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Name:
AGAN, MARY ANN
Date of Booking:
02/27/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER – FELONY
RECKLESS CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on January 25, 2025]
On 01/25/2024, at hours, I was dispatched to a gunshot wound call at [100 BLOCK] Oxford Square. I activated my emergency lights and began traveling to the address going code. While en route, dispatch informed me that the wound was in his shoulder, and once I got closer, dispatch informed me that the victim was losing consciousness. Once on the scene, I went to my truck and retrieved my medical bag, then went to the side door, announcing myself as Carrollton Police. I could hear a woman telling me to come in. I went into the rear of the building to the back master bedroom, observing Mary Agan standing in front of [VICTIM #1], who was sitting upright on the left side of the bed facing the bathroom. Mary had her arms around [VICTIM #1], holding him up right as if she was hugging him.
Mary said, “he was showing me how to use the gun,” as I observed [VICTIM #1] with his eyes closed and his mouth opening and closing as if he was trying to breathe and in pain. I asked her where he was shot, and she showed me the bullet wound in his left armpit area. I observed a hole in his white t-shirt, with what I know from training and experience to be a gunpowder burn around the bullet hole, leading me to believe he was shot at point-blank range. I ripped [VICTIM #1]’ shirt off to asses the injury further. Mary stated, “[VICTIM #1], don’t you die on me, don’t you die on me. We didn’t even know it was loaded.” it should be noted that Mary had a very strong odor of an alcoholic beverage from her breath. I then observed a small entry wound in [VICTIM #1]’ left pectoral near his armpit and also saw gunpowder burns around the entry wound, making me realize the barrel was at point-blank range when the shot went off. I then checked for an exit wound and found an exit wound in the back near the center. His white shirt was drenched in bright red blood, and the wound itself seemed to have stopped bleeding. At this time, I relayed to dispatch the condition of the victim and where the impact point was.
At this time Ofc. Taylor arrived on the scene, and I knew that he was a Combat medic in the U.S. Army, so I let him take over medical care from this point (See Ofc. Taylor’s supplemental report). I then collected the firearm, which was a Hawes Firearm Company 22.cal LR single action revolver black in color SN: 605060. I then took this firearm as evidence to my patrol car. Upon returning to the Carrollton Police Department, I dropped the evidence as 210A into evidence locker 005. Before dropping it, I unloaded the gun, locating 4x federal 22.cal hollowpoint cartridges and 2x federal shell casings spent of the same sort.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on January 25, 2025]
On January 25, 2025, at approximately 2245 hours, I, Officer Mondi 283, arrived at [100 BLOCK] Oxford Square in response to a report of a gunshot wound (GSW).
Upon arrival, I entered the door and proceeded down the back hall to the last door on the right. I found [VICTIM #1] lying on the left side of his bed. Other officers were assisting [VICTIM #1], so I brought his wife, Mary Ann Agan, into the living room to speak with her and gather information.
While sitting with Mary in the living room, I noticed a strong odor of alcohol on her person and breath. Her eyes were bloodshot and glassy. A half glass of wine, approximately 12 to 16 ounces in size, was sitting on one of the tables. Mary did not appear upset; she was calm throughout the situation, not crying or acting frantic.
I began collecting information about Mary and the victim, [VICTIM #1], and she cooperated. I asked Mary how much she had to drink, and she stated she had one glass of wine at 1700 hours. When I inquired about the wine on the table, Mary claimed it belonged to her and was her second glass. I then asked Mary to explain the events that had occurred. She said that [VICTIM #1] wanted to show her how to use a gun, but she was unfamiliar with it. Mary also mentioned that [VICTIM #1] had dementia for the past seven years.
Mary described an argument she had with [VICTIM #1] because she wanted him to take a shower first. She noted that the shower door was broken and needed to be opened in a specific way to avoid further damage. [VICTIM #1] was upset and insisted, “Let’s do one thing at a time.” Mary stated that he was adamant about showing her how to use the gun first. She had not seen or used a gun in 25 years.
Mary said she was facing [VICTIM #1] in the main bedroom, approximately six feet away, when the gun went off, striking him in the left shoulder and leaving an exit wound in the center of his back. When I asked her if she knew the gun was loaded, she replied that [VICTIM #1] had told her he never keeps a loaded gun in the house.
At this point, I asked Mary to show me the kind of wine she had been drinking. We walked into the kitchen, where she produced an empty wine bottle. I asked if she had opened it that night, and she said no. I then inquired how many nights a week she typically drinks, to which she responded that she usually has two glasses of wine every three or four nights. I asked Mary to remain in the kitchen with other officers until Investigator Podaras arrived on the scene.
It is noteworthy that Mary attempted to conceal the empty wine bottle immediately after our discussion. Upon further inspection, I noticed at least three empty wine bottles in the garbage.
The investigation was turned over to Inv. Podaras.
See the narrative for further details.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #3 on January 25, 2025]
On 01/25/2025, at approximately 2245 hours, D-Shift responded to [100 BLOCK] Oxford Square regarding a Gun Shot Wound.
Upon arrival, I was directed to the side entrance of the home where I could hear Cpl. Moore working with the patient [VICTIM #1]. I then went down the hallway and entered the bedroom where I observed Cpl. Moore holding [VICTIM #1] in the upright seated position on the left side of the bed. [VICTIM #1]’ wife (Mary Anne Agan) was standing to the side of the bed beside Cpl. Moore.
I was able to assist Cpl. Moore with placing [VICTIM #1] onto his left side to assist with his breathing in case the round punctured his left lung. I observed what appeared to be an entry wound on [VICTIM #1]’ left pectoral muscle approximately a few inches from his armpit. Given my training knowledge and experience as a Police officer and as a former Combat Medic in the Army, I believe this to be the entry wound as there were powder burn marks around the opening of the wound. Powder burn marks are indicators that the firearm was within inches of the entry wound. Cpl. Moore and I laid [VICTIM #1] onto his left side and I was able to locate the exit wound on his left side in between his Scapula and his spinal column.
At this time I placed my gloved hand over the exit wound in an attempt to prevent a pneumothorax. I was able to remove my glove from my hand and placed it onto the exit wound and then secure it to [VICTIM #1] with some tape in an attempt to create a temporary chest seal. I then ripped [VICTIM #1]’ shirt off to get a better patient assessment. Once that was done we were able to roll [VICTIM #1] over to his back to get a better look at the entry wound. I then was able to apply the same type of dressing to the entry wound as the exit. I then was able to lean down over the patient and was able to detect an audible cracking/gurgling sound coming from his airway and labored abdominal breathing. I was able to check for the patient radial pulses and they were present.
A pulse Oximeter was placed on the patient’s right hand in an attempt to get some additional vitals. The Pulse Oximeter was not getting a good reading so I checked the radial pulses again and found that the patient lost radial pulses. I called out no radials. We then picked the patient up and relocated him to the floor in the opening of the doorway as that was the place with the most room to work and it was a flat, hard, and cleared-off surface. We then started to do CPR compressions. We continued to check for a purse periodically along with checking for spontaneous respirations.
I worked alongside West Ga Ambulance and the Carrollton Fire Department in our attempts to resuscitate [VICTIM #1]. The decision to transport was made and we placed a blanket under [VICTIM #1]. We were able to lift [VICTIM #1] and carry him in the blanket out of the house and onto the stretcher that was outside the side door of the residence. I continued doing compressions as we walked the stretcher to the ambulance and loaded [VICTIM #1] into the back. [VICTIM #1] was transported to Tanner Medical Center in a West Ga Ambulance.
I then walked back into the house where I spoke with Mary. Mary stated that she and [VICTIM #1] were arguing about him taking a shower and he wasn’t sure if he wanted to take one tonight. After arguing about the shower she stated that they decided to then go look at the gun. Mary stated that they had been watching a TV show prior to the argument and it made [VICTIM #1] want to show her how to use their revolver. Mary stated that [VICTIM #1] told her that they never keep a loaded gun in the house. Mary stated that she had never held a gun. Mary stated that he got the gun out and then she went and got the box of ammo. Mary stated that they had not yet loaded the gun. Mary then stated that she knew the rule about never pointing a gun at someone whether it’s loaded or not. Mary stated that she was just looking at the gun trying to figure out how it worked when she asked how far back do you have to pull the “little trigger thing back”.
Mary then admitted to drinking “A glass and a half of wine tonight”. Mary also stated, “What have I done”, “It was an accident”, “It was a simple most innocent accident”, and “I don’t want to learn how to use a gun”. I observed a noticeable delay in cognitive ability when speaking with Mary. It should also be noted that a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from Mary’s breath. Her emotional and verbal responses were swinging from concern for herself and trying to explain what happened. While I was speaking with Mary I was struck by what appeared to be a lack of concern for her husband. It was not until I asked if we could do anything for her and she replied “Make my husband okay”.
Later as Mary is speaking with Sgt. Uglum, she admits to pulling the hammer back on the revolver and pulling the trigger. After speaking with Sgt. Uglum Mary stated that she felt as though we (Police Officers) were making her feel like a criminal. Mary continued to cover her face with her hands and whip her eyes. I did not see any tears coming from Mary’s eyes at any point during our interaction.
Mary then went on to explain to me that [VICTIM #1] had Dementia and that it had progressed over the past seven years. She stated that as it progressed to where he had more bad moments than good and his moments of clarity were few in frequency and short in duration.
Shortly after Investigator Podaras arrived and started speaking with Mary. I stepped away at this time.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #4 on January 25, 2025]
At approximately 2245 hours on January 25, 2025, I responded to [100 BLOCK] Oxford Square in the city limits of Carrollton, GA, for a gunshot wound (GSW). The caller, Mary Ann Agan (62), stated she “accidentally” shot her husband, [VICTIM #1] (77).
When I entered the residence, officers had begun rendering medical aid and covering entry and exit wounds. Mary was behind officers near the bathroom, and I observed her un-phased and messing with her phone. Officers had to yell at her twice to get her attention, trying to get her to leave the room while [VICTIM #1] was tended to. [VICTIM #1] had agonal breathing and had his eyes shut as if squinting in pain. He was unresponsive and did not talk with officers. [VICTIM #1] had an apparent GSW to his left pectoral muscle near his armpit. The entry was encircled by gunpowder residue as if the muzzle was against the skin. The bullet went diagonally longways through [VICTIM #1] and tried to exit the center of his back near his spine. Once Carrollton Fire Department entered, I exited to organize other officers, ensuring things were being completed, including interviews and photos. I returned to find that the fire personnel and EMTs were doing CPR. I went to contact the on-call investigator, Inv. Podaras #228.
Mary was found to be intoxicated and admittedly was drinking white wine. She claimed she had a glass and a half of wine. Officers later reported they observed three empty bottles in the trash can and one opened on the counter. Inv. Podaras responded to the scene.
I periodically spoke with Mary Ann Agan to get information clarifying my observations during the investigation. Mary Agan told me she was in the main bedroom “fussing” with [VICTIM #1] “about him getting in the shower.” She elaborated it was about how to use the door to the shower without breaking it. Her statements struck me as odd; it was eleven at night, and they were handling a firearm during a petty argument, according to her statements. I asked Mary where the handgun was usually kept. She quickly responded, in the drawer where they keep underwear.
Mary told me they were not “arguing,” but other officers had told me she stated she was. She described it as “fussing.” Mary told me that while arguing about the shower and how to use the door, [VICTIM #1] was, for some reason, showing her how to use the handgun. She said [VICTIM #1] interjected and wanted to do one thing at a time. She said [VICTIM #1] was standing on the left of the bed by the nightstand, facing the bedroom door, and she was standing in front of him. I verified Mary knew the handgun’s caliber and where it was located. I let her speak with officers again and checked on [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] was unresponsive, and CPR was being administered. I updated Inv. Podaras.
When I asked Mary about who got the gun out, she paused and said, “he must have.” Mary and [VICTIM #1] were the only two at the residence at the time of the shooting; it shouldn’t be hard for anyone to determine who got the gun, but Mary made it out that it had to have been [VICTIM #1]; this was another statement that did not make sense to me.
I met with the initial officers after [VICTIM #1] was moved to the ambulance to get more statements. After examining the scene, it appeared [VICTIM #1] was wearing a flannel-type shirt over a white undershirt. Both shirts had matching entry holes near [VICTIM #1]’ left pectoral (chest muscle). Based on my knowledge of firearms and the amount of powder residue on the shirt, I knew the firearm was discharged very close to [VICTIM #1]’ body and possibly touching it.
I had noticed the handgun used to shoot [VICTIM #1] was an older-style single-action revolver in a .22 long rifle caliber. These are complicated for most unfamiliar people to operate as the hammer has to be cocked fully to fire. The triggers on these are usually very short and light in pull weight. The manual of arms for loading this revolver is to position the hammer at a certain point to allow the cylinder to rotate. You must manually open the loading gate and add one cartridge at a time as you rotate the cylinder to add the next round. The revolver’s hammer has to be cocked backward before each shot can be fired.
I went to confront Mary about the suspicious manner in which [VICTIM #1] was shot, being that it appeared to be “press contact” against his chest. I repeated some questions about where the gun and ammo are stored. Mary repeated several times to officers the weapon was supposed to be unloaded. I asked who opened the drawer with the ammunition. Mary responded, “No, I didn’t.” Mary was adamant the firearm was stored and unloaded in the bottom drawer. The ammo is in the drawer above it. Mary oddly repeated [VICTIM #1] always says the gun was unloaded and that they don’t keep loaded guns in the house. Mary said [VICTIM #1] was getting underwear out, possibly while getting in the shower, and must have gotten the gun out.
I had Mary reenact the incident and had her get closer to me. Mary was around 7 feet from me; I had her step closer and use her finger to simulate the gun. Using her right hand and standing around 2 feet from me, she had her right hand pointed at me, moving her finger like she was pulling a trigger. She did this finger motion without me asking her to.
She paused and started re-enacting, “I was like, [VICTIM #1], I don’t know anything about this trigger thing. “And you know because he said [VICTIM #1] the gun is unloaded, don’t wory about it.” Mary pointed to the web of her hand like where the hammer would be. I later bring up the hammer. Mary goes off topic and starts talking about how her stepson, [WITNESS #1], had taught her, “I’m not supposed to aim a gun loaded or not loaded… so I don’t know how… while shaking her head.” I ask Mary about the angle being off from how she’s describing it, and I tell her the entry point is on his chest, and I point at my left pectoral muscle. Mary acted shocked and said, “I would not put it on his chest.” and then leaned in and put her hand (gun) against my chest.
I threw the gun-type into the mix and told Mary the handgun was a single-action revolver, requiring the hammer to be cocked backward before firing each shot. Mary said they were talking, and the gun was supposed to be unloaded. Mary said she had never heard that term before, not even from [VICTIM #1]. I asked Mary how the hammer got cocked. Mary now stated, “I was asking him [VICTIM #1] how far you have to cock this back for it to be activated.” Mary, at that time, was pointing her hand at me like holding the gun and making a motion with her thumb as if it were the hammer. Again, I did not ask her to do that with her thumb. Mary walked through the steps again, “they were standing there talking, the gun pointed toward [VICTIM #1], she cocked the hammer back and pulled the trigger.”
Inv. Podaras arrived and took over the scene. I released most of the officers on the scene except myself and Officer Couch #278, who rode to the scene with me.
I activated my bodycam several times to record Mary’s interaction with Inv. Podaras and officers. Her behavior way odd the entire time the officers were there; she was not crying or hysterical and appeared overly calm for someone who gravely shot her husband.
Mary’s interactions with each officer who reported to me showed numerous inconsistencies as her story changed; see other narratives for further. I felt she was more familiar with gun parts and handling of weapons than she let on. She made motions for the trigger, hammer, and how to hold and point the firearm without being asked.
Once [VICTIM #1] was removed from the bedroom, a crime scene was established.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #5 on January 25, 2025]
On 1/25/2024 at 2245 hours, D-shift responded to [100 BLOCK] Oxford Square in reference to a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, [VICTIM #1] (victim/deceased) was laying unresponsive and unconscious on the bed in the master bedroom. Responding officers gave out over the radio that there was an entry wound near the shoulder and an exit wound on the back and were rendering aid on the victim. At the time of my arrival, it was noticeable there was a large amount of blood on the back of [VICTIM #1]’ shirt as well as on the bed sheet. While officers were rendering aid, I began to take photos of [VICTIM #1] on the bed as well as the surrounding scene.
I began to take photographs of the immediate crime scene, which included where the body was at the time of my arrival as well as the placement of items in the room, including the weapon used against [VICTIM #1]. Further, I took photographs of the living room, kitchen, and the areas leading up to the master bedroom. Lastly, I took photographs of the outside of the house.
After taking the initial photographs, I stood with Officer Mondi and Mary Anne Agan (offender) in the living room while officers continued to render aid in the master bedroom. Mary Anne was stating that her and [VICTIM #1] were arguing in the bedroom about him taking a shower. She stated that he had dementia, and that he had forgotten that the shower door had just been replaced and that if it slid a certain way the door would break again. She then stated that from this point, [VICTIM #1] initiated an attempt to show her how to load the gun that they have had for over twenty years. She stated that she accidentally shot him while he was showing her how to load the weapon.
It should be noted that when she was explaining what happened to myself and Officer Mondi, there were obvious disconnects in the story between an argument over him getting in the shower to him wanting to show her how to load the gun. She kept stating that [VICTIM #1] said they should take it “one thing at a time”. It should also be noted that Mary Anne stated that the gun has never been loaded.
Mary Anne then began to state to officers that she had been drinking that night. She said that she had one glass of wine starting at 1630 hours and had been working on her second. Her second glass of wine was visible on a table in the living room and was still cold to the touch. We then moved Mary Anne to the kitchen, where she began to show us the wine that she was drinking. She pulled an empty bottle of White Haven Sauvignon Blanc from the trash can. She stated that she has a couple glasses of wine about every three nights or so, and that this was nothing unusual for her to do.
I decided to take photographs of the trash can where Mary Anne removed the empty bottle of wine. She had a box placed over the trash can, and when I removed it, there were four bottles of wine in the trash can. Although she stated to have only had a glass and a half, I began to believe that Mary Anne drank more that night than she told responding officers, due to the attempted concealment of the bottles.
When Mary Anne was sitting in the kitchen, she called her daughter-in-law, [WITNESS #2] (other), to ask where she was. Mary Anne stated that she called her son, [WITNESS #1] (other), and [WITNESS #2] after calling 911 and that they were coming from Bowden. Over the phone, Mary Anne stated to [WITNESS #2], “He always told me to never point the gun at anyone. And what did I do? I pointed the gun at him.”. At another point in the conversation, she stated that her actions “did not go with firearm safety”. She was also telling [WITNESS #2] that the police were trying to turn her into a criminal, and that it was only an accident. After hanging up the phone with [WITNESS #2], I asked Mary Anne why [VICTIM #1] may have felt the need to show her how to load the weapon after having the weapon unloaded for over twenty years. She advised that she wanted to learn because of the craziness going on with the election.
It should be noticed that during this time, Mary Anne did not show normal signs of distress or sadness. Rather, she was more concerned with defending herself and that the gunshot wound was not a result of her intoxication instead of showing concern over the loss of her husband. Further, she only asked responding officers once for an update on her husband.
[WITNESS #2] and her husband [WITNESS #1] arrived. They were both advised that [VICTIM #1] had already been transported to Tanner Medical Center prior to their arrival. [WITNESS #1] went to Tanner and [WITNESS #2] stayed with Mary Anne. Mary Anne began to tell [WITNESS #2] the story of what happened. She started by saying that there was a slight argument over whether he wanted to take a shower or not, which goes against the story that she previously gave officers. She then stated to [WITNESS #2] that [VICTIM #1] wanted to teach her how to load the gun, which she did not want to do. [WITNESS #2] stated that she thought all the guns had been removed from the home since [VICTIM #1] was diagnosed with dementia, and Mary Anne agreed further that they did not keep the one firearm loaded because of his dementia and grandchildren coming in and out of the house. She continued to be very adamant when talking to [WITNESS #2] and responding officers that the incident did not occur because of what she had been drinking that night.
When asked about [VICTIM #1]’ dementia, [WITNESS #2] and Mary Anne advised that he has had dementia for the past seven years. They stated that his dementia had been declining. It would remain steady for awhile and then drop suddenly and get worse.
It should be noted that [WITNESS #2] advised Mary Anne multiple times that law enforcement was only trying to do their jobs since there was a shooting that occurred, because Mary Anne kept telling [WITNESS #2] that we were making her out to be a criminal. It appeared that the relationship between [WITNESS #2] and Mary Anne may have had some tension and that the two were uncomfortable around each other.
Carroll County Fire came over to ask Mary Anne of [VICTIM #1]’ medical history. She advised them of a pacemaker, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, but left out dementia. Prior to this conversation with Carroll County Fire, [VICTIM #1] having dementia initiating the argument over the shower was one of the main leading factors to the incident. I informed Carroll County Fire that he had dementia, and Mary Anne acknowledged that she left out the most relevant factor of his medical history.
Further, Mary Anne advised officers that when the gun was fired [VICTIM #1] was only wearing a white t-shirt.
Additionally, I went back inside of the master bedroom to take more photographs after [VICTIM #1] was transported to Tanner Medical Center. I noticed that there was a black ring surrounding the entry point of the bullet, indicating that the shot may have been within close range or a contact shot. Additionally, I noticed that there was a flannel shirt with a similar black ring and bullet entry hole to the white t-shirt. Mary Anne only admitted to [VICTIM #1] wearing the white shirt, because he was about to hop in the shower, and stated that he was not wearing the flannel at the time the incident occurred.
[WITNESS #2] was then pulled outside to speak with Investigator Podaras. At this time, it was only me and Mary Anne in the house. Mary Anne relocated on her own to a chair in the living room, where she stared at the television that was off. She began to rock back on forth on the chair and I could hear her breathing across the room. Additionally, she began to slide her feet back and forth across the floor and toss her hands off and on the chair. Her heavy breathing eventually turned into groaning from across the room.
When [WITNESS #2] and Investigator Podaras came back into the house, Mary Anne was informed that [VICTIM #1] had passed away at Tanner Medical Center. Mary Anne did not show typical signs that one would receive when receiving notice of a loss of a loved one. She looked at [WITNESS #2], and wanted to know that if it was true, and kept stating that it was not real. She sounded like she may have been crying but had very little tears. [WITNESS #2] and her friend, [REDACTED] (other), appeared to be more in distress than Mary Anne did.
Investigator Podaras then brought Mary Anne back into the master bedroom. I overheard Mary Anne state to Investigator Podaras that perhaps the two of them were just playing with the gun when she shot him. This statement was not Mary Anne had previously told officers. Prior to this, she only ever stated that she was learning to load the weapon.
Lastly, I attempted to help locate the bullet in the master bedroom. It was not located, but we were notified after the fact that the bullet was found inside of [VICTIM #1]’ body.
Mary Anne went to stay with [WITNESS #2] and [WITNESS #1] for the remainder of the night. She agreed to come in and speak to Investigator Podaras the following week.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #6 on January 25, 2025]
On January 25, 2025, at 22:45 hours, I responded to [100 BLOCK] Oxford Square for a GSW.
Upon arrival, I entered the residence and went to the back bedroom, where the victim, [VICTIM #1], was bleeding on the floor. As officers on the scene began rendering aid to [VICTIM #1], I observed the wife and complainant, Mary Ann Agan, standing to the side, watching. I removed Mary Ann from the immediate area and took her to the living room. I obtained her information there and allowed Officer Mondi to begin getting her side of the story. It should be noted Mary Ann had the overwhelming odor of alcohol emitting from her breath and her person.
Once Fire and EMS put [VICTIM #1] into the ambulance, I escorted them to Tanner Medical Center. Medical staff at Tanner attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. Doctor [REDACTED] pronounced [VICTIM #1] dead at 00:02 hours on January 26, 2025.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/27/25
MARY AGAN BOOKED INTO CARROLL COUNTY JAIL
What this means: Mary Agan was arrested and booked into the Carroll County jail on charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct in case SUWA25000212. She has been held without bond since this date.
3/6/25
ATTORNEY JACKIE CAUBLE ENTERS CASE AS PUBLIC DEFENDER
What this means: Jackie Cauble, a public defender, has officially entered the case to represent Mary Agan. Public defenders are court-appointed attorneys who represent defendants who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer.
3/6/25
MOTION FOR BOND FILED
What this means: Mary Agan’s attorney Jackie Cauble filed a motion asking the court to set a bond amount that would allow Mary Agan to be released from jail while her case is pending. Since her booking date was 2/27/25, she has been held without bond.
3/6/25
RULE NISI ISSUED FOR BOND HEARING
What this means: The Carroll County court scheduled a hearing for 3/27/25, to consider Mary Agan’s motion for bond. A rule nisi is a court order setting a date for a hearing on a specific motion.
3/10/25
JASON SWINDLE SUBSTITUTES AS COUNSEL
What this means: Attorney Jason Swindle has replaced Jackie Cauble as Mary Agan’s defense attorney in Carroll County case SUWA25000212. This substitution happened just four days after Cauble initially entered the case.
3/28/25
BOND DENIED
What this means: The Carroll County court denied Mary Agan’s request for bond after the 3/27 hearing. She will remain in jail while facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. Courts sometimes deny bond in serious felony cases if they determine the defendant poses a flight risk or danger to the community.
5/28/25
MOTION FOR BOND RECONSIDERATION FILED
What this means: Mary Agan’s attorney filed a new motion asking the Carroll County court to reconsider its decision to deny bond. This gives the defense another opportunity to argue why Mary Agan should be released from jail while her case proceeds.
5/28/25
RULE NISI ISSUED FOR BOND RECONSIDERATION HEARING
What this means: The court scheduled a hearing for 9/29/25, at 9:00 AM to consider Mary Agan’s motion for bond reconsideration in case SUWA25000212. This hearing will give her attorney another chance to argue for her release.
9/11/25
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FILED
What this means: Mary Agan has changed attorneys again in Carroll County case SUWA25000212. This marks the second change in legal representation since the case began, though the specific new attorney is not identified in these records.
9/16/25
INDICTMENT ISSUED
What this means: A Carroll County grand jury formally indicted Mary Agan on charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. An indictment means the grand jury found probable cause to believe she committed these crimes. The case will now proceed toward trial.
9/22/25
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT FILED
What this means: Mary Agan waived her right to a formal arraignment hearing where charges would be read aloud, and she would enter a plea. By waiving arraignment, the case can move forward more quickly in the Carroll County court system.
9/24/25
ARREST ORDER ISSUED
What this means: The Carroll County court issued an arrest order for Mary Agan, though she appears to have already been in custody since 2/27/25. This may be a procedural step related to the indictment or a technical requirement following the grand jury action.
9/30/25
BOND DENIED AGAIN
What this means: Following the 9/29 hearing, the Carroll County court again denied Mary Agan’s request for bond reconsideration. She will continue to be held in jail without bond while facing involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges in case SUWA25000212.
12/4/25
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: Despite the earlier waiver, an arraignment hearing has been scheduled for Mary Agan at 9:00 AM in Carroll County. This is when she will formally enter a plea to the involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges in the indictment.
1/8/26
NON-JURY CALENDAR SCHEDULED
What this means: A non-jury calendar hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM for Mary Agan’s case. This is typically used for procedural matters, plea negotiations, or motions that don’t require a jury. It indicates the case is moving through the pre-trial process in Carroll County.
2/12/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED
What this means: A calendar call is scheduled for 9:00 AM in Mary Agan’s Carroll County case. This is a hearing where the court reviews the status of pending cases and confirms trial dates. It typically happens close to when a trial is scheduled.
2/23/26
JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED
What this means: Mary Agan’s jury trial for involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges is scheduled to begin in Carroll County. This will be when a jury will hear evidence and determine whether she is guilty of the charges in case SUWA25000212.
3/5/26
JURY TRIAL CALENDAR CALL HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A jury trial calendar call hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM for Mary Agan’s case in Carroll County. This hearing will review the status of her case and confirm whether the trial scheduled for later in March will proceed as planned for the involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges.
3/16/26
CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Mary Agan’s criminal jury trial hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM in Carroll County case SUWA25000212. This appears to be a rescheduled trial date, as the original trial was set for 2/23/26. The jury will hear evidence regarding the involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges against Mary Agan.
4/15/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY VANESSA GALVAN ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Vanessa Galvan has officially entered the case to represent Mary Agan in Carroll County case SUWA25000212. This marks another change in legal representation for Mary Agan, who has now had multiple attorneys since her case began, including Jackie Cauble, Jason Swindle, and now Vanessa Galvan.
5/13/26
MOTIONS CALENDAR HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A motions calendar hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM in Mary Agan’s Carroll County case. This hearing will address any pre-trial motions that need to be resolved before the case can proceed to trial, such as motions to suppress evidence or other legal issues.
5/28/26
JURY TRIAL CALENDAR CALL HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Another jury trial calendar call hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM for Mary Agan’s case. This indicates the case has been rescheduled again, and the court will review the status and confirm the next trial date for her involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges.
6/1/26
CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Mary Agan’s criminal jury trial hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM in Carroll County. This appears to be another rescheduled trial date following the motions calendar hearing in May. The jury will determine whether Mary Agan is guilty of the involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges in case SUWA25000212.
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