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Name:
Woodall, Matthew
Date of Booking:
04/29/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
BATTERY
PROBATION VIOLATION (WHEN PROBATION TERMS ARE ALTERED) FOR FINGEPRINTABLE CHARGE- FELONY
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 04-29-2026 at approximately 1058 hours I responded to above location in reference to a physical altercation.
Upon arrival I spoke with above Complainant / Victim who advised that while sitting outside she saw above Offender in her yard and he began running at her. When he reached her he shoved her to the ground, got on top of her, grabbed her throat with his left hand, and began to strike her in the left side of her face with his right hand. Victim further advised that her daughter / above Witness struck Offender in the face to get him to stop attacking Victim. Victim had discoloration on the left side of her face, neck / throat area, and upper chest which through my training and experience are indicators of this type of physical attack.
I then spoke with above witness who stated that Victim saw above Offender in her yard and he began running at her. When he reached her he shoved her to the ground, got on top of her, grabbed her throat with his left hand, and began to strike her in the left side of her face with his right hand. Victim further advised that she struck Offender in the face to get him to stop attacking Victim.
I located Offender at his residence which is located close by victim. Offender was incoherant and unable to give any information and was placed under arrest for above charges and transported to the Brantley County jail where he was turned to the jailers on duty. Warrants will be secured on Offender for above charges. This case is cleared by arrest
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/4/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR MATTHEW WOODALL
What this means: On May 4, 2026, the Waycross Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office filed a formal notice with the Brantley County Superior Court stating that it would be representing Matthew Woodall. Assistant Public Defender Sierra R. Childers (Georgia Bar No. 101485) entered her appearance on Woodall’s behalf. The filing also notified the State that Woodall was invoking his right to discovery — meaning the prosecution is required to share the evidence it has gathered — under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1 et seq.). The Standing Order and Standard Notices were also formally invoked, which are standard procedural tools that set ground rules for how the case will proceed. A copy of this filing was hand-delivered to the District Attorney’s office at the Waycross Judicial Circuit on the same day.
6/11/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST MATTHEW WOODALL
What this means: During the February 2026 Term of Brantley County Superior Court, a grand jury formally indicted Matthew Woodall on two counts. An indictment means a panel of citizens reviewed the State’s evidence and found enough probable cause to require Woodall to face these charges in court. This is not a finding of guilt — Woodall is presumed innocent unless and until proven otherwise.
Count 1 charges Matthew Woodall with Aggravated Assault, a felony under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21).
Count 2 charges Matthew Woodall with Battery, a felony under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1).
The indictment was filed in open court on June 11, 2026, and signed by the foreperson of the grand jury. The case is assigned Case No. SUR2026000085 in Brantley County Superior Court.
6/24/26
CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR MATTHEW WOODALL
What this means: Matthew Woodall was scheduled to appear on the felony arraignment calendar in Brantley County Superior Court on June 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM. At arraignment, Woodall would be formally read the charges against him and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to the indictment.
7/16/26
CRIMINAL PLEA HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MATTHEW WOODALL
What this means: Matthew Woodall was scheduled to appear on the criminal plea calendar in Brantley County Superior Court on July 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM. This hearing would allow Woodall to enter a plea to the charges in the indictment, or to discuss potential plea negotiations with the prosecution.
7/29/26
DEFENSE MOTION FOR BOND REDUCTION FILED
What this means: Matthew Woodall’s defense attorney, Sierra Childers, filed a motion asking the court to reduce his bond or reconsider his bail conditions. This is a request for the court to lower the amount of money required for Woodall’s release or to modify the terms of his detention. The court will review this motion and decide whether to grant or deny it.
8/4/26
STATUS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR MATTHEW WOODALL
What this means: Matthew Woodall is scheduled to appear on the status conference calendar in Brantley County Superior Court on August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM. A status conference is a brief court hearing where the judge will check on the progress of the case, discuss any outstanding issues or motions, and may set deadlines for future filings or hearings.
8/19/26
CRIMINAL CALENDAR HEARING SCHEDULED — MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: A criminal calendar hearing is scheduled for Matthew Woodall. The court will address his pending motion for bond, which may involve arguments from both the defense and prosecution about whether he should be released before trial and under what conditions. The judge will make a decision on the bond motion at or after this hearing.
8/20/26
STATUS CONFERENCE CALENDAR HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Another status conference hearing is scheduled for Matthew Woodall in Brantley Superior Court. Like the earlier status conference on 8/4/26, this is a procedural check-in where the judge will review the case’s progress and address any pending matters.