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Name:
Koch, Nathan Riley
Date of Booking:
03/08/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M
Public Drunkenness – M
Officer’s Narrative:
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Disorderly Conduct on 8 March 2026 at Approximately 03:00 Hours:
On the above date and time, I was assisting with crowd management in the entertainment district of downtown Savannah when I observed a fight beginning to develop on W Congress Street near Barnard Street. My body-worn camera captured my involvement.
I observed two groups of individuals engaging in a verbal altercation. I observed one white male, Nathan KOCH, being held back by a white female while another black male was being held back by a black female. The two males appeared to be engaged in an argument that threatened physical violence as they yelled at each other.
I could not hear what was being vocalized due to the noise from the large crowd. I then observed the black male lose his balance as he attempted to lunge at KOCH. I stepped between the two males as an effort to prevent physical violence from occurring. I tried to disperse the two groups, but KOCH continued to provoke the other party.
I then withdrew my OC spray and aimed it at KOCH to obtain his attention. KOCH stopped antagonizing the other group and focused on me. KOCH began making petty threats towards me as a white female, later determined to be his wife, attempted to push him away from the altercation. I observed KOCH to have a smirk on his face, his shoulders tensed, and his fists clenched as he stared at me. I holstered my OC spray to mitigate the risk of also exposing myself to its effects. I followed KOCH as his wife continued to push him to prevent an altercation.
I decided to arrest KOCH for OCGA: 16-11-39: Disorderly Conduct after hearing him repeatedly yell “n*****” while amongst a large crowd. I grabbed KOCH’s right arm and felt no resistance. I then escorted KOCH through the crowd and towards other law enforcement officers. I told KOCH to get on the ground and he complied. KOCH then began to provide resistance by tensing his muscles and resist his arms being moved behind his back, but we still managed to secure him in handcuffs. KOCH continued to yell racial slurs during this process.
He was searched incident to arrest and secured in the backseat of a law enforcement vehicle.
I returned to KOCH after dispersing the remaining crowd. I was beginning to offer KOCH a City Ordinance in lieu of going to jail, but he began yelling the same racial slurs and using profanities while kicking the backseat of the law enforcement vehicle.
KOCH was arrested for OCGA: 16-11-39: Disorderly Conduct and OCGA: 16-11-41: Public Drunkeness. He was then transported to CCDC by Officer Fears.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/8/26
NATHAN RILEY KOCH BOOKED ON TWO MISDEMEANOR CHARGES
What this means: Nathan Riley Koch was booked in Chatham County on two misdemeanor charges — Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness. Both are misdemeanor-level offenses under Georgia law, meaning they carry potential penalties of up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine, though actual outcomes vary widely. The case is being handled in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County under case number RCCR26-05011.
3/8/26
NATHAN RILEY KOCH RELEASED ON CRIMINAL BOND
What this means: Following his booking on March 8, 2026, Nathan Riley Koch was released from custody after a criminal bond of $2,400.00 was posted through Saseen Bonding Co., Inc. in Chatham County. The bond required Koch to appear in Chatham County court as directed to answer to the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Public Drunkenness. This is a standard secured bond, meaning the bonding company guaranteed Koch’s appearance in court.
4/1/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE IN NATHAN RILEY KOCH CASE
What this means: Donald Lee Montgomery, Jr., of Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C. in Savannah, has formally notified the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County that he is representing Nathan Riley Koch in case number RCCR26-05011. This is a standard filing that officially puts the court and the prosecution on notice that Koch has legal representation going forward.
4/2/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
What this means: Defense attorney Donald Lee Montgomery, Jr. of Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C. filed a motion asking the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County to postpone Nathan Riley Koch’s court date in case number RCCR26-05011. A continuance is a formal request to reschedule a hearing to a later date.
4/28/26
DEFENSE FILES SECOND MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
What this means: Attorney Donald Lee Montgomery, Jr. filed a second motion to continue Nathan Riley Koch’s case, this time requesting that the May 6, 2026 court date at 8:45 AM be rescheduled. The letter, filed with the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on April 28, 2026, states that Montgomery was required to appear at Pooler Municipal Court at 9:00 AM on the same day for administrative hearings and could not be in two places at once. The filing certifies that no other attorney at the firm could adequately represent Koch’s interests at that time.
5/26/26
DEFENSE FILES THIRD MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
What this means: Attorney Donald Lee Montgomery, Jr. filed a third motion to continue Nathan Riley Koch’s case, requesting that the June 3, 2026 court date at 8:45 AM be rescheduled. The letter, filed with the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on May 26, 2026, states that Montgomery was required to appear at a motion hearing in Glynn County State Court at 9:00 AM on the same day and could not appear in Chatham County Recorder’s Court by 8:45 AM. The filing again certifies that no other attorney at the firm could adequately represent Koch’s interests.
6/3/26
MISDEMEANOR DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED — OFFICER REQUIRED
What this means: A misdemeanor docket hearing in Nathan Riley Koch’s case has been set for June 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County. The notation “Officer Required” means the arresting or citing officer has been directed to appear at this hearing. This type of hearing is a routine court date where the case status is reviewed and next steps are determined.
7/8/26
DEFENSE FILES FOURTH MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
What this means: Attorney Donald Lee Montgomery, Jr. filed a fourth motion to continue Nathan Riley Koch’s case, requesting that the July 15, 2026 court date at 8:45 AM be rescheduled. The letter, filed with the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on July 8, 2026, states that Montgomery will be on personal vacation on the day of the hearing and will be unable to appear. The filing certifies that no other attorney at the firm could adequately represent Koch’s interests, and requests a new date that does not conflict with the attorney’s leave of absence.
8/19/26
MISDEMEANOR DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED — OFFICER REQUIRED
What this means: A misdemeanor docket hearing in Nathan Riley Koch’s case has been scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County under case number RCCR26-05011. As with prior settings, the “Officer Required” notation means the arresting or citing officer has been directed to appear.