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Name:
Latrell, Thomas Paul
Date of Booking:
02/21/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Violation of Family Violence Order
Battery- Family Violence (1st offense) MISD
Aggravated Stalking
Prohibition on nude or sexually explicit material electronic transmissions – Misd.
Violation of Family Violence Order
Officer’s Narrative:
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On this date, February 21, 2026, at approximately 0230 hours, I responded Code 1 to [50 BLOCK] Wade St in reference to a Temporary Protective Order that needed to be served.
Prior to going to the address above, I went to Thomas Latrell’s address at [100 BLOCK] Hannah Ct as it was stated on the paperwork. Talking to one of the residents I was informed that he was not home and was possibly at the address above. I was informed of two vehicles that he may be driving, including a red Ford Focus. I resumed duties but eventually drove past the residence and observed a red Ford Focus with GA tag# [REDACTED], which is registered to Thomas.
I called Deputy Hill and asked him to meet me at the address above. Thomas Latrell had a currently active protective order in place. This order was to protect an [VICTIM #1], who resided at the address above. This order was to prevent any contact whether it was direct or indirect contact. There are multiple allegations of Thomas violating his protective or. On 12/12/2025 it was alleged that Thomas violated a TPO. See Case# 2025-00078477. On 01/27/2026 a 911 call was made stating that Thomas violated his protective order, which was handled by Winder PD.
Once Deputy Hill arrived I had him go to the back of the residence while I knocked on the front door. [VICTIM #1] answered the door and asked to speak with Thomas. She informed me that he was not here. When I referenced the vehicle, she stated that “he gave me that car today.”
While I was talking to her at the front door, I could hear Deputy Hill talking to someone. I asked her again if she was sure he wasn’t here. She replied with “He was here but he left.” I was informed that it was Thomas talking to Deputy Hill. When I told her that he is here, she continued to saw “was here.”
Walking behind to meet with Deputy Hill, I observed Thomas standing with his head sunken into his shoulders like a child who was caught sneaking cookies out of a cookie jar before dinner. He was tense and would not look at either of us in the eye. He was sniffingly and visibly upset. Deputy Hill informed me that Thomas cracked open the back door and was creeping out of it.
I asked Thomas how long he has been at the residence and he stated that he just got there to check on his kids. I explained the updated order was still not allowed to have direct contact. However, it allowed him to call [VICTIM #1] only between a designated two-hour time frame to only talk to his children and had to pay child support. After explaining the updated order paperwork to him.
[VICTIM #1] joined us at the rear of the residence. I informed him that he was not served with the updated order. He was making statements that he was trying to work things out with [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] also tried to state that the judge stated they could communicate if it was done civilly. I asked her if she had any paperwork showing me what she is saying and was told no. However, she stated that she has the same thing in email form of what I was holding.
[VICTIM #1] was trying to say that he didn’t want him in any trouble. She even offered to take him home or have us take him home. I had him sign the modified TPO, gave him a copy and then told him that he was under arrest.
Thomas Latrell was handcuffed behind the back. The handcuffs were double locked and checked for fit. A search of their person was conducted incident to arrest. Thomas wanted his belongings to stay with [VICTIM #1], which was given to her after he was placed in the rear of the vehicle. No weapons or contraband were located.
Thomas continued plead and while being searched in spoke with Deputy Hill. Thomas stated that he was about to leave for work. Deputy Hill interjected and told him that he has never seen anyone leave for work in the manner that he did. Deputy Hill state that he peered out the door as if to make sure no one was there. Thomas said, “yes sir.” Thomas Latrell was secured in the rear seat with a seat belt.
After giving Thomas’s personal items to [VICTIM #1] and returning to my patrol vehicle. Thomas would continue to plead and even state he understood what he did was not cool. Thomas Latrell 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.
Thomas Latrell said “please” approximately 93 times.
My probable cause for arrest on the charge below is when Thomas Latrell, knowing and willingly, violated his protection order by directly contacting the protected person, [VICTIM #1], by going to her residence. Thomas Latrell was found inside the home after he was discovered exiting the rear door.
Warrants to be taken for the following:
O.C.G.A. § 16-5-95 – Violation of a Family Violence Order
A person commits the offense of violation of a family violence order when such person knowingly and intentionally violates the terms of a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) or other family violence protective order after having been served with the order or otherwise having received notice of it.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
12/19/25
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE 25-PI-000783
What this means: Attorney Patrick D. Lowder formally notified the Barrow County Superior Court that he was representing Thomas Paul Latrell in Case No. 25-PI-000783. This filing, called an Entry of Appearance, is a standard step that puts the court and the prosecution on notice that the defendant has legal counsel and that all future communications should go through that attorney.
12/19/25
MOTION FOR BOND FILED IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE 25-PI-000783
What this means: Attorney Patrick D. Lowder filed a Motion for Bond on behalf of Thomas Paul Latrell, asking the Barrow County Superior Court to set a reasonable bond so Latrell could be released from custody while the case proceeded. The motion argued that Latrell was a resident of Winder, Georgia, would appear for all court dates, and did not pose a threat to the community. At the time of filing, no bond had been set on the felony Aggravated Stalking charge.
12/23/25
BOND SET AT $5,000 BY CONSENT ORDER — CASE 25-PI-000783
What this means: The Barrow County Superior Court granted Thomas Paul Latrell’s Motion for Bond and issued a Consent Order — meaning both the State and the defense agreed to the terms — setting bond at $5,000 on all charges. The court also imposed a special condition: Latrell must comply with all terms of a Temporary Protective Order that had been issued in a separate civil case, Case No. 25-CV-001827-FV. A Temporary Protective Order is a court order that restricts contact or conduct to protect another person. Attorney Patrick D. Lowder signed the order on behalf of the defendant.
3/1/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE IN STATE COURT CASE 25-ST-00427
What this means: Attorney Patrick D. Lowder filed an Entry of Appearance in Barrow County State Court Case No. 25-ST-00427, formally notifying the court that he was representing Thomas Paul Latrell in that matter. This filing puts the court and the prosecution on notice that all future communications should go through the defendant’s attorney.
3/2/26
ACCUSATION FILED — BATTERY, FAMILY VIOLENCE — CASE 26-ST-00233
What this means: The Barrow County State Court formally charged Thomas Paul Latrell with Battery — Family Violence (1st Offense), a misdemeanor, under Case No. 26-ST-00233. The accusation, signed by Solicitor-General Kyle Thompson, alleges that on or about December 3, 2025, Latrell intentionally caused visible bodily harm to the alleged victim by pushing that person to the ground and that the act left bruising to the arms and legs. The accusation states that Latrell and the alleged victim were formerly members of the same household, which is what makes this charge a family violence offense under Georgia law. An accusation is the formal charging document used in State Court misdemeanor cases — it serves the same function as an indictment does in Superior Court felony cases.
3/6/26
THOMAS PAUL LATRELL PLEADS GUILTY IN CASE 25-ST-00427 — SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS WITH 45 DAYS TO SERVE
What this means: Thomas Paul Latrell entered a negotiated guilty plea in Barrow County State Court Case No. 25-ST-00427 to Count 1: Electronic Transmission of Material Depicting Nudity or Sexually Explicit Content, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 16-11-90. The court sentenced Latrell to 12 months total, with the first 45 days to be served in confinement — with credit for time served from February 21, 2026 through March 6, 2026 — and the remainder to be served on probation. A fine of $500 plus surcharges was also imposed. The plea was negotiated, meaning the State and defense reached an agreement on the outcome before it was presented to the court.
3/6/26
THOMAS PAUL LATRELL PLEADS GUILTY IN CASE 26-ST-00233 — SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS PROBATION
What this means: Thomas Paul Latrell entered a negotiated guilty plea in Barrow County State Court Case No. 26-ST-00233 to Count 1: Battery — Family Violence (1st Offense), a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1(F)(2). The court sentenced Latrell to 12 months, to be served on probation. A fine of $500 plus surcharges was also imposed. Because the sentence runs consecutive to the sentence in Case No. 25-ST-00427, Latrell must complete the probation in that case before the probation in this case begins — the two sentences do not run at the same time, but one after the other.
3/6/26
DEFENDANT’S PLEA RIGHTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT SIGNED — CASES 25-ST-00427 AND 26-ST-00233
What this means: As part of the guilty plea process in both State Court cases, Thomas Paul Latrell signed a standard court form acknowledging his legal rights following a guilty or nolo contendere plea. The form confirms that Latrell understands he has 30 days from the plea date to file a notice of appeal, that a Motion to Withdraw his guilty plea must be filed no later than April 13, 2026, and that the time limit for filing a petition for writ of habeas corpus — a legal challenge to the lawfulness of confinement — is 180 days for traffic offenses and one year for misdemeanors. The document was signed on March 6, 2026.
3/9/26
MOTION TO DISMISS WARRANT FILED IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE 25-PI-000783
What this means: The Piedmont Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office filed a Motion to Dismiss Warrant in Barrow County Superior Court, asking the court to dismiss the warrant associated with Thomas Paul Latrell’s Aggravated Stalking charge under Case No. 25-PI-000783 (Warrant No. 2025-4104FW, DA No. 25BRW00947). The motion states that no accusation will be filed and the matter will not be presented to a grand jury for indictment. The reason checked on the form is “Other: Pursuant to plea negotiations in 25-ST-00427 and 26-ST-00233” — meaning the dismissal of this warrant is tied to the guilty pleas Latrell entered in the two State Court misdemeanor cases. The case notes indicate that Case 25-PI-000783 remains pending as of the most recent update.