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Name:
Phelps, Colby Ray
Date of Booking:
01/31/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On the report date, I, Deputy P.F. Smith, along with additional Deputies, responded to the 425 Cherry Street, Macon, GA on a person robbed call.
Upon arrival, several people were milling outside of the business as the responding Deputies were attempting to apprehend the suspect.
During this time, a white male subject, later identified as Phelps, Colby (DOB [REDACTED BY AGENCY]) repeatedly approached the Deputies, interfering with the escalating investigation of an armed suspect.
Deputy Diaz repeatedly instructed Phelps to remove himself from the scene, however Phelps continued to approach Deputies.
This Deputy approached Phelps, who was belligerent and intoxicated, and directly commanded him to remove himself from the scene. Phelps responded that “I am standing on a sidewalk that I paid for with my taxes, and I can stand here if I want to!” This Deputy again told Phelps that he was intoxicated and needed to leave the scene. Phelps stated, “What are you going to do to make me leave?” This Deputy informed Phelps that if he did not leave the area, he would be arrested for Disorderly Conduct/Public Intoxication and Obstruction. Phelps again refused to leave. At that time, this Deputy arrested Phelps.
Phelps was transported to the LEC and booked in without further incident.
This Deputy will seek warrants in conjunction with this arrest.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/11/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST COLBY RAY PHELPS IN BIBB COUNTY STATE COURT
What this means: On March 11, 2026, the State of Georgia formally filed charges against Colby Ray Phelps in the State Court of Bibb County under case number 26-SCCR-474368. The accusation — a formal charging document filed directly by a prosecutor without a grand jury — contains two counts.
Count 1 charges Colby Ray Phelps with Obstruction of an Officer, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24(a). Phelps is accused of knowingly and willfully obstructing or hindering Deputy Diaz and/or Deputy Smith, law enforcement officers with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, in the lawful discharge of their official duties by refusing a lawful command. This allegedly occurred on January 31, 2026.
Count 2 charges Colby Ray Phelps with Public Drunkenness, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-41. Phelps is accused of being at a public place — 425 Cherry Street in Macon, Georgia — in an intoxicated condition that was made manifest by boisterousness. This also allegedly occurred on January 31, 2026.
The accusation was signed by Steve L. Knowles, Senior Assistant Solicitor General. State’s witnesses listed include deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
3/11/26
BOND SET FOR COLBY RAY PHELPS IN BIBB COUNTY STATE COURT
What this means: A bond was set for Colby Ray Phelps in the amount of $1,950.00 in case number 26-SCCR-474368 in Bibb County State Court. Allstate Bonding Company, through surety James Paul Varner, signed onto the bond. This means Phelps was released from custody after the bond was posted, with the condition that he appear in court as required. If Phelps fails to appear, the bond can be forfeited and he could be returned to custody.
3/24/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FOR COLBY RAY PHELPS
What this means: On March 24, 2026, attorney Ashley A. Cooper of Cooper, Barton, and Cooper, LLP, located at 170 College Street in Macon, Georgia, formally notified the State Court of Bibb County that she is representing Colby Ray Phelps in case number 26-SCCR-474368. This filing, called an Entry of Appearance, puts the court and the prosecution on notice that all future communications, filings, and court notices related to this case should be directed to her.
3/24/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCOVERY IN CASE AGAINST COLBY RAY PHELPS
What this means: Also on March 24, 2026, defense attorney Ashley A. Cooper filed a notice on behalf of Colby Ray Phelps electing to have the discovery statutes under O.C.G.A. §§ 17-16-1 through 17-16-9 apply to this case. In plain terms, this is a formal request for the prosecution to share evidence — including physical evidence, photographs, and fingerprint evidence — that the State or any investigating agency may have in connection with the charges against Phelps. This is a standard step in the pretrial process that allows the defense to review the evidence before any hearing or trial.