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Name:
Bowman, Richard Timothy
Date of Booking:
03/24/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
SIMPLE BATTERY
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 21:30 hours, I, Deputy Kile and Deputy T. Jones, responded to the Food Mart at 701 Eisenhower Parkway in reference to a disorderly customer.
When we arrived, we met with Mart. Terrace Beck, who stated that the security guard for the Food Mart, later identified as Mr. Richard Bowman, kicked him in the chest, face, and groin.
Upon watching the video with audio from the business (recorded on Body Camera) it showed Mr. Bowman asking Mr. Beck to leave the business several times because Beck was asking for money, using foul language, and bothering the customers. At a point Mr. Bowman walk from inside the store and kicks Mr. Beck in the chest, shoulder area, and groin. Mr. Bowman stated at this time to Mr. Beck you are fu*king with my money.
Mr. Bowman was armed at the time of his arrest with a silver and black Smith & Wesson, 9 mm, (Serial # FBH3679) with one magazine that was not loaded with any rounds. The firearm was placed in evidence.
Beck, accused did violate OCGA 16-11-39 – Disorderly Conduct when he continued to use fowl language, soliciting customers of the business for money, yelling and screaming profanity
Bowman, accused, did violate OCGA 16-5-23 – Simple Battery when he kicked Mr. Beck in the chest shoulder, and groin as seen on video telling beck that he was fucking with his money.
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Case History:
There is a listed co-defendant in this case. Please see Terrance Beck for additional information.
4/28/26
ACCUSATION FILED — SIMPLE BATTERY CHARGE FORMALLY BROUGHT AGAINST RICHARD TIMOTHY BOWMAN
What this means: On April 28, 2026, the State Court of Bibb County formally charged Richard Timothy Bowman by accusation — a charging document filed directly by a prosecuting attorney rather than through a grand jury — with one count of simple battery, a misdemeanor. The accusation, signed by Steve L. Knowles, Senior Assistant Solicitor General, alleges that on or about March 24, 2026, Bowman intentionally made contact of an insulting and provoking nature with the victim, in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-5-23. The case is assigned number 26-SCCR-475847 in Bibb County State Court. With the accusation now filed, the next step in the process is typically an arraignment, where Bowman will be formally advised of the charge and asked to enter a plea.