Christopher Layne

Name:
Layne, Christopher Adam

Date of Booking:
07/12/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Cruelty to Child-Deprivation of Necessary Sustenance-1st Degree

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 2210 hours, I was dispatched to [200 BLOCK] Mac Johnson Rd Lot [REDACTED], Cartersville, GA 30121, in reference to a report of child abuse that had just occurred.

Upon arrival, I met with the caller, [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated, her daughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had rushed inside their trailer and frantically asked her to call 911. [WITNESS #1] stated, she was advised by [REDACTED BY AGENCY] that her friend, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was just assaulted by Christopher Layne.

I separated [REDACTED BY AGENCY] from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and obtained her statement in the presence of [WITNESS #1], due to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] being a juvenile. I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] what had happened to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and she advised, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] uncle, Christopher Layne, had arrived at the residence to pick up [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and was irate upon arrival. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] appeared afraid to leave with Christopher and resisted going to his vehicle.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, Christopher pulled [REDACTED BY AGENCY] by her hair to his vehicle, and when she refused to get in the car, he began to kick [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in her right foot, which was in a boot due to it being broken. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised, once the vehicle began to slowly travel down the driveway of the trailer park, she could see Christopher through the back window of the vehicle making a slapping motion at [REDACTED]. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] exited the vehicle, and Christopher stated, that he wasn’t taking her home and that she could “figure it out,” before driving away.

Due to the allegations made towards Christopher, it was determined [REDACTED BY AGENCY] could not go home, because she lives with Christopher. Contact was made with her aunt, [REDACTED], who advised [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was allowed to stay with [WITNESS #1].

I spoke with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in order to obtain her statement in regards to the incident, and did so in the presence of [WITNESS #1], due to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] also being a juvenile. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, Christopher arrived to pick her up and was acting as if he was angry at her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, she was afraid and did not wish to go with Christopher to their residence. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, Christopher grabbed her by her shoulders and attempted to force her into the car.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, due to Christopher’s attempt at forcing her into the vehicle being unsuccessful, he began kicking her in her right foot, which was currently in a boot, due to it being broken. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, she got in the car, and while driving away, Christopher began attempting to slap her, but never made contact because she moved out of the way. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated, due to the vehicle moving at such a slow speed, she exited the vehicle. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised, Christopher stated, he would not be taking her home, and that he would “deal with her later.”

I was advised by [WITNESS #1], that her other juvenile daughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had witnessed what occurred, but was too afraid to speak with law enforcement. I gathered [REDACTED BY AGENCY] information from [WITNESS #1], so that an investigator could reach out for an interview at a later date.

I contacted the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, and made them aware of the criminal allegations made towards Christopher by [REDACTED BY AGENCY] since Christopher and [REDACTED] are [REDACTED BY AGENCY] legal guardians.

Due to the [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] statements both corroborating the crime of Cruelty to Children 1st Degree, I obtained a warrant for Christopher’s arrest.

At approximately 0341 hours, July 12, 2025, I arrived at [10 BLOCK] Oak Leaf Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120, in order to make contact with Christopher and take him into custody. Christopher came to the front door of the residence and was placed under arrest.

I placed Christopher in the rear seat of my patrol vehicle, advised him of his Miranda Rights, asked if he understood his rights, and wished to speak with me. Christopher advised, he understood his rights, and would speak with me in regards to the incident. When asked what happened between him and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Christopher stated, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was upset that he was there to take her home from her friends house. Christopher stated, the only time he physically touched [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was when he grabbed her legs to force them into the car. Christopher advised, his other niece, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was in the back seat of his vehicle while the entire incident occurred. I collected her information as well, so an investigator could reach out for a formal interview.

I transported Christopher to the Bartow County Jail, where he was turned over to Jail Staff without incident.

[End of Narrative]