Renita Hampton

Name:
Hampton, Renita Lakesha

Date of Booking:
12/26/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Public Drunkenness – M

POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS – M

PUBLIC INDECENCY-1ST OR 2ND CONVICTION – M

Officer’s Narrative:
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On December 26, 2025, at about 12:23 pm, while dispatched to a stolen and recovered vehicle. I observed the suspect, Renita Hampton, bent over and urinating near the sidewalk on E. Broad St and Gordon St.

As I approached Ms. Hampton, I saw an open alcoholic beverage on the bench along with a black plastic bag containing other alcoholic beverages. Ms. Hampton was then put into handcuffs that were double locked and arrested for Public Indecency (16-6-8). Upon searching Ms. Hampton’s purse, it contained a brillo pad and a swisher package with a glass pipe commonly known for narcotic usage. Ms. Hampton was searched by a female officer and then seated in the backseat of the patrol vehicle.

Ms. Hampton was then transported to the Chatham County Detention Center for booking.

Ms. Hampton was charged with Public Indecency (16-6-8), Public Intoxication (16-11-41), and Possession and use of drug-related objects (16-13-32.2).

Ms. Hampton’s purse and evidence were then logged into the Savannah police property room at 78 Ross Rd.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

12/30/25

FIRST APPEARANCE

What this means: This was the defendant’s first official court hearing after being charged. The judge explained the charges, reviewed any bond or release conditions, and informed the defendant of their rights.

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1/6/26

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE – FILED BY ANTHONY BURTON ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT

What this means: Attorney Anthony Burton officially notified the court that he will represent the defendant. From this point on, he is responsible for handling the defense and all legal matters in the case.

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1/27/26

MISDEMEANOR DOCKET HEARING AT 8:45AM

What this means: This was a scheduled court session for misdemeanor cases, where multiple defendants appear for hearings, pleas, or motions. It is a procedural date to review the progress of the case.

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1/29/26

MISDEMEANOR DOCKET HEARING AT 8:45AM

What this means: Another scheduled session where the court reviewed the defendant’s case. Decisions were made regarding charges and pleas during this hearing.

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1/29/26

DOCKET CARD AND COURT COMMITTAL

What this means: The court formally recorded the outcomes of the case. The charges of public drunkenness and possession of a drug-related object were dismissed, while the public indecency charge was reduced to disorderly conduct. The defendant entered a guilty plea for disorderly conduct and received credit for time already served in jail.

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2/6/26

EVIDENCE DISPOSITION ORDER

What this means: The court ordered that all drug-related objects connected to the case be destroyed. This is a standard procedure after charges involving physical evidence are resolved.