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Name:
Wren, James Edward
Date of Booking:
03/18/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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Victim [VICTIM #1] stated the following: On 5/11/2018 at around 8:00 PM during an argument with her husband (James E. Wren) grabbed her around her throat and slammed her against the wall and attempted to kill her by choking her out. Victim stated that she was able to get away from him but he then grabbed her by her hair and started to beat her with her fist repeatedly on her face,stomach,legs and arms. Victim stated that he also punched her in her face and busted her bottom lip and it began to bleed everywhere. Victim stated that the suspects sister and brother-in-law ([REDACTED] and [REDACTED]) called and they told him to stop beating her and that they were the ones who called 911 that night.
Victim stated that when the deputy arrived the suspect (James E. Wren) had pulled her to the side and warned her that she had better not say anything. Victim stated that the deputy left and so did her husband and that she has been in pain and scared since that night. Victim stated that she needed to make a report because she is scared that he may come back and kill her so she called 911 today to do that.
*Injuries visible- busted bottom lip,bruises on both legs and arms, large bruise on the back of the right hand and unclear and raspy voice due to choking.
*Ambulance came to scene and victim did not go to hospital
*Victim assistance offered but refused at this time.
*Warrant will be signed.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/18/26
JAMES EDWARD WREN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FV
What this means: James Edward Wren was arrested in Bibb County on March 18, 2026, and charged with Aggravated Assault Family Violence under Warrant No. 237553-C. The warrant itself was signed on May 14, 2018, for an incident allegedly occurring on May 11, 2018 — meaning the warrant had been outstanding for years before Wren was taken into custody. An initial bond was set at $30,000, which Wren has been unable to post. The case is filed in Bibb County Superior Court under Case No. 2026-MCR-006562.
4/1/26
DEFENSE FILES EMERGENCY MOTION TO REDUCE BOND TO OWN RECOGNIZANCE
What this means: James Edward Wren’s attorney filed an Emergency Motion for OR Bond in Bibb County Superior Court, asking the court to reduce Wren’s $30,000 bond to an Own Recognizance (OR) bond — meaning Wren would be released on his promise to appear in court rather than having to pay money. The motion argues that the statute of limitations has run on the underlying charge, meaning the State is legally barred from the time that has passed from bringing the case to a grand jury for indictment. The case is currently listed as unindicted, meaning no grand jury has formally charged Wren yet.