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Name:
Wilson, Cj Alana
Date of Booking:
12/12/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
POINTING OR AIMING GUN OR PISTOL AT ANOTHER
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 10/29/2025 at approximately 1200 hrs., I responded to a domestic dispute between the complainant/victim, [VICTIM #1], and her sister-in-law/offender, CJ Wilson. Prior to arrival, I was advised that CJ had left the property and was possibly enroute to Cedartown, Georgia.
Upon arrival, I noticed a tire mark in the grass beside the gravel driveway that led to a small power station of some sort that was damaged (laying over with broken power outlets). I photographed the damage as it appeared to be fresh. I was approached by [VICTIM #1] in the driveway and she made a comment similar to “you already found the damage she caused”. We moved to the front porch of the residence due to the rain. [VICTIM #1] began explaining that CJ showed up to the incident location unannounced. [VICTIM #1] heard someone in her gravel driveway and when she looked to see who it was, she recognized CJ’s car. [VICTIM #1] thought that it may have been her brother, [REDACTED], driving. [VICTIM #1] walked out to meet the driver in the driveway and found that it was CJ. [VICTIM #1] advised that CJ was upset and calling her names. [VICTIM #1] started recording the encounter with her phone. No audio can be heard in the video (unknown reasons).
[VICTIM #1] stated that CJ never got out of her car but she was waving a handgun while she was yelling and pointed the handgun at [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] was standing at CJ’s driver’s side door during this altercation. [VICTIM #1] stated that CJ was calling her a bad mother while she was pointing the gun at her. After the verbal altercation, [VICTIM #1] stated that she walked toward the roadway while CJ was turning around and as CJ was pulling out of the driveway she bumped [VICTIM #1] with her vehicle (Red 2018 Fiat Spider convertible GA Tag# [REDACTED]). [VICTIM #1] did not mention any injuries but mentioned that she believes CJ was trying to run her over. CJ left and [VICTIM #1] called 911.
Backstory: [REDACTED] and CJ have custody of [VICTIM #1]’s children in Cedartown, Georgia. Last night, I was advised that the oldest 2 children tried to run away from the Cedartown home. [VICTIM #1] was contacted by CJ to come pick up the oldest child because it was unruly. [VICTIM #1] stated that she does have visitation rights on Friday- Sunday. [VICTIM #1] was unable to go to Cedartown immdiately; however, she did make the trip later in the night and arrived at the Cedartown home around 0030 hrs. this morning. [VICTIM #1] stated she was there for approximately 4 hours and no one came out.
[VICTIM #1]’s cellphone video (no audio): While viewing the cellphone video of the altercation, I saw the driver of the red vehicle identified as CJ making exaggerated arm and head movements that appeared as if she was yelling at [VICTIM #1] from the driver’s seat. She would roll the window up and down. I saw a handgun in CJ’s right hand that appeared to be pink and silver in color. CJ’s right index finger was curled inside of the trigger guard and she appeared to be pointing the gun at [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] remembers CJ calling her a bad mother during this exchange of words.
I provided [VICTIM #1] with my email address on a case card with my name and badge number. I advised [VICTIM #1] to send any other videos she may have to my email address to be attached to this report. The damaged property belongs to [VICTIM #1]’s boyfriend’s father, [REDACTED]. [VICTIM #1] advised that the damaged property was expensive but did not provide an estimate.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
12/19/25
ARREST WARRANT FILED
What this means: An arrest warrant was filed with the Carroll County Superior Court for CJ Wilson in case SUWA2025001439. Wilson is accused of aggravated assault and pointing or aiming a gun or pistol at another person. An arrest warrant gives law enforcement the legal authority to arrest and bring the defendant to court to face these charges.
1/2/26
APPEARANCE BOND SET
What this means: CJ Wilson was released from jail after posting an appearance bond in Carroll County. The bond document shows Wilson is required to appear in Carroll County Superior Court for arraignment and trial on the aggravated assault and weapons charges. Wilson must follow specific conditions while out on bond, including appearing at all scheduled court dates. If Wilson fails to appear, the bond will be forfeited, and a bench warrant will be issued for arrest.
5/5/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 3 COUNTS FILED AGAINST CJ ALANA WILSON
What this means: A Carroll County grand jury formally indicted CJ Alana Wilson on May 5, 2026, in Carroll County Superior Court under docket number 2026CR503. Prosecuting Officer Amber Cardell and District Attorney Sarah Stimac Japour of the West Georgia Judicial Circuit are handling the case for the state. The grand jury found enough evidence to move forward on three separate charges:
Count 1 accuses Wilson of aggravated assault under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21.
Count 2 accuses Wilson of a second count of aggravated assault under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21.
Count 3 accuses Wilson of pointing or aiming a gun or pistol at another person under O.C.G.A. 16-11-102.
An indictment means a grand jury — a group of citizens — reviewed the evidence presented by prosecutors and agreed there is probable cause to formally charge Wilson with these offenses. Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
7/7/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney J. Steve Astin filed an Entry of Appearance in Carroll County Superior Court on July 7, 2026, formally notifying the court that he is representing CJ Alana Wilson in case SUCR2026000503. This means all future court notices and filings related to Wilson’s case must be served through Astin’s office.
7/7/26
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: CJ Alana Wilson, through her attorney, waived arraignment on July 7, 2026. Arraignment is the formal court hearing where a defendant is read the charges against them and enters a plea. By waiving it, Wilson’s legal team acknowledged the charges without requiring a formal in-court reading. This is a routine procedural step that moves the case forward without an unnecessary hearing.
7/8/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED — NOT HELD
What this means: An arraignment had been scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Carroll County Superior Court. However, because Wilson filed a waiver of arraignment on July 7, 2026, this hearing was effectively rendered unnecessary the day before it was set to occur.
7/13/26
BENCH WARRANT ISSUED FOR CJ ALANA WILSON
What this means: A bench warrant was printed and sent for CJ Alana Wilson on July 13, 2026, with a nisi and execution notice attached. A bench warrant is issued directly by the court — typically when a defendant has failed to appear or has violated a condition of their bond. This authorizes law enforcement to take Wilson into custody.
12/16/26
CRIMINAL NON-JURY CALENDAR HEARING SCHEDULED — BOND FORFEITURE
What this means: A criminal non-jury calendar hearing has been scheduled for December 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Carroll County Superior Court. The matter involves a bond forfeiture connected to Best Bonding. A bond forfeiture hearing occurs when a defendant fails to appear in court as required, prompting the court to potentially collect on the bond that was posted to secure their release.