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Name:
Kazeem, Ridwan Olorunscun
Date of Booking:
02/11/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DIS. CONDUCT: PUBLIC DRUNK
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 02/11/2026, at approximately 1500 hours, I (Officer Taylor) was dispatched to 302 South Street (Fur Babies Cat Cafe) for a Tall, Heavyset, Black Male walking around the property, knocking on windows, and pulling on door handles.
I informed Dispatch that I believed it to be Ridwan Kazeem, and he was the same individual I was called about earlier in the day.(Case #26021250)
During the previous interaction, Ridwan informed me that he was staying at the Comfort Inn and was no longer allowed to stay with his sisters. He stated that he was walking around and smoking. Ridwan informed me that he was going to be leaving the area and going to Cheers to buy some alcohol. He assured me that he would not be drinking in public, and he was going to get some alcohol and return to his hotel room.
Upon arrival, I saw Ridwan standing on the business’s porch. As I approached Ridwan, I could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. He stated that he had been drinking Whiskey. He stated that he normally does not drink, so when he got past half the bottle he was currently drinking, he said it was definitely enough. He informed me that he was walking around the building and trying to get in so he could get a cup of coffee. He informed me that he had been drinking for the past few hours.
While speaking with Ridwan, I noticed puddles of spit on the ground, where he had been spitting.
The Business Owner [VICTIM #1] was not on scene at the time of the occurrence but was able to speak with me via her security system. I then called her to better understand what happened. She informed me that she noticed Ridwan walking around her property on camera for several minutes. She stated that he was walking around, looking in windows, knocking on doors and windows, as well as pulling on door knobs. She stated that she had video of Ridwan urinating on the side of her building. She stated that she informed him that the business was closed.
Ridwan admitted to urinating on the side of the business because he didn’t know he couldn’t. He also admitted to continueing to knock on windows and doors after being notified that the business was closed. Video footage was obtained and shows Ridwan urinating on the side of the business while holding the open liquor bottle in a brown paper bag.
[VICTIM #1] stated that she wished to prosecute and requested that a Criminal Trespass notice be issued to Ridwan to prevent his return to her business.
Ridwan was served with a Criminal Trespass Notice.
Ridwan was transported to the Carroll County Jail and charged with the following.
- Dis. Conduct C66-7(A)(21)
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/11/26
RIDWAN OLORUNSCUN KAZEEM BOOKED INTO CUSTODY
What this means: Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem was booked on February 11, 2026, in Carroll County. The booking is associated with a charge of disorderly conduct — public drunkenness. A booking is the administrative process of recording an arrest; it does not mean the person has been found guilty of anything.
5/5/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ENTER APPEARANCE FOR RIDWAN OLORUNSCUN KAZEEM
What this means: Attorneys Desiree D. Duke, Timothy A. Heath, and Mallory L. Hand of Duke & Heath, Attorneys at Law in Carrollton, Georgia, filed an Entry of Appearance in the State Court of Carroll County, formally notifying the court that they represent Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem in this case. All future court notices are to be directed to their office at 539 Newnan Street, Carrollton, Georgia.
5/5/26
DEFENSE FILES WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
What this means: Rather than appearing in court for a formal arraignment hearing, Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem’s attorneys filed a written waiver on his behalf and entered a plea of not guilty. This is a routine procedural step that allows the case to move forward without requiring the defendant to appear in court just to enter a plea. Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem maintains his innocence at this stage.
5/5/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: Attorneys for Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem filed a Motion for Discovery in the State Court of Carroll County, formally requesting that the prosecution turn over a wide range of materials related to this case. The request includes the accusation, a witness list, all police reports, any statements made by the defendant, scientific reports, video or audio recordings, physical evidence, and any material that could potentially help the defense — known legally as exculpatory evidence. This is a standard early step in the defense process.
5/5/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS SUBJECT TO SUPPRESSION AND PRELIMINARY MOTION TO SUPPRESS
What this means: Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem’s attorneys filed a motion asking the State Court of Carroll County to require the prosecution to disclose all search warrants, affidavits, and returns from any searches conducted in this case, as well as any property or evidence obtained from the defendant during the investigation or arrest. The motion also lays the groundwork for potentially asking the court to throw out — or “suppress” — any evidence that was obtained unlawfully. If the court agrees that evidence was gathered in violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights, that evidence could be excluded from trial.
5/5/26
DEFENSE FILES OBJECTION PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 35-3-154.1
What this means: Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem’s attorneys filed a formal objection notifying the court and the prosecution that the defense objects to any written lab or scientific reports being introduced at trial without the actual analyst or technician who prepared them testifying in person. Under Georgia law, the defense has the right to require live testimony rather than allowing written reports to be submitted on their own. The defense also requested that all notes and memoranda used during any crime lab procedures be produced at trial.
5/5/26
DEFENSE FILES BRADY MOTION
What this means: Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem’s attorneys filed a Brady Motion in the State Court of Carroll County, asking the court to order the prosecution to share all evidence in its possession that could be favorable to the defendant — whether it relates to guilt, innocence, or sentencing. This type of motion is based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that requires prosecutors to turn over evidence that could help the defense. The request covers witness statements, physical evidence, test results, and any information about the criminal histories of the State’s witnesses.
5/5/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO FILE MOTIONS
What this means: Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem’s attorneys filed a motion asking the State Court of Carroll County for extra time to file additional legal motions. Because the defense had not yet received discovery materials from the prosecution at the time of filing, the attorneys requested ten days from the date the State provides that discovery to submit any further motions. This is a routine request made when a case is in its early stages and the defense is still gathering information.
5/14/26
ACCUSATION FILED — RIDWAN OLORUNSCUN KAZEEM CHARGED WITH PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS
What this means: The Solicitor of Carroll County filed a formal accusation — case number S-2026-M-2293 — charging Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem with public drunkenness in the State Court of Carroll County. An accusation is the formal written charge that officially begins the court case. Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem is accused of this offense; no finding of guilt has been made. Two state witnesses from the Carrollton Police Department are listed on the accusation.
5/26/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: An arraignment was scheduled for Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem on May 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the State Court of Carroll County. Note that the defense had already filed a written waiver of arraignment and not guilty plea on May 5, 2026 — it is possible this hearing date was set before that waiver was processed, or the court scheduled it as a placeholder.
6/10/26
MOTION HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A motion hearing has been scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the State Court of Carroll County. This hearing will likely address one or more of the motions filed by Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem’s defense team on May 5, 2026, including the motions for discovery, suppression, and additional time to file motions.
6/16/26
RIDWAN OLORUNSCUN KAZEEM PLEADS GUILTY — SENTENCED TO 2 DAYS CONFINEMENT
What this means: On June 16, 2026, the State Court of Carroll County entered a final disposition in case number 2026M002293 for Ridwan Olorunscun Kazeem. Under a negotiated plea agreement, Kazeem pleaded guilty to public drunkenness (non-fingerprintable). The court sentenced him to 2 days of confinement in the County Jail.