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Name:
Lee, Jabari Rayquan
Date of Booking:
03/21/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON – M
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F
Officer’s Narrative:
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While on uniform patrol in the City of Port Wentworth, Chatham County, I was dispatched to a report of shots fired at 7001 SR-21, specifically in the area of the Pilot Travel Center/McDonald’s.
On November 17, 2025, dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a physical altercation had occurred inside the McDonald’s, followed by gunfire. Witnesses stated that a fight broke out between several individuals, during which at least one subject discharged a firearm.
Upon my arrival, I immediately secured the scene, ensured the safety of bystanders, and maintained the area until additional units arrived to assist with crowd control, scene security, and further investigation.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/6/26
ATTORNEY ANTHONY BURTON FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FOR JABARI RAYQUAN LEE
What this means: Attorney Anthony Burton of Burton Law Offices in Savannah formally notified the Superior Court of Chatham County that he is representing Jabari Rayquan Lee in case number SPCR26-00831-J2. This filing, submitted on April 6, 2026, means Burton is now the attorney of record and must be notified of all hearings and filings in the case going forward.
4/6/26
DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY ELECTION UNDER O.C.G.A. §17-16-1
What this means: On April 6, 2026, attorney Anthony Burton filed a formal notice on behalf of Jabari Rayquan Lee electing to proceed under Georgia’s reciprocal discovery statute, O.C.G.A. §17-16-1. This means the defense is invoking its right to receive evidence the prosecution plans to use at trial — things like witness lists, scientific reports, and other materials. In exchange, the defense is also required to share certain evidence it intends to use. This is a standard early step in felony cases.
4/7/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND ON BEHALF OF JABARI RAYQUAN LEE
What this means: On April 7, 2026, attorney Anthony Burton filed a formal motion asking the Superior Court of Chatham County to set a reasonable bond so that Jabari Rayquan Lee could be released from custody while the case is pending. The motion argued that Lee poses no significant flight risk, no danger to the community, and no risk of committing additional offenses before trial. The filing cited American Bar Association standards stating that bond amounts should be set only as high as necessary to ensure a defendant’s appearance in court — not to punish or frighten the defendant. The motion was served on the District Attorney’s Office of the Eastern Judicial Circuit via e-service.
4/7/26
BOND HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 5/28/26
What this means: After the defense filed its motion for bond, the court issued a Rule Nisi — a formal scheduling order — setting a bond hearing for May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM before Judge Timothy R. Walmsley of the Superior Court of the Eastern Judicial Circuit. The hearing was scheduled to be held by telephone. This is the court’s way of putting all parties on notice of when the bond request will be considered.
5/28/26
BOND HEARING HELD FOR JABARI RAYQUAN LEE
What this means: A bond hearing was held on May 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM before Judge Timothy R. Walmsley in the Superior Court of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, as previously scheduled. This was the court’s opportunity to consider whether Jabari Rayquan Lee should be released from custody while the case is pending. The outcome of this hearing is reflected in the June 1, 2026 order below.
6/1/26
JUDGE DENIES BOND FOR JABARI RAYQUAN LEE
What this means: On June 1, 2026, Judge Timothy R. Walmsley of the Superior Court of the Eastern Judicial Circuit signed an Order Denying Bond Application in case number SPCR26-00831-J2, ruling that Jabari Rayquan Lee must remain in custody. The judge found that three specific grounds for denial applied: Lee poses a significant threat or danger to persons, to the community, or to property in the community; Lee poses a significant risk of committing a felony while the case is pending; and Lee poses a significant risk of intimidating witnesses or otherwise obstructing the administration of justice. The order was filed in the Chatham County Superior Court clerk’s office on June 1, 2026.
8/18/26
BOND HEARING HELD — JABARI RAYQUAN LEE GRANTED BOND
What this means: A second bond hearing was held on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM before Judge Timothy R. Walmsley. This time, the court granted Jabari Rayquan Lee’s bond application. Under the order signed August 18, 2026, Lee was released on a $5,000 bond with sufficient surety — meaning a co-signer or bail bondsman must back the bond to guarantee his appearance in court. The court also noted that the 90-day rule under O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 applied, meaning that because no grand jury had considered the charges within 90 days of confinement, Lee was entitled to have bail set. The bond came with the following special conditions: Lee must provide his intended residential address to the clerk of Superior Court upon release and notify the State of any address change within 72 hours; he must have no contact of any kind — directly, indirectly, or through third parties — with any victim or member of a victim’s family or household, including through phone calls, letters, or social media; he must have no contact of any kind with witnesses or co-defendants; he must not violate any local, state, or federal laws; he must not take or possess any drugs unless lawfully prescribed; he must not change his present address without prior written notice to the State; and he must not possess, carry, or transport any firearms or other dangerous weapons.
8/18/26
BOND HEARING HELD — JABARI RAYQUAN LEE GRANTED BOND; CRIMINAL BOND POSTED THROUGH A BRIGHTER DAY BAIL BOND, INC.
What this means: A second bond hearing was held on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM before Judge Timothy R. Walmsley. This time, the court granted Jabari Rayquan Lee’s bond application. The criminal bond was set at $5,700 and posted the same day through A Brighter Day Bail Bond, Inc., located at 2 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite G, Savannah, GA 31405. The bond covers the charges of aggravated assault and carrying a concealed weapon.