Kantrell Penoyer

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Name:
Penoyer, Kantrell

Date of Booking:
06/25/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A FELONY

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING PERSONS MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL

SEXUAL BATTERY – MISDEMEANOR

BATTERY

THEFT BY TAKING – MISDEMEANOR

Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 25 2026 I, Officer Anderson, responded to 601 Dallas Highway (Tanner Hospital) in reference to a sexual battery.

Upon arrival at the scene, I made contact with [WITNESS #1] (Float Pool Manager). [WITNESS #1] reported a sexual battery occurred the previous night involving Kantrell Penoyer and hospital employee [VICTIM #1]. According to [WITNESS #1], [VICTIM #1] stated she was working in ER 23 when Penoyer grabbed her, attempted to forcibly kiss her, and grabbed her buttocks and breasts. Penoyer also attempted to take [VICTIM #1]’s cell phone. [VICTIM #1] was able to break away from Penoyer and immediately left the area to go home with her family. She later reported the details of the incident to [WITNESS #1] via text message. There were no security cameras in the location where the incident occurred according to the hospital security staff.

After I left the scene, [VICTIM #1] arrived at 101 Main Street (VRPD) for a formal interview at approximately 0900 hours. [VICTIM #1] reported that while Nurse [REDACTED] was administering medication to patient Penoyer, Penoyer made an inappropriate comment regarding a sexual scene that had just aired on the television. Penoyer asked [VICTIM #1] and Nurse [REDACTED] if they liked the scene. [VICTIM #1] immediately responded that the comment was inappropriate.

After receiving his medication, Penoyer went to the restroom. Upon returning, he approached [VICTIM #1] from behind, embraced her, and stated, “You know I’m in love with you.” [VICTIM #1] instructed Penoyer to release her. Penoyer complied momentarily but repeated the statement. At that point, Nurse [REDACTED] stated, “Daddy has to go to work now. Time to go to bed,” and directed Penoyer to his bed. Nurse [REDACTED] then exited the room and closed the door.

Once the door was closed, Penoyer pushed [VICTIM #1] against the door and attempted to kiss her while repeating, “You know I’m in love with you, just marry me.” [VICTIM #1] pushed Penoyer away, at which time he grabbed her by the biceps. When [VICTIM #1] told him he was hurting her, Penoyer released his grip and replied, “I’m not hurting you.” He grabbed her sleeves again in an apparent attempt to pull her to the ground. [VICTIM #1] pushed him off, but Penoyer moved behind her and rubbed his genitals against her buttocks. As [VICTIM #1] attempted to escape, Penoyer grabbed her under the thigh and tried to pull her down. While [VICTIM #1] resisted, Penoyer pulled her pants down past her buttocks and slapped her buttocks.

[VICTIM #1] pushed Penoyer away, but he seized both her work and personal cell phones and stated, “Now you can’t call for help.” Penoyer then jumped onto the bed, yelled into [VICTIM #1]’s cellphone directing it to call her husband, and said, “You’re going to cheat on him tonight.” [VICTIM #1]’s Siri misinterpreted the voice command and attempted a FaceTime call to Nurse [REDACTED] (a friend of [VICTIM #1]) of Tanner Hospital. Nurse [REDACTED] ended the call. Penoyer subsequently attempted to call the police. After a call to dispatch, there was no record of a call to police.

A technician, who [VICTIM #1] did not know named either [REDACTED] or [REDACTED], entered the room and assisted [VICTIM #1] in attempting to recover her phone. Penoyer threw the phone against the wall (no visible damage occurred) and tried to leave the room. [VICTIM #1] activated the emergency help button in the room to summon security. After signaling for help, Penoyer ran through the Emergency Department and briefly sat at the overflow nurses’ station before attempting to flee again. Upon seeing security personnel, he returned to his room. Penoyer was subsequently secured in his room, and [VICTIM #1] left the hospital to return home.

Following the initial interview, [VICTIM #1] provided a written witness statement. She was then interviewed by Detective Collett. The case was referred to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) for further investigation.

I transported Kantrell Penoyer to Carroll County Jail on 06/25/2026 due to Kantrell having a warrant in referee to this case. Upon arriving at the jail, I was informed they would not take all of his property due to limited space in their property room. The items not accepted by the jail were returned to VRPD. Telephone contact was attempted with family of Kantrell with negative response. On 07/05/2026 at 09:45 hours, the items were accounted for via Property Form #019357 and placed into the cage for sage keeping.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

7/8/26

PUBLIC DEFENDER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR KANTRELL PENOYER

What this means: On July 8, 2026, the Office of the Public Defender for the West Georgia Judicial Circuit filed a formal Entry of Appearance in Carroll Superior Court, notifying the court that attorney Kenneth Bice will represent Kantrell Penoyer going forward. Judge John Simpson is assigned to the case. By filing this document, the Public Defender’s office also invoked Standing Order No. 7, which requires the court to provide copies of all filings and hearing notices to defense counsel.

7/8/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND ON BEHALF OF KANTRELL PENOYER

What this means: Also on July 8, 2026, attorney Kenneth Bice filed a Motion for Bond asking Carroll Superior Court to set a reasonable bail amount so that Kantrell Penoyer could be released from custody while the case is pending. The motion argues that Penoyer is not a flight risk, does not pose a danger to the community, and has no prior felony history. The motion asks the court to hold a hearing where Penoyer can present evidence in support of release and where the District Attorney must show cause why bond should not be granted. The court has discretion to set bond under O.C.G.A. Sections 17-6-1 and 17-6-13.

7/8/26

COURT ISSUES RULE NISI — BOND HEARING ORDERED

What this means: In response to the Motion for Bond, Carroll Superior Court issued a Rule Nisi on July 8, 2026. A Rule Nisi is a court order directing the opposing party — in this case, the District Attorney’s office — to appear and show cause why the defendant’s request should not be granted. The order schedules the matter to be heard at the Carroll County Courthouse in Carrollton, Georgia, on August 5, 2026. This is a standard procedural step that formally puts the bond hearing on the court’s calendar.

8/5/26

BOND HEARING SCHEDULED — CRIMINAL NON-JURY CALENDAR

What this means: A bond hearing for Kantrell Penoyer is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Carroll Superior Court before Judge John Simpson. This hearing was placed on the criminal non-jury calendar and stems directly from the Rule Nisi issued on July 8, 2026. At this hearing, the District Attorney’s office is expected to show cause why bond should not be set, and defense attorney Kenneth Bice will have the opportunity to present evidence in support of Penoyer’s release. The judge will decide whether to grant bond and, if so, at what amount.