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Name:
Valentine, Antonio Rodriquez
Date of Booking:
05/14/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED STALKING
HARASSING PHONE CALLS
TERRORISTIC THREATS AND ACTS
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 0717 hours, I, Corporal S. Howard was dispatched to [3700 BLOCK] Atwood Dr about terroristic threats.
Upon arrival, I spoke with [VICTIM #1]. She stated that she just went to TPO court yesterday, around 0930 hours, with her ex-boyfriend, Antonio Valentine, and that the judge signed off on it, but within an hour of leaving, he started sending her threatening messages saying he was going to kill her and other people she knows. She said he sent them all day and night, and that she did not respond to them. The nature of the text I read on her phone raised concerns about her safety. I then called the Domestic Violence Investigator, M. Baker, and told her about the situation. She advised me to tell [VICTIM #1] not to go to work and said she wanted to get her into a safehouse until we could arrest Valentine.
A copy of the text messages was sent to her work phone. [VICTIM #1] agreed to go to 111 Third St. to meet with Investigator Baker, and I followed her down there due to us not knowing if a tracking device was on her car. [VICTIM #1] stated that Valentine usually is at his mother’s place at [1800 BLOCK] Swan Dr, and he drives a red Honda with tinted windows, partial tag # [REDACTED]. An informational brochure was given.
Ms. Baker was able to confirm that a TPO was signed by Judge Simms. I took warrants out on Antonio Valentine. I then went to the rental office to see if Valentine lived at the address provided, but it came back to his mother. I went to the apartment to see if he was there, and I saw a red Honda Accord outside the apartment with the door open. I then asked for another unit, and Valentine was taken into custody. I then contacted Ms. Baker ho advised to get the vehicle towed for evidence and that she was going to get a search warrant done for his phone, and to make sure no weapons were in the car. Valentine was arrested and transported to the Bibb County Lec.
The Accused, Antonio Valentine, did commit the offense of harassing communications (threatens bodily harm via telecommunications), Aggravated stalking, and terroristic threats when he sent his ex-girlfriend, [VICTIM #1], text messages saying “U gon die & ain’t nobody gon do sht bout it b*tch.” “Everytime u spotted, I get told on my gma you’ll die before u get away wit wasting anything of mines” “U gotta die ain’t no way round it.” “Would’ve went easy on ya now I jus gotta flat out kill ya if ima risk anything I stamp tht” These messages were sent after he consented to the terms of a TPO that was signed by Judge Simms on May 13, 2026.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/9/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO SET BOND
What this means: On June 9, 2026, Antonio Rodriquez Valentine’s attorney, Andrew Feagan of the Office of the Circuit Public Defender, filed a formal request asking the Bibb County Superior Court to set a bond amount so Valentine could be released from jail while his case moves forward. The motion argued that Valentine poses no significant risk of fleeing, no danger to the community or any person, no risk of committing additional felonies before trial, and no risk of intimidating witnesses or obstructing justice. The District Attorney’s Office of the Macon Judicial Circuit was notified of the bond hearing by hand delivery the same day.
6/18/26
BOND DENIED — ANTONIO RODRIQUEZ VALENTINE ORDERED TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY
What this means: On June 18, 2026, a judge of the Bibb County Superior Court, Macon Judicial Circuit, held a hearing on the bond motion and denied it. The court found that the evidence confirmed Antonio Rodriquez Valentine has been incarcerated since May 14, 2026, and determined that the State proved by a preponderance of the evidence — meaning it was more likely true than not — that Valentine poses a significant threat or danger to another person, to the community, or to property in the community. As a result, bond was denied and Valentine will remain held in custody as the case proceeds.
8/17/26
DEFENSE NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL — CHLOE R. NAPIER REPLACES PRIOR COUNSEL
What this means: On August 17, 2026, Antonio Rodriquez Valentine’s legal representation changed. Chloe R. Napier replaced the prior defense attorney on the case.
8/21/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO SET BOND
What this means: On August 21, 2026, Valentine’s new defense counsel filed another request asking the court to set a bond amount so Valentine could be released from jail pending trial. This is the second bond motion filed in the case, following the June 18 denial.
8/24/26
DEFENSE FILES NOTICE OF DISCOVERY AND NEFERTARA CLARK MILLER ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: On August 24, 2026, two actions occurred. First, the defense filed a notice indicating that discovery — the exchange of evidence and information between the prosecution and defense — has been filed or is being provided. Second, Nefertara Clark Miller entered her appearance as counsel on the case, joining or replacing prior representation for Antonio Rodriquez Valentine.
9/10/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO ADOPT PRIOR COUNSEL’S MOTIONS AND MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: On September 10, 2026, the defense filed two motions. The first asked the court to adopt — or treat as if currently filed — the motions that prior counsel had submitted earlier in the case. The second was another motion requesting that bond be set so Valentine could be released from custody. This represents the third bond motion filed in the case.
9/14/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO SET BOND
What this means: On September 14, 2026, the defense filed yet another motion to set bond for Antonio Rodriquez Valentine. This is the fourth bond motion filed since his arrest in May 2026.
9/16/26
DEFENSE COUNSEL FILES MOTION TO WITHDRAW AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW
What this means: On September 16, 2026, defense counsel filed two documents: a motion asking the court for permission to withdraw from representing Antonio Rodriquez Valentine, and a notice of intent to withdraw. These filings indicate that the attorney representing Valentine wishes to end the attorney-client relationship and step down from the case.
9/18/26
BOND DENIED AND WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL PERMITTED
What this means: On September 18, 2026, the Bibb County Superior Court issued two orders. First, the court denied bond for Antonio Rodriquez Valentine, meaning he will continue to remain in custody. Second, the court granted the motion to withdraw, permitting the defense counsel who filed the motion to step down from the case. Valentine will need new representation going forward.
10/6/26
ANTONIO RODRIQUEZ VALENTINE WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA
What this means: On October 6, 2026, Antonio Rodriquez Valentine and his attorney, Nefertara Clark Miller, filed a Waiver of Arraignment in Bibb County Superior Court before Judge Jeffery O. Monroe (Case No. 2026-CR-086907). Rather than appearing in person at the arraignment scheduled for October 9, 2026, Valentine chose to waive — meaning voluntarily give up — his right to a formal arraignment hearing. As part of the waiver, Valentine entered a plea of Not Guilty on all counts in the charging document. This is a common and routine step that simply moves the case forward without requiring a separate court appearance. Defense counsel Nefertara Clark Miller certified that the waiver was made freely and voluntarily, that Valentine is legally competent, and that all pre-trial motions will be filed within ten days of arraignment or receipt of discovery, whichever comes later. The document was served on Bibb County Assistant District Attorney Amber Cook.
10/9/26
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 9:00 AM
What this means: An arraignment hearing has been scheduled for Antonio Rodriquez Valentine on October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Bibb County Superior Court. At an arraignment, the defendant is informed of the charges, advised of his rights, and asked to enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest). This is typically one of the first formal court appearances in a criminal case.