David Scott

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Name:
Scott, David Carl

Date of Booking:
03/06/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Public Drunkenness – M

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M

PURCHASE, POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, OR SALE OF MARIJUANA – M

Officer’s Narrative:
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On March 6th, 2026, I was on uniformed patrol in my marked patrol unit when I was dispatched to [50 BLOCK] Eagle St, for an Intoxicated Subject. I arrived on scene at approximately 2105 hours and met with our reporting party, Mr. [VICTIM #1] and our suspect, Mr. David Scott.

Mr [VICTIM #1] stated that he and his friend, Mr. Scott had been playing cards outside when the incident occurred. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he called the police because his friend, Mr. Scott, had a diagnosed mental condition (schizophrenia) and Mr. [VICTIM #1] believed he was drunk and becoming aggressive. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that the two got into a verbal altercation, and Mr. Scott swiped at his face, hitting his sunglasses off. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that he swatted back at Mr. Scott before the two sat back down in their chairs. No further physical incident occurred.

While I spoke to Mr. [VICTIM #1], Mr. Scott sat quietly in his chair, refusing to speak. Mr. Scott had several open containers (open beer cans) around his person. I attempted to ask Mr. Scott his side of the story, to witch he did not answer. He continued to rock back and forth, while staring at the ground, occasionally uttering and making noises I could not understand.

I asked for identification from all parties, Mr. [VICTIM #1] was willing to provide his; However, Mr. Scott would not. He continued to sit quiet and refused to comply after I asked him repeated times. I asked Mr. Scott where he lived, encouraging that we may be able to get him an Uber home, he refused again to answer and raised the back side of his middle finger at me.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] also encouraged Mr. Scott to provide his identification and cooperate, reiterating that he did not want him to go to jail. Mr. Scott refused to speak to Mr. [VICTIM #1] as well. At that time I detained Mr. Scott, to which I smelled a large odor of alcohol on his breath. I arrested Mr. Scott for Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness.

While conducting my search incident to arrest, I found a small bag of Marijuana, which I later confirmed and weighed at the property room. The amount totaled at a weight of 4.1 GM.

Taking Mr. Scotts potential condition into account, I transported him to Memorial Hospital, where he was seen by a physician. Mr. Scott was cleared by the physician, I then transported him to CCDC where he was booked without incident.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

3/6/26

ARREST AND BOOKING

What this means: David Carl Scott was arrested at 9:07 PM and booked into custody in Chatham County on three misdemeanor charges: public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and possession of marijuana less than an ounce. A case was opened in Chatham County Recorder’s Court under case number RCCR26-05105.

3/9/26

FIRST APPEARANCE, ADVISEMENT, AND BOND HEARING

What this means: David Carl Scott appeared before Honorable Judge Harmon in Chatham County Recorder’s Court for his first appearance hearing. At this hearing, Scott was formally advised of his rights — including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. He elected to be represented by a public defender. Scott entered no plea at this hearing and requested a Recorder’s Court hearing rather than a State Court trial. Bond was set at $3,500.

3/9/26

CRIMINAL BOND POSTED — DAVID CARL SCOTT RELEASED

What this means: David Carl Scott was released from custody after a criminal bond of $4,050.00 was posted through Saseen Bonding Co., Inc. on March 9, 2026. By signing the bond, Scott agreed to appear in Chatham County Recorder’s Court as required throughout the life of the case.

4/9/26

MISDEMEANOR DOCKET HEARING — OFFICER REQUIRED

What this means: David Carl Scott was scheduled for a misdemeanor docket hearing at 8:45 AM in Courtroom 1D at Chatham County Recorder’s Court, located at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah. This type of hearing is a scheduled court date where the case is called before a judge, and the arresting officer was required to be present.

5/19/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES NOTICE OF APPEARANCE — NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED

What this means: Attorney Solomon A. Amusan, JD, of The Amusan Law Firm filed a Notice of Entry of Appearance in Chatham County Recorder’s Court, formally entering the case as counsel of record for David Carl Scott under case number RCCR26-05105. At the same time, a plea of not guilty was entered on Scott’s behalf. Scott also opted into the discovery process under O.C.G.A. §17-16-2(a), meaning his attorney formally requested that the prosecution share its evidence with the defense.

6/8/26

CASE DISPOSED — GUILTY PLEA ON MARIJUANA CHARGE, REMAINING CHARGES RESOLVED

What this means: David Carl Scott’s case in Chatham County Recorder’s Court reached its final disposition. The public drunkenness charge was dismissed via nolle prosequi — meaning the prosecution chose not to pursue it further. The disorderly conduct charge was resolved with a sentence of time served, meaning no additional jail time was required beyond what Scott had already served. Scott pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana less than an ounce inside city limits.