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Name:
Rogers, Kenneth Naymond, Jr
Date of Booking:
06/05/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Child Molestation
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 04, 2025 (Wednesday) I met with [WITNESS #1] in reference to a child molestation report.
[WITNESS #1] stated on May 30, 2025 (Friday) her son/[REDACTED BY AGENCY] disclosed to her an incident that occurred at his God Mother / [REDACTED]’s residence possibly ([10 BLOCK] Sharp Way Se, Cartersville, GA) back in 2021 or 2022.
According to what [REDACTED BY AGENCY] told her, one time when [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stayed with [REDACTED], [REDACTED BY AGENCY] God Brother / Kenneth Rogers Jr. “KJ” made [REDACTED BY AGENCY] give him oral sex while they were in the kitchen and everyone else was upstairs.
At this time [WITNESS #1] is wanting the allegations investigated and charges filed.
I advised Inv. Abernathy of the incident via telephone. I also advised [WITNESS #1] that Inv. Abernathy would contact her and set up an interview.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/10/25
WARRANT
What this means: An original warrant was filed with the court, formally initiating legal proceedings against the defendant. This allows the court to take official action regarding the charges.
6/20/25
MOTION FOR BOND (DEFENSE COUNSEL, LORA ALSHER – PUBLIC DEFENDER)
What this means: Defense counsel Lora Alsher, representing the defendant, filed a motion requesting that the court set bond. This motion asks the court to allow the defendant to be released from custody under certain conditions.
6/20/25
ORDER AND RULE NISI
What this means: The court issued an Order and Rule Nisi, scheduling a hearing on June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This order formally notifies the parties to appear and show cause regarding the motion for bond.
6/24/25
MOTIONS HEARING AT 9:00AM
What this means: A hearing was scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the defendant’s motion for bond. This provides the court an opportunity to review arguments from both sides before making a decision.
6/24/25
ORDER SETTING BOND
What this means: The court issued an order setting the defendant’s bond at $35,000. This determines the amount required for the defendant to be released from custody pending further proceedings.
7/2/25
BOND
What this means: The defendant posted the bond on July 2, 2025, and was released from custody. This allows the defendant to remain out of jail while awaiting future court dates, subject to the bond conditions.
6/12/26
STATE FILES MOTION TO REVOKE BOND — KENNETH ROGERS
What this means: Prosecutors in Bartow County asked the court to revoke Kenneth Rogers’ bond in case SUW2025001617. A motion to revoke bond is a formal request asking the judge to take away a defendant’s release and return them to jail while the case is pending.
6/12/26
RULE NISI ISSUED — BOND REVOCATION HEARING SET FOR JUNE 16, 2026
What this means: The court issued a Rule Nisi, which is a formal notice scheduling a hearing so both sides can appear and argue whether Kenneth Rogers’ bond should be revoked. The hearing was set for June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Bartow Superior Court.
6/16/26
BOND REVOCATION HEARING HELD — BARTOW SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: The scheduled motions hearing took place on June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Bartow Superior Court before Judge Rosemary M. Greene of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, where the State’s motion to revoke Kenneth Rogers’ bond was heard and considered.
6/16/26
ORDER REVOKING BOND — KENNETH ROGERS REMANDED TO BARTOW COUNTY JAIL
What this means: Judge Rosemary M. Greene granted the State’s motion and revoked Kenneth Rogers’ bond in case SUW2025001617. The court found that Kenneth Rogers poses a likelihood of committing an additional felony while out on bond and represents a significant threat or danger to the community. As a result, Kenneth Rogers was ordered remanded — meaning returned to custody — at the Bartow County Jail, where he will be held until his cases are resolved or until the court reconsiders his bond.