Christoper Cooper

Name:
Cooper, Christoper Gernard

Date of Booking:
12/07/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
TERRORISTIC THREATS AND ACTS – F

Public Drunkenness – M

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 2:20 AM, I was serving as an off-duty police officer alongside Officer R. Kemp. We received a notification from the staff at the social club located at 411 West Congress Street regarding a disturbance.

Upon our arrival at the scene, which was situated approximately 2 yards from the front entrance of the social club, I was attired in my department-issued Class C uniform, with my Savannah Police Department badge prominently displayed on the left side of my chest. Additionally, I wore a hat that featured the police insignia. I witnessed multiple individuals engaged in a verbal confrontation characterized by what I identified as fighting words. One individual, subsequently identified as Mr. Christopher Cooper, was wearing a gray jumpsuit and a white t-shirt. The other individual, an unidentified black male in a black hoodie, declined to provide his identity.

Both individuals were instructed to separate and vacate the food line. Mr. Cooper continues to yell at the unknown male, making statements such as “I will beat your a*s in front of the police, I don’t care about them being here”.

I then approached Mr. Cooper and issued several lawful commands for him to leave the vicinity. However, he disregarded these instructions and continued to yell, asserting that he did not care and that he would bond out and confront the situation in our presence. Additionally, I overheard Mr. Cooper make a statement using street slang, in which he indicated an intention to cause harm to an unidentified male, expressing that he would “blow this b*tch” and suggesting he had multiple firearms on his person. This remark was made each time his companion attempted to pull him away from the confrontation.

Mr. Cooper reappeared while I was addressing the second group. They were required to leave, yet Mr. Cooper persisted in yelling at an unidentified male. The second group refrained from engaging or responding to Mr. Cooper’s behavior. I issued Mr. Cooper a further lawful order to exit the premises due to his disorderly conduct and the noticeable odor of alcohol on his breath. Subsequently, his friends intervened and escorted him northbound into a parking lot situated between Saint Julian and West Congress St. I continued to monitor Mr. Cooper’s actions throughout this time.

Due to my familiarity with the history of the social club, a past individual initially made a threat to engage in a shooting at the venue. After exiting the premises, this individual returned and commenced firing upon arrival. In response, an officer returned fire, resulting in the fatality of the assailant to prevent the potential occurrence of a violent incident again. I also notified personnel from the Violent Crime Task Force, who were actively operating in the entertainment district known as Elsie Square, to respond and provide assistance.

The officer arrived just as Mr. Cooper approached again. He was informed that he was not being served and needed to leave, or he would be placed under arrest. Mr. Cooper responded, “I’ve died once. I am not scared. I’ve been shot in the neck and all… I’ll be out by tomorrow don’t care what they’re talking about. They don’t scare me. No one scares me. I’m not going anywhere. Are you going to take me to jail? Then take me to jail.'”

I advised Mr. Cooper that he was under arrest and instructed him to turn around and place his hands behind his back. He then informed me that he had a gun. I observed a black handle inside his waistband. I removed the gun, secured it, and placed it in my department-issued cruiser. The firearm was a Palmetto State Armory, chambered in 5.7, with a 24-round magazine, and the serial number was RK052586.

Mr. Cooper was informed that he was under arrest for the following offenses: OCGA 16-11-37, making a terrorist threat, due to his use of street slang implying that he would shoot and beat an unknown male in front of us; OCGA 16-11-39, disorderly conduct, due to Mr. Cooper’s abusive language that was likely to incite an immediate breach of the peace; and OCGA 16-11-41, public drunkenness, as Mr. Cooper exhibited signs of intoxication and smelled of alcoholic beverages while displaying loud and disruptive behavior.

Mr. Cooper was then transferred into custody of the northwest officer for booking into CCDC.

Mr. Cooper’s car keys were returned to Mr. [REDACTED]. Upon Mr. Cooper’s request, his phone, wallet, and jacket were handed over to a northwest patrol officer for booking with him.

I logged the gun that was on Mr. Cooper into the property room to demonstrate that he had the means to cause bodily harm to the unknown male who refused to identify himself.

Pictures of the gun were taken and uploaded to evidence.com

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

12/12/25

BOND ORDER

What this means: The judge set the defendant’s bond at $5,000, which is the amount required for release from custody. Posting bond allows the defendant to remain out of jail while the case moves forward.

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12/12/25

FIRST APPEARANCE

What this means: This was the defendant’s first time in court for this case, where the charges were formally presented. The judge also addressed basic issues such as bond and the defendant’s rights.

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1/7/26

FELONY DOCKET

What this means: This was a felony court hearing where the case was reviewed by the judge. It’s typically used to check on progress, address scheduling issues, handle paperwork or motions, and decide what the next steps will be, such as setting another hearing, a trial date, or resolving the case.

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1/7/26

BOUND UP TO SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: The judge found there was sufficient probable cause for the felony charge to proceed. As a result, the case was transferred to Superior Court, where felony cases are formally handled.