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Name:
Wilcinot, Stanley
Date of Booking:
05/18/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
TERRORISTIC THREATS AND ACTS
BATTERY
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Monday, May 18, 2026, at approximately 2008 hours, I, Deputy Kile, along with Deputy Crane, was dispatched to 8351 Eisenhower Parkway, Lizella, Georgia, in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival, I made contact with [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2].
[VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] stated that Mr. Stanley Wilcinot became upset over a vehicle that had broken down in front of the driveway, blocking access to the side of the property rented by Mr. Wilcinot from [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #2] explained to Mr. Wilcinot that the vehicle was disabled; however, Mr. Wilcinot became visibly and verbally aggressive toward [VICTIM #2].
[VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] stated that Mr. Wilcinot began pushing [VICTIM #2] through the front entrance of the convenience store. As the front glass door was forced open during the altercation, it struck [VICTIM #3], an 84-year-old female, knocking her to the ground. [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] further stated that Mr. Wilcinot then grabbed [VICTIM #2] around the throat and began choking/strangling him, causing [VICTIM #2] to have difficulty breathing and placing him in fear for his life. They also stated that during the altercation, Mr. Wilcinot yelled words to the effect of, “You have fu*ked with the wrong Haitian.”
I observed red marks and apparent finger impressions around [VICTIM #2]’s throat consistent with his statement and allegations of strangulation.
When I attempted to speak with Mr. Wilcinot regarding the incident, he refused several lawful verbal commands to stop and speak with me and began becoming visibly agitated and confrontational. Due to Mr. Wilcinot’s escalating behavior and the ongoing investigation into a violent altercation, I detained Mr. Wilcinot to prevent further aggressive actions toward myself, [VICTIM #2], and [VICTIM #1]. I placed Mr. Wilcinot in the rear seat of my patrol vehicle to de-escalate the situation and continue the investigation.
After calming down, Mr. Wilcinot stated that he became upset because the vehicle was blocking the driveway he used. Mr. Wilcinot stated that [VICTIM #2] became rude, got in his face, and pushed him, at which time he admitted to choking [VICTIM #2].
I then made contact with [VICTIM #3], who stated she witnessed the entire incident. [VICTIM #3]’s statement corroborated the statements provided by [VICTIM #2] and [VICTIM #1] regarding the sequence of events. [VICTIM #3] stated she was knocked to the ground by the front glass door when Mr. Wilcinot pushed [VICTIM #2] through the entrance while attempting to assault him. [VICTIM #3] complained of pain to her hip area after falling to the ground.
While I was inside the store speaking with [VICTIM #2] and [VICTIM #1], providing them with a case card, and attempting to obtain surveillance footage from the store’s security cameras, Mr. Wilcinot attempted to contact [VICTIM #1] from a second cellular phone in his possession. Mr. Wilcinot called [VICTIM #1]’s phone three times and then sent a text message stating, “You made the wrong fu*king move, and you will start feeling it in the next 72 hours. Your whole family is buried in the graveyard like [REDACTED] you will be the one taking the bigger loss not me.”
Due to the threatening nature of the message and its evidentiary value, I attempted to secure the second cellular phone from Mr. Wilcinot. As I attempted to retrieve the phone, Mr. Wilcinot physically resisted by grabbing my hand and leaning forward in the seat in an attempt to prevent me from obtaining the device. I used my left forearm to apply reasonable pressure to Mr. Wilcinot in order to gain compliance, direct him back into the seat, and cause him to release my hand. I was then able to secure the phone with my right hand without further incident.
Mr. Wilcinot was transported to the Bibb County LEC for further processing.
Based on the statements of the victims and witness, my observations of injuries to [VICTIM #2], Mr. Wilcinot’s admission to choking [VICTIM #2], the threatening text message sent to [VICTIM #1], [VICTIM #3]’s age and injury complaint, and Mr. Wilcinot’s physical resistance while I attempted to lawfully seize evidence related to the investigation, I established probable cause to charge Mr. Stanley Wilcinot with the following offenses:
- Aggravated Assault – Strangulation (Felony), for knowingly impeding the normal breathing and circulation of blood of [VICTIM #2] by applying pressure to his throat, placing him in reasonable apprehension of serious bodily injury or death.
- Battery Against a Person 65 Years of Age or Older (Felony), for causing visible physical harm and pain to [VICTIM #3], age 84, by knocking her to the ground during the altercation.
- Terroristic Threats and Acts (Felony), for sending threatening electronic communications toward [VICTIM #1] and his family causing reasonable fear for their safety.
- Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer (Misdemeanor), for physically resisting and attempting to prevent me from lawfully obtaining evidence during the course of the investigation.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/3/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FRANK HOWARD ENTERS APPEARANCE — CASE NO. 2026-MCR-006936
What this means: On June 3, 2026, Frank Howard of the Office of the Circuit Public Defender, Macon Circuit, formally entered his appearance as Stanley Wilcinot’s attorney of record in Bibb County Superior Court. This notifies the court and the prosecution that Howard is now Wilcinot’s legal representative.
6/3/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO INVOKE DISCOVERY ORDER — CASE NO. 2026-MCR-006936
What this means: On June 3, 2026, defense attorney Frank Howard filed a Motion to Invoke the U.S.C.R. 1.2(B) Order in Criminal Cases — a standing court order signed by Judge Martha C. Christian that automatically triggers the State’s obligation to provide the defense with discovery materials, meaning evidence the prosecution intends to use or that may be helpful to the defense. A copy was hand-delivered to the District Attorney’s office at the Grand Building, 661 Mulberry Street, Macon.
6/15/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE IN COURT — CASE NO. 2026-MCR-006936
What this means: On June 15, 2026, defense attorney Frank Howard filed a Motion to Preserve Evidence in Bibb County Superior Court asking the court to order law enforcement and the State to obtain and preserve surveillance footage from Kwik Stop Convenience Store at 8351 Eisenhower Parkway from May 18, 2026. The store has at least six cameras (four inside, two outside). Howard argues that this footage is relevant to identity, credibility, self-defense, and the sequence of events, and that losing it could prevent Stanley Wilcinot from receiving a fair trial. The motion asks the court to direct the State to notify the store and preserve all footage, recordings, and related digital files through the end of the case.
6/26/26
MOTION HEARING HELD IN BIBB COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT — CASE NO. 2026-MCR-006936
What this means: A motion hearing was held on June 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Bibb County Superior Court in the case against Stanley Wilcinot. This hearing was likely connected to the pending motions filed by defense attorney Frank Howard, including the Motion to Preserve Evidence and the Motion to Invoke the Discovery Order.
7/15/26
JUDGE DENIES MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE AS MOOT — CASE NO. 2026-MCR-006936
What this means: On July 15, 2026, Judge Connie L. Williford of Bibb County Superior Court denied Stanley Wilcinot’s Motion to Preserve Evidence, ruling it moot — meaning the issue the motion was trying to solve no longer had a remedy the court could provide. At the June 26, 2026 hearing, evidence showed that law enforcement had preserved a small portion of the surveillance footage from Kwik Stop Convenience Store shortly after the incident on May 18, 2026. However, the remaining footage was overwritten by the store’s surveillance system in the normal course of business before Wilcinot’s defense team filed the motion on June 15, 2026. Both sides agreed that the lost footage is now unrecoverable. Because the footage no longer exists, the court ruled there was nothing left to order preserved.