Kentorious Lewis

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Name:
Lewis, Kentorious Dawntawin

Date of Booking:
03/16/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD

FORGERY – 3RD DEGREE

DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FRAUD (BAD CHECKS) $1500 OR MORE (FELONY)

EXPLOIT/INFLICT PAIN TO/DEPRIVE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO DISABLED PERSON, ELDER PERSON OR RESIDENT (F)

COMPUTER THEFT

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on August 27, 2025]

On August 27, 2025, at approximately 3:51 PM, I made contact with [VICTIM #1] in reference to a report of fraudulent checks. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that between August 25 and August 27, 2025, unknown individuals attempted to use fraudulent checks to withdraw funds from his Fidelity IRA account.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that personnel with Robins Financial Credit Union in Macon and Warner Robins observed suspicious features on the checks and notified his wife, [REDACTED], and him. Mr. [VICTIM #1] further stated that the financial institutions provided photographs of the suspects and also had video recordings of the individuals attempting to cash the checks.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] reported that four fraudulent checks were presented against his account:

Check #[REDACTED] in the amount of $6,000 made payable to [REDACTED].
Check #[REDACTED] in the amount of $8,000 made payable to [REDACTED].
Check #[REDACTED] in the amount of $6,623 made payable to [REDACTED].
Check #[REDACTED] in the amount of $5,023 made payable to [REDACTED].

Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that the Fidelity Investments Fraud Team is actively investigating the matter. Fidelity’s Fraud Team, through contact person [REDACTED] [REDACTED BY AGENCY], also reported that several additional fraudulent checks were presented at other banks but were refused. Those checks include:

Check #[REDACTED] (Capital One Bank) to [REDACTED], $4,500.
Check #[REDACTED] (Capital One Bank) to Kentorious Lewis, $5,000.
Check #[REDACTED] (Discover Bank) to [REDACTED], $900.
Check #[REDACTED] (Citizens Bank) to [REDACTED], $5,000.
Check #[REDACTED] (loan stamp/illegible) to [REDACTED], $5,020.25.
Check #[REDACTED] (Regions Bank) to [REDACTED], $6,000.
Check #[REDACTED] (Schwab) to [REDACTED], $5,000.

According to Mr. [VICTIM #1], Fidelity previously closed the affected IRA account after multiple fraudulent attempts in July 2025, which included the following:

July 14, 2025 — Check #282.40, Credit One Bank.
July 15, 2025 — Check #362.53, Credit One Bank.
July 19, 2025 — Check #716.19, Concordia Bank.
July 21, 2025 — Check #1,652.61, Concordia Bank.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that the IRA account was closed and a new account was opened. A replacement checkbook had been mailed to his address, [100 BLOCK] Saddle Run Ct., Macon, GA 31210, but was never received. Mr. [VICTIM #1] believes the checkbook may have been stolen either from the post office in Macon, from the mail delivery route, or from his mailbox. He added that multiple attempts were then made to cash four checks in Macon using the stolen checks.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] submitted photocopies of the fraudulent checks to Robins Financial and advised that video footage of the suspects is available. He further stated that the names and addresses of the individuals who attempted to cash the checks could be obtained. Mr. [VICTIM #1] requested that a full investigation be conducted into the fraudulent activity, and he indicated he is willing to press charges against those involved.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on March 16, 2026]

On 3-16-2026 at 1000 hrs., I Cpl. G. Ussery, Badge num. #0508, Unit num #252. I responded to the Tatnall Co. So. Jail, In reference to picking up a Kentorious Lewis. He had five Mag. Ct. warrants out of B.C.S.O. for Id. Fraud – (Fel.), Forg. 3 rd Deg. (Fel.) Dep. Acc. Fraud – (Fel.) Exp., Abusing or Depriving Dis. Adult or Elder Person – (Fel.), Computer Theft – (Fel.). The charges were filed by a Dep. Kalane Henderson, Badge number #2959. The case number was #2025-75396.

Upon my arrival I took Lewis into custody. He was restrained at his wrists and ankles. He was then secured in the patrol car. I then transported him to the Bibb Co. Lec. without incident.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

5/11/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR KENTORIOUS DAWNTAWIN LEWIS

What this means: Allyson Yates, an attorney with the Office of the Circuit Public Defender in Macon, filed a formal notice with the Bibb County Superior Court stating that she is now the attorney of record for Kentorious Dawntawin Lewis. This is a standard step that officially puts the court and the prosecution on notice that Lewis has legal representation. Yates is listed with Georgia Bar No. 531579 and is based at 201 Second Street, Suite 559, Macon, Georgia 31201. The case is filed under Misc. Criminal No. 2026-MCR-006792, with Lewis facing charges including Financial Identity Fraud, Forgery 4th Degree, Deposit Account Fraud, Elder Abuse, and Computer Theft.

5/11/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO INVOKE U.S.C.R. 1.2(B) ORDER IN CRIMINAL CASES FOR KENTORIOUS DAWNTAWIN LEWIS

What this means: Attorney Allyson Yates filed a motion on behalf of Kentorious Dawntawin Lewis asking the court to apply a standing order in criminal cases established under Uniform Superior Court Rule 1.2(B). This rule, based on an order signed by the Honorable Martha C. Christian on December 19, 2011, sets standard procedural guidelines that govern how criminal cases are handled in the circuit. By invoking this order, the defense is formally requesting that those established procedures apply to Lewis’s case. This motion was filed in the same case, Misc. Criminal No. 2026-MCR-006792, in Bibb County Superior Court.