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Name:
Allen, Shayla Breanne
Date of Booking:
02/12/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
BURGLARY – 1ST DEGREE (FELONY)
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE – 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE – MISDEMEANOR
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 28, 2025 at approximately 2112hrs I, Cpl. J. Holmes was dispatched to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in reference to a person with a gun.
Upon my arrival, I met with [VICTIM #1] who stated that she was involved in an altercation with a female named Shayla Allen. She stated that earlier in the day Allen came to her apartment, the aforementioned location and started a fight with her. [VICTIM #1] stated that she won the fight and Allen left upset. She stated that Allen returned to her apartment around 2045hrs and kicked her front door in damaging the door frame. She the stated that Allen entered her apartment through the now unsecured front door with a pistol. [VICTIM #1] stated that Allen pointed the pistol at her and spit on her then hit her on the head several times. [VICTIM #1] had two scratches on the back of her neck and upper back, a marble sized knot on her forehead and a cut on her top lip. She stated that the incident occurred in front of her four children inside of her apartment.
An attempt to contact Allen was made at apartment #[REDACTED]. I was advised that this is her sister’s apartment and that she had been there, but left prior to me checking for her.
[VICTIM #1] was given a crime victim rights pamphlet with the associated case number and reporting deputy’s information.
Warrants pending arrest.
[End of Narrative]
Case History:
6/28/25
INDICTMENT FILED FOR MULTIPLE CHARGES
What this means: A Bibb County grand jury formally indicted Shayla Breanne Allen on multiple charges in case 26CR86657. The indictment accuses her of burglary in the first degree for allegedly unlawfully entering victims home on June 28, 2025, aggravated assault for allegedly assaulting victim with a deadly weapon by pointing a handgun in a threatening manner, and two counts of cruelty to children in the third degree for allegedly committing aggravated assault while having knowledge that children under 18 years old were present to witness the acts. The indictment was filed in February 2026 and signed by District Attorney Anita R. Howard.
3/12/26
ATTORNEY ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED
What this means: Attorney C. Alan Wheeler formally entered his appearance as defense counsel for Shayla Breanne Allen in case 26CR86657. This document notifies the Bibb County Superior Court and all parties that Wheeler is now representing Allen in her criminal case.
3/12/26
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT FILED
What this means: Shayla Breanne Allen, through her attorney C. Alan Wheeler, waived her right to formal arraignment in Bibb County Superior Court. This means she chose to skip the formal court hearing where charges would be read aloud and she would enter her plea, instead handling this process through written documents. Her attorney certified that Allen was legally competent and made this decision voluntarily.
3/12/26
GENERAL DISCOVERY MOTION FILED
What this means: Shayla Breanne Allen’s defense attorney filed a comprehensive motion requesting access to all evidence the prosecution plans to use against her. The motion asks for witness statements, police reports, physical evidence, scientific test results, any exculpatory evidence that might help her defense, and information about any deals made with witnesses. This is a standard step in criminal cases where the defense seeks to examine all evidence before trial.
3/20/26
NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED
What this means: Shayla Breanne Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges against her in Bibb County Superior Court case 26CR86657. By entering this plea, she is formally denying the accusations of burglary in the first degree, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children in the third degree. The case will now move forward to trial preparation and discovery, where both the prosecution and defense will gather and exchange evidence.