Baby Donaldson

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Name:
Donaldson, Baby Erica

Date of Booking:
12/31/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DVA – F

CRUELTY TO CHILDREN – 1ST DEGREE – F

CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-3RD DEGREE – M

POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN FELONIES – F

CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 2ND DEGREE – F

Officer’s Narrative:
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On December 31st, 2025 at approximately 9:25 PM, I was dispatched to [1900 BLOCK] Quincy St in reference to a ShotSpotter alert for one round. My body-worn camera was activated.

Upon arriving on scene, I was notified over the radio that officers responded to a male with a gunshot wound at the Parker’s gas station, located at 21 E Derenne Ave. It would later be determined the male was shot outside of [1900 BLOCK] Quincy St.

While canvassing, I discovered a blood trail near the front door of the home, in the driveway, and on the road in front of [1900 BLOCK] Quincy St.

I relocated to the back of the home to watch over the back door. Once it was discovered the shooting did not occur inside the home, I relocated to the front of the home and maintained crime scene security until the scene was dismantled.

[REDACTED], mother of the victim, arrived on scene to secure the home.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

1/6/26

BOND DENIED FOR BABY ERICA DONALDSON

What this means: Baby Erica Donaldson appeared in court for her first appearance after being arrested on 12/31/25. The judge in Chatham County Recorder’s Court denied her request for bond, meaning she must remain in jail while her case proceeds. The court found she poses a significant risk of being a danger or threat to persons, the community, or property.

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1/6/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS CASE

What this means: Attorney Solomon A. Amusan filed paperwork to officially represent Baby Erica Donaldson as her defense lawyer in this case. This is a standard step that allows the attorney to receive court notices and participate in all proceedings on behalf of the defendant.

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1/26/26

CASE BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: After reviewing the evidence, the Recorder’s Court determined there was probable cause to believe Baby Erica Donaldson committed the alleged crimes. The case is now being transferred from the lower Recorder’s Court to the Superior Court of Chatham County, which handles felony cases. This is the normal progression for serious charges like aggravated assault and cruelty to children.

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1/27/26

SUPERIOR COURT COMMITTAL ORDER ISSUED

What this means: The Superior Court of Chatham County officially accepted the case and issued a committal order, confirming that Baby Erica Donaldson will remain in custody. This formalizes her transfer from the Recorder’s Court system to the Superior Court system for the felony charges.

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2/4/26

GRAND JURY ISSUES INDICTMENT

What this means: A Chatham County grand jury reviewed the evidence and voted to formally charge Baby Erica Donaldson with 16 counts related to an incident on 12/31/25. The charges include aggravated battery-family violence against Marquis Washington (with whom she shares a child, Kamoura Donaldson), multiple counts of aggravated assault with a pistol against several people including children, cruelty to children charges, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, and criminal damage to property. The indictment alleges she shot Marquis Washington and fired a gun in the direction of several children and another adult, and damaged Chetora Carter’s vehicle by throwing a cinderblock through the windshield.

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4/20/26

CALENDAR CALL AND ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED

What this means: Baby Erica Donaldson has a court hearing scheduled for 10:00 AM on 4/20/26 in Chatham County Superior Court. At this hearing, she will be formally read the charges from the indictment and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere. The court will also handle scheduling and other procedural matters to move the case forward.