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Name:
Evans, Charles David
Date of Booking:
05/03/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
No person under 21 years of age shall purchase, attempt to purchase, or knowingly possess any alcoholic beverage
Exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents
Battery- Family Violence (1st offense) MISD
Officer’s Narrative:
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On May 3, 2026, at approximately 1620 hours, I was dispatched to [200 BLOCK] Mac Johnson Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121, in reference to a physical domestic in progress.
Upon my arrival, I observed Charles Evans sitting on the porch waiting for law enforcement, while his father, [VICTIM #1], was inside the residence. Charles was detained, placed in handcuffs to the rear, double locked, and checked for proper fit before being secured in the rear of my patrol vehicle.
Deputy Leona “Payton” Clark entered the residence and began rendering aid to [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] had a laceration to the top of his head, reportedly caused when Charles struck him. The injury required further treatment at Piedmont Hospital. Photographs of the injuries were taken by Deputy Clark.
I read Charles his Miranda rights, which he waived, agreeing to speak with me. Charles stated that his father woke him up, and he had been drinking since approximately 0600 hours that morning. Charles stated he was highly irritable due to his alcohol consumption. He further stated that when [VICTIM #1] accused him of taking money, he became irate and struck [VICTIM #1], causing him to fall.
A witness on scene, [WITNESS #1], stated that Charles struck [VICTIM #1] after being confronted about stolen money and then went outside following a brief physical altercation. After determining that Charles was under the age of 21, I asked where he obtained the alcohol. Charles stated he purchased it from a gas station at the end of the road, claiming they do not check identification.
Charles was transported to the Bartow County Jail and turned over to jail staff without incident. Warrants were secured for Battery (Family Violence Act), as the parties are father and son; Abuse of an Elderly or Disabled Adult, due to [VICTIM #1] being a stroke victim; and Possession/Consumption of Alcohol by a person under 21.
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Case History:
5/7/26
BOND POSTED FOR CHARLES DAVID EVANS
What this means: Charles David Evans was released from custody after a bond of $6,400 was posted on this date by Bond James Bond bonding company. The bond was secured through a surety, meaning a third party guaranteed Evans would appear for future court dates. Three warrant numbers are associated with the release: CE-0180628, CE-0180629, and CE-0180630. The bond was subsequently filed with the Clerk of Court on 5/15/26.
6/19/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST CHARLES DAVID EVANS
What this means: The Bartow Superior Court formally filed an accusation — a charging document — against Charles David Evans under case number SUCR2026001057 during the May Term 2026. District Attorney Erle J. Newton III of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit authorized the filing. An accusation is a formal written charge that allows a case to proceed in Superior Court without a grand jury indictment, typically when the defendant waives that right.
Count 1 charges Evans with Battery — Family Violence, under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1(f)(2).
Count 2 charges Evans with Underage Possession of Alcohol, under O.C.G.A. § 3-3-23, which prohibits anyone under 21 years of age from purchasing, attempting to purchase, or knowingly possessing any alcoholic beverage.
Evans is accused of both offenses. No plea has been entered at this stage.
6/19/26
CASE REFERRED TO PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM
What this means: Also on June 19, 2026, the State — through Assistant District Attorney Zachary C. Guder of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit — referred Charles David Evans’s case to the Pre-Trial Diversion Program, overseen by Supervision Services, Inc. Pre-trial diversion is an alternative to traditional prosecution. If Evans successfully completes the program’s requirements, the charges may be resolved without a conviction on his record. The referral covers the charges listed in case number SUCR2026001057.
7/23/26
PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A calendar hearing related to Charles David Evans’s participation in the pre-trial diversion program is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM in Bartow Superior Court. This hearing will likely address the status of Evans’s progress in or enrollment with the diversion program.