Ronnie Stephens

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Name:
Stephens, Ronnie Horace, Jr

Date of Booking:
04/28/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER FOR A FELONY OFFENSE

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED (MISDEMEANOR)

RECEIPT, POSSESSION OR TRANSFER OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON OR FELONY FIRST OFFENDER

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE 3RD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE – FELONY

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

STALKING – MISDEMEANOR

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY 

THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY

CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 2ND DEGREE

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

AGGRAVATED STALKING

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY – MISDEMEANOR

THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY- FELONY

FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER FOR A FELONY OFFENSE

STALKING – MISDEMEANOR

TERRORISTIC THREATS AND ACTS

HOLD-GENERAL (SEE CMTS)

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Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]

[NARRATIVE #1 on April 10, 2023]

On April 10, 2023, I, Deputy Pettigrew was dispatched to the address of [1700 BLOCK] Third Ave Unit [REDACTED] in reference to a Domestic Disturbance.

Upon my arrival, I made contact with [VICTIM #1] and she informed me that Ronnie Stephens became upset that she was doing something for her mother. When she got home early he snatched her phone from her and took it. After some time had passed he agreed to meet her at the above address to return her phone to her. [VICTIM #1] made a statement to Ronnie and then that is when he used his hands to choke her resulting in her passing out as she told me.

Ronnie was not at the scene when I arrived but he did want to speak over the phone. He was advised to come and make contact with me but he did not do so. [VICTIM #1] informed me that her gun was taken from her by Ronnie months ago and he will not return it. She could not provide information other than it being a Tarus 9mm pistol firearm.

Warrants will be issued for the arrest of Ronnie Stephens following this incident report.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on July 09, 2023]

On July 9, 2023 at approximately 1836 hours I, Deputy F. Gray was dispatched to Lawton Rd/ Dannenberg Ave in reference to assault. While enroute the caller advised tall black male Ronnie Stephens with white tank top on jeans took his gun and shot out his 2007 burgundy in color Hyundai over a girl. The subject left in white F250.

Upon my arrival, I met the Mr. [VICTIM #2] and his girlfriend Ms. [VICTIM #3] at [2000 BLOCK] Belmont Ave. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated while he was on Lawton Rd, Mr. Ronnie Stephens had pulled up and got out of his vehicle and asked he what he want to do and asked did he have a gun on, Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated he had walked away from Mr. Stephens.

He stated Mr. Stephens had walked to the passenger side of his girlfriend Sante Fe truck and while the window was half way down and broke the window glass and reach inside of the vehicle and took her black in color ruger .380, he stated they got into a fight over the gun and when he stop fighting Mr. Stephens he stated he got into the truck to leave and saw Mr. Stephens pointed the firearm at his girlfriend truck while he was driving off and fired two shots at the vehicle. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated he pulled a gun on him and his mother before from previous incidents. He said he think Mr. Stephens still mad at him over a female. No injuries reported.

Warrants will be sought. Further investigation is not required.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #3 on December 16, 2023]

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, at approximately 0901 hours, I Cpl J. Stokes #2223, responded to 1100 Parkway Dr (USDA Cotton &Tobacco) in reference to a domestic disturbance.

Upon arrival, I made contact with [VICTIM #4] who stated that her ex-boyfriend, Ronnie Stephens, will not return her vehicle [REDACTED] that he has had since Wednesday. He uses the vehicle to drive to her work and cause problems. [VICTIM #4] also stated that last night, Stephens kicked in the door of her apartment because he could not get in after she changed the locks. [VICTIM #4] is fearful of Stephens and does not understand why he won’t just return her vehicle and leave her alone after they broke up.

[VICTIM #4] vehicle will be reported stolen in NCIC/GCIC. [VICTIM #4] did state that if law enforcement gets behind him, he will give them a chase. Stephens has several warrants from different counties to include Bibb. Stephens will have warrants issued for theft by taking motor vehicle and criminal trespass for kicking in her door.

[VICTIM #4] was provided a victim case brochure.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #4 on January 28, 2024]

On the date of 01/28/2024 I was dispatched to [400 BLOCK] Lamar Rd N apartment [REDACTED] in reference to a domestic disturbance.

When I arrived on scene I made contact with [VICTIM #4]. She stated that her ex boyfriend Ronny Stephens had came to her residence and kicked down her door. She stated that he kicked in the door, walked through the apartment and left. She stated that he did not touch her or say anything he just walked through the apartment and left.

I notice that there were stacks of shoe boxes and clothes in the living room and I asked [VICTIM #4] were they Ronny’s belongings and she stated that they were. [VICTIM #4] has a active temporary protective order on Ronny. The front door frame to the residence had been damaged. While on scene Ronny kept calling [VICTIM #4]. I told her to answer the phone and put it on speaker and she did and Ronny was on the phone. Ronny did call [VICTIM #4] which is a violation of the temporary protective order.

Ronnie Stephens did commit O.C.G.A. (16-7-21) criminal trespass when he came to [VICTIM #4] residence kicked her door and caused damage. He also committed O.C.G.A. (16-5-91) Aggravated Stalking when he came to [VICTIM #4] residence kicking down her door and calling her when there was a temporary protective order on him.

Warrants will be issued for Ronny Stephens. [VICTIM #4] was given an informational brochure with the case number written on it.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #5 on September 09, 2025]

On September 9, 2025, I (Deputy D. Stokes) was dispatched to [1600 BLOCK] Winston Dr. Macon, GA in reference to terroristic threats.

Once on scene, I spoke with Ms. [VICTIM #5] who stated that a friend of her husband named Ronny Stephens has been obsessed with her and has made terroristic threats against her. She stated that in times past he has shot at her and hit. She admitted that it was a friendship that got physically intimate at times but that she is not leaving her husband.

She said he threated to kill her today in a phone call. According to [VICTIM #5] phone, she then blocked him but he called from the same number 59 times. She said he has also called from private numbers. The number she blocked was [REDACTED BY AGENCY].

I gave [VICTIM #5] a victim’s case pamphlet and advised her of county resources she could use. Warrants for harrasing calls and terroristic threats will be taken out for Stephens.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #6 on April 28, 2026]

On April 28, 2026, I, Sgt. Craig Lewis, was in the area of Tindall Heights looking for a wanted suspect’s vehicle that was on FLOCK heading in that direction.

Upon checking the area, I saw the vehicle parked by the leasing office. I then began to watch the vehicle and observed Ronnie Stephens getting into the vehicle. Stephens was known to have several warrants of Bibb County for felony offenses.

The vehicle then pulled around and stopped at [1700 BLOCK] Campbell Avenue, where his mother lives. The suspect had walked inside by the time I came around the corner. I then notified surrounding deputies to come assist and lock the house down in order to get a warrant. While deputies were en route, Stephens came out and got back in a Toyota Camry with a tag of [REDACTED].

The suspect vehicle then proceeded down Elizabeth Street, where a traffic stop was made. Cpl. Vonderhuevel attempted to box in the vehicle as Stephens was known to flee on foot and in vehicles. Stephens then evaded the block and made a left turn onto Henrietta Street, still disobeying the lights and sirens.

We then made a left onto Elizabeth Street, where I then initiated a PIT maneuver, and Stephens recovered. I then initiated a second PIT near Campbell Avenue, where the vehicle was brought to a stop. The driver exited the vehicle, and we took Stephens to the ground, and we were able to get him into handcuffs secured in my vehicle. I notified Lt. Inzar of the PIT and that there was no damage to my vehicle.

An inventory of the vehicle was done, and I was able to locate a Cobra revolver under the driver’s seat. Stephens was known to be a convicted felon and to carry a firearm. Cpl. Vonderhuevel secured the weapon in his vehicle as I completed the search and turned it into the crime lab.

The car was turned over to Lester Towing.

Stephens had several warrants to include Aggravated Assault (3 counts), Cruelty to Children Felony (4 counts), Aggravated Stalking (1 count), Felony Thefts (5 counts), and many more.

During this incident, Mr. Stephens was seen going from his mother’s place of residence. Deputies have been to Ms. Ballard’s house on several occasions to serve the warrants on Stephens. Ms. Ballard has known that he son does have valid felony warrants, but continues to let her son stay at the house and hides him from deputies. Ms. Ballard was taken into custody as well.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

6/29/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST RONNIE HORACE STEPHENS JR.

What this means: A Bibb County grand jury voted on June 29, 2026 to formally charge Ronnie Horace Stephens Jr. with two felony offenses under Indictment No. 26CR86845 in Bibb County Superior Court. A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence presented by prosecutors and decide whether there is enough to bring formal charges. The grand jury foreman signed the indictment as a “True Bill,” meaning the panel agreed charges should move forward. Deputy Craig Lewis of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is listed as the witness on the indictment.

Count 1 charges Ronnie Horace Stephens Jr. with Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, under O.C.G.A. 40-6-395(a). He is accused of refusing to stop his vehicle on or about April 28, 2026, in Bibb County after Deputy Craig Lewis — a uniformed officer in a marked police vehicle — activated audible sirens and blue lights signaling him to pull over.

Count 2 charges Ronnie Horace Stephens Jr. with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, under O.C.G.A. 16-11-131(b). He is accused of knowingly possessing and transporting a handgun on or about April 28, 2026, in Bibb County. The indictment notes that Ronnie Horace Stephens Jr. had previously been convicted of Aggravated Assault — a forcible felony — in Bibb County Superior Court on May 5, 2023, under Indictment No. 03CR55710. Under Georgia law, a person with a prior felony conviction is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

District Attorney Anita R. Howard and Prosecutor Craig Lewis are listed on the indictment for the State. The case was filed during the June Term 2026 of Bibb Superior Court.

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7/1/26

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FILED

What this means: On July 1, 2026, attorney Arlon Williams of the Office of the Circuit Public Defender filed a Notice of Substitution of Counsel in Bibb County Superior Court, formally notifying the court that he is taking over as the attorney of record for Ronnie Horace Stephens Jr. This filing covers multiple related case numbers — 2026-MCR-006807, 2026-MCR-006808, 2026-MCR-006810, 26CR86851, and 26CR86845. Going forward, all court correspondence and notices for Ronnie Horace Stephens Jr. in these matters are to be directed to attorney Williams at the Circuit Public Defender’s office in Macon.

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7/1/26

MOTION TO INVOKE U.S.C.R. 1.2(B) ORDER FILED

What this means: On July 1, 2026, defense attorney Arlon Williams filed a Motion to Invoke the U.S.C.R. 1.2(B) Order in Criminal Cases on behalf of Ronnie Horace Stephens Jr. in Bibb County Superior Court, covering case numbers 26CR86851 and 26CR86845. This motion asks the court to apply a standing order — originally signed by Judge Martha C. Christian on December 19, 2011 — that governs how criminal cases are managed in the Bibb County Superior Court. Invoking this order is a standard procedural step that helps ensure the defense receives proper notice of hearings, deadlines, and other case management requirements as the case moves forward.