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Name:
Anderson, Jerry Don
Date of Booking:
05/06/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Theft by Shoplifting-Misdemeanor
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 1917 hours, I was dispatched to 902 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy (Circle K) for a theft in progress. Upon my arrival, I spoke to the caller, identified as Mr. Jerry Anderson. Mr. Anderson stated that he took a 12-pack of 16-oz Miller Lite Beer without paying for it.
Mr. Anderson was sitting outside the store drinking a 16oz Miller Lite Beer when I arrived. Mr. Anderson stated he was homeless and wanted to go to jail. Mr. Anderson informed me that he entered the store, grabbed the 12-pack of beer, and exited past all final points of sale. Mr. Anderson advised me that he informed the store clerk and he refused to call 911.
Mr. Anderson stated that the clerk handed him the phone and told him to call 911. Mr. Anderson informed me that he contacted 911 himself. The Clerk stated that after speaking to Mr. Anderson, he wished to press charges. I placed Mr. Anderson into handcuffs behind the back, checked for fit, and double locked for safety.
A search of Mr. Anderson was conducted, yielding negative of weapons and contraband. I placed Mr. Anderson in the back of my department-issued patrol vehicle, which is searched before and after transport, yielding negative of contraband. I transported Mr. Anderson to 104 Zena Dr (Bartow County Jail) for housing. A warrant (W-CE-0180719) for theft by taking (shoplifting, M) was obtained.
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Case History:
5/18/26
ACCUSATION FILED — THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING (COUNT 1)
What this means: On May 18, 2026, the State of Georgia formally filed a one-count accusation against Jerry Don Anderson in Bartow Superior Court, Case No. SUCR2026000848, during the May Term, 2026. An accusation is a formal charging document — similar to an indictment — used in misdemeanor cases to officially put the charge on record. Count 1 accuses Anderson of theft by shoplifting under O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14. The case was filed by District Attorney Erle J. Newton III of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, with Joseph Wright of the Cartersville Police Department listed as the prosecuting witness. Warrant No. CE0180719 is associated with this charge.
5/19/26
JERRY DON ANDERSON PLEADS GUILTY — SENTENCED TO 30 DAYS CONFINEMENT
What this means: On May 19, 2026, Jerry Don Anderson appeared in Bartow Superior Court for a plea hearing and pleaded guilty to Count 1, theft by shoplifting. The court sentenced Anderson to 30 days of confinement. Anderson received credit for time already served in custody, with that credit running from May 6, 2026, through the date of sentencing.