Trey Burks

Name:
Burks, Trey Davorus

Date of Booking:
11/19/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR

BATTERY

Officer’s Narrative:
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On November 19, 2025, at approximately 1313 hours, I was patrolling the area of Lovvorn Road when dispatch advised that a fight had occurred between the maintenance man and a tenant at 915 Lovvorn Road (River Pointe) at the leasing office, and the aggressor had a knife. I activated my emergency bluelights to get through the intersection of Lovvorn Road and Brumbelow Road. I turned right into the front entrance and observed two black males, one wearing a black hoodie and tan pants, and another wearing A white zip-up jacket and a blue hat. The male in the hat had the victim in a guillotine choke, and I could see the victim’s legs beginning to buckle as if he was losing consciousness. I drew my department-issued Glock 35 SN AHPZ361 and pointed it at the subject.

I had the following Graham factors:

Severity of the crime- Forceable felony, aggravated assault with any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in strangulation

The immediacy of the threat- The aggressor was actively strangulating the victim. From my training in defensive tactics and MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program), I know that an effective choke renders a victim unconscious in seconds. Temporary or permanent brain damage can occur in as little as 30 seconds; brain death can occur in four to five minutes.

Actively Resisting Arrest- I had given the aggressor lawful commands to let the victim go, and he refused and continued to choke the victim.

I then quickly holstered my firearm and drew my department-issued Taser 7 SN: X40019M9W, turning it on and firing the first cartridge at the aggressor’s right side, striking him in the waist and mid torso. This was enough to free the victim from the aggressor, who fled, trying to catch his breath. The suspect was still on his feet, and I knew this would only last for five seconds. To prevent flight (another Graham factor), I made a third contact point by pressing my Taser on the suspect’s right thigh and guided him to the ground. Unsure where the knife was, I kept a distance and gave verbal commands for the suspect to roll to his stomach in which he did. The suspect kept his hands concealed under his body and hadn’t been checked for weapons at this time. I informed him to put his hands behind his back, or I would give him a second cycle. The suspect didn’t give his hands, so I activated my Taser a second time by press contact, and the male placed his hands behind his back and I turned off my Taser and placed the male into handcuffs.

I recovered my Taser, placing it back in my holster and informing all other units that I was okay and had the suspect in custody. I then sat the suspect in the recovery position and removed the Taser probs from his side. I then began explaining his charges to him, and he stated that he had done nothing wrong and would likely win the case in court. I explained that he had the victim in a choke hold, and he said, “That’s what you see,” and I explained that it was all on video.

I then went inside to check on the victim, who was sitting at the table drinking water. It should be known that he was pouring sweat from his forehead and had a large knot above his left eye. He identified himself as [VICTIM #1] and explained that they were asking him to leave, and he refused. The male then began yelling and cursing. He advised that a struggle ensued, and he didn’t remember much, just that he was hit in the head and he tried defending himself. [VICTIM #1] asked if he ever felt like he was losing consciousness, and he said that the more he moved, the more complex the man would squeeze his neck.

I then spoke with the complainant and the property manager, [WITNESS #1]. She advised the same as [VICTIM #1] and identified the suspect as Trey Burks. She advised that when the struggle started, they went out the door, and Burks was holding onto the door, while [VICTIM #1] wouldn’t let go of either. Once Burks’ grip on the door was broken, he began striking [VICTIM #1] in the head numerous times while holding him in a headlock. [WITNESS #1] said that she then saw a knife open on the ground and tried to kick it out of the way, but she also didn’t want to draw attention to the knife.

I reviewed the video surveillance, and you see Burks holding [VICTIM #1] in a headlock with his arm around his neck with pressure. Burks continues to strike [VICTIM #1] in the head with a closed fist strike. You can see [VICTIM #1]’s stance weaken and his feet become light on his feet, as if he is losing consciousness.

I photographed the scene and collected the knife as evidence, and the Taser cartridge.

Warrants are typed, awaiting a signature from a judge.

[End of Narrative]