Kayla Myers

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Name:
Myers, Kayla Anne

Date of Booking:
07/10/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault-Strangulation

Obstructing or Hindering Persons making Emergency Phone Calls

Cruelty to Children allow to witness Felony/Battery/Family Violence

Cruelty to Children allow to witness Felony/Battery/Family Violence

Criminal Trespass

Battery – 5 Counts

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 2134 hours, I responded to [400 BLOCK] Law Rd Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia in reference to a domestic disturbance.

This call was received by a juvenile later identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY] called Bartow E-911 and advised his mother Kayla Myers, was attacking his grandmother [VICTIM #1]. During the 911 call [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised Kayla was going to kill [VICTIM #1].

Upon arrival, I met with [VICTIM #1], who advised she was in the back yard playing with her grandchildren when Kayla arrived. [VICTIM #1] advised Kayla told her she was going to give her the vehicle she was driving. [VICTIM #1] advised the vehicle Kayla was driving is stolen, so she told her to get the vehicle and leave. [VICTIM #1] advised Kayla has been trespassed from the property and wasn’t supposed to be on the property. [VICTIM #1] advised Kayla began acting like she lost the key to her vehicle and then started trying to tell her children [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] bye. [VICTIM #1] advised [REDACTED BY AGENCY] came to her and told her Kayla was trying to tell [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to go get in her front seat.

[VICTIM #1] advised Kayla picked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] up and was trying to leave with him. [VICTIM #1] advised she told her husband [WITNESS #1] to call 911. [VICTIM #1] advised she tried telling Kayla to put [REDACTED BY AGENCY] down and trying to get him away from her. [VICTIM #1] advised Kayla knocked her over a table and they went down onto the couch. [VICTIM #1] advised Kayla was hitting (punching) her and grabbed her by the throat. [VICTIM #1] advised [WITNESS #1] grabbed Kayla and pulled her off. [VICTIM #1] advised [REDACTED BY AGENCY] called 911.

I asked [VICTIM #1] how many times she asked Kayla to leave. [VICTIM #1] advised she asked Kayla to leave about fifteen times, and at some point, she even showed her the trespass warning.

[VICTIM #1] couldn’t give much detail about Kayla striking her, because she was trying to turn away. [VICTIM #1] advised Kayla did punch her and grabbed her by the throat restricting her normal breathing. While speaking with [VICTIM #1], I observed multiple injuries on her. I observed several fresh red marks on her face as if blood were under the skin. These marks were on her chin, upper lip, and on both sides of her nose. I observed fresh, large red marks around her neck from being grabbed by the throat. I checked both of [VICTIM #1]’s eyes and observed what appeared to be bright red blood veins (petechiae) in both of her eyes. She also had a bloody cut on her right pinky finger and right thumb. Metro EMS responded to the scene due to [VICTIM #1]’s injuries. Metro staff also confirmed they observed petechiae in [VICTIM #1]’s eyes. [VICTIM #1] was not transported to the hospital.

I obtained a statement from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] but I did not attempt to obtain one from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] due to his age. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised while in the back yard playing with some of his cousins, Kayla showed up out of nowhere. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised things were fine and they were trying to talk to Kayla about getting help. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised they were having fun and his cousins left, but Kayla stayed. I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] if [VICTIM #1] ever asked Kayla to leave. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised [VICTIM #1] did, but Kayla just told her she can hug her kid. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised Kayla was trying to take [REDACTED BY AGENCY] with her. [REDACTED] advised Kayla ran down the hallway with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] but she got blocked by [WITNESS #1], so she tried to go out the front door which was being blocked by [VICTIM #1].

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised Kayla and [VICTIM #1] then got into a fight. I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] who put hands on who first. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised [VICTIM #1] was trying to get [REDACTED] away from Kayla. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised he then saw Kayla grab [VICTIM #1] by the throat and Kayla drew back to hit her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised he then heard two punches in the head. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised he called 911, Kayla took the phone away from him, so [VICTIM #1] took the phone back and tried giving it to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised Kayla then slammed the phone on the floor.

I spoke with [WITNESS #1] about the incident. [WITNESS #1] advised he was in bed when he heard Kayla and [VICTIM #1] arguing. [WITNESS #1] advised he came to the living room and saw [VICTIM #1] trying to get [REDACTED BY AGENCY] away from Kayla. [WITNESS #1] advised he then saw the two fighting. [WITNESS #1] advised he observed Kayla with her arm wrapped around [VICTIM #1]’s neck.

[WITNESS #2], who is the father of the juveniles, arrived on scene. After speaking with [WITNESS #2] and [VICTIM #1], I learned Kayla is still the legal guardian of the children. Although she is the legal guardian, she has not really been involved with the juveniles for about two years. The juveniles have been living with [WITNESS #2] for about a year. [WITNESS #2] advised he did have temporary custody of the children due to a DFCS case, but the case is over, so he no longer has temporary custody. I also learned that Kayla has a history of drug use and is currently homeless. [VICTIM #1] advised Kayla was under the influence of drugs when she arrived at her residence. Due to Kayla’s drug use and mental state, [VICTIM #1] prevented her from leaving with the children. Both [VICTIM #1] and [WITNESS #2] advised they believe something bad would’ve happened if the children had left with Kayla.

I was unable to obtain a statement from Kayla, due to her fleeing the scene prior to my arrival. Kayla’s vehicle was entered into the case vehicle section. Kayla was later located at [50 BLOCK] Arnold Rd Cartersville, Georgia by an assisting deputy, and was placed under arrest. Kayla was transported to the Bartow County Jail, where custody was exchanged with jail staff. I will be securing state warrants on Kayla.

Photographs of [VICTIM #1]’s injuries were taken.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

9/10/25

ORDER AND RULE NISI – MOTION FOR BOND REDUCTION

What this means: The court issued an order setting a hearing date to review the defendant’s request to lower the bond amount. A Rule Nisi requires both sides to appear and argue whether the bond should be reduced.

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9/10/25

MOTION FOR BOND REDUCTION

What this means: The defense formally asked the judge to lower the current bond amount. This request usually argues that the bond is too high or that circumstances justify a reduction.

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10/14/25

ORDER FOR BOND REDUCTION – CONSENT ORDER REDUCING BOND

What this means: The judge approved lowering the bond, and both sides agreed to the change. The defendant could then post the reduced bond amount for release.

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10/22/25

INDICTMENT

What this means: A grand jury formally charged the defendant with a crime. An indictment is used in more serious cases and officially moves the case forward in a higher court.

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12/1/25

BOND ($24,000)

What this means: Bond was set at $24,000. The defendant could be released once this amount was posted and all bond conditions were accepted.

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12/3/25

WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY

What this means: The defendant chose not to appear for formal arraignment and instead acknowledged the charges in writing. At the same time, the defense requested all evidence the state plans to use in the case.

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12/9/25

STATE DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND NOTICES – STATE DISCOVERY

What this means: The prosecutor filed paperwork confirming that evidence and required notices were provided to the defense. This shows the state is sharing its evidence as required by law.

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12/9/25

ARRAIGNMENT

What this means: This is the court proceeding where the defendant is formally advised of the charges and enters a plea. It is a required step unless it has been waived in writing.

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12/19/25

STATE DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND NOTICES – STATE DISCOVERY

What this means: The state filed additional confirmation that evidence or required notices were provided to the defense. This may include new or supplemental discovery materials related to the case.