Derico Bell

Name:
Bell, Derico Kenya

Date of Booking:
02/11/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 1ST DEGREE 

WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR

DISORDERLY CONDUCT 

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Wed 02-11-26 at 0611 hours, I (Sgt. Bruce) received a call to report to 350 Hospital Dr. (Piedmont Hospital) in reference to a disorderly male who was fighting with security and had damaged hospital property.

I met with Lt. Tyler Stout, who stated that Derico Bell re-entered the emergency room after he had been discharged, and started using loud profanity and being aggressive towards the staff. Lt. Stout advised Mr. Bell to leave the property, but he refused and continued with his behavior. Lt. Stout, Security Officer [REDACTED], and Security Officer [REDACTED] attempted to take Mr. Bell into custody, but he resisted. During the struggle, Mr. Bell damaged the weapon detection center valued at over 12 thousand dollars.

I arrived on scene and transported Mr. Bell to Bibb LEC, charging him with obstruction of officers, Criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct.

[End of Narrative]