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Name:
Gales, Gavin Caleb
Date of Booking:
02/21/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED (MISDEMEANOR)
Officer’s Narrative:
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On the report date, I, Deputy P.F. Smith was dispatched to the incident location on a vehicle hit and run accident.
Upon arrival, this Deputy made contact with Greene, Kentavious [REDACTED BY AGENCY] who stated that he was operating a black 2002 Honda Accord south bound on Spring Street, travelling towards Riverside Drive, and was in the process of turning into the Chevron Gas station, when he struck a white in color Ford F150 pick-up truck. The accident caused significant damage to the Honda Accord. Greene stated that he made contact with the driver, who he described as a black male with dreads, who took Greene’s cell phone number and then left the scene. Greene stated that the truck was bearing a GA tag [REDACTED].
This Deputy observed that the Honda vehicle did not have a GA tag affixed to it. Greene stated that he had just purchased the vehicle a couple of hours ago and produced a GA title to that fact. This Deputy asked Greene for proof of insurance, and Greene stated that he had not purchased insurance for the vehicle yet.
This Deputy checked the tag number that Greene had for the Ford Truck. This vehicle came back registered to Gales, Gavin Caleb [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. This Deputy showed Greene the photograph on file for Gales, and Greene stated that this was the person who was operating the Ford truck. This Deputy checked Gales through GCIC/NCIC, which indicated that Gales GA driver’s license was suspended December 2025 for serious violations under 21.
After approximately 15-20 minutes on scene, Greene received a phone call on his cell phone, the caller being the grandmother of Gales. She stated that she lived in Gray GA and would be bringing Gales back to the accident scene.
Upon arrival, Gale stated that he was travelling East bound on Riverside Dr, making a left hand turn on a green arrow. As he approached the Chevron gas station, a vehicle turned into the parking lot off of Spring Street, then suddenly the black Honda Accord also turned immediately behind the first car. Gale stated that he was unable to avoid the collision, striking the Honda Accord’s front end with the right front bumper of the Ford Truck. Gale stated that he became scared when Greene told him that he did not have insurance, and he left the scene.
Greene was issued citations for failure to yield right of way and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.
Gale was issued citations for leaving the scene of an accident and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
The Honda had extensive damage, and Lester’s Towing impounded the vehicle.
Both drivers were issued case numbers for the accident, with Greene being found to be at fault.
Gale was arrested and transported to the LEC and booked in without further incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/21/26
GAVIN CALEB GALES ARRESTED IN BIBB COUNTY
What this means: Gavin Caleb Gales was booked in Bibb County on this date. He is accused of hit and run — specifically, failing to stop at or return to the scene of an accident — and driving while his license was suspended or revoked. These are the underlying incidents that led to the formal charges filed later in court.
4/2/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST GAVIN CALEB GALES IN BIBB STATE COURT
What this means: The State of Georgia, through Assistant Solicitor General Brittany M. Woolfork, formally filed charges against Gavin Caleb Gales in the State Court of Bibb County under case number 26-SCCR-474927. This document, called an accusation, is how misdemeanor charges are formally brought in State Court — it serves a similar purpose to an indictment but does not require a grand jury.
Count 1 accuses Gales of hit and run, alleging that on or about February 21, 2026, he was the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident on Spring Street in Bibb County and failed to stop, provide information, or render aid as required by Georgia law.
Count 2 accuses Gales of driving while his license was suspended or revoked, alleging he operated a motor vehicle on a Georgia highway on or about February 21, 2026, while his driving privileges were suspended — a misdemeanor under Georgia law.
4/6/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR GAVIN CALEB GALES
What this means: Attorney P. MacKenzie Miller of the Macon law firm Hogue Griffin formally notified the State Court of Bibb County that she is representing Gavin Caleb Gales in case number 26-SCCR-474927. From this point forward, all court communications regarding Gales are directed through her.
4/6/26
GAVIN CALEB GALES WAIVES FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT — PLEADS NOT GUILTY
What this means: Through her attorney P. MacKenzie Miller, Gavin Caleb Gales waived his right to a formal arraignment hearing — meaning he did not need to appear in court just to have the charges read aloud — and entered a plea of not guilty to both counts in case number 26-SCCR-474927. Gales also preserved his Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial. A not guilty plea means the case moves forward toward either a trial or a negotiated resolution.
4/6/26
DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY REQUEST IN BIBB STATE COURT
What this means: On the same day as the arraignment waiver, defense attorney P. MacKenzie Miller submitted a discovery request on behalf of Gavin Caleb Gales in case number 26-SCCR-474927. Discovery is the formal process by which the defense asks the prosecution to share the evidence it has gathered — such as police reports, witness statements, video footage, and other materials. This is a standard step that allows the defense to review the State’s case before any trial or plea negotiations move forward.