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Name:
Owens, Timothy Jerome
Date of Booking:
12/15/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRIMINAL TRESPASS – FAMILY VIOLENCE – M
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F
Officer’s Narrative:
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On December 15th, 2025, at 1037 hours, I was dispatched to [3300 BLOCK] Ogeechee Road, Unit #[REDACTED], regarding an assault that had just occurred. After my investigation, this was determined to be a domestic.
The call notes stated the caller was strangled and scratched by her ex-boyfriend, who was named Timothy Owens. A description was aired, and OFC Schaff canvassed the surrounding area this was unsuccessful.
I arrived on scene and began speaking with the victim. The victim identified herself as [VICTIM #1]. When first speaking to [VICTIM #1] immediately realized there were visible lacerations to her neck, chest, and wrists along with redness. [VICTIM #1] declined EMS.
[VICTIM #1] stated the altercation started when she brought up the topic of separating due to his lack of employment and support. He began to pack his things. He then became angry, smacked a plate of rice on the floor. Once [VICTIM #1] requested for her hair, which was twisted into his hair back, he picked up a plastic bag full of trash. He then smacked her in the head with the bag of trash. This occurred towards the front door of the unit. He then ran towards her from the front of the apartment. With one hand extended, he grabbed her by the neck while simultaneously pushing her further into the unit. He continued this until she was pushed against the bathroom sink counter.
At this point, she grabbed his face in an attempt to stop him and scratch him. He then grabbed her wrist and released her. He then picked up a can and threw it at the wall near the air conditioning unit prior to fleeing the apartment on foot. Please note I did observe a dented can on the floor and two holes in the wall near the air conditioning unit.
I then asked how long the two had been in a relationship she stated 2 years, and he has been staying with her for roughly 5 months. She also noted Owens has an ankle monitor on and is on house arrest; the last time he was on house arrest, he conducted it at her place. This time, she is unaware of where he is set to do his house arrest.
I then asked if, while being strangled, she lost consciousness; she stated no, but she felt lightheaded. I then asked if she felt she could breathe at the time she stated no. I then checked for peticha; there were no signs of it.
SGT Colon was notified. Detective Purdee responded to the scene. Once he arrived, Det. Purdee (63520) reinterviewed [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1], during this interview, stated she had no other place to stay and agreed to contact Safe Shelter. [VICTIM #1] spoke on the phone with Safe Shelter for arrangements. After this, I completed a DVA lethality form.
Pictures of [VICTIM #1]’s injuries and property damage were uploaded to Axon.
A case report number was created. A CRN card was explained and given to [VICTIM #1].
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
12/16/25
BOND DENIED FOR TIMOTHY OWENS
What this means: Timothy Owens was denied bond in Chatham County Recorder’s Court on case 251215031. He is accused of aggravated assault involving domestic violence. Chief Judge Brian Joseph Huffman denied bond because Owens was considered a significant risk of committing felonies pending trial and posing a danger to the community. The court noted that Owens was already under sentence from a previous case and on bail for another matter.
12/23/25
FIRST APPEARANCE FOR TIMOTHY OWENS
What this means: Timothy Owens appeared before the Chatham County Recorder’s Court for his first court appearance on case RCCR25-28637. This is typically when defendants are formally informed of the charges against them and their rights. Owens is facing charges of criminal trespass and aggravated assault.
12/23/25
BOND ORDER DENIED FOR TIMOTHY OWENS
What this means: Timothy Owens was denied bond again in Chatham County Recorder’s Court on case RCCR25-28637. This appears to be a separate bond decision from the December 16th denial, likely related to his criminal trespass and aggravated assault charges in the newer case.
1/5/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TIMOTHY OWENS
What this means: Timothy Owens has a felony docket hearing scheduled at 2:00 PM in Chatham County Recorder’s Court. The notation indicates that an officer is required to be present, likely the arresting officer or investigating officer who can testify about the charges against Owens.
1/5/26
TIMOTHY OWENS BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: After the felony docket hearing, Timothy Owens’ case was bound over to Chatham County Superior Court. This means the Recorder’s Court judge found there was probable cause to believe Owens committed the felony charges, so his case will now be handled in the higher court that has jurisdiction over felony cases.
1/22/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — CHANNA CHILDS APPOINTED AS COUNSEL
What this means: Attorney Channa Childs of the Chatham County Office of the Public Defender formally entered her appearance as defense counsel for Timothy Jerome Owens in Chatham County Superior Court. This means Childs is officially on record as the defendant’s attorney in case number SPCR26-00071-J3.
2/25/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST TIMOTHY JEROME OWENS
What this means: A Chatham County grand jury voted to formally indict Timothy Jerome Owens on two counts, returning a true bill on February 25, 2026. The indictment was filed by District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, with Assistant District Attorney Kevin Jones listed as prosecutor. Both counts stem from an incident alleged to have occurred on December 15, 2025.
Count 1 charges Timothy Jerome Owens with Aggravated Assault — Family Violence under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21. The defendant is accused of making an assault upon the victim using his hands as an instrument, allegedly applying pressure to the victim’s neck resulting in strangulation and impairing the victim’s breathing. This offense is classified as family violence because the alleged incident occurred between persons in a family or household relationship.
Count 2 charges Timothy Jerome Owens with Criminal Trespass — Family Violence under O.C.G.A. 16-7-21. The defendant is accused of intentionally damaging the property of the victim — specifically a wall — without the owner’s consent, with the damage valued at $500.00 or less. This count is also classified as family violence due to the family relationship between the defendant and the property owner.
2/26/26
DEFENSE MOTION — FOR RESERVING RIGHT TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS
What this means: Timothy Jerome Owens’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to allow the defense to file additional motions later in the case. This preserves the defendant’s right to raise new legal arguments as the case develops.
2/26/26
DEFENDANT’S ELECTION TO PROCEED UNDER OCGA 17-16-1
What this means: Timothy Jerome Owens elected to proceed under Georgia’s speedy trial statute (OCGA 17-16-1), which sets time limits for bringing a case to trial. By making this election, the defendant is invoking his right to a speedy resolution of the charges against him.
2/27/26
ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Timothy Jerome Owens appeared in Chatham County Superior Court for his arraignment. At this hearing, the defendant was informed of the charges against him — criminal trespass (a misdemeanor) and aggravated assault (a felony) — and advised of his rights. The court addressed bail and bond conditions and the case proceeded toward trial preparation.
3/4/26
STATE NOTICE — OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
What this means: The State of Georgia’s prosecution team changed attorneys on the case. A new prosecutor was assigned to handle Timothy Jerome Owens’s case.
4/8/26
ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Timothy Jerome Owens appeared in Chatham County Superior Court for another arraignment. This may have been a rescheduled or continued hearing from the earlier February 27 arraignment, or a new proceeding to address updated charges or changed circumstances in the case.
4/8/26
STATE’S DISCOVERY DISCLOSURE AND DEMAND FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY
What this means: The prosecution provided Timothy Jerome Owens’s defense team with evidence and information the State intends to use at trial (such as police reports, witness statements, and physical evidence). The State also requested that the defense provide any evidence it plans to present. This exchange of information is required before trial and helps both sides prepare their cases.
4/8/26
GUILTY PLEAS ENTERED — TIMOTHY JEROME OWENS PLEADS GUILTY TO BOTH COUNTS
What this means: Timothy Jerome Owens pleaded guilty to both charges in Chatham County Superior Court. On Count 1, Aggravated Assault — Family Violence, the defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years of probation. On Count 2, Criminal Trespass — Family Violence, the defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 months of probation. The 12-month probation on Count 2 runs concurrently with (at the same time as) the 15-year probation on Count 1, meaning the total sentence is 15 years of probation to be served on both counts together.