cureington advised me that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had scratches to his face. He explained that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated Ms. Smith struck him, leaving those marks. I then observed a female, later identified as [WITNESS #1], walking up to me. She explained that she had witnessed the incident.

[WITNESS #1] stated that Ms. Smith and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had been arguing since the previous night. She explained that she was outside on her front porch with her children and mother when Ms. Smith and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] were arguing. She then stated that she texted a neighbor, [REDACTED], and advised her to contact law enforcement. [WITNESS #1] then stated that all her children as well as Ms. Smith’s children witnessed the argument. She then stated that she and the children witnessed Ms. Smith strike [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in the face. I then obtained names for all the witnesses. Officer Morgan took pictures of the injuries to [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Ms. Smith then stated that she was punched in the face by [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Officer Morgan took pictures of Ms. Smith. There were no visible signs of injury to Ms. Smith. None of the witnesses stated they saw [REDACTED BY AGENCY] punch Ms. Smith.

Ms. Smith’s two children, JUVENILE [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and JUVENILE [REDACTED BY AGENCY], were left under the care of Ms. [REDACTED], who is Ms. Smith’s cousin. I then placed handcuffs around her wrists, ensuring they were double-locked and checked for proper fit. I then walked Ms. Smith back to my marked patrol vehicle and conducted a search incident to arrest for weapons, contraband, and means of escape with negative results.

I then placed her in the backseat. I placed a seatbelt on her for safety. I then transported Ms. Smith to the Barrow County Detention Center. Upon arrival at the Barrow County Detention Center, I released Ms. Smith into the custody of the intake deputies. I filled out the necessary paperwork. I then procured the following warrants against Ms. Khadejah Smith

Battery Family Violence 2026-2089MW for striking [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and leaving visible scratch marks on his face.
Cruelty to Children 3rd 2026-2090MW for allowing [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to witness an act of family violence
Cruelty to Children 3rd 2026-2091MW for allowing [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to witness an act of family violence
Cruelty to Children 3rd 2026-2092MW for allowing [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to witness an act of family violence
Cruelty to Children 3rd 2026-2093MW for allowing [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to witness an act of family violence
Cruelty to Children 3rd 2026-2094MW for allowing [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to witness an act of family violence

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

7/29/26

ACCUSATION FILED — 6 COUNTS CHARGED AGAINST KHADEJAH NYCOLE SMITH

What this means: On July 29, 2026, Solicitor-General Kyle Thompson filed a formal accusation against Khadejah Nycole Smith in the State Court of Barrow County, Case No. 26-ST-00736. An accusation is the misdemeanor-level equivalent of an indictment — it is the official document that lays out the charges the State is pursuing. Khadejah Nycole Smith is accused of six offenses, all allegedly occurring on or about July 3, 2026.

Count 1 charges Battery — Family Violence under O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1(f)(2). Smith is accused of intentionally causing visible bodily harm to another person by scratching that person’s face with her hand. The accused and the alleged victim are accused of having been members of the same household at the time.

Count 2 charges Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d). Smith is accused of committing a family violence battery upon another person while allegedly knowing that a child under the age of eighteen was present and witnessed the act.

Count 3 charges Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d), also stemming from the same alleged family violence battery, with a different child under the age of eighteen allegedly present and witnessing the act.

Count 4 charges Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d), again arising from the same alleged battery, with yet another child under the age of eighteen allegedly present and witnessing the act.

Count 5 charges Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d), with an additional child under the age of eighteen allegedly present and witnessing the same act.

Count 6 charges Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d), with a sixth child under the age of eighteen allegedly present and witnessing the act.

The accusation was filed in the Clerk of State Court’s office on July 29, 2026, and signed by Clerk Becky Pentecost.

8/4/26

KHADEJAH NYCOLE SMITH WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT THROUGH COUNSEL, ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA

What this means: On August 4, 2026, defense attorney Ari Williams filed a Waiver of Arraignment on behalf of Khadejah Nycole Smith in the State Court of Barrow County. The waiver was filed in the clerk’s office on August 5, 2026. Arraignment is the formal court hearing where a defendant is read the charges and asked to enter a plea. By filing this waiver, Smith — through her attorney — skipped that in-person hearing and entered a plea of not guilty on the record without appearing in court. Attorney Ari Williams, State Bar No. 769595, is listed as counsel for the defendant.

8/5/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCOVERY IN CASE NO. 26-ST-00736

What this means: On August 5, 2026, defense attorney Ari Williams filed a Motion for Discovery, Inspection, and Production on behalf of Khadejah Nycole Smith in the State Court of Barrow County. This motion formally demands that the State turn over all evidence in its possession that could be relevant to the case. That includes any statements made by Khadejah Nycole Smith while in police custody, physical evidence, scientific test results, witness statements — including any statements that contradict other witnesses — and any information that could help the defense or undermine the prosecution’s case. The motion also requests a pre-trial hearing to evaluate the admissibility of any expert testimony the State plans to use, under Georgia’s Daubert standard. The State is required to respond to this motion and provide the requested materials.

8/7/26

COUNTS 3 AND 4 AMENDED TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN CASE NO. 26-ST-00736

What this means: On August 7, 2026, the State Court of Barrow County filed an amended charge document in Case No. 26-ST-00736 showing that Counts 3 and 4 — originally charged as Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d) — were amended to Disorderly Conduct under O.C.G.A. 16-11-39. This change was filed in open court on August 7, 2026. Amending a charge to a lesser offense is a common part of plea negotiations, where the State agrees to reduce certain counts in exchange for a guilty plea on others.

8/7/26

KHADEJAH NYCOLE SMITH SENTENCED IN CASE NO. 26-ST-00736 — 36 MONTHS, 6 DAYS TO SERVE

What this means: On August 7, 2026, the State Court of Barrow County entered a final disposition in Case No. 26-ST-00736 against Khadejah Nycole Smith. The plea was negotiated. The First Offender checkboxes on the disposition form are not checked, so this is a standard sentence. Smith was sentenced to a total of 36 months, with 6 days to serve in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. She is to receive credit for time served in custody from July 3, 2026, through July 9, 2026. Attorney Ari Williams represented the defendant. The offense date is recorded as July 3, 2026.

Count 1 — Battery, Family Violence (O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1(f)(2)): Smith pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 12 months, with 6 days to serve, and a $300 fine.

Count 2 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d)), reduced to Disorderly Conduct: Smith pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 12 months, to run consecutive to Count 1.

Count 3 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d)), reduced to Disorderly Conduct: Smith pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 12 months, to run consecutive.

Count 4 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d)): Nolle prosequi entered — this count was dismissed by the State.

Count 5 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d)): Nolle prosequi entered — this count was dismissed by the State.

Count 6 — Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d)): Nolle prosequi entered — this count was dismissed by the State.