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Name:
Fields, Marvin
Date of Booking:
03/07/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – M
DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/07/2026 at approximately 03:22 I was dispatched to E Congress St and Drayton St to assist other Officers responding to a fight. When I arrived closer to the scene, multiple people were stating it was on the second floor of the parking garage located at 115 E Congress St. I parked my patrol vehicle and when I exited the vehicle, I could hear screaming from a large group of people on the second floor.
I ran upstairs and observed numerous Officers trying to breakup a large group of males and females in the middle of the parking garage. The group appreared to still be in some sort of verbal dispute with one another, and I observed multiple males shoving and grabbing one another. I moved towards three individuals closest to me, one of which I observed shoving another male. I stood between him and one other male instructing them both to back up and give the Officers space to work.
One of the males later identified as Mr. Marvin Fields, got within a foot of me and began balling up his fist and taking a fighting stance, all while saying repeatedly, “Don’t you f*cking touch me, you’re not gonna tell me what to do.” I continued to instruct him to back up even as he protested and said he wanted to go over to his friend where Officers were still trying to secure the scene. At one point, one of the other males began to push Mr. Fields back and tried to calm him down, which made Mr. Fields escalate even further by shouting more obscenities as he continued to push back against his friends restraint.
During this time, I observed Officer Martinez walking towards my direction. As I looked to see where more help was needed to break up the fight, I saw Mr. Fields circle around me trying to evade me and get back to the group. I flagged Officer Martinez and said that Mr. Fields was not listening to my instructions and that I needed to keep him back for Officer safety.
Officer Martinez began to detain Mr. Fields, and that’s when I saw him beginning to flex his arms and push away from Officer Martinez. I assisted in securing him, but Mr. Fields began to push away from our hold, locking his arms and not obeying instructions to put them behind his back.
I came around and secured Mr. Fields right arm, placing it behind his back while Officer Martinez was able to secure and get handcuffs on his left arm.
Once we finally had him in handcuffs, he was placed under arrest. While conducting an initial search incident to arrest, a Glock 10MM pistol was found in Mr. Fields waistband. I contacted records and ran the serial number of the gun which came back without incident.
Mr. Fields was transported to Chatham County Detention Facility (CCDC) where he was booked for Obstruction OCGA 16-10-24, and Disorderly Conduct OCGA 16-11-39.
I then took the gun, holster, magazine and 10 live rounds over to the property room at 78 Ross Rd and properly logged all of the items in safekeeping.
I generated a case report number and my body camera was activated, but died while transporting Mr. Fields to CCDC.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/7/26
MARVIN FIELDS BOOKED AND CHARGED WITH TWO MISDEMEANORS IN CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: Marvin Fields was arrested and booked in Chatham County on this date. Fields is charged with Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers and Disorderly Conduct, both misdemeanors, under case number RCCR26-05003 in Chatham County Recorder Court. These are accusations only — Fields is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
3/7/26
CRIMINAL BOND SET AT $2,400 — MARVIN FIELDS RELEASED THROUGH SASEEN BONDING CO.
What this means: A criminal bond of $2,400 was issued by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on March 7, 2026, allowing Marvin Fields to be released from custody while the case moves forward. Saseen Bonding Co., Inc., based in Savannah, Georgia, signed on as the surety — meaning the bonding company is guaranteeing that Fields will appear in Chatham County Recorder Court as required. The bond covers the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers. If Fields fails to appear, the bond can be forfeited.
4/7/26
MISDEMEANOR DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED — OFFICER REQUIRED
What this means: Marvin Fields was scheduled to appear on the misdemeanor docket in Chatham County Recorder Court at 8:45 AM on April 7, 2026. The notation “Officer Required” indicates that the arresting or citing law enforcement officer was expected to be present at this hearing, which is standard for misdemeanor docket appearances where the case may be called for review or resolution.
4/7/26
MARVIN FIELDS — WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CHARGE DISMISSED; GUILTY PLEA TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT WITH SENTENCE
What this means: On April 7, 2026, at the misdemeanor docket hearing in Chatham County Recorder Court, the charge of Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers against Marvin Fields was dismissed by nolle prosequi — meaning the prosecutor declined to prosecute that charge. At the same hearing, Fields pleaded guilty to Disorderly Conduct under the city ordinance. He was sentenced to a $150 fine plus applicable surcharges on the Disorderly Conduct conviction. The case is now disposed of.
10/9/26
RULE NISI HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A Rule Nisi hearing has been scheduled for October 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Chatham County Recorder Court for the case against Marvin Fields. A Rule Nisi is a court order requiring a party to appear and show cause — essentially, the court is directing that a matter be addressed at a specific date and time. This hearing may be to ensure that Marvin Fields has paid the $150 fine plus surcharges imposed on his Disorderly Conduct conviction.