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Name:
Johnson, Carl Cedric
Date of Booking:
07/16/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
RECEIPT, POSSESSION OR TRANSFER OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON OR FELONY FIRST OFFENDER
PAROLE VIOLATION
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Saturday, 06/20/26, at approximately 14:16 hours, I, Deputy J. Hubbard #2359, was dispatched to the area of Montpelier Ave and Columbus Rd. The call was in reference to a road rage incident that quickly turned into a person being shot. As I arrived on the scene, I made contact with Mr. [VICTIM #1].
Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he was on his way home when he went around a red Tahoe. The passenger inside the Tahoe got mad and threw a bottle at him, then slammed on the brakes, getting behind him. He called law enforcement because the Tahoe began to follow him. The Tahoe then proceeded to go around him one more time near the area of Hartley Elementary and turn into the neighborhood of Anthony Rd and Swan Dr. Before the vehicle turned into the neighborhood, the suspect inside started shooting at him.
When speaking with Mr. [VICTIM #1], I witnessed that he had a single gunshot wound to the left upper arm. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that it felt as if his arm was broken. Mr. [VICTIM #1] did inform me that he had a firearm in his waistband. I then advised him I was going to remove the firearm from his waistband and secure it. I removed the firearm and cleared it. At that point, other Units arrived on the scene along with EMS.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] was transported to Atrium Health for further treatment. I then notified the on-duty person’s investigator. Investigator Sgt. T. Moss was informed of the current case and status.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
8/9/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE, FILES MOTION FOR DISCOVERY — CARL CEDRIC JOHNSON
What this means: Attorney Bobby Bearden formally entered the case as defense counsel for Carl Cedric Johnson on August 9, 2026, filing an Entry of Appearance and Motion for Discovery in Bibb County Superior Court. By entering his appearance, Bearden officially notified the court and the prosecution that he represents Johnson going forward.
The discovery motion is a formal legal request requiring the State to turn over evidence and information relevant to the case. The motion covers a wide range of materials, including a copy of the indictment or accusation, witness lists, any statements made by Johnson, scientific and lab reports, physical evidence the State intends to use at trial, law enforcement reports and notes, warrant applications, lineup materials, and Johnson’s criminal history on file with the Georgia Crime Information Center.
The motion also includes several specific legal requests: a Brady motion asking the State to disclose any evidence that could help Johnson’s defense or undermine the credibility of the State’s witnesses; a motion to suppress any evidence that may have been obtained unlawfully; a motion requiring law enforcement to preserve all rough notes and writings from the investigation; a motion for complete recording of all court proceedings; and a motion asking the State to disclose information about prospective jurors. Bearden also reserved the right to file additional pretrial motions as the case develops.
9/4/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND — CARL CEDRIC JOHNSON
What this means: Attorney Bobby Bearden filed a Motion for Bond in Bibb County Superior Court on behalf of Carl Cedric Johnson on September 4, 2026. The motion notes that Johnson was arrested on July 16, 2026, on charges including aggravated assault, child cruelty, possession of a firearm by a felon, and reckless conduct, and that he had not been indicted as of the filing date. The motion states that Johnson is a Bibb County resident and asks the court to set a reasonable bond so he can be released from custody while his case moves forward. A judge would need to hold a bond hearing and rule on the request.