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Name:
MORENO VERA, SHARON NICOLE
Date of Booking:
02/22/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
THEFT BY TAKING – MISDEMEANOR
DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE (MISDEMEANOR)
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 2/22/2025 at approximately 1400 hours, we received a BOLO in reference to a silver Nissan Altima (GA tag: [REDACTED]) chasing a male on a moped. We continued to receive updates from the caller, who was following the dispute. The caller stated that the vehicle hit the male at the Chevron on Old Newnan Road and Burns Road. The caller continued to follow the dispute and updated dispatch that they were on Dixie Street, and that the driver of the Nissan was a Hispanic female, and that the vehicle made contact with the moped again on Dixie Street at Ambulance Drive. The caller again updated dispatch and stated they were stopped in front of Adamson Avenue. Dispatch was able to advise responding units that the caller’s phone was showing on Adamson Drive, off of Adamson Avenue. I arrived in front of [100 BLOCK] Adamson Drive at 1405 hours, and made contact with the male and female.
I first spoke to the female, who was sitting in front of the door inside of the car port. I asked her what happened. She advised me that she did not speak English. I then asked for her driver’s license, which she advised me that she did not have one. She did hand me a piece of mail with her name and address on it. She was able to tell me that she lived at the house we were at ([100 BLOCK] Adamson Drive). She also pointed to the car, and stated that it was both her car and her boyfriends. The information on the mail identified her as Sharon Nicole Moreno Vera. Sharon then used her phone to translate what she was trying to convey. Through the translator app on her phone, Sharon stated that she did not want any more problems and that she has gone to jail because of her boyfriend in the past. She also admitted via the translator app that she had taken her boyfriend’s phone from him during the argument. I gathered the rest of Sharon’s information and then went and spoke to the witnesses, who were standing by with Ofc. Carroll #253.
The witnesses were identified as [WITNESS #1] and [WITNESS #2]. Ofc. Carroll advised me that both witnesses advised they saw Sharon hit the male with the vehicle intentionally at the Chevron gas station on Old Newnan Road at it’s intersection with Burns Road. I asked [WITNESS #1], that from his perspective, did it look like the act was intentional. He stated that when he first saw the dispute, the Nissan was on top of the moped. He advised that when Sharon backed off of the moped, the boyfriend went to pick it up. [WITNESS #1] advised that as he went to pick up the moped, Sharon accelerated forward to hit the moped and the boyfriend again, making contact with both. [WITNESS #1] stated that he did not know if Sharon was trying to hit the boyfriend or the moped, but that the boyfriend was so close to the moped, he stated that she had to have known she was going to make contact with both.
I then spoke to the boyfriend/victim, [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] advised that Sharon was his girlfriend, and that they had been living together for approximately 6 to 7 months. [VICTIM #1] advised that Sharon had his phone and that he wanted it back. The phone was a Samsung Galaxy A356 worth approximately $300. Ofc. Carnes #235 had already interviewed [VICTIM #1]. Ofc. Carnes advised me that [VICTIM #1] had confirmed that Sharon did hit him with the Nissan. I observed what appeared to be dirty scuff marks on [VICTIM #1]’s lower right pants leg, consistent with his story. I asked [VICTIM #1] if he wished to prosecute, and he stated yes.
I then advised Sharon that she was under arrest. She was placed in handcuffs to the rear, double locked, and checked for proper fit. She was transported to the Carroll County Jail for processing without incident. It should be noted that while Sharon was being placed under arrest, Sharon had been in possession of [VICTIM #1]’s phone throughout the entire interaction with police.
While at the jail, I was able to get a Spanish speaking officer to explain to Sharon why she was being arrested. After speaking with Sharon, the officer advised me that Sharon stated she caught [VICTIM #1] bringing another woman inside of their home. She stated that she then took his phone and left the house.
After I left the jail, I relocated to 351 Old Newnan Road (Chevron gas station) to review potential security footage. After reviewing the security footage, it was found that the incident occurred just outside of the camera’s angle, and it was not captured.
Sharon was arrested and charged with the following:
Aggravated Assault (FV)
Theft by Taking
Driving While Unlicensed
Warrants have been typed and are awaiting a judge’s signature.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/27/25
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL
What this means: This filing tells the court that attorney Maryellen Simmons is officially representing the defendant. From this point forward, she receives court notices and speaks for the defendant in the case.
2/27/25
MOTION FOR BOND FILED BY DEFENSE COUNSEL MARYELLEN SIMMONS
What this means: The defense asked the court to allow the defendant to be released from jail on bond. This motion requests that the judge set a bond amount and consider releasing the defendant while the case is pending.
3/3/25
RULE NISI
What this means: The court scheduled a hearing for March 18, 2025, to decide the defense’s bond request. At this hearing, the judge listens to both sides before deciding whether to grant bond and under what conditions.
4/9/25
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
What this means: This filing notifies the court that attorney Timothy A. Heath replaces the previous defense attorney. From this date forward, he becomes the defendant’s official legal representative.
4/9/25
MOTIONS FILED BY DEFENSE COUNSEL TIMOTHY A. HEATH
What this means: The defense filed multiple legal requests to protect the defendant’s rights and obtain information from the prosecution. These include requests for evidence, witness information, the right to file more motions later, objections to certain records, and another request for bond. Together, these motions help prepare the defense and shape how the case moves forward.
4/11/25
RULE NISI
What this means: The court scheduled a hearing for May 6, 2025, to decide the defense’s bond request. At this hearing, the judge listens to both sides before deciding whether to grant bond and under what conditions.
6/13/25
ORDER GRANTING BOND
What this means: The judge approved the defense’s request for bond. The bond was set at $5,000, allowing the defendant to be released once that amount was posted.
6/17/25
INDICTMENT
What this means: The prosecution formally charged the defendant with aggravated assault (family violence), theft by taking, and driving without a license. An indictment means a grand jury found enough evidence for the case to move forward.
8/12/25
APPEARANCE BOND POSTED
What this means: The $5,000 bond was paid. The defendant must continue to follow court rules and attend all required hearings.
9/19/25
NOTICE OF CONFLICT
What this means: Defense counsel informed the court that he is unavailable during the week of September 22–26, 2025. This helps the court avoid scheduling hearings during that time.
9/23/25
MOTION AND ORDER TO DEAD DOCKET CASE
What this means: The court placed the case on the “dead docket,” meaning it is paused and not actively moving forward. This happened because the defendant is in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), making it difficult to proceed with the case at this time.