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Name:
Marcum, Pamela Lee
Date of Booking:
01/27/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Criminal Trespass – Unlawful Entry
Simple Battery Against Police Officer/LE Dog/ Corrections or Detention Officer
Cruelty to Children-Cause Excessive Physical/Mental Pain-1st Degree
Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers-Felony
False Imprisonment-Vic is less than 14YOA and Not Offender’s Child
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on January 27, 2026]
On 01/27/2026 at approximately 1837 hours I responded to [1400 BLOCK] Jones Rd. Winder, Ga 30680 in reference to a dispute.
The information I was given from Dispatch was that a woman entered a home that was not hers and eventually took the callers 4 year old son by the neck and would not let him go. Upon arrival, the caller, [VICTIM #1] was standing in the door way to let us in the house. When I entered the home, I observed a woman in a camouflage jacket laying on the couch of the house with a young boy in her grasp. The woman, identified as Pamela Marcum, was lying on her back and the boy was lying on top of her, on his back, but in the grasp of Marcum. The young boy could not get out of her arms.
Sgt Crosby and I approached Marcum giving her verbal commands to let the boy go. She failed to comply with the commands and Sgt Crosby and I pulled her arms apart, freeing the young boy. We stood Marcum up and placed her in handcuffs, detaining her. Marcum would not walk out of the house under her own power, so Sgt Crosby, Deputy Arrango, and I carried her out of the house. During the entire altercation inside the home and out, Marcum kept yelling things that were not making sense. She was talking about seeing
lasers, thinking that we were going to make her overdose on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and screaming for someone to call 911.
We called for a med unit to evaluate her, but when the med unit got there, she denied evaluation. Due to her behavior, Sgt Crosby and Sgt Smith agreed that she needed to be evaluated at the hospital before going the Detention Center. Marcum was placed under arrest and placed in the rear seat of my patrol car. Again, she would not walk under her own power so she was picked up and placed inside the patrol car. I then transported her to NEGA Medical Center Barrow.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Marcum refused to be evaluated again. We told her it was not optional and that she needed to get out of the car and have a seat in the wheelchair that medical staff provided. She refused to do so. Sgt Crosby and I pulled her out of the vehicle and placed her in the wheelchair. She was escorted inside and placed into the hospital bed. After being cleared by the medical staff, again she had to be placed in the wheelchair due to her failing to stand and walk under her own power.
Once we got her to the patrol car, we told her to stand up and have a seat in the car, she refused and we tried to place her in the vehicle. This time, Marcum actively resisted. Marcum was fighting us about going back into the patrol vehicle. She would drop all of her weight when we tried to pick her up. She sat on the ground. She rolled her upper body off the seat and into the floor while we were trying to place her in the seat. She kicked me multiple times. Sgt Crosby, who was on the other side of the patrol vehicle trying to pull Marcum across, drew her county issued taser and arc’d it, telling Marcum that she was going to be tased if she did not comply and get into the patrol vehicle.
We finally were able to get Marcum’s lower body into the seat and she was trying to push back into me and get back out of the vehicle. I drew my county issued taser and arc’d it telling her that she needed to get in the car or she was going to be tased. Marcum failed to comply with my commands and I drive stunned her on her left shoulder blade. After being drive stunned, she stopped resisting and sat in the seat. I closed the door to the vehicle and transported her to the Barrow County Detention Center. Marcum was turned over to Detention Staff and acted the same way towards them. Marcum was searched into the jail while she was lying on the floor because she refused to stand under her own power.
The rear seat of my patrol vehicle was searched before and after transport. No contraband was found.
I established Probable Cause for the following:
OCGA 16-5-41 False Imprisonment Victim Less Than 14YO: Pamela Marcum did commit the offense of False Imprisonment when she intentionally and without legal authority, grabbed a 4 year old male and held him in her grasp, not allowing him to leave.
OCGA 16-5-70 Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree: Pamela Marcum did commit the offense of Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree when she intentionally grabbed a 4 year old male, holding him in her grasp and not letting him leave, causing excessive mental pain to the juvenile.
OCGA 16-5-23 Simple Battery against Law Enforcement Officer: Pamela Marcum did commit the offense of Simple Battery against Law Enforcement Officer when she knowingly and intentionally kicked the arresting Deputy while actively resisting going back into the patrol vehicle after being medically cleared at the hospital.
OCGA 16-10-24 Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement: Pamela Marcum did commit the offense of Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement when she knowingly and intentionally kicked the arresting Deputy while actively resisting going back into the patrol vehicle after being medically cleared at the hospital.
OCGA 16-7-21 Criminal Trespass: Pamela Marcum did commit the offense of Criminal Trespass when she entered and remained inside of a residence after the legal homeowners told her multiple times to leave the property.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on January 27, 2026]
On January 27, 2026, at approximately 1839 hours I responded, “code 3” (urgent) to [1400 BLOCK] Jones Road, Winder, Georgia in reference to a domestic dispute. Per dispatch notes it stated the caller advised her neighbor walked into her home saying she was being abused and is now holding onto the caller’s son. Caller stated she advised the female is under the influence along with stating her name is Pam. While on the phone with dispatch the caller repeatedly stated let go of my son.
Upon arriving, I observed a female laying in the front yard of the residence with multiple Deputies around her. The female was yelling statements that did not make sense about needing help and seeing lasers. While a med unit was enroute to evaluate Pam, Sgt Crosby asked for me to go to [1400 BLOCK] Jones Road as the female was believed to have come from that residence.
Upon arrival, a female answered later identified as [REDACTED]. She was observed jittery and swaying back and forth with slurred speech. Through my knowledge training and experience I believed her to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. I asked if she knew a female named Pam. [REDACTED] stated yeah that is my son’s girlfriend. I then asked to speak with him and a male later identified as [WITNESS #1] came to the door. [WITNESS #1] was also observed jittery swaying back and forth with slurred speech. He too was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics as well.
I then asked [WITNESS #1] if he knew a female named Pam. [WITNESS #1] stated yes that is my girlfriend. I then asked what happened tonight for her to leave. [WITNESS #1] stated Pam and his mom [REDACTED] got into an argument and Pam ran out the front door. [WITNESS #1] did not state what the argument was over but insisted she left on her own doing. I returned to [1400 BLOCK] Jones Road informing Sgt. Crosby and Sgt Smith what was stated. The incident was then turned over to the primary Deputy.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/17/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR COMPETENCY EVALUATION — PAMELA LEE MARCUM
What this means: Pamela Lee Marcum’s defense attorney, Assistant Public Defender Sumi Kasse of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, filed a formal request asking the Barrow County Superior Court to order a mental competency evaluation for the defendant. The motion argues that defense counsel has reason to believe Pamela Lee Marcum may not currently be able to understand the nature of the court proceedings, grasp her own situation, or assist in preparing her own defense. The motion asks the court to hold a hearing on the issue and, if warranted, refer the defendant to the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for a formal evaluation. This filing is connected to case numbers 26PI57 and 20CR584-W (VOP) in Barrow County Superior Court.
2/19/26
JUDGE ORDERS COMPETENCY EVALUATION FOR PAMELA LEE MARCUM
What this means: After holding a hearing, Barrow County Superior Court Judge Sarah Cofer signed an order directing the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to conduct a formal mental competency evaluation of Pamela Lee Marcum. The court found sufficient reason to question whether the defendant is mentally competent to stand trial. The DBHDD is required to complete the evaluation and submit its findings back to the court under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 17-7-129). This order applies to case numbers 26PI57 and 20CR584-W (VOP).
4/14/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 4 COUNTS FILED AGAINST PAMELA LEE MARCUM
What this means: A Barrow County grand jury formally indicted Pamela Lee Marcum on four criminal counts during the February Term 2026, under case number 26-CR-142-G. The indictment accuses the defendant of the following offenses, all alleged to have occurred on or about January 27, 2026:
Count 1 — False Imprisonment: Pamela Lee Marcum is accused of unlawfully confining a child under the age of 14 who is not her own child, without legal authority, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-41.
Count 2 — Cruelty to Children in the First Degree: The defendant is accused of deliberately causing a child under the age of 18 cruel and excessive mental pain by grabbing the child and refusing to let the child go, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70.
Count 3 — Criminal Trespass: Pamela Lee Marcum is accused of knowingly and without authority remaining on the premises of a location belonging to the rightful occupant after having been told to leave, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21(b).
Count 4 — Obstruction of an Officer: The defendant is accused of knowingly and willfully obstructing Jack Hill, a law enforcement officer with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, while he was performing his official duties — specifically by kicking him — in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24(b). This count is charged as a felony. The indictment was signed by District Attorney J. Bradley Smith.
5/26/26
PAMELA LEE MARCUM WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT, ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA — CASE NO. 26CR142-G
What this means: Through her attorney, Sumi Kasse, Pamela Lee Marcum formally waived her right to appear in person at her arraignment in Barrow County Superior Court. By filing this waiver, the defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges in case number 26CR142-G without needing to be physically present in the courtroom. This is a routine procedural step that allows the case to move forward. The waiver was filed and served on prosecuting attorney Hannah McLear.
5/26/26
DEFENSE FILES CONSOLIDATED PRETRIAL MOTIONS AND DEMANDS — PAMELA LEE MARCUM
What this means: Defense attorney Sumi Kasse filed a wide-ranging set of pretrial motions on behalf of Pamela Lee Marcum in Barrow County Superior Court, case number 26CR142-G. These motions, filed as a single consolidated document, cover multiple legal requests aimed at shaping what evidence can be used and how the case proceeds. The motions include:
Motion for Production of Discoverable Material: Requests that the State turn over all physical evidence, witness statements, records, and other materials the prosecution intends to use, as required under Georgia’s discovery statutes.
Motion for Information Under O.C.G.A. §17-16-7 and §17-16-8: Requests all witness statements in the State’s possession that relate to the subject matter of the case, as well as any additional disclosures required by Georgia law.
Motion for Pretrial Disclosure of Independent and Separate Offenses, Wrongs, or Acts: Asks the court to require the prosecution to disclose in advance any prior bad acts or separate offenses it plans to introduce at trial to show motive, intent, or absence of mistake.
General Demurrer and Special Demurrer: Formally challenges the legal sufficiency of the accusatory document, arguing that the charges as written fail to adequately identify the crimes or set out their essential elements. The defense asks that the charges be dismissed or the document be corrected.
Motion for Discovery, Inspection, Production, Copying, and In Camera Inspection of Evidence Favorable to the Accused: Requests all evidence in the State’s possession that could help prove Pamela Lee Marcum’s innocence or reduce her sentence — known as Brady material — including exculpatory evidence, contradictory witness statements, scientific reports, and criminal records of State witnesses. If the State does not voluntarily provide its full file, the defense asks the judge to privately review the State’s materials to identify anything the defendant is entitled to receive.
Daubert Motion: Asks the court to hold a pretrial hearing to determine whether any expert testimony the State plans to use meets the legal standards for admissibility under Georgia law.
Preliminary Motion to Suppress: Requests that the court throw out any evidence obtained through unlawful searches, seizures, detentions, or interrogations that violated Pamela Lee Marcum’s constitutional rights. The defense notes that discovery is still ongoing and reserves the right to expand this motion as more information becomes available.
5/27/26
STATE FILES DISCOVERY RESPONSE — PAMELA LEE MARCUM, CASE NO. 26-CR-000142-G
What this means: The District Attorney’s Office for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit filed its formal response to Pamela Lee Marcum’s election to proceed under Georgia’s reciprocal discovery statute (O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1 et seq.). This response confirms that the State is providing discovery materials to defense attorney Sumi Kasse through the Tracker Electronic Discovery system.
6/10/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO SET BOND — PAMELA LEE MARCUM, CASE NO. 26CR142-G
What this means: Defense attorney Sumi Kasse filed a formal request asking Barrow County Superior Court to set a bond for Pamela Lee Marcum, who has been held in custody without bond since her arrest on January 27, 2026. The motion argues that under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(a) and § 17-6-12), the defendant is entitled to bond because she poses no significant risk of fleeing or failing to appear in court, no significant threat or danger to any person or the community, no significant risk of committing additional felonies, and no significant risk of intimidating witnesses or obstructing justice. The document was e-filed with the Clerk of Barrow County Superior Court at 2:16 PM.
6/23/26
JUDGE ORDERS CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY EVALUATION — PAMELA LEE MARCUM
What this means: After holding a hearing, the Barrow County Superior Court signed an order directing the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to conduct a criminal responsibility evaluation of Pamela Lee Marcum in case number 26CR142-G. A criminal responsibility evaluation is different from a competency evaluation — rather than assessing whether the defendant can understand and participate in her current court proceedings, this evaluation looks at the defendant’s mental state at the time the alleged offenses occurred, to determine whether she was legally responsible for her actions. The DBHDD is required to complete the evaluation and submit its findings to the court under O.C.G.A. § 17-7-129. The order was filed in open court on June 23, 2026.
6/23/26
JUDGE DENIES BOND — PAMELA LEE MARCUM, CASE NO. 26-CR-142-G
What this means: The Barrow County Superior Court denied the defense’s request to set bond for Pamela Lee Marcum. The court found that the defendant is a risk to the community and a risk to re-offend based on her criminal history. Pamela Lee Marcum will remain in custody while the case proceeds. The order was filed in open court on June 23, 2026.