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Name:
Gaither, Conner James
Date of Booking:
05/15/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN FELONIES
SIMPLE BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE
FURNISHING, PURCHASING, AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY PERSONS BELOW LEGAL AGE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On May 15, 2026, at approximately 21:08 hours, I was dispatched to [400 BLOCK] Kenny Lane in reference to a domestic dispute involving a firearm.
Upon arrival, I met with the complainant, [VICTIM #1], who was parked down the street from the residence in an attempt to remove himself from the situation. [VICTIM #1] stated that his brother, Conner, was still at the residence with their mother, so I responded to the residence.
Upon arrival at the residence, I observed an individual standing in the driveway shirt less and struggling to maintain his balance. I identified the individual as Conner and detained him, placing him in the back of my patrol vehicle.
I first made contact with Conner’s girlfriend, [WITNESS #1], who stated that Conner had been drinking since approximately 1200 hours that day.
I then spoke with Conner’s mother, [VICTIM #2]. [VICTIM #2] stated that she and Conner had been involved in a verbal argument regarding her past relationships. She stated that Conner repeatedly said he did not like her boyfriend and that she needed to be with someone else. [VICTIM #2] stated that Conner then pushed her and told her to call his brother, [VICTIM #1], so he could speak with him.
I then spoke with [VICTIM #1], who stated that when he arrived, he observed that Conner was intoxicated and attempted to de-escalate the situation by taking him away from the residence for the night. [VICTIM #1] stated that Conner became very irate and aggressively walked toward him. [VICTIM #1] stated that he punched Conner in an attempt to stop him from advancing further. [VICTIM #1] stated that Conner then ran to his vehicle, retrieved a firearm, and attempted to load it. [VICTIM #1] stated that Conner had grabbed the wrong magazine, causing it to fall out while he was attempting to load the firearm. [VICTIM #1] further stated that Conner then chased him around a truck while pointing the firearm at him. [VICTIM #1] stated that he was able to get away from Conner after their mother stepped in front of Conner and said, “If you’re going to shoot someone, shoot me.” [VICTIM #1] stated that after he left the scene, Conner began punching his vehicle, causing injury to his hands.
The firearm was located inside the residence and was taken along with a fake ID, the magazine that he attempted to load, and bullets. All items from the scene are placed into evidence locker 4. Photographs of the scene and the victims were taken and uploaded to the linked files section of the report. I was unable to photograph Conner due to his uncooperative behavior.
There is a video of the altercation; however, due to its length, it could not be downloaded at the scene. CID was notified and will contact [VICTIM #2] to obtain the video. The victims were provided with a case card containing the case number and were advised on how to obtain a copy of the report. [VICTIM #2] was also provided with a pamphlet containing the phone number for the women’s shelter and was instructed on how to obtain a temporary protective order.
Conner was arrested for aggravated assault, family violence; possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; simple battery, family violence; and possession of alcohol by a minor
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/18/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: Attorney Alejandro Arca of ARCA Law, filed a formal Notice of Appearance in Carroll County Superior Court, Case No. SUWA2026000476. This means Alejandro Arca is now officially representing Conner James Gaither in this case and has requested that all court notices and legal documents be sent to him going forward.
5/19/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND ON BEHALF OF CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: Conner James Gaither’s legal team filed a formal request asking the Carroll County Superior Court to allow him to post bond and be released from custody while his case proceeds. The motion noted that Gaither and his attorney needed access to information about the alleged offenses in order to prepare a defense, and that denying bond would prejudice that preparation.
5/26/26
JUDGE SIGNS CONSENT ORDER SETTING BOND AT $10,000 FOR CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: A judge of the Superior Court, West Georgia Judicial Circuit, signed a Consent Order setting bond for Conner James Gaither at $10,000 in Case No. SUWA2026000476. Both the District Attorney and Gaither’s attorney agreed to the terms. Along with the bond amount, the court imposed several special conditions Gaither must follow while released:
He must be released only to the Thoroughbred Wellness and Recovery facility, which will transport him from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office jail. He must remain as an in-patient at that facility for 30 days. After those 30 days are successfully completed, he must transition to MAAR’s Men’s Therapeutic Community Program, where he will live in lodging provided by MAAR and follow their program for a minimum of 60 days.
He must have no violent contact with his brother or his mother.
He may not live with his mother or his brother.
He may not possess any firearm.
He may not consume any alcoholic beverages.
He must waive extradition and may not leave the State of Georgia without court permission. Any violation of these conditions could result in his bond being revoked.
6/11/26
APPEARANCE BOND EXECUTED FOR CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: An Appearance Bond was formally executed in Carroll County for Conner James Gaither under Case No. SUWA2026000476, securing his release from custody. The bond was attested and approved by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. By signing this bond, Gaither and his co-signers acknowledged that he is required to appear in Carroll County Superior Court for arraignment and all future court dates. Failure to appear could result in the bond being forfeited and a bench warrant being issued for his arrest.
7/13/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 4 COUNTS FILED AGAINST CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: A Carroll County grand jury formally indicted Conner James Gaither during the June Term, 2026, returning a “True Bill” on July 13, 2026. This means the grand jury reviewed the evidence presented by the State and agreed there was enough to move forward with formal charges in Carroll County Superior Court under Docket No. SUCR2026000855. The four counts are as follows:
Count 1 charges Conner James Gaither with Aggravated Assault under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21.
Count 2 charges Conner James Gaither with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony under O.C.G.A. 16-11-106.
Count 3 charges Conner James Gaither with Simple Battery – Family Violence under O.C.G.A. 16-5-23(f).
Count 4 charges Conner James Gaither with Underage Possession of Alcohol under O.C.G.A. 3-3-23.
7/21/26
CONNER JAMES GAITHER WAIVES FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTERS PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
What this means: Rather than appearing in open court for a formal arraignment hearing, Conner James Gaither’s attorney, Alejandro Arca of ARCA Law, filed a Waiver of Arraignment on his behalf in Carroll County Superior Court, Case No. SUCR2026000855. By waiving arraignment, Gaither skipped the formal court appearance where charges are read aloud and instead entered a written plea of not guilty through his attorney. This is a common and routine step that moves the case forward without requiring an additional court date.
7/21/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCOVERY ON BEHALF OF CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: Conner James Gaither’s defense team filed a Motion for Discovery in Carroll County Superior Court. This is a formal request asking the State to share the evidence it has gathered in connection with the charges against Gaither. Discovery typically includes things like police reports, witness statements, photographs, and any other materials the prosecution intends to use at trial. This is a standard step in the pretrial process.
10/6/26
CRIMINAL NON-JURY CALENDAR SCHEDULED FOR CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: A criminal non-jury calendar hearing has been scheduled for Conner James Gaither in Carroll County Superior Court on October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This is a pretrial status hearing where the judge will review the case progress, address any outstanding motions or discovery issues, and confirm that both sides are ready to proceed. The court has also scheduled two additional dates: November 30, 2026 and December 7, 2026, which will be used for further proceedings in the case.
11/30/26
CALENDAR CALL AND JURY TRIAL SCHEDULING HEARING FOR CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: A calendar call and jury trial scheduling hearing has been scheduled for Conner James Gaither on November 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Carroll County Superior Court. At this hearing, the judge will confirm that both the prosecution and defense are ready to proceed to trial, address any last-minute issues or motions, and finalize jury trial logistics. The jury trial itself is scheduled to begin on December 7, 2026.
12/7/26
CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR CONNER JAMES GAITHER
What this means: A criminal jury trial has been scheduled for Conner James Gaither on December 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Carroll County Superior Court. At this trial, a jury will hear evidence and testimony from both the prosecution and the defense regarding the four counts in the indictment — Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Simple Battery – Family Violence, and Underage Possession of Alcohol. The jury will then decide whether Conner James Gaither is guilty or not guilty of each charge.