Anthony Lee

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Name:
Lee, Anthony Hayden

Date of Booking:
06/13/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
REMOVAL OR ATTEMPTED REMOVAL OF WEAPON FROM PUBLIC OFFICIAL – F

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F

Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 13, 2026, at approximately 0436 hrs, I, Ofc Delaforce, was dispatched to [1300 BLOCK] Bradley Blvd [REDACTED], in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, in response to a domestic violence incident. The call notes described a neighbor waking up from a female screaming.

As I was driving up to the apartment building, I observed a gray Corolla starting to back out of a parking spot in front of the building. I pulled up directly behind the vehicle and the driver put the car back into “park”.

I then exited my vehicle and the victim exited from the driver’s side of the Corolla. Mr. Lee wore no shirt, had several scratches on his torso and shoulders and an actively bleeding nose. He was obviously upset and stated something to the effect of “fine, great, just take me”. I asked what was going on and he launched into an explanation consisting of how he is going to die and to “just do it”, which he repeated a few times. He then stated: “I’ll do it!” and lunged forward towards me as if to grab my gun, but because I stepped back, he was only able to reach my vest.

At this time, Ofc Langley tackled Mr. Lee to the ground where he landed on his back and I was able to cuff one of his hands. We then flipped him over and cuffed the other hand.

Mr. Lee was placed into the back of my patrol vehicle. He was still very upset and in tears. I asked him what happened and he explained that he and his girlfriend had gone out and once back home, he saw that she was sending nude photos of herself to other men on her phone. When he confronted her about it, she started yelling at him, he grabbed her by the shoulders and pushed her back into a bean bag while demanding an explanation for her infidelity.

He stated that she jumped up and started punching him in the face repeatedly, attacking him incessantly. He stated she pulled his hair out by chunks, so he pulled her hair. He also told me that she did not have any of her own hair and that it was fake hair because she regularly pulled out her own hair. Mr. Lee stated that he was bipolar and took his medicines daily.

While EMS was examining him, I observed two other quarter-size knots on his upper forehead, where he stated he had been punched. His cheek was swelling up, there was blood from his nose and around his lips. I also observed what appeared to be a healing scar on his right inner bicep close to his armpit in the perfect shape of a dental imprint of almost a complete set of teeth. He stated that the suspect, Ms. Carpenter had done this a month ago.

He also had stitches on his head where he had been to the ER from Ms. Carpenter headbutting him which split his scalp open. Mr. Lee also had two lengthy scratch marks horizontally on the side of his neck, along with several scratches on his back, one 5-inch scratch on his right shoulder.

I then spoke to Ms. Carpenter who was not very forthcoming. I asked to see the extent of her injuries and she eventually grudgingly stood up. I was only able to see one fresh injury (she admitted to being a “cutter” and had multiple scars on her thighs and arms from self-inflicted wounds), which was to her knee. It was an open wound about 3/4 of an inch in diameter and perfectly circular.

She did not show me any other injuries or make any other statements. Other officers spoke with her and may have more information. I returned to the victim and asked how Ms. Carpenter hurt her knee. He replied “That’s from before and her scab came off”. Sgt McCooley was called as well as Detective Purdee. Mr. Lee was arrested under OCGA 16-10-33(b) for attempting to remove my firearm.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

6/15/26

FIRST APPEARANCE HELD — PRELIMINARY HEARING SCHEDULED, MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION ORDERED

What this means: Anthony Hayden Lee appeared before the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on June 15, 2026, for his first appearance — the initial court proceeding where a defendant is formally advised of the charges against them and of their rights. The court advised Lee of his right to remain silent, his right to an attorney, and the upcoming preliminary hearing process. A mental health evaluation was ordered to be conducted at the Chatham County Detention Center. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for July 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1B of the Chatham County Courthouse. The order was signed by Judge C. Harmon of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, Eastern Judicial Circuit.

6/15/26

BOND DENIED — ANTHONY HAYDEN LEE ORDERED HELD WITHOUT BOND

What this means: On June 15, 2026, Judge Crystal Denise Harmon of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County denied bond for Anthony Hayden Lee under Case No. 260612016. The court found that Lee posed a danger or threat to persons, to the community, or to property in the community. Because bond was denied, Lee remained in custody without the option to post bail and be released while awaiting further proceedings. The bond order was prepared by defense attorney Tate Smith. No special bond conditions were checked on this order because release was not granted.

7/6/26

PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD — BOND GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS UNDER CASE RCCR26-13925

What this means: On July 6, 2026, a hearing was held at the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County. The court reversed the earlier bond denial and granted Anthony Hayden Lee release on bond in the amount of $4,950.00 under Case No. RCCR26-13925. The court determined that bond was appropriate at the discretion of a court of inquiry, noting that the State was not opposed to bond. The court also found that Lee does have a criminal record. Along with the bond, the court imposed a set of conditions Lee must follow while released. Those conditions include: no contact of any kind — directly or indirectly, including by phone, letter, social media, or through third parties — with the alleged victim or any member of the alleged victim’s family or household; no possession of firearms or dangerous weapons; no violations of any local, state, or federal laws; a mental health psychological evaluation within 30 days of release; compliance with any treatment recommendations from that evaluation; and proof of compliance submitted to the court by September 14, 2026. Additionally, Lee is banned from Chatham County (except to appear in court) for 24 hours — the exact scope of that restriction as written on the order is noted. The order was signed by the Honorable Brian Joseph Huffman, Jr. (Joe), Chief Judge, Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, Eastern Judicial Circuit.

9/14/26

FELONY DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 2:00 PM

What this means: A Felony Docket hearing for Anthony Hayden Lee in Case No. RCCR26-13925 has been scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Chatham County Recorder’s Court. At a felony docket hearing, the court typically reviews the status of the case, addresses any pending motions or procedural matters, and may set dates for further proceedings such as trial or additional hearings. This hearing will allow the court and the parties to move the case forward in the judicial process.