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Name:
Cekavic, Steven
Date of Booking:
03/12/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F
BATTERY – M
FALSE IMPRISONMENT – F
OBSTRUCTION – M
OBSTRUCTION – M
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/12/2026 at approximately 2033 hours, I (Ofc Blumenfeld) responded to Quality Inn Room [REDACTED] in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Upon arrival, I made contact with the victim, who was staged in the lobby of the hotel. I then spoke to the victim, [VICTIM #1], who advised that her husband, Steven Cekavic, repeatedly beat her today and strangled her as well. I noticed visible redness on her face as well as marks next to her earlobes which indicated that hands were placed around her neck. She was not able to state how the assaults came to be and stated that there was no real reason behind it and that Mr. Cekavic was extremely intoxicated when the incidents took place. I then advised other officers who were at the room and who had made contact with Mr. Cekavic to place him under arrest for the time being.
Mr. Cekavic was arrested by other officers and while he was being arrested, he resisted officers and did not follow commands, which caused two obstruction charges to be added (officer supplementals were made for these charges). I then made contact with Mr. Cekavic and mirandized him, and he stated that he had no knowledge of what I was talking about and remained adamant that he did not hit his wife.
I contacted my on-duty supervisor who then requested that domestic violence detectives respond to the scene, and Detective Kasemeyer took over the investigation from this point on. Steven Cekavic was then charged with Aggravated Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, and Obstruction (x2) and transported to Memorial Health and CCDC without incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/12/26
STEVEN CEKAVIC ARRESTED AND BOOKED IN CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: Steven Cekavic was arrested and booked into custody in Chatham County on March 12, 2026, at 8:41 AM. He is accused of five offenses: Aggravated Assault (a felony), Battery (a misdemeanor), False Imprisonment (a felony), and two counts of Obstruction (both misdemeanors). These are the charges that triggered the legal proceedings in case number RCCR26-05388 in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County.
3/13/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD — STEVEN CEKAVIC ADVISED OF RIGHTS
What this means: Steven Cekavic appeared before the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on March 13, 2026, for his first appearance hearing. At this hearing, he was formally advised of the charges against him and of his legal rights — including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. He requested a court-appointed attorney. A court hearing was scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1B at the Chatham County Courthouse.
3/13/26
NO BOND ORDERED — STEVEN CEKAVIC DENIED RELEASE
What this means: On March 13, 2026, Chief Judge Bryan Joseph Huffman, Jr. of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County signed a Bond Order denying Steven Cekavic any bond. Because the charges include felonies, bond can only be set by a judge of the Superior Court. This means Cekavic remained in custody without the ability to post bail at the Recorder’s Court level.
3/16/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR STEVEN CEKAVIC
What this means: On March 16, 2026, attorney Jacob DeFazio of the Chatham County Public Defender’s Office formally entered his appearance as Steven Cekavic’s defense counsel in Superior Court case number SPCR26-00754-J4. This means DeFazio is now the attorney of record representing Cekavic going forward in the Superior Court proceedings.
3/23/26
CONSENT BOND ORDER ISSUED — STEVEN CEKAVIC RELEASED ON $2,500 BAIL
What this means: On March 20, 2026, the Superior Court of Chatham County granted Steven Cekavic’s motion for bond reduction and released him on bail in the amount of $2,500 under case number SPCR26-00754-J4. The court imposed the following special conditions that Cekavic must follow or risk immediate revocation of his bond: he shall have no violent contact with the alleged victim; he may not possess firearms or offensive weapons; he must not commit any new violations of law; he must enroll in a Family Violence Intervention Program within 30 days of release; he must enroll in and engage with Alcoholics Anonymous within 30 days of release; and he shall not consume alcoholic beverages.
4/13/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING HELD — CASE BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Steven Cekavic appeared on the felony docket in Recorder’s Court on April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with an officer required to be present. Following that hearing, the case was “bound up” — meaning the Recorder’s Court determined there was enough basis to send the felony charges against Cekavic to Chatham County Superior Court, where felony cases are tried. This is a standard step in Georgia’s court process for felony charges.
5/11/26
BOND HEARING SCHEDULED IN SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: A bond hearing for Steven Cekavic has been set for May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Since Cekavic was denied bond at the Recorder’s Court level and the case has moved to Superior Court, this hearing gives the Superior Court the opportunity to reconsider whether Cekavic should be released from custody while the case proceeds, and under what conditions.
6/3/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 4 COUNTS FILED AGAINST STEVEN CEKAVIC
What this means: On June 3, 2026, a Chatham County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Steven Cekavic during the June Term, 2026, in the Superior Court of Chatham County, case number SPCR26-00754-J4. The indictment charges Cekavic with four counts stemming from events allegedly occurring on March 12, 2026:
Count 1 — Aggravated Assault (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21): Cekavic is accused of assaulting the alleged victim by placing his hands around her neck in a manner likely to result in strangulation, preventing her from breathing.
Count 2 — False Imprisonment (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-41): Cekavic is accused of unlawfully confining the alleged victim without legal authority, in violation of her personal liberty.
Count 3 — Battery (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1): Cekavic is accused of intentionally causing visible bodily harm to the alleged victim, specifically redness and marks consistent with strangulation, by applying pressure around her neck.
Count 4 — Obstruction of an Officer (O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24(a)): Cekavic is accused of knowingly and willfully obstructing a law enforcement officer with the Savannah Police Department during the lawful discharge of his duties by resisting arrest.
6/3/26
ONE CHARGE DISMISSED — NOT PRESENTED TO GRAND JURY
What this means: Also on June 3, 2026, Assistant District Attorney Patrick Sancomb filed a memorandum notifying the court that the charge of Obstruction of an Officer was not presented to the grand jury and was therefore dismissed from the case. This is a separate procedural action from the indictment itself — the DA’s office chose not to include this particular charge in the bill of indictment. The memorandum notes that other charges from the same incident were indicted on June 3, 2026.
6/4/26
DEFENDANT FILES ELECTION TO PROCEED UNDER OCGA 17-16-1 AND MOTION TO RESERVE RIGHT TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS
What this means: On June 4, 2026, Steven Cekavic’s defense filed two motions in the Superior Court of Chatham County. The first is an election to proceed under O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1, which triggers Georgia’s reciprocal criminal discovery rules — meaning both the defense and the prosecution are required to share certain evidence and information with each other ahead of trial. The second is a motion reserving the right to file additional motions later in the case, which is a standard defense practice to preserve flexibility as the case develops.
7/24/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR STEVEN CEKAVIC
What this means: An arraignment has been set for Steven Cekavic on July 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Superior Court of Chatham County. At an arraignment, the defendant is formally read the charges against him and enters a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest). This will be one of the next steps in the progression of case number SPCR26-00754-J4.
7/24/26
STEVEN CEKAVIC ARRAIGNED IN SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Steven Cekavic appeared for arraignment in the Superior Court of Chatham County on July 24, 2026. At the arraignment, he was formally read the charges against him — Aggravated Assault, False Imprisonment, Battery, and Obstruction of an Officer — and entered his plea.
8/6/26
PLEA HEARING SCHEDULED FOR STEVEN CEKAVIC
What this means: A plea hearing has been set for Steven Cekavic on August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Superior Court of Chatham County. This hearing will allow the court to address any plea agreements, motions, or other matters before trial or final disposition.
8/22/26
CASE DETERMINED TO BE SEALED FROM PUBLIC VIEW
What this means: On August 22, 2026, it was determined that the case of State of Georgia vs. Steven Cekavic (case number SPCR26-00754-J4) is sealed. This means the court records, documents, and proceedings are not accessible to the public. The specific outcome of the case — whether Cekavic entered a plea, went to trial, or reached a settlement — cannot be determined from publicly available information.