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Name:
Navarro, Mitchell
Date of Booking:
03/15/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
RAPE
SIMPLE BATTERY
KIDNAPPING
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On October 18, 2023, at 14:37 hours, the victim, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] came to the Hickory Flat Precinct to report a Sexual Battery. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated she wanted a female deputy to take her report.
Dispatch contacted CID to see if there was a female detective available to take [REDACTED BY AGENCY] report. I spoke to Detective Kuykendall who advised me to take [REDACTED BY AGENCY] basic statement and a detective would be in touch with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] within a couple of days, from this report, to ensure [REDACTED BY AGENCY] would have to explain what happened to her one time. Detective Kuykendall also advised [REDACTED BY AGENCY] of this information.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated she [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Mitchell Navarro in May of 2023. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] said since May Mitchell has been joking/threatening to put holes in condoms in order to get her pregnant. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated throughout their relationship Mitchell has been verbally and emotionally abusive.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] said in mid to the end of September 2023 Mitchell kept her from leaving his residence, [100 BLOCK] Colemans Bluff, by standing in front of the front door of the residence.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated the Sexual Battery happened at [100 BLOCK] Colemans Bluff and in Blue Ridge, GA at an Airbnb.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] said she did not have any physical evidence to turn over, i.e. clothing/bed sheets. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated she does have text messages saved to her cell phone that were between her and Mitchell.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] said she is safe and she is staying with her parents in [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I advised if Mitchell comes around her and she does not feel safe to call law enforcement. I advised [REDACTED BY AGENCY] on how to obtain a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) against Mitchell.
I gave [REDACTED BY AGENCY] a case card and advised Dispatch I was back in service.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/18/26
MOTION FOR BOND FILED
What this means: Mitchell Navarro, accused of rape, simple battery, kidnapping, and false imprisonment in Cherokee County Case No. 26CR0588, filed a motion requesting his release on bond pending trial. A certificate of service was also filed on the same date.
3/18/26
WAIVER OF APPOINTED ATTORNEY
What this means: Mitchell Navarro waived his right to have an attorney appointed to him at public expense. This means he chose not to accept a court-appointed lawyer and would pursue other representation.
3/19/26
RULE NISI ISSUED ON MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: The court issued a rule nisi on Mitchell Navarro’s motion for bond. A rule nisi is a court order that gives the other side (the prosecution) a set time to respond to the motion before the judge decides whether to grant it.
4/1/26
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: The court denied Mitchell Navarro’s motion for bond. He will remain in custody pending trial in Cherokee Superior Court.
4/1/26
DOCKET HEARING HELD
What this means: A docket hearing was held in Cherokee Superior Court on Mitchell Navarro’s case. Court notes were recorded during the hearing, and the motion for bond/reduction/modify was addressed.
4/16/26
NOTICE OF DEFENDANT’S ELECTION TO PROCEED UNDER O.C.G.A. 17-16-1 ET SEQ. AND CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS
What this means: Mitchell Navarro filed notice that he is electing to proceed under Georgia’s statutory procedures for discovery and consolidated motions (O.C.G.A. 17-16-1 et seq.). This is a procedural election that affects how discovery and pretrial motions will be handled.
4/16/26
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL — JEFFREY HELLER
What this means: Jeffrey Heller was substituted in as counsel for Mitchell Navarro, replacing his prior representation.
4/23/26
APPOINTMENT OF PROSECUTOR — RACHEL M. ASHE
What this means: Rachel M. Ashe was appointed as the prosecutor handling the case against Mitchell Navarro in Cherokee County.
5/29/26
MOTION FOR BOND FILED
What this means: Mitchell Navarro filed another motion for bond, seeking reconsideration of his release pending trial.
6/9/26
INDICTMENT FILED
What this means: A grand jury indictment was filed against Mitchell Navarro in Cherokee Superior Court, Case No. 26CR0588. The indictment formally charges him with rape, simple battery, kidnapping, and false imprisonment. This replaces the initial accusation and means the case will proceed to trial.
6/24/26
DOCKET HEARING HELD
What this means: A docket hearing was held in Cherokee Superior Court on Mitchell Navarro’s case at 9:00 a.m. The motion for bond/reduction/modify was addressed during the hearing.
7/8/26
CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR
What this means: Mitchell Navarro’s case was scheduled on the criminal arraignment calendar in Cherokee Superior Court at 9:00 a.m. on July 8, 2026. At an arraignment, the defendant is informed of the charges and asked to enter a plea.
7/14/26
CALENDAR CLERK NOTICE OF HEARING
What this means: The calendar clerk issued a notice of hearing in Mitchell Navarro’s case, notifying the parties of an upcoming court date.
7/17/26
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
What this means: Mitchell Navarro or his attorney filed a change of address with the court.
7/22/26
CONTINUANCE GRANTED
What this means: The court granted a continuance in Mitchell Navarro’s case, postponing the scheduled proceedings to a later date.
7/22/26
CRIMINAL CALENDAR CALL HELD
What this means: A criminal calendar call was held in Cherokee Superior Court at 1:30 p.m. on Mitchell Navarro’s case. A calendar call is a brief court appearance where the judge and attorneys confirm readiness for trial or address any outstanding pretrial matters.
8/17/26
CRIMINAL TRIAL CALENDAR SCHEDULED
What this means: Mitchell Navarro’s case was scheduled on the criminal trial calendar in Cherokee Superior Court for August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
8/24/26
CRIMINAL TRIAL CALENDAR SCHEDULED
What this means: Mitchell Navarro’s case was scheduled on the criminal trial calendar in Cherokee Superior Court for August 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Read the full story at Cherokee County Gazette.