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Name:
McDuffie, Fredrell Deon
Date of Booking:
04/24/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED BATTERY
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On January 7, 2025, at approximately 1730 hours, I, Investigator Gaines, met with [VICTIM #1] at the Criminal Investigations Division (532 Myrick Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830) regarding an incident that occurred on January 5, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m. [VICTIM #1] reported that he attended a dice game at [100 BLOCK] Layne Street, Waynesboro, GA. He entered the residence with $15 and won $200 while playing. When [VICTIM #1] attempted to leave, he became involved in a verbal altercation with an individual identified as Jalen Thompkins. As a result of the altercation, [VICTIM #1] decided to remain at the location and continued playing dice.
[VICTIM #1] stated that he won an additional $80 to $100 and attempted to leave the residence again. At that point, Thompkins allegedly punched him in the face, which escalated into a physical altercation. During the fight, two additional individuals, identified as Fredrell Mcduffie and Camari Powell joined Thompkins in physically assaulting [VICTIM #1]. According to [VICTIM #1], the altercation lasted approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
Later that day, on January 5, 2025, at approximately 1400 hours, [VICTIM #1] sought medical treatment at the Burke County Medical Center for injuries sustained during the altercation. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was transported to Augusta University Medical Center for further treatment. Medical professionals confirmed that [VICTIM #1] had sustained a shattered orbital bone, a laceration on the right side of his head, and multiple bruises and cuts on his left arm and shoulder.
This case has been turned over to Investigator Gaines for further investigation.
[End of Narrative]