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Name:
Torres, Jorge Luis Alvarado
Date of Booking:
12/31/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 12/31/2025, I responded to [3700 BLOCK] East Highway 5 in reference to domestic dispute. Dispatch advised that the male involved sounded to be intoxicated and was trying to leave the residence.
I arrived on scene with Sgt. Hutcheson, Cpl. Tovey, and Dep. Barber. Myself and Dep. Barber made contact with the complainant, Jorge Alvarado Torres, while Sgt. Hutcheson and Cpl. Tovey made contact with the other involved parties.
I asked Jorge what was going on and he stated that him and his wife, [VICTIM #1], were having relationship issues and he came to talk to his step mom about it. He stated that he had around 4 or 5 beers and went inside, he was met with a verbal altercation. Jorge stated that [VICTIM #1] pushed him and slapped him as hard as she could in the mouth. He stated that was all that happened
Dep. Barber went to corroborate Jorge’s story with [VICTIM #1] inside the residence, at which time, Jorge stated that he then put his hands around [VICTIM #1]’s throat and choked her for hitting him. Jorge was claiming the act to be self defense but had no marks indicating he had been hit.
[VICTIM #1] had visible red marks around her neck consistent with being strangled, she also noted that she had difficulty breathing while Jorge was choking her. [VICTIM #1] also was visibly upset and crying but stated she did not want to press charges on Jorge.
[VICTIM #1]’s mother, [WITNESS #1] witnessed the incident and was very forthcoming about the situation. [WITNESS #1] stated that Jorge came to the house stating that he was there to talk to her, not her daughter. She stated that a verbal argument ensued from there Jorge was in [VICTIM #1]’s face yelling derogatory statements. She advised that Jorge jumped on top on [VICTIM #1] and began choking her. She stated the she tried to stop him but was unable until [VICTIM #1] was finally able to push him off her, take his keys so he couldn’t leave, and call 911.
I placed Jorge in double locked handcuffs, checked for fit, and placed in the back of my patrol car. [VICTIM #1] did not want Jorge to go to jail but based on the totality of the circumstances, Jorge was arrested for aggravated assault by strangulation. [VICTIM #1] was advised how to get in contact with the women’s shelter and [WITNESS #1] agreed to fill out a witness statement form.
I transported Jorge to the jail and charged him with aggravated assault by strangulation. At this time, I have nothing further to report.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/8/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS CASE
What this means: The Office of the Public Defender, West Georgia Judicial Circuit, officially entered an appearance on behalf of Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres through attorney Jackie Cauble. This formal filing in Carroll Superior Court notifies Judge Erica Tisinger and prosecutors that Cauble will be representing Torres on the aggravated assault charge in case SUWA2026000006.
1/8/26
MOTION FOR BOND FILED
What this means: Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres’s defense attorney Jackie Cauble filed a formal motion asking Carroll Superior Court to set reasonable bail for Torres while his aggravated assault case proceeds. The motion argues that Torres is not a flight risk, poses no significant risk of intimidating witnesses, and will comply with all court orders if released on bond.
1/8/26
RULE NISI ISSUED FOR BOND HEARING
What this means: The Carroll County Superior Court issued a rule nisi in response to Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres’s bond motion. This court order schedules a hearing for January 29, 2026, where the District Attorney’s office must show cause why Torres’s request for bond should not be granted. The rule nisi was signed by the Deputy Clerk of Carroll County Superior Court.
1/29/26
BOND HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres’s bond hearing was set for 9:00 AM in Carroll Superior Court. At this hearing, his attorney Jackie Cauble would present arguments for why Torres should be released on bond, while prosecutors would argue against granting bond on the aggravated assault charge.
2/13/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES LEAVE OF ABSENCE
What this means: Jackie Cauble, Torres’s defense attorney, filed paperwork notifying Carroll Superior Court that she would be unavailable from February 10 through February 13, 2026. This procedural filing ensures the court is aware of her absence and prevents any scheduling conflicts during that period in the Torres aggravated assault case.
03/13/26
INDICTMENT FILED
What this means: A Carroll County grand jury issued an indictment formally charging Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres with aggravated assault. An indictment means the grand jury found probable cause that Torres committed the crime after reviewing evidence presented by prosecutors. This moves the case from preliminary stages to formal prosecution in Carroll Superior Court.
03/26/26
APPEARANCE BOND SET
What this means: Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres was granted an appearance bond by Carroll Superior Court, allowing him to be released from jail while his aggravated assault case proceeds. The bond requires Torres to appear for all future court hearings and comply with any conditions set by the judge. This means his earlier motion for bond was successful.
07/14/26
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres’s arraignment hearing is set for 9:00 AM in Carroll Superior Court. At this hearing, Torres will be formally read the charges from the indictment and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere to the aggravated assault charge. His attorney Jackie Cauble will be present to advise him on his plea.
7/14/26
SCHEDULING ORDER ISSUED — JURY TRIAL SET FOR 2/8/27
What this means: Judge Erica L. Tisinger of the West Georgia Judicial Circuit issued a scheduling order in Carroll County Superior Court on July 14, 2026, setting out the upcoming court dates for Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres under case number 26CR299. All parties are required to appear for a non-jury calendar on January 6, 2027, at 9:00 a.m., a calendar call and final plea date on February 2, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. — at which point no negotiated pleas will be accepted — and a jury trial beginning February 8, 2027, at 9:00 a.m., continuing day to day until the case is resolved. The order warns that failure to appear at any of these dates will result in a bench warrant being issued for Torres. The distribution list notes attorney C. Meadows.
1/6/27
NON-JURY CALENDAR SCHEDULED
What this means: Per the July 14, 2026 scheduling order issued by Judge Erica L. Tisinger in Carroll County Superior Court, Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres is required to appear for a non-jury calendar on January 6, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. This is a routine court appearance where the judge reviews the status of pending cases and confirms how each one is proceeding.
2/2/27
CALENDAR CALL AND FINAL PLEA DATE SCHEDULED
What this means: Per the July 14, 2026 scheduling order, Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres is scheduled for a calendar call and final plea date on February 2, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. in Carroll County Superior Court. The scheduling order specifically states that no negotiated pleas will be accepted after this date, even if the case is not reached on the jury trial calendar. This is effectively the last opportunity for Torres to resolve the case through a plea agreement before trial.
2/8/27
CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED
What this means: Per the July 14, 2026 scheduling order, Jorge Luis Alvarado Torres is scheduled for a criminal jury trial beginning February 8, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. in Carroll County Superior Court before Judge Erica L. Tisinger. The trial is set to continue day to day until the case is resolved, unless Torres is otherwise excused by the court. At trial, a jury of 12 citizens will listen to evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense regarding the aggravated assault charge, and then decide whether Torres is guilty or not guilty. If the jury finds him guilty, the case will proceed to sentencing; if they find him not guilty, the case will be dismissed and Torres will be acquitted.