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Name:
Valburg, Jayla
Date of Booking:
03/07/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BY USE OF THREATS OR VIOLENCE – F
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – F
Public Drunkenness – M
DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M
CRIMINAL TRESPASS – FAMILY VIOLENGE – M
Officer’s Narrative:
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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]
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Case History:
3/7/26
JAYLA VALBURG ARRESTED AND BOOKED
What this means: Jayla Valburg was arrested and booked into custody in Chatham County on this date. According to the First Appearance/Waiver Form, Jayla Valburg was taken into custody at 2:55 AM and is accused of obstruction, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass. A co-defendant, David Dwayne Anderson, is also associated with this case.
3/9/26
CRIMINAL BOND SET FOR JAYLA VALBURG
What this means: A criminal bond was issued for Jayla Valburg under DIN P2603098 in Chatham County. The bond was secured through A Brighter Day Bail Bond, Inc. in the amount of $2,950, meaning Jayla Valburg was released from custody after a bail bondsman guaranteed her appearance in court. The charges listed on the bond include willful obstruction of law enforcement officers by use of threats or violence, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass.
3/11/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED BY RECORDER’S COURT OF CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: The Recorder’s Court of Chatham County issued a formal Bond Order. The court granted Jayla Valburg a release upon posting bond in the amount of $2,950. The order reflects that the defendant was not held without bond, meaning the court determined she could be released while her case proceeded.
3/11/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HELD FOR JAYLA VALBURG
What this means: Jayla Valburg appeared before the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County for her first appearance under CRN 260307011. At this hearing — the first time a defendant formally appears before a judge after arrest — the court set bond at $2,500 and scheduled a follow-up court hearing. Notes on the form indicate Jayla Valburg was banned from Chatham County and that the State did not oppose bond. Judge C. Harmon signed off on the appearance on 3/9/26 at 1:30 AM.
4/8/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING HELD — OFFICER REQUIRED
What this means: Jayla Valburg’s case appeared on the felony docket in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County at 2:00 PM. This type of hearing is a scheduled court date where the judge reviews the status of felony-level charges. The notation that an officer was required indicates that the arresting or responding law enforcement officer was expected to be present, which is typical at this stage when the court is evaluating whether the case should move forward.
4/8/26
ORDER OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE ENTERED IN JAYLA VALBURG’S CASE
What this means: Judge Crystal Denise Harmon of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, Eastern Judicial Circuit, held a committal hearing in Case No. RCCR26-05131 and issued an Order of No Probable Cause. At the hearing, the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office declined to present evidence in support of the charges against Jayla Valburg, stating it did not intend to prosecute the matter at that stage. Because the burden is on the State to establish probable cause and no evidence was presented, the court found that probable cause had not been established. Jayla Valburg was discharged and the matter was dismissed without prejudice — meaning the case is closed at this stage, but the State retains the right to seek an indictment or accusation in the future if it chooses to pursue prosecution.
4/8/26
MOTION AND ORDER FOR DISMISSAL GRANTED IN JAYLA VALBURG’S CASE
What this means: Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Felser filed a Motion for Dismissal in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County in Case No. RCCR26-05131, and Judge C. Harmon granted it the same day. The State determined that Jayla Valburg had successfully completed the required bond conditions — including a Drug and Alcohol and Anger Management Evaluation — and that it was in the interest of justice to close the case rather than continue prosecution. As a result, all charges against Jayla Valburg in this matter were dismissed.