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Name:
Fouchey, Jacob Anthony
Date of Booking:
11/26/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
METHAMPHETAMINE – POSSESSION OF
SEAT BELT VIOLATION (AGES 6 TO 17)
OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS- FELONY
POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS
METHAMPHETAMINE- POSSESSION WITH INTENT
SCHEDULE I OR II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- MANUFACTURING
SCHEDULE I OR II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION WITH INTENT
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-2ND DEGREE-NEGLIGENTLY CAUSING EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL PAIN
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Case History:
12/3/25
ORIGINAL WARRANTS FILED WITH THE COURT
What this means: The original arrest warrants for Jacob Fouchey were officially filed with the Bulloch County Superior Court. According to the Georgia Offender Based Tracking System report, Jacob Fouchey is facing multiple serious charges including possession of methamphetamine, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, possession and use of drug-related objects, and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. The warrants were filed following his arrest on November 27, 2025, when fingerprints were taken by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This formal filing with the court is a required step that allows the criminal case to proceed through the judicial system.
2/3/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 7 COUNTS FILED AGAINST JACOB ANTHONY FOUCHEY
What this means: A Bulloch County grand jury formally charged Jacob Anthony Fouchey with seven counts stemming from an incident on or about November 26, 2025. The indictment was returned in open court on February 3, 2026, during the February Term 2026 of Bulloch County Superior Court, under Criminal Action No. SU26-CR-040RT. District Attorney D. Robert Busbee of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit signed the indictment, with Hunter Oglesby of the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office listed as prosecutor.
Count 1 charges Jacob Anthony Fouchey with Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Distribute under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(B), alleging he unlawfully possessed methamphetamine, a controlled substance, with intent to distribute it, in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act.
Count 2 charges Jacob Anthony Fouchey with Possession of Methamphetamine under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(A), alleged as a separate and distinct offense from Count 1.
Count 3 charges Jacob Anthony Fouchey and a co-defendant with Possession of Methamphetamine under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(A), alleged as a separate and distinct offense from Counts 1 and 2, with both defendants charged individually and as parties concerned in the commission of a crime.
Count 4 charges Jacob Anthony Fouchey and a co-defendant with Possession of Drug Related Objects under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-32.2, alleging they unlawfully possessed a glass pipe intended to introduce methamphetamine into the human body.
Count 5 charges Jacob Anthony Fouchey with Reckless Conduct under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-60(B), alleging he endangered the bodily safety of a child by concealing methamphetamine in the child’s happy meal box and having the child hold it unattended.
Count 6 charges Jacob Anthony Fouchey with Tampering With Evidence under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-94, alleging he knowingly concealed methamphetamine — physical evidence in a prosecution — with intent to obstruct his own prosecution.
Count 7 charges a co-defendant only with Improper Headlights under O.C.G.A. § 40-8-22, alleging she operated a Nissan Altima with only one functioning headlight on or about November 26, 2025.
A grand jury indictment means a panel of citizens reviewed the evidence presented by prosecutors and found enough probable cause to formally charge the defendants. It is not a finding of guilt. Jacob Anthony Fouchey is presumed innocent of all charges.
2/13/26
PRETRIAL ORDER ENTERED
What this means: The Bulloch County Superior Court entered a pretrial order in the case against Jacob Anthony Fouchey on February 13, 2026. Pretrial orders typically set ground rules and deadlines for how the case will proceed before trial — things like what evidence can be used, what motions need to be filed, and other procedural requirements both sides must follow.
2/25/26
NEW PRETRIAL ORDER AND TRANSFER ORDER ENTERED
What this means: On February 25, 2026, the Bulloch County Superior Court entered a new pretrial order in the case against Jacob Anthony Fouchey, replacing or supplementing the earlier one from February 13. On the same date, the court also entered a transfer order, reassigning the case to Judge Hube of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.
2/25/26
ARRAIGNMENT HELD — FOUCHEY APPEARS IN COURT
What this means: On February 25, 2026, Jacob Anthony Fouchey was arraigned in Bulloch County Superior Court — meaning he was formally presented with the charges in the indictment. Fouchey was represented at arraignment by attorney T. Mikell of the public defender’s office. The case was transferred to Judge Hube, with a return date set for April 28, 2026. Arraignment is a standard early step in a felony case where the defendant is officially informed of the charges and given the opportunity to respond to them.
3/11/26
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: On March 11, 2026, a motion for discovery was filed in the case against Jacob Anthony Fouchey in Bulloch County Superior Court. A discovery motion is a formal request — typically by the defense — asking the prosecution to share the evidence it has gathered, such as police reports, lab results, witness statements, and other materials that may be used at trial. This is a routine step in the pretrial process.
3/18/26
STATE FILES DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: On March 18, 2026, the prosecution filed its own demand for discovery in the case against Jacob Anthony Fouchey. This is the state’s formal request for the defense to share any evidence it intends to use, such as witness lists or expert reports. Both sides exchanging discovery is a standard part of preparing a case before trial.
4/28/26
PLEA CALENDAR HEARING — CONTINUED TO 5/12/26
What this means: On April 28, 2026, Jacob Anthony Fouchey’s case appeared on the plea calendar in Bulloch County Superior Court. No plea was entered at that time, and the matter was continued — meaning postponed — to May 12, 2026.
4/30/26
STATE FILES NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK RECIDIVIST PUNISHMENT
What this means: On April 30, 2026, prosecutors filed notice that they intended to seek recidivist — or repeat offender — punishment against Jacob Anthony Fouchey. Under Georgia law, if a defendant has prior felony convictions, the state can ask the court to impose enhanced sentencing. Filing this notice is required before the state can use a defendant’s prior record to increase the sentence.
5/12/26
PLEA CALENDAR HEARING — CONTINUED TO 5/26/26
What this means: On May 12, 2026, Jacob Anthony Fouchey’s case again appeared on the plea calendar in Bulloch County Superior Court. The matter was continued again, this time to May 26, 2026.
5/26/26
CRIMINAL CALENDAR CALL — FOUCHEY ENTERS PLEA AND IS SENTENCED
What this means: On May 26, 2026, Jacob Anthony Fouchey appeared before the Bulloch County Superior Court during a criminal calendar call. At this hearing, Fouchey entered his plea and was sentenced. The formal sentencing order was filed on May 28, 2026.
5/26/26
JACOB ANTHONY FOUCHEY SENTENCED — 10 YEARS, 5 TO SERVE, REMAINDER ON PROBATION
What this means: On May 26, 2026, Jacob Anthony Fouchey was sentenced in Bulloch County Superior Court under Criminal Action No. SU26-CR-040H, May Term 2026. Judge Hube of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit presided. The plea was non-negotiated, meaning Fouchey entered guilty pleas without a deal worked out in advance with prosecutors. ADA Donna Black represented the state. Fouchey was represented by appointed attorney Cheney.
The First Offender checkbox on the sentencing form is not checked. This is a standard guilty plea and conviction.
The court sentenced Jacob Anthony Fouchey to a total of 10 years, with the first 5 years to be served in confinement and the remaining 5 years to be served on probation. Fouchey received credit for time already served in custody from November 26, 2025 through May 25, 2026.
Count 1 — Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Distribute: Guilty. Sentenced to 10 years with 5 years to serve in confinement. This sentence runs concurrent to a separate case, SU20CR405.
Count 2 — Possession of Methamphetamine: Guilty. Merged with Count 1, meaning no separate sentence was imposed.
Count 3 — Possession of Methamphetamine: Guilty. Merged with Count 1, meaning no separate sentence was imposed.
Count 4 — Possession of Drug Related Objects: Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months probation, running concurrent with Count 1.
Count 5 — Reckless Conduct: Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months probation, running concurrent with Count 1.