Stanley Smith

Name:
Smith, Stanley Anthony Jr

Date of Booking:
01/04/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
OBSTRUCTION – M

KNOWINGLY DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE ON SUSPENDED, CANCELED, OR REVOKED REGISTRATION – M

Driving With Suspended Or Revoked License – M

GIVING FALSE NAME, ADDRESS, OR BIRTHDATE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – M

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F

CONTEMPT OF COURT – M

CONTEMPT OF COURT – M

FAILURE TO APPEAR – F

SERIOUS INJURY BY VEHICLE – F

Officer’s Narrative:
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On January 4th, 2026, at 01:34 hours, I conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of East 65th Street at Paulsen Street.

While traveling on East 65th Street at Habersham Street, I observed a white 2018 Honda Accord traveling eastbound on East 65th Street. A check of the affixed Georgia registration [REDACTED] in GCIC/NCIC systems returned as the registration status being SUSPENDED (Insurance Lapse Fine).

I maneuvered behind the vehicle and activated my marked patrol unit’s emergency equipment (Lights and Audible siren) signaling my intent to conduct a traffic stop. After continuing eastbound on 65th Street for an extended period of time, the vehicle finally came to a stop in the parking lot of Chatham Dental Care, located at 723 East 65th Street.

I found this behavior to be odd as the vehicle continued for a distance of approximately two whole blocks before finally coming to a stop, passing numerous safe and well-lit places to pull over. In my experience, an individual engaged in illicit activity will often utilize an extended period of time before stopping a vehicle in an effort to hide or destroy contraband or other dangerous weapons.

I contacted the male driver of the vehicle, later identified as STANLEY SMITH. I introduced myself and explained the reason for the stop. Smith confirmed the vehicle did not belong to him. A female passenger in the car advised the vehicle belonged to her mother, identified as [REDACTED]. I requested Smith’s driver’s license. He stated he did not have it with him.

I asked Smith if he had a valid Georgia driver’s license. He stated he did. I requested Smith’s name and date of birth. Smith, on two separate occasions, identified himself as “JAMES DAVIS” with a date of birth of [REDACTED BY AGENCY]/01. Smith confirmed the spelling and date of birth provided, showing knowing intent to provide a law enforcement officer with false information.

Running the information provided by Smith in GCIC/NCIC systems, I did not get a return for any person(s). At this point, I had a strong belief Smith had provided me with false information, knowingly concealing his identity. In my experience, individuals engaged in unlawful activity who provide false information to law enforcement often in an attempt to conceal warrants for their arrests or other incriminating circumstances that make them inherently dangerous or a flight risk.

Individuals attempting to conceal their identity from law enforcement also often do so in my experience because they are ARMED and are prohibited from carrying firearms based on their criminal history. I then made the decision to remove Smith from the vehicle in an effort to verify his real identity.

I returned to the vehicle and asked Smith to turn the car off and step out. I asked Smith if he had any weapons or firearms on his person. He stated NO. As Smith was stepping out of the driver’s seat, I told him to place his hands on top of the vehicle as I would be conducting a pat-down (frisk) (Terry v. Ohio) for weapons.

As Smith turned towards the vehicle, I saw his hips quickly rotate towards the front of the vehicle as he attempted to run from the scene fleeing on foot. Smith was able to make it just past the open door before I was able to grab his jacket and forcefully pull him backward, slowing him down. Given Smith’s now active resistance and attempted flight, I then gave the verbal order to take him to the ground to gain control of his person and secure him in handcuffs.

Officer Schaff and I were able to both grab Smith’s midsection area and lift him from his feet, dropping him forward onto his chest onto the ground. Once on the ground Officer Johns immediately secured control of the lower portion of Smith’s body, preventing further flight. I grabbed Smith’s right arm, utilizing my knee as a brace point, and held it in place whilst Officer Shcaff secured his left arm and maintained control of his midsection. Smith was given the order to stop fighting as it was over.

I placed Smith into handcuffs and secured him without further incident. While doing so, Officer Schaff advised me that he observed a firearm fall from Smith’s waistband onto the ground when he initially attempted to flee on foot. I did observe a firearm lying feet away in a small grass landscaping bed directly next to where Smith had attempted to run.

I moved Smith into the recovery position and then assisted him to his feet. Smith was searched incident to an arrest (obstruction and false name) for weapons , contraband, and means of escape. During the search, an ID card was located in the wallet on Smith’s person, allowing me to finally positively identify him.

EMS was requested to the scene to evaluate Smith. A supervisor responded for the use of force.

The firearm was collected from the ground. It was determined to be a black/brown Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine of 19 .40 Caliber rounds with one in the chamber. The firearm was run through the SPD records channel and returned with no record. Smith’s criminal history was run through SPD records. He did not return as a convicted felon prohibited from carrying firearms. While running Smith’s information in GCIC/NCIC, I observed his driver’s license had been SUSPENDED for nine separate failure-to-appear violations dating back to 2023.

Smith returned with three active warrants through the Chatham County Sheriff’s office for various contempt-related offenses (SPCR2501081J2). Additionally, Smith returned with an active warrant through the Savannah Police Department for Aggravated Assault (WNO: W25001320 – CRN: 250910017). The warrants were all confirmed via the records channel.

I transported Smith to Memorial Medical Center for clearance following the use of force per SPD policy. Smith was brought to the annex to pick up physical copies of his SPD warrants. I then transported and booked Smith into CCDC on the following charges:

• DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED REGISTRATION (O.C.G.A. 40-6-15)
• DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED OR REVOKED LICENSE (O.C.G.A. 40-5-121)
• GIVING FALSE NAME/DOB TO A L.E.O. (O.C.G.A. 16-10-25)
• OBSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICER (M)(O.C.G.A. 16-10-24)
• C.C.S.O. WARRANTS (X3) (SPCR2501081J2)

SEE CRN: 250910017 FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WARRANT SERVICE REPORT (OFFICER A. JOHNS #66780)

It should be noted in reference to the SPD warrant service a firearm was allegedly stolen from the female victim during the incident. The reporting Officer did not provide enough information in his report for me to verify if the firearm recovered from Smith’s person was the same. A photo of the firearm was uploaded to Evidence.com.

The handgun, wallet, and keys belonging to Smith were transported and booked into the SPD property room for safekeeping. The vehicle was released to its owner.

[End of Narrative]