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Name:
Jenkins, Yousef Abdul
Date of Booking:
06/13/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE-SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION OR PRIOR FORCIBLE FELONY CONVICTION – M
BATTERY AGAINST A FEMALE WHO IS PREGNANT – M
KIDNAPPING – F
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN FELONIES – F
RECEIPT, POSSESSION OR TRANSPORT OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON OR FELONY FIRST OFFENDER, ETC – F
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 13, 2026 at or around 0330 hours while on patrol in full SPD uniform operating a clearly marked police vehicle, Ofc. Rimes and I were dispatched to a Domestic Violence call at the intersection of Rockdale St. and Archer St.
Once on scene we observed Mr. Yusuf, Jenkins standing in the road on the left side near the sidewalk. He was standing over Ms. [VICTIM #1], who was seated on the sidewalk facing the road with her head down cradled in her hands. I also observed on the other side of the intersection a vehicle parked on the corner with the driver’s door open.
Ofc. Rimes and I then approached the two individuals. He spoke to Ms. [VICTIM #1] and asked Mr. Jenkins to come and speak to me. Mr. Jenkins was not very talkative and refused to give me his name several times before finally doing so. I noticed blood on Mr. Jenkins’ track suit in several places
It was at this time that officers: Johns, Graham, and kemp arrived on scene and shortly after Ofc. Kemp placed Mr. Jenkins in handcuffs and moved him to my patrol car.
I then was asked by Ofc. Rimes to speak with Ms. [VICTIM #1] while he checked the vehicle. I then collected Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s personal information and asked her to explain to me what happened prior to us arriving. Ms. [VICTIM #1] was adamant that Mr. Jenkins had not physically harmed her and stated that she has anger issues herself and said, “If anything I do the hitting and I have to keep my hands off him”.
While talking with her I noticed her lip was slightly swollen and there was blood on her shirt in several places there was also blood on the ground near to where she was sitting. It was at this time that Ofc. Rimes returned and began asking Ms. [VICTIM #1] about a weapon found in the vehicle with blood on it. He asked if she had been hit with the gun, she replied “no” (see Cpl. Rimes’ supplemental report for more information). It was shortly after this that Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Jenkins had chased her around the area.
I was then relieved by Ofc. Johns who stood by with Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Ofc. Rimes advised me he had made contact with the initial complainant who stated to him she had seen Mr. Jenkins pulling Ms. [VICTIM #1] down the street by her arm as she yelled “let me go, let me go”.
Afterwards I spoke with Det. Purdee of SPDs Domestic violence unit, and he explained to me the potential charges Mr. Jenkins could face and why. After my phone call I began filing out the A&B forms.
I charged Mr. Jenkins with: Battery DVA (Mr. Jenkins caused visible injuries to Ms. [VICTIM #1] while they were in a domestic relationship), Battery against a pregnant woman (Ms. [VICTIM #1] is 16-17 weeks pregnant), Kidnapping (Mr. Jenkins pulled Ms. [VICTIM #1] by the arm as she yelled “let me go”), Poss. of a firearm by a convicted felon (We confirmed that Mr. Jenkins is a convicted felon and there was a firearm in the vehicle with him), Poss. of a firearm in the commission of a felony (I firearm was present when Mr. Jenkins attempted to kidnap Ms. [VICTIM #1]).
Mr. Jenkins was transported to CCDC and booked without issue
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/15/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD — BOND DENIED
What this means: Yousef Abdul Jenkins appeared before the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on June 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM for his first appearance hearing — the initial court proceeding where a judge reviews the arrest and advises the defendant of the charges and their rights. Judge Crystal Denise Harmon of the Recorder’s Court determined that Jenkins should be denied bond. The court checked the box indicating the charges are bailable only before a judge of the Superior Court under O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(a), meaning the Recorder’s Court does not have authority to set bond in this case. Bond was denied on the grounds that Jenkins poses a significant risk, with the court specifically noting the statutory basis under O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(a). A preliminary hearing was scheduled for July 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1B at the Chatham County Courthouse. Jenkins remains held in the Chatham County jail without bond pending that hearing.
6/15/26
RECORDER’S COURT NOTIFIES SUPERIOR COURT — CHARGES BAILABLE ONLY BEFORE SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
What this means: On June 15, 2026, Donna Willingham, Senior Director of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, sent formal written notification to the Chatham County Superior Court Administrator advising that Yousef Abdul Jenkins had a first appearance hearing in Recorder’s Court and that the court is statutorily unable to consider bond for this defendant. This notification was required under O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(c)(1) because the charges against Jenkins — which include Battery-Family Violence (1st Offense)-DVA, Battery Against a Female Who Is Pregnant, Kidnapping, Possession of Firearm During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies, and Receipt, Possession or Transport of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony First Offender — fall under the category of offenses where only a Superior Court judge has authority to set bond. The case number is listed as RCCR26-13918.
7/6/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR YOUSEF ABDUL JENKINS
What this means: On July 6, 2026, attorney Jonathan Phillips (Bar Number 343510) filed a Notice of Appearance of Counsel in the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, case number RCCR26-13918. All future court notices and filings in this case are to be directed to Phillips on Jenkins’s behalf.
7/6/26
COMMITTAL HEARING HELD — CONTINUED TO 7/20/26
What this means: On July 6, 2026, the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County held a committal hearing in case RCCR26-13918 for Yousef Abdul Jenkins. A committal hearing is a proceeding where a judge reviews the evidence to determine whether there is probable cause to send the case to a higher court — in this case, Chatham County Superior Court — for further prosecution. The five charges against Jenkins are Battery-Family Violence-DVA, Battery Against a Female Who Is Pregnant, Kidnapping, Possession of Firearm During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies, and Receipt, Possession or Transport of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony First Offender. Rather than ruling on probable cause at this hearing, the court continued the committal hearing to July 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Jenkins remains in the custody of the Chatham County jail pending that date.
7/20/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING SCHEDULED — OFFICER REQUIRED
What this means: A felony docket hearing for Yousef Abdul Jenkins has been scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Chatham County. A felony docket is a routine court calendar appearance where the judge and attorneys check the status of the case — confirming that the case is moving forward, addressing any pending motions, and setting future dates. The notation that an officer is required indicates that a law enforcement officer involved in the case must be present. This is a standard step as the case progresses through the court system following the committal hearing.
7/20/26
COMMITTAL HEARING HELD — FIREARM CHARGE DISMISSED, CASE CONTINUED TO 7/27/26
What this means: On July 20, 2026, the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County held the continued committal hearing for Yousef Abdul Jenkins in case RCCR26-13918. During this hearing, the charge of Possession of Firearm During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies was dismissed. The remaining charges — Battery-Family Violence-DVA, Battery Against a Female Who Is Pregnant, Kidnapping, and Receipt, Possession or Transport of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony First Offender — were not resolved at this hearing. The court continued the committal hearing to July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Jenkins remains in custody pending that date.
7/27/26
COMMITTAL HEARING HELD — CASE BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: On July 27, 2026, the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County held the final committal hearing for Yousef Abdul Jenkins in case RCCR26-13918. The judge found probable cause on the remaining charges and bound the case over to Chatham County Superior Court for grand jury consideration and further prosecution. The charges now proceeding to Superior Court are Battery-Family Violence-DVA, Battery Against a Female Who Is Pregnant, Kidnapping, and Receipt, Possession or Transport of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony First Offender. Jenkins remains in custody of the Chatham County jail.