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Name:
Dorsey, Jamonti Dejuan
Date of Booking:
01/05/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) MISD
OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING PERSONS MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL
FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR FINGEPRINTABLE CHARGE- MISDEMEANOR
PROBATION VIOLATION (WHEN PROBATION TERMS ARE ALTERED) FOR FINGERPRINTABLE CHARGE – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 10/11/2024 at approximately 1250 hours, I, Deputy M. Rea responded to [2100 BLOCK] Star Point Rd., in reference to an unknown problem.
Upon arrival, I met with [VICTIM #1] who advised she was involved in a physical altercation with her child’s father, Jamonti Dorsey.
[VICTIM #1] advised she and Jamonti were drinking alcohol and were arguing about their relationship. [VICTIM #1] would not say what they were arguing about just that she grabbed Jamonti by the shirt to get his attention and he “snapped”. [VICTIM #1] stated Jamonti slammed her up against the wall in their bed room (by the closet door) and began to choke her. [VICTIM #1] stated she could not breathe. [VICTIM #1] then stated Jamonti ran the bathtub in the master bathroom and held her head under water for approximately one to two minutes demanding [VICTIM #1] tell him where his cellphone was.
[VICTIM #1] advised when she was allowed to come out of the water for air she screamed to Jamonti that his cellphone was in the kitchen on the island.
[VICTIM #1] also advised Jamonti grabbed a knife and threatened to kill her and stated that he was okay with “catching a charge” for killing her.
[VICTIM #1] advised Jamonti took her cellphone (an iPhone 13) and was slamming it on the kitchen island to break the screen. [VICTIM #1] stated she grabbed her sons cellphone and ran to the front porch to call 911 with nothing but shorts on. [VICTIM #1] stated when Jamonti realized she had called 911 he left on foot towards Highway 5 on Star Point Rd. [VICTIM #1] told me that Jamonti took her cellphone when he left the residence.
I observed drywall damage in the master bedroom, the lamp was knocked down, and the faucet in the bathtub was knocked into the tub, the bathtub was still wet. I observed visible signs of abuse all over [VICTIM #1]’s body; most notably around her neck, and arms. I took pictures of the all of the damage, and marks on [VICTIM #1] and attached them under “Other Images” tab of this report.
[VICTIM #1] stated abuse is not an uncommon occurrence in the home. [VICTIM #1] advised she believed she cold fix their relationship.
[VICTIM #1] advised her iPhone was worth $200, and the damage to her home was approximately $350. Jamonti fled the scene prior to my arrival and was believed to be picked up by someone.
[VICTIM #1] received medical treatment by West GA Ambulance but refused to the transported to the hospital. Sgt. Cornell was notified.
A case number was provided.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/8/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED BY DEFENSE COUNSEL KENNETH BICE
What this means: Public Defender Kenneth Bice officially notified the court that he represents the defendant. An “entry of appearance” is the formal document that lets the court and prosecutor know who the defense attorney is. From that point forward, the attorney will handle the case on the defendant’s behalf.
1/8/26
MOTION FOR BOND FILED BY DEFENSE COUNSEL KENNETH BICE
What this means: The defense attorney filed a written request asking the judge to set or change the bond amount. A motion for bond is typically filed when the defendant wants to be released from jail or have the bond reduced. The judge will review the request and decide whether to grant it.
1/8/26
RULE NISI
What this means: The court scheduled a hearing for January 28, 2026, to consider the defense’s motion for bond. A rule nisi is an order setting a specific date and time for the judge to hear and decide a request. Both sides will have the opportunity to present their arguments at that hearing.
1/28/26
CRIMINAL NON-JURY CALENDAR AT 9AM
What this means: The case is scheduled to be heard on a court calendar where cases are decided by a judge, not a jury. “Non-jury” means there will be no jury trial on that date. The case will be called at 9:00 a.m., and the defendant is typically required to be present.
3/6/26
APPEARANCE BOND SET FOR JAMONTI DEJUAN DORSEY
What this means: Jamonti Dejuan Dorsey had a bond hearing in Carroll Superior Court where a judge set the conditions and amount for his release from jail while his case proceeds. An appearance bond requires the defendant to promise to appear for all future court dates and may include specific conditions he must follow while out on bond.
3/11/26
INDICTMENT ISSUED AGAINST JAMONTI DEJUAN DORSEY
What this means: A Carroll County grand jury reviewed the evidence against Jamonti Dejuan Dorsey and formally charged him with felony offenses in case number SUWA2026000002. The indictment moves his case from the accusation stage to the superior court level, where felony cases are tried. This means the grand jury found probable cause that he committed the crimes he’s accused of, including aggravated assault.
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