Get notified by email when this case is updated.
The Georgia Gazette is actively monitoring this case. Check back for the latest updates as more information becomes available.
Name:
Anderson, David Dwayne
Date of Booking:
03/07/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
SIMPLE BATTERY AGAINST LEO/LE DOG/CO – M
OBSTRUCTION – M
Public Drunkenness – M
DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M
CRIMINAL TRESPASS – FAMILY VIOLENCE – M
Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 0130 hours, I was assigned to the City Market area to assist with crowd control and monitor for potential fights as businesses in the area were closing for the night.
At approximately 0330 hours, while positioned in front of the businesses within the City Market area, I observed multiple groups of females and males begin pushing and pulling on one another, creating a disturbance in a public place. Due to the escalating behavior and the businesses closing for the night, I approached the involved parties and gave loud verbal commands for them to stop what they were doing, separate from one another, and disperse from the area.
While issuing these commands, several males began arguing with me and stated they did not have to leave. I advised them that the City Market area was closed and they were required to disperse. During this time, Anderson, David became verbally upset and began directing vulgar language toward me and other officers.
I again instructed Anderson that he needed to leave the area. While the crowd began moving eastbound on Congress Street, members of separate groups continued attempting to engage with one another and run toward opposing parties. I continued monitoring the individuals in order to keep the groups separated and mitigate further disturbances.
While walking toward a nearby parking garage, Anderson continued attempting to antagonize other parties who were actively attempting to leave the area. Anderson was instructed multiple times to leave the area and stop engaging with other individuals. Anderson refused to comply and continued yelling vulgar language toward officers.
Based on Anderson’s actions of creating a disturbance in a public place, refusing lawful commands to disperse, and attempting to provoke further confrontations between groups, I had probable cause to believe Anderson was committing the offense of Disorderly Conduct.
I then attempted to place Anderson, David under arrest and informed him he was under arrest. At that time, Anderson actively resisted by pulling away from officers and refusing to place his hands behind his back. Due to Anderson actively resisting arrest, I assisted him to the ground in order to gain control and safely place him into custody.
While Anderson continued actively resisting, Officer Kemp and I attempted to place Anderson in handcuffs. At that time, Valburg, Jayla jumped onto Officer Kemp’s back in an attempt to prevent him from assisting with Anderson’s arrest.
Valburg’s actions physically interfered with Officer Kemp while he was lawfully performing his duties. Based on Valburg’s intentional interference with the lawful arrest of Anderson, I had probable cause to believe she committed the offense of Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer.
After Officer Kemp was able to remove Valburg from his back, we were able to gain control of Anderson and place him into handcuffs. Additional officers arrived on scene and assisted in taking Valburg, Jayla into custody.
After Anderson was placed under arrest and while escorting him to the patrol vehicle, he began making threats toward me stating he would kick me in the chest. After Anderson was placed in the rear seat of the patrol vehicle, but before I was able to fully secure the vehicle door, Anderson intentionally extended his right foot and struck my chest area.
Based on Anderson intentionally making physical contact with me while I was performing my lawful duties as a law enforcement officer, I had probable cause to believe Anderson committed the offense of Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.
Due to the physical altercation and arrests, Anderson, David and Valburg, Jayla were transported to Memorial Hospital for medical clearance prior to being transported to CCDC. Both individuals were medically cleared and later transported to CCDC without further incident.
[End of Narrative]
All information is sourced directly from the official, public court database. Case history is organized and curated by The Georgia Gazette staff. The “What this means:” explanations are written by AI and reviewed by our staff before publishing.
Court records are subject to change at the court’s discretion. The Georgia Gazette is not responsible for errors or omissions. Nothing here is legal advice. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Case History:
There is a listed co-defendant in this case. Please see Jayla Valburg for additional information.
3/7/26
DAVID DWAYNE ANDERSON ARRESTED AND BOOKED — CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: David Dwayne Anderson was arrested and booked into custody in Chatham County on March 7, 2026, under case number STCR26-01752. Anderson is accused of five misdemeanor offenses: Simple Battery Against a Law Enforcement Officer or Law Enforcement Animal, Obstruction, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Trespass — Family Violence. A co-defendant in this matter is Jayla Valburg. The case is being heard in Chatham County State Court.
3/7/26
CRIMINAL BOND SET — DAVID DWAYNE ANDERSON
What this means: A criminal bond was issued for David Dwayne Anderson through the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on March 7, 2026, in the amount of $6,800. Saseen Bonding Co., Inc. signed on as the surety, meaning the bonding company is guaranteeing that Anderson will appear in Chatham County State Court as required. The bond document lists the charges as Simple Battery Against a Law Enforcement Officer or Law Enforcement Animal, Obstruction, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Trespass. As long as Anderson appears for all required court dates, the bond remains in effect.
4/7/26
CASE BOUND UP TO STATE COURT
What this means: On April 7, 2026, David Dwayne Anderson’s case was formally transferred — or “bound up” — to Chatham County State Court, where it will proceed under case number STCR26-01752. This is a standard procedural step that moves the case from an initial lower-court stage to the court where it will be tried or otherwise resolved.
6/22/26
DAVID DWAYNE ANDERSON ACCEPTED INTO PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM — $300 FEE PAID
What this means: On June 22, 2026, the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office, through Assistant District Attorney Sheridan A. King, filed an Acceptance of Pre-Trial Diversion Fee in Chatham County State Court under case number STCR26-01752. Judge Sapp presided over the matter. David Dwayne Anderson paid the required $300 non-refundable program fee. The charges covered under this agreement include Simple Battery, Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Trespass.
Pre-trial diversion is a program that allows a defendant to avoid a traditional prosecution by completing a set of requirements — such as community service, classes, or check-ins — over a defined period. The fee paid is non-refundable regardless of outcome. If Anderson successfully completes all terms and conditions of the program, this case becomes eligible for expungement and record restriction through GCIC, meaning the arrest record would be restricted from public view. GCIC — the Georgia Crime Information Center — is the state agency that maintains criminal history records.