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Name:
Smith, Xavier Ishamel
Date of Booking:
01/30/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F
Officer’s Narrative:
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On January 19, 2026, at 21:33, I was dispatched to a domestic disturbance at [1400 BLOCK] Cathy Street.
As soon as I walked in the front door, I observed a flower spot spilled out on the floor with dirt covering the first few steps into the house.
At the residence, I encountered [VICTIM #1], who said her grandson (Xaviver Smith) “choked” her. Xavier came over to the house around 21:00. [VICTIM #1] said Smith appeared to be under the influence of drugs. [VICTIM #1] advised that she and Xavier got into an argument about him messing with her fridge, which he broke in the past while “high”. The verbal disagreement escalated, and Xavier started cussing her out. [VICTIM #1] tried kick Xavier out of that house. Xavier then started choking her. [VICTIM #1] advised that her granddaughter helped push Xavier off of her. Xavier then left the residence, possibly on a bicycle.
I read Ms. [VICTIM #1] the Strangulation Questionnaire. She refused EMS.
She advised that he grandson lived with her three or four years ago after getting out of jail.
I spoke with [VICTIM #2], who advised that she heard her grandma and her cousin Xaiver arguing about the freezer, so she tried break it up. Xavier tried to sling her to the door to get her out of the way. Xavier started “choking” [VICTIM #1], so [VICTIM #2] boxed him. Xavier then went to the front door, threw the flower pot at her, hitting her head, and left the house. I did not observe any visible injury to Ms. [VICTIM #2].
I spoke with [WITNESS #1]; [WITNESS #1] was in his room during the altercation. He heard the arguing but never left his room.
[VICTIM #1] has signs of strangulation in the eyes and on the neck. I observed heavy redness in her eyes and a very faint redness to her neck. I uploaded the picture of [VICTIM #1]’s neck into Evidence.com.
I notified my on-duty supervisor. A DVA detective was called to the scene.
Det. Casemeyer with the SPD Family Violence Unit responded to the scene.
I read [VICTIM #1] the DVA Lethality Questionnaire (see supplemental) and issued her a CRN Card.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/30/26
ARREST AND FIRST APPEARANCE
What this means: Xavier Ishamel Smith was arrested and appeared before a judge for the first time on charges of aggravated assault in Chatham County. During this initial court appearance, basic information about the case was reviewed and his rights were explained. A court hearing was scheduled for February 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
2/24/26
ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Larry Chisolm officially notified the Chatham County Recorder’s Court that he is representing Xavier Ishamel Smith in case number RCCR26-03312 for the aggravated assault charge. This formal entry of appearance means Chisolm is now the defendant’s attorney of record and will receive all court notices and communications about the case.
2/25/26
BOND SET AT $3,500
What this means: Judge Crystal Harmon set Xavier Ishamel Smith’s bond at $3,500 for the aggravated assault charge in Chatham County case RCCR26-03312. The bond order includes standard conditions like not contacting the alleged victim, not possessing firearms or dangerous weapons, and staying away from certain location. If Smith pays this amount or uses a bondsman, he can be released from jail while his case proceeds.
2/25/26
CASE BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: After reviewing the evidence in the aggravated assault case against Xavier Ishamel Smith, the Recorder’s Court determined there was enough evidence to send the case to Superior Court for trial. This is a standard step for felony charges like aggravated assault, which must be tried in Superior Court rather than the lower Recorder’s Court.
2/25/26
FELONY DOCKET CASE DISPOSED
What this means: Xavier Ishamel Smith’s aggravated assault case was officially closed in Chatham County Recorder’s Court and transferred to Superior Court. Judge Crystal Harmon presided over this final action in the lower court. The case will now continue in Superior Court where felony charges are tried.
4/15/26
BOND HEARING RESCHEDULED
What this means: A bond hearing scheduled for Xavier Ishamel Smith was postponed at the request of his attorney. The hearing was set for 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1C at the Coleman Courthouse with Judge Crystal Harmon presiding. Bond hearings allow defendants to request changes to their bond conditions or amount.
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