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Name:
Green, Arthur Lee
Date of Booking:
03/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (FEL) – F
FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER FOR A FELONY OFFENSE – F
HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT – M
Reckless Driving – M
Driving On Wrong Side Of Roadway – M
Driving With Suspended Or Revoked License – M
OBSTRUCTION – M
Disregarding Traffic Control Device – M
Failure To Wear Seat Safety Belt – M
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BY USE OF THREATS OR VIOLENCE – F
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/20/2026 at approximately 1910 hours, I was conducting uniformed patrol as part of the Community Response Team. I was the driving officer of a marked two-man patrol unit with Corporal Aguilar seated in the passenger seat. We were both wearing Class C uniforms with badges displayed.
While patrolling the area of Abercorn Street, we were actively searching for a stolen vehicle that had recently alerted on Flock cameras. The alert indicated a stolen black Hyundai Sonata bearing Georgia license plate [REDACTED]. An NCIC check further advised that the suspect associated with the stolen vehicle was possibly armed with a firearm.
While near the intersection of Abercorn Street and Janet Street, we observed a vehicle several cars ahead of us that matched the description of the stolen vehicle. Due to traffic conditions, we were initially unable to confirm the license plate. However, we observed the vehicle making rapid and unsafe lane changes, which raised suspicion that the driver may have recognized our marked patrol unit.
Traffic briefly cleared, allowing us to visually confirm the license plate as [REDACTED], matching the stolen vehicle. Based on the suspect’s erratic driving behavior and the likelihood that we had been visually identified, we believed the driver would attempt to flee.
We continued to observe the vehicle traveling northbound on Abercorn Street. Near Derenne Avenue, the vehicle abruptly changed lanes from the number one northbound lane into the number two left-turn lane to travel westbound on Derenne Avenue. Due to heavy traffic, the suspect vehicle appeared partially contained on the front and passenger side, with the driver’s side remaining open.
Given the limited time and opportunity to safely contain the vehicle, we attempted to position our patrol unit alongside the driver’s side with emergency lights and siren activated. Corporal Aguilar issued verbal commands to the driver. The driver looked toward us and immediately fled, maneuvering between our patrol vehicle and another vehicle that had moved forward, creating a narrow gap.
The suspect vehicle then drove over a physical median into oncoming traffic, proceeding northbound in the southbound lanes of Abercorn Street. I returned to my patrol vehicle, remained in the left-turn lane, and deactivated my emergency equipment due to safety concerns.
Shortly after deactivating my emergency equipment, we observed the suspect vehicle collide with another motorist in the intersection of Abercorn Street and Derenne Avenue. The suspect then re-crossed the median. I reactivated my emergency equipment and entered the intersection. At that time, I observed the driver exit the passenger side of the vehicle and flee on foot eastbound on Derenne Avenue.
I pursued the suspect in my patrol vehicle as he ran through a driveway into an open backyard, then back toward Derenne Avenue, continuing eastbound. I was able to maneuver ahead of the suspect, at which point he reversed direction and began running westbound. It was apparent that the suspect was becoming fatigued.
During the foot pursuit, I observed the suspect running with his left arm held at approximately a 45-degree angle, clutching the front of his waistband. Based on my training and experience, this behavior is consistent with an individual attempting to secure a weapon, typically a firearm. This observation was consistent with the NCIC information indicating the suspect may be armed.
As the suspect ran westbound, I exited my patrol vehicle and continued the pursuit on foot. I observed Corporal Aguilar deploy multiple pepper ball rounds toward the suspect, which appeared to distract and slow him. The suspect subsequently fell to the ground.
Due to the information that the suspect may be armed and his status as a fleeing felon, I unholstered my department-issued TASER. Upon the suspect falling, I observed his right hand raised while his left hand remained near his side. I deployed my TASER in an attempt to prevent further resistance and to inhibit access to his waistband; however, the probes did not make effective contact.
After the TASER deployment, the suspect raised both hands. I holstered my TASER and attempted to secure the suspect’s left arm. The suspect actively resisted by tensing his arms and pulling away, preventing me from placing him in handcuffs. I delivered distractionary strikes with my leg to the left side of his torso, after which I was able to bring his arms behind his back and secure him in handcuffs.
The suspect was later identified as Arthur Green. I assisted Green to his feet and escorted him to my patrol vehicle. While attempting to search him, Green continued to resist and actively prevented me from searching his front waistband area, further raising suspicion that he was concealing an item. After continued effort, I conducted a hasty search of his person; however, no weapons or contraband were located.
Green repeatedly stated that he “didn’t do anything” and complained that he could not breathe and that his face was burning due to pepper ball exposure. I provided aid by pouring water on his face.
After securing Green in my patrol vehicle, I returned to the crash scene, where I observed that the suspect vehicle had collided with three other vehicles, causing significant damage. Upon inspection of the stolen vehicle, I observed that the steering column had been tampered with and the ignition was punched, with no key present, indicating the vehicle had likely been hot-wired.
EMS was requested and responded to treat the occupants of the involved vehicles as well as Green. Georgia State Patrol responded and assumed responsibility for the crash investigation see CRN C001032589. Chatham County Police Department responded and took custody of Green for further investigation related to the stolen vehicle.
All our charges and traffic citations were turned over to the Chatham County Police Department officer taking custody of Green. Green was subsequently transported to the Chatham County Detention Center and booked on the following charges:
Theft by Receiving (F) O.C.G.A. 16-8-7
Fleeing to Elude (F) O.C.G.A. 40-6-395(b)(5)(A)
Hit and Run (M) O.C.G.A. 40-6-370
Reckless Driving (M) O.C.G.A. 40-6-390
Obstruction (M) O.C.G.A. 16-10-24
Felony Obstruction (F) O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(b)
No Seatbelt (M) O.C.G.A. 40-8-76.1
Driving on Wrong Side of Road (M) O.C.G.A. 40-6-40
Disregarding Traffic Control Device (M) O.C.G.A. 40-6-20
Driving While License Suspended (M) O.C.G.A. 40-5-121
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/20/26
ARTHUR LEE GREEN ARRESTED — 10 CHARGES FILED
What this means: Arthur Lee Green was arrested in Chatham County on March 20, 2026, and booked under case number RCCR26-06526. He is accused of ten separate offenses. The felony charges include: theft by receiving a stolen vehicle, felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers by use of threats or violence. The misdemeanor charges include: hit and run (failure to stop at or return to the scene of an accident), reckless driving, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, driving with a suspended or revoked license, obstruction, disregarding a traffic control device, and failure to wear a seat safety belt. These are accusations only — Arthur Lee Green is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
3/23/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HELD — BOND DENIED
What this means: Arthur Lee Green appeared before Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on March 23, 2026, for his first appearance hearing. This is the initial court proceeding where a defendant is formally advised of the charges against them and of their rights. The defendant requested a court-appointed attorney rather than retaining his own. Judge Crystal Denise Harmon, Judge of the Recorders Court of Chatham County, Eastern Judicial Circuit, ordered that Arthur Lee Green be held with no bond, meaning he was not permitted to pay for release while awaiting further proceedings. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1B at the Chatham County Courthouse.
3/23/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED — NO BOND
What this means: Following the first appearance, Judge Crystal Denise Harmon issued a formal Bond Order. The order denied bond, meaning Arthur Lee Green was required to remain in custody. The order was signed by Judge Harmon on March 23, 2026.
4/21/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING HELD — OFFICER REQUIRED
What this means: Arthur Lee Green appeared on the felony docket in Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. This type of hearing is a scheduled court date where the judge reviews the status of felony cases. The notation “Officer Required” indicates that the arresting or citing officer was required to be present at this hearing.
4/21/26
CASE BOUND UP TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Following the April 21, 2026 docket hearing, Arthur Lee Green’s case was “bound up” — meaning the Recorder’s Court determined there was sufficient probable cause to send the felony charges forward to Chatham County Superior Court. This is a standard step in Georgia felony cases where the lower court transfers jurisdiction to the Superior Court, which has the authority to handle felony prosecutions. The case will next go before a grand jury or proceed through Superior Court for further proceedings.
4/24/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — CAMERON GOODMAN APPOINTED AS PUBLIC DEFENDER
What this means: On April 24, 2026, attorney Cameron Goodman of the Chatham County Office of the Public Defender filed a formal Entry of Appearance in Chatham County Superior Court, officially entering the case as Arthur Lee Green’s court-appointed defense attorney. This filing, made under case number SPCR26-01120-J2, notified the court and the District Attorney’s Office that Cameron Goodman (Georgia Bar No. 183815) would be representing Arthur Lee Green going forward. The charges listed on this filing include theft by receiving stolen property, et al.
5/11/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR FARETTA HEARING
What this means: On May 11, 2026, defense attorney Cameron Goodman filed a Motion for a Faretta Hearing in Chatham County Superior Court under indictment numbers SPCR26-01120-J2 and SPCR25-03145-J2. A Faretta hearing is a proceeding — named after a U.S. Supreme Court case — where a judge informs a defendant of the risks and responsibilities of representing himself without an attorney. According to the motion, Arthur Lee Green told his attorney that he does not want to be represented by counsel and wishes to proceed pro se, meaning on his own. The motion asks the court to hold this hearing so that Arthur Lee Green can be fully advised of his rights before any decision about self-representation is made.
5/12/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: On May 12, 2026, attorney Cameron Goodman filed a Motion for Setting Bond in Chatham County Superior Court on behalf of Arthur Lee Green, who has been held without bond at the Chatham County Detention Center since his arrest. The motion argues that Arthur Lee Green poses no significant flight risk, no risk of witness intimidation, and no risk of committing additional felony offenses while awaiting trial. The motion also cites American Bar Association standards stating that bond amounts should be set only as high as necessary to ensure a defendant’s appearance in court — not to punish the defendant or prevent anticipated criminal conduct. The motion asks the court to set a reasonable bond so Arthur Lee Green can be released pending trial.
5/12/26
RULE NISI ISSUED — BOND HEARING SET FOR JUNE 30
What this means: Also on May 12, 2026, the court issued a Rule Nisi — a formal notice scheduling the bond hearing requested in the Motion for Setting Bond. The Rule Nisi confirms that the petition for bond will be heard before the Honorable Timothy R. Walmsley, Judge of Chatham County Superior Court, on June 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM. This document is consistent with the bond hearing date already noted in the case updates.
6/3/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 9 COUNTS FILED AGAINST ARTHUR LEE GREEN
What this means: On June 3, 2026, a Chatham County grand jury returned a formal indictment against Arthur Lee Green during the June Term of Superior Court, under indictment number SPCR26-01120-J2. A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence presented by the prosecution and decide whether there is enough probable cause to formally charge a defendant. The indictment was signed by the foreperson and filed in the office of the Deputy Clerk of Chatham County Superior Court the same day. The indictment was brought by District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, with Assistant District Attorney Megyn Weigand listed on the case. The nine counts are as follows:
Count 1 accuses Arthur Lee Green of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (O.C.G.A. 40-6-395(a)) on or about March 20, 2026, at Abercorn Street and Derenne Avenue, where he allegedly failed to stop his vehicle when given a visual signal by a uniformed officer in a marked police vehicle, and allegedly collided with a gray Ford sedan in the process.
Count 2 accuses Arthur Lee Green of a second count of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (O.C.G.A. 40-6-395(a)) on or about March 20, 2026, on Derenne Avenue, where he allegedly failed to stop when given a visual signal by the same uniformed officer and allegedly collided with a white Toyota Rav4.
Count 3 accuses Arthur Lee Green of a third count of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (O.C.G.A. 40-6-395(a)) on or about March 20, 2026, on Derenne Avenue, where he allegedly failed to stop when signaled by the officer and allegedly caused his vehicle to collide with a gray Ford truck.
Count 4 accuses Arthur Lee Green of obstruction of an officer (O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(b)) on or about March 20, 2026, by allegedly doing violence to a law enforcement officer with the Savannah Police Department — specifically by scratching the officer’s face — while the officer was in the lawful discharge of his duties.
Count 5 accuses Arthur Lee Green of theft by receiving stolen property (O.C.G.A. 16-8-7) on or about March 20, 2026, by allegedly unlawfully receiving a stolen Hyundai Sonata valued at $5,000 or more, which he allegedly knew or should have known was stolen.
Count 6 accuses Arthur Lee Green of reckless driving (O.C.G.A. 40-6-390) on or about March 20, 2026, by allegedly driving the Hyundai Sonata in reckless disregard of the safety of others — including driving over the median, driving into oncoming traffic, disregarding a traffic control device, driving through an intersection against a red light, and crashing into another vehicle.
Count 7 accuses Arthur Lee Green of hit and run (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) on or about March 20, 2026, by allegedly failing to immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of an accident in which a vehicle driven by another person was damaged.
Count 8 accuses Arthur Lee Green of obstruction of an officer (O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(a)) on or about March 20, 2026, by allegedly failing to comply with a Savannah Police Department officer’s direction to stop, running away from the officer, and struggling against the officer while being placed in handcuffs.
Count 9 accuses Arthur Lee Green of driving while license suspended (O.C.G.A. 40-5-121) on or about March 20, 2026, by allegedly driving a motor vehicle on Derenne Avenue while his driving privilege had been suspended by the Department of Driver Services and without having obtained a valid driver’s license. All charges are accusations only — Arthur Lee Green is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
6/3/26
THREE CHARGES DROPPED — PROSECUTION FILES MEMORANDUM OF DISMISSED CHARGES
What this means: On June 3, 2026, Assistant District Attorney Megyn Weigand filed a memorandum with the Chatham County Superior Court Clerk notifying the court that three charges against Arthur Lee Green would not be presented to the grand jury and are being dismissed. The three dismissed charges are: driving on the wrong side of the roadway (O.C.G.A. 40-6-40), disregarding a traffic control device (O.C.G.A. 40-6-20), and failure to wear a seat safety belt (O.C.G.A. 40-8-76.1(b)). The memorandum notes that other charges from the same incident were indicted on June 3, 2026, and clarifies that this dismissal is not authorization to release Arthur Lee Green from custody.
6/4/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO RESERVE RIGHT TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS
What this means: On June 4, 2026, attorney Cameron Goodman filed a motion in Chatham County Superior Court asking the court to preserve Arthur Lee Green’s right to file additional motions later in the case if needed. The motion notes that informal discovery — the process of exchanging evidence between the prosecution and defense — is still ongoing and incomplete, and that the complexity of the charges may require further legal filings as more information becomes available. The motion also requests that all hearings be taken down and recorded by a certified court reporter.
6/4/26
DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY DEMAND
What this means: Also on June 4, 2026, attorney Cameron Goodman filed a formal Discovery Demand on behalf of Arthur Lee Green under O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1 et seq. This is a legal request requiring the prosecution to turn over all evidence in the State’s possession that is relevant to Arthur Lee Green’s case. This includes any materials the defense is entitled to under the U.S. Constitution and the Georgia Constitution. The demand was served on the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office the same day.
6/26/26
STATE FILES DISCOVERY DISCLOSURE AND DEMANDS RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY
What this means: On June 26, 2026, Assistant District Attorney Megyn Weigand filed the State’s Discovery Disclosure, Demand for Reciprocal Discovery, and Certificate of Service in Chatham County Superior Court under case number SPCR26-01120-J2. Discovery is the process by which both sides in a criminal case share evidence with each other before trial. The State also demands that Arthur Lee Green’s defense provide reciprocal discovery in return, including any alibi-related information. The disclosure was sent electronically to defense attorney Cameron Goodman via OneDrive.
6/30/26
BOND HEARING HELD — BOND DENIED A SECOND TIME
What this means: The bond hearing scheduled for June 30, 2026, was held before Judge Timothy R. Walmsley of Chatham County Superior Court, Eastern Judicial Circuit. After considering the relevant factors — including the seriousness of the charges, Arthur Lee Green’s character and reputation, his health, age, family and community ties, the likelihood he would appear for sentencing, and his prior criminal history — Judge Walmsley denied bond a second time. The order specifically found that Arthur Lee Green poses a significant threat or danger to persons, to the community, or to any property in the community, and that he poses a significant risk of committing a felony offense while awaiting trial. Arthur Lee Green remains in custody at the Chatham County Detention Center.
7/22/26
ARTHUR LEE GREEN ARRAIGNED — PLEADS NOT GUILTY
What this means: On July 22, 2026, Arthur Lee Green was formally arraigned in Chatham County Superior Court. An arraignment is the court proceeding where a defendant is officially informed of the charges in the indictment and asked to enter a plea. Arthur Lee Green entered a plea of not guilty to all charges, meaning the case will continue toward trial. This is the standard plea entered at arraignment and does not indicate anything about the ultimate outcome of the case.
11/20/26
TRIAL DOCKET CALL SCHEDULED
What this means: A trial docket call has been scheduled for November 20, 2026, in Chatham County Superior Court in the case against Arthur Lee Green. A docket call is a court proceeding where the judge confirms which cases are ready to proceed to trial and sets or confirms trial dates. This scheduling indicates that Arthur Lee Green’s case is moving toward the trial phase of proceedings.