Get notified by email when this case is updated.
1 following this caseThe Georgia Gazette is actively monitoring this case. Check back for the latest updates as more information becomes available.
Name:
Mays, Victor Lashon, Jr
Date of Booking:
06/12/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) MISD
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE – 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE – MISDEMEANOR
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN FELONIES
RECEIPT, POSSESSION OR TRANSFER OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON OR FELONY FIRST OFFENDER
PURCHASE, POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, OR SALE OF MARIJUANA
PROBATION VIOLATION (WHEN PROBATION TERMS ARE ALTERED) FOR FINGERPRINTABLE CHARGE – FELONY
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.]
On Friday, June 12, 2026, at approximately 0048 hours, I, Deputy Kile, along with Sergeant Wallace, responded to [REDACTED] in reference to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm.
Upon arrival, I made contact with [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated that her boyfriend, Victor Lashon Mays, had been living with her for approximately six months since being released from prison and placed on probation. [VICTIM #1] advised that earlier in the day an argument began after the father of her two children came to the residence while Mr. Mays was present. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Mays became upset regarding the encounter.
[VICTIM #1] stated that later that evening, after picking up her children, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (7 years old) and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (4 years old), from her mother’s residence, she arrived home and was removing the children from her vehicle when Mr. Mays arrived in a black 2026 Tesla bearing Georgia Temporary Tag [REDACTED]. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Mays immediately began arguing with her mother, later identified as [WITNESS #1].
[VICTIM #1] advised that she attempted to intervene between Mr. Mays and [WITNESS #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated that while she was attempting to calm the situation, Mr. Mays punched her in the left side of her face. I observed redness and swelling on the left side of [VICTIM #1]’s face. Sergeant Wallace also observed the injury.
[VICTIM #1] stated that both of her children, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] were present and witnessed the incident.
I then spoke with [WITNESS #1], who stated that she observed Mr. Mays strike [VICTIM #1] in the face. [WITNESS #1] advised that after Mr. Mays punched her daughter, she attempted to intervene. [WITNESS #1] stated that Mr. Mays then lifted his shirt and reached toward a firearm that she knew him to routinely carry on his person (She never saw the firearm). [WITNESS #1] stated she feared Mr. Mays was about to retrieve the firearm. [WITNESS #1] advised that she immediately assisted [VICTIM #1] away from the confrontation and contacted 911.
Based upon the allegations involving a firearm, I immediately broadcast a BOLO for the suspect vehicle through dispatch.
Within minutes, investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division located the suspect vehicle and conducted surveillance as it traveled to the Patrician Apartments. Investigators observed Mr. Mays exit the vehicle and enter Apartment [REDACTED]. Investigators relayed this information to responding units.
Sergeant Wallace, Corporal Dontavious Jones, Investigator Fletcher, and I responded to the apartment complex. While en route, Corporal Jones advised that he was familiar with Mr. Mays and that Mr. Mays was known to possess multiple firearms and had a history of attempting to flee from law enforcement.
Due to the information that Mr. Mays was potentially armed, Sergeant Wallace, Corporal Jones, Investigator Fletcher, and I approached Apartment [REDACTED] utilizing a ballistic shield. We announced our presence and made contact with Mr. Mays, who was taken into custody without incident.
I advised Mr. Mays of his Miranda Rights. Mr. Mays acknowledged that he understood his rights and agreed to speak with me. Mr. Mays admitted that he had been involved in an argument with [VICTIM #1] but denied striking her and denied possessing a firearm during the altercation.
I asked Mr. Mays if law enforcement would locate any contraband inside the Tesla if the vehicle was searched. Mr. Mays stated that officers would locate marijuana inside the vehicle but insisted there were no firearms or ammunition present.
Investigator Fletcher subsequently conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search, Investigator Fletcher located a large quantity of green leafy material believed to be marijuana in excess of one ounce, as well as a loaded magazine for a 9mm handgun containing 9mm ammunition.
Mr. Mays was detained while Sergeant Wallace, Corporal Jones, and I returned to [REDACTED] to continue the investigation.
Upon returning to the residence, [VICTIM #1] again provided a statement that remained consistent with her original account. [VICTIM #1] again stated that Mr. Mays punched her in the left side of her face during the argument. I, Sergeant Wallace, and Corporal Jones all observed that the left side of [VICTIM #1]’s face remained red and swollen.
[VICTIM #1] further advised that she and Mr. Mays had been living together for approximately six months and that during that time Mr. Mays routinely carried a small black handgun on his person. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Mays commonly slept with the firearm either underneath his pillow or immediately next to him in bed.
I also re-contacted [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1]’s statement remained consistent with her original account. [WITNESS #1] again stated that she observed Mr. Mays strike [VICTIM #1] and then reach toward a firearm concealed on his person.
Based upon the statements of [VICTIM #1] and [WITNESS #1], the physical injuries observed on [VICTIM #1], the corroborating witness statements, the presence of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (7 years old) and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (4 years old) during the commission of the offense, the discovery of a felony amount of suspected marijuana, the loaded 9mm magazine recovered from the vehicle, Mr. Mays’ status as a convicted felon, and the totality of the circumstances, probable cause was established to charge Victor Lashon Mays with the following offenses:
Family Violence Battery
Family Violence Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree (2 Counts)
Possession of Marijuana Greater Than One Ounce (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Mr. Mays was transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center without incident for processing.
All evidence recovered during this investigation was submitted to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory and Evidence Section in accordance with Bibb County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures.
[End of Narrative]
All information is sourced directly from the official, public court database. Case history is organized and curated by The Georgia Gazette staff. The “What this means:” explanations are written by AI and reviewed by our staff before publishing.
Court records are subject to change at the court’s discretion. The Georgia Gazette is not responsible for errors or omissions. Nothing here is legal advice. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Case History:
6/30/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FRANK HOWARD FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Frank Howard, an Assistant Public Defender with the Macon Judicial Circuit Office of the Circuit Public Defender, formally entered his appearance in Bibb County Superior Court as the attorney of record for Victor Lashon Mays Jr. in case number 2026-MCR-007112. This filing officially notifies the court and the District Attorney that Howard is representing Mays Jr. going forward.
6/30/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO INVOKE U.S.C.R. 1.2(B) ORDER IN CRIMINAL CASES
What this means: Attorney Frank Howard filed a motion on behalf of Victor Lashon Mays Jr. invoking the U.S.C.R. 1.2(B) Order in Criminal Cases — a standing order signed by the Honorable Martha C. Christian on December 19, 2011, and recorded in the Bibb County Superior Court records. This type of motion asks the court to apply a uniform standing order that governs the handling of criminal cases in the circuit, which can affect scheduling, discovery, and other procedural matters. The motion was electronically filed with the Bibb County Superior Court on July 21, 2026, though it was submitted by counsel on June 30, 2026.
7/7/26
DEFENSE FILES COMBINED MOTION TO SET BOND AND LIFT PROBATION HOLD
What this means: Attorney Frank Howard filed a Combined Motion to Set Bond and Lift Probation Hold in Bibb County Superior Court on behalf of Victor Lashon Mays Jr. in case number 2026-MCR-007112 / Indictment No. 22CR80533. The motion argues that Mays Jr. has been held since his arrest on June 12, 2026, that no grand jury had yet considered the new charges, and that he adamantly denies the charges against him. The defense contends that Mays Jr. is a Macon resident who does not pose a flight risk and will comply with any bond conditions set by the court. The motion requests that bond be set at a reasonable amount and that the Superior Court Probation Hold be lifted so that Mays Jr. could report to probation while his case is resolved. A Notice of Motion was also filed, notifying the District Attorney’s office that the motion would be brought before the court for a hearing.
7/16/26
SUPERIOR COURT DENIES BOND AND DENIES MOTION TO LIFT PROBATION HOLD
What this means: Following a hearing on July 16, 2026, a judge of the Bibb County Superior Court, Macon Judicial Circuit, issued an Order Denying Bond for Victor Lashon Mays Jr. The court found that the evidence showed Mays Jr. had been incarcerated since June 12, 2026. After weighing the evidence and arguments, the court determined by a preponderance of the evidence — meaning it was more likely than not — that Mays Jr. poses a significant threat of danger to the community or to property in the community, poses a significant risk of committing a felony while out on release pending trial, and poses a significant risk of intimidating witnesses or otherwise obstructing the administration of justice. For those reasons, bond was denied. The court also denied the defense’s Motion to Lift the Probation Hold, meaning Mays Jr. remains held in custody on both the new charges and the existing probation hold. The order was filed in the Clerk’s Office on July 16, 2026.
8/18/26
DEFENSE FILES SECOND MOTION TO SET BOND AND LIFT PROBATION HOLD — CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES CITED
What this means: Attorney Frank Howard filed a new Motion to Set Bond and Lift Probation Hold on behalf of Victor Lashon Mays Jr. in Bibb County Superior Court, case number 2026-MCR-007112. This motion is separate from the July 7 motion and is based on a change in circumstances. The defense argues that at the July 16, 2026 bond hearing, the State incorrectly asserted that a firearm was found in a vehicle controlled by Mays Jr. — an assertion the defense says was later determined to be an error. According to the motion, no firearm was actually discovered by law enforcement when Mays Jr. was arrested; only an unloaded handgun magazine was found. The defense contends that this false assertion prejudiced the court’s evaluation of the bond factors established under Ayala v. State and Georgia law. The motion argues that Mays Jr. is a Macon resident with significant family ties and community support, is not a danger to the community, is not a flight risk, and is not at risk of committing a new felony. The defense requests a new bond hearing at the court’s earliest opportunity and asks that the probation hold also be lifted. The motion was electronically filed with the Bibb County Superior Court on August 18, 2026.
8/27/26
SUPERIOR COURT AGAIN DENIES BOND AND DENIES MOTION TO LIFT PROBATION HOLD
What this means: Following a hearing on August 27, 2026, Judge Connie L. Williford of the Bibb County Superior Court, Macon Judicial Circuit, issued a second Order Denying Bond for Victor Lashon Mays Jr. in case number 2026-MCR-007112. The court found that Mays Jr. has been incarcerated since June 12, 2026. After weighing the evidence and arguments, the court determined by a preponderance of the evidence — meaning it was more likely than not — that Mays Jr. poses a significant risk of fleeing the jurisdiction of the court or failing to appear when required, and poses a significant risk of committing any felony while pending trial. Bond was denied. The court also denied the defense’s Motion to Lift the Probation Hold, meaning Mays Jr. remains held in custody on both the new charges and the existing probation hold. The order was docketed in Bibb County Superior Court on August 27, 2026.