Abby Schmidt

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Name:
Schmidt, Abby Rose

Date of Booking:
05/30/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
False Report of a Crime

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1232 hours, I was dispatched to [10 BLOCK] Stiles Ct, in reference to a domestic. Upon arrival, I met with Abby Schmidt.

Abby alleged that her mother, [VICTIM #1], had pushed her in front of their residence causing her to fall. Abby was attempting to move out of the home and had plans to get a ride away with help from her neighbor, [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Abby stated she was standing, speaking with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] at the concrete path in front of the porch with [VICTIM #1] standing on the porch steps behind her. Abby stated [VICTIM #1] pushed her from behind causing her to trip and injure her left knee after she fell. I did observe a fresh, bloody scuff mark to Abby’s knee.

I met with [VICTIM #1] inside of her residence. Based on [VICTIM #1]’s physical limitations, it appeared highly unlikely that she would be able to have the physical force to push Abby over. [VICTIM #1] is an elderly female who walks with a limp supported by a walking cane. [VICTIM #1] also appears to be less than half of Abby’s approximate body weight which also made this accusation unfeasible.

I was unable to meet with [REDACTED BY AGENCY], who witnessed the altercation. I spoke with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] by telephone. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] explained that she was present at the home to try and help Abby by giving her transportation away from the home. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that [VICTIM #1] did not push Abby and instead, Abby fell on her own accord. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated Abby was attempting to walk down the stairs but tripped and fell on to the concrete.

Based on the testimonies provided to me, I place Abby under arrest for false report of a crime. Abby was transported to the Bartow County Jail and released to jail staff without incident.

I later secured a warrant on Abby for the false report of crime. Abby’s knee injury was treated on scene by Metro.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

6/15/26

ACCUSATION FILED — ABBY ROSE SCHMIDT CHARGED WITH FALSE REPORT OF A CRIME

What this means: The Bartow County District Attorney’s office, under District Attorney Erle J. Newton III of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, formally filed charges against Abby Rose Schmidt in Bartow Superior Court. Schmidt is accused of making a false report of a crime, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-26. This filing, case number SUCR2026001026, officially opened the criminal case against her. The accusation was filed during the May Term, 2026, with Brianna M. Anders of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office listed as the prosecutor on the document.

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6/16/26

ABBY ROSE SCHMIDT PLEADS GUILTY — SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS PROBATION

What this means: Abby Rose Schmidt appeared in Bartow Superior Court and entered a negotiated guilty plea to one count of False Report of a Crime under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-26. The court accepted the plea and entered a final disposition of guilty on the misdemeanor charge under warrant number CE0181320.

Schmidt was sentenced to a total of 12 months, with credit for time served in custody from 5/30/2026 through 6/16/2026. The remainder of the sentence is to be served on probation.