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Name:
Mack, Timothy Jerome
Date of Booking:
12/30/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F
CONTEMPT OF COURT – M
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, I responded to the report of a fight at GRACE HOUSE.
Upon arrival, I met with the reporting party/witness, who was identified as [WITNESS #1].
He stated two of the residents, who were identified as TIMOTHY MACK and [VICTIM #1], were involved in an altercation. After hearing a disturbance, he went to the bedroom they were in. He saw Mack repeatedly hitting [VICTIM #1], including hitting him on the head with a step for the bed. During the altercation, [VICTIM #1] never hit Mack in return.
When I spoke with [VICTIM #1], he was holding a white, blood-stained towel against his head. [VICTIM #1] had an open laceration above his eye. He stated he confronted Mack over the noise he was making, which was waking others up. In response, Mack spat on [VICTIM #1]. After which, [VICTIM #1] spat on Mack, and the altercation followed.
Mack, who was uninjured, only stated he was spit on. He did not want to say anything more regarding the incident.
While interacting with Mack, he was becoming increasingly agitated. He began yelling and tried getting in Officer Owens’ face. At that point, I pushed Mack back, which intensified his behavior. To prevent further escalation, I made the determination to place Mack in handcuffs. I grabbed his arms and pushed them behind him. Mack instantly flexed his arms, pushing them outwards, preventing them from going into a handcuffing position.
Holding Mack’s arms, I braced him against a nearby wall to limit his movement. I continued to hold him until the handcuffs were secured. Thereafter, he was brought to my patrol vehicle, where he was searched incident to arrest, then placed inside.
An active arrest warrant for Mack was discovered and confirmed valid.
Mack’s property was left at Grace House for his brother, [REDACTED], to retrieve.
Mack was transported to Memorial Medical Center for medical clearance. Once obtained, he was transported and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center without incident.
EMS responded and transported [VICTIM #1] for medical treatment.
During Mack’s detainment, my BWC was deactivated. It was reactivated once this was discovered.
A supervisor responded to the incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/8/26
BOND ORDER – BOND DENIED
What this means: The judge decided not to allow the defendant to be released from jail before trial. This means the defendant must remain in custody until the case moves forward or another decision is made.
1/8/26
FIRST APPEARANCE
What this means: This was the defendant’s first court hearing after being charged. The judge formally explained the charges, discussed the bond decision, and informed the defendant of their rights.
1/22/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING AT 2:00PM
What this means: This was a scheduled court session for felony cases, where serious charges are reviewed. The defendant appeared to address the case, and the judge considered motions, pleas, or procedural steps.
1/22/26
COURT COMMITTAL AND CASE BOUND UP TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: The judge formally sent the case to the Superior Court for further handling because the charges are felony-level. “Court committal” means the case is officially transferred, and the defendant will now face proceedings in a higher court.
2/3/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: Jacob DeFazio from the Chatham County Public Defender’s Office filed paperwork with the Superior Court of Chatham County to officially represent Timothy Jerome Mack in case SPCR26-00268-J4. This formal entry of appearance establishes DeFazio as Mack’s legal counsel and allows him to participate in all court proceedings on behalf of his client.
3/25/26
GRAND JURY ISSUES INDICTMENT FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
What this means: A Chatham County grand jury formally charged Timothy Jerome Mack with aggravated assault under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 16-5-21). The indictment alleges that around December 30, 2025, Mack assaulted a victim with a slap shot, an object which when used offensively against a person resulted in serious bodily injury by striking the victim repeatedly over the head. This indictment was signed by District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones and moves the case forward to trial court proceedings.
3/26/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO RESERVE RIGHT TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS
What this means: Timothy Jerome Mack’s attorney Jacob DeFazio filed a motion asking the Chatham County Superior Court to allow the defense to file additional legal motions later if needed. The motion explains that discovery (the process where both sides share evidence) is ongoing and incomplete, and the complexity of the case may require additional legal filings. The motion also requests that all court hearings be recorded by a certified court reporter.
3/26/26
DEFENDANT ELECTS TO PROCEED UNDER GEORGIA DISCOVERY STATUTE
What this means: Timothy Jerome Mack, through his attorney Jacob DeFazio, filed paperwork choosing to proceed under Georgia’s formal discovery process (O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1 et seq.). This election allows both the prosecution and defense to formally request and exchange evidence, witness lists, expert reports, and other materials relevant to the case. This is a standard procedural step that helps both sides prepare for trial.
4/30/26
PLEA HEARING AND ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: The Chatham County Superior Court has scheduled Timothy Jerome Mack to appear for a combined plea hearing and arraignment at 10:31 AM on April 30, 2026. During this hearing, Mack will be formally read the charges against him and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest to the aggravated assault charge.
6/9/26
SECOND ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: The court has scheduled another arraignment hearing for Timothy Jerome Mack at 11:00 AM on June 9, 2026. This suggests either the April 30th hearing was rescheduled or there may have been additional charges filed requiring a separate arraignment.
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