David Scofield

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Name:
Scofield, David

Date of Booking:
01/24/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
PUBLIC INDECENCY-1ST OR 2ND CONVICTION – M

POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS – M

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at approximately 19:58 hours, I responded to a report regarding an unidentified Black male, dressed in a tan jacket and white pants, engaging in indecent behavior at the playground located at the intersection of East 41st Street and Atlantic Street.

Upon my arrival, I was attired in my department-issued Class C uniform, which prominently displayed my badge from the Savannah Police Department on the left side of my chest, in addition to a cap bearing the department’s insignia.

I conducted a canvass of the area that matched the reported description in my fully marked department-issued vehicle as I proceeded eastward. I observed the subject, later identified as Mr. David Scofield, sitting on a bench within the playground, facing south. As I directed my vehicle’s lights toward Mr. Scofield, he began to move his arms as though concealing something in the area of his abdomen.

I approached Mr. Scofield and noted that his right hand was covered in a substantial amount of saliva, which he told me he just licked on his hand. I then detained him and conducted a pat-down to ensure he did not possess any weapons. During this search, I identified what I recognized, based on my training and experience, as a drug-related object in his front left pocket. As I escorted him to my cruiser, I discovered one pipe in his front left pocket and an additional pipe in his right rear pocket. Furthermore, I observed significant saliva on his genital area, attributed to his pants being positioned low on his thighs. He was subsequently placed in the rear of the cruiser.

I spoke with the reporting party, Mr. [WITNESS #1], who informed me that he was walking his dog southbound when he noticed Mr. Scofield engaging in lewd activity to the east. Mr. [WITNESS #1] began recording the incident to document what he witnessed. Upon reviewing the footage, it clearly depicted Mr. Scofield mast*rbating in a public park, fully visible to passersby.

I sent a community request link to Mr. [WITNESS #1], who subsequently provided the video for upload to evidence.com.

Mr. Scofield was placed under arrest for violations of OCGA 16-13-32.2 concerning possession of a drug-related object due to the crack pipes found in his possession, and OCGA 16-6-8 related to public indecency because of the lewd exposure of his sexual organs. He was then transported to the Chatham County Detention Center for booking.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

1/24/26

ARREST AND BOOKING

What this means: David Scofield Jr. was arrested and booked into jail in Chatham County on charges of public indecency and possession and use of drug related objects. Both are misdemeanor charges.

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1/27/26

FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING WITH $2000 BOND SET

What this means: David Scofield Jr. appeared before the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County for his initial court hearing. The judge set his bond at $2000, which is the amount he would need to pay to be released from jail while his case is pending.

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2/12/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY BARBARA FOSTER ENTERS APPEARANCE

What this means: Attorney Barbara Foster officially filed paperwork with the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County to represent David Scofield Jr. in case RCCR26-02078. This means she is now his court-appointed or hired defense lawyer.

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2/17/26

ACCUSATION FILED FOR PUBLIC INDECENCY

What this means: The Chatham County District Attorney’s office formally charged David Scofield Jr. with public indecency under Georgia law O.C.G.A. 16-6-8. The accusation alleges that on January 24, 2026, he performed lewd exposure of his sexual organs in a park at East 41st Street and Atlantic Avenue. This is the official charging document that moves his case forward in the Recorder’s Court.

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2/17/26

GUILTY PLEA ENTERED TO PUBLIC INDECENCY CHARGE

What this means: David Scofield Jr. pleaded guilty to the public indecency charge in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County. By entering this plea, he admitted guilt to the misdemeanor offense and waived his rights to a jury trial, to confront witnesses, and other constitutional protections.

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2/17/26

SENTENCING TO 12 MONTHS PROBATION WITH CONDITIONS

What this means: The judge sentenced David Scofield Jr. to 12 months of probation for his guilty plea to public indecency. His sentence includes being banned from Atlantic Avenue in Chatham County, completing a drug and alcohol evaluation within 30 days, and having no new arrests. The judge also authorized mail-in probation reporting and noted that early termination is possible once all conditions are satisfied.