Brian Ezell

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Name:
Ezell, Brian James

Date of Booking:
01/10/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
VGCSA – POSSESSION OF COCAINE

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

FAILURE TO APPEAR

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 1/10/2026 at approximately 00:51 hours, I was informed of a physical altercation at 412 Adamson Square (LocoMex). An older white male wearing a green shirt with white hair was identified through surveillance footage as being involved in the altercation and walking away from the scene. At 00:58 hours, I located Brain Ezell (offender/arrested) across the street from the Rome Street public bathroom.

Brian was bleeding from the face and from one of his legs. When I asked Brian how he obtained his injuries, he stated that a young white male at LocoMex called him a “dirty fa*got” and that he “got mad” in response. Brian did not recall what the male was wearing and denied having hit the male back at any point during the altercation. Brian later admitting to having words with the other parties involved and to possibly provoking the altercation.

I then spoke with officers that were reviewing the altercation through security footage. I was told that Brian was in a physical dispute with a group of males who had left the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. However, Brian is seen on camera provoking another party on scene by getting in his face in an aggressive manner and it seen at one point pulling on the shirt of another party and grabbing on the neck of another party on scene. The other parties were not able to be located or identified by law enforcement officers.

It should also be noted that dispatch advised that Brian had an active warrant through Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

Medical personnel arrived on scene to check out Brian’s injuries. He denied being transported to the hospital.

I placed Brian in handcuffs, checked for fit, and double-locked. Prior to being placed in my patrol car, Brian advised officers that there was a small bag of cocaine in his right pocket, which was found during a search incident to arrest. The bag of cocaine was located and collected for evidence at 01:25 hours.

Brian was ultimately cleared by Tanner Medical Center before being booked in at Carroll County Jail.

Evidence was dropped into Locker 020 by Officer Carroll.

Warrants were typed for Brian James Ezell and are awaiting a judge’s signature.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

1/13/26

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL – LOGAN JOHNSTON, PUBLIC DEFENDER

What this means: Attorney Logan Johnston, a public defender, officially notified the court that he will represent the defendant. From this point forward, he is responsible for handling the defense and all legal matters in the case.

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1/13/26

MOTION FOR BOND – FILED BY DEFENSE COUNSEL LOGAN JOHNSTON

What this means: The defendant’s attorney filed a formal request asking the court to set a bond. This motion is asking for the defendant to be allowed to leave jail while the case is pending.

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1/13/26

RULE NISI – SETTING HEARING FOR 2/6/26 TO HEAR DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR BOND

What this means: The court scheduled a hearing to review the bond request. A “rule nisi” is a notice that tells both the defense and prosecution when the judge will consider the motion.

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1/29/26

ORDER – CONSENT ORDER GRANTING BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000

What this means: The court approved a $5,000 bond, allowing the defendant to be released from jail under that condition. The defendant can remain out of custody while the case continues, as long as they follow the bond terms.

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2/6/26

CRIMINAL NON-JURY CALENDAR AT 9:00AM TO HEAR MOTION FOR BOND

What this means: A hearing was scheduled to review the defendant’s bond request as part of the regular criminal calendar. The judge used this session to officially consider and rule on the motion.

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2/12/26

APPEARANCE BOND

What this means: The defendant formally posted or signed the appearance bond, which ensures they will return for all scheduled court hearings. Posting this bond allowed the defendant to remain out of jail while the case proceeds.

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3/5/26

ACCUSATION FILED

What this means: The Carroll County District Attorney’s office formally filed criminal charges against Brian James Ezell in case SUWA2026000036. An accusation is the official charging document that lists the specific crimes the defendant is accused of committing.

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3/5/26

CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE PROGRAM PENDING

What this means: Brian James Ezell’s case has been referred to a conditional discharge program, which is an alternative to traditional prosecution. If he successfully completes the program requirements, the charges against him may be dismissed or reduced. The program is still being processed and hasn’t been finalized yet.

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3/5/26

SENTENCE ENTERED

What this means: Brian James Ezell pleaded guilty or was found guilty and received his sentence from the Carroll County Superior Court. Based on the sentencing document, he was sentenced to 12 months of probation for possession of cocaine, with the condition that he successfully complete a conditional discharge program. The disorderly conduct and failure to appear charges appear to have been resolved as part of this disposition.