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Name:
Williams, Robert
Date of Booking:
03/26/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On March 26, 2026, at 5:01 PM, I responded to the McDonald’s at 2105 Towne Lake Parkway in reference to a fight in progress. Dispatch advised the general manager, [WITNESS #1], called to report about 10 high schoolers were fighting inside the dining area. [WITNESS #1] reported most of them walked to the McDonald’s, and the main male involved was a black male wearing a black shirt, blue shorts, and brown slides. While enroute, [WITNESS #1] advised the same male made threats to bring guns and was leaving in a white Ford truck displaying Georgia tag [REDACTED].
Upon my arrival, the truck was no longer on scene and Deputy McCulloch was speaking to the only remaining parties on scene, juveniles [JUVENILE #1] and [JUVENILE #2]. [JUVENILE #1] and [JUVENILE #2] explained the following:
They are students at Woodstock High School and saw some Etowah High School students at the McDonald’s. [JUVENILE #2], joking around, said “You called him a bit*h?” out loud. [JUVENILE #2] was insinuating his friend [JUVENILE #1] called the Etowah student, later identified as Robert “Rylo” Williams, a “bit*h”.
It was explained Robert had fumbled several times in a football game in the previous year, so this was a recurring talking point. A loud verbal argument immediately ensued between all the juveniles present. Robert was at McDonald’s with two other juveniles, later identified as fellow Etowah football players [JUVENILE #3] and [JUVENILE #4].
Robert told [JUVENILE #1] and [JUVENILE #2] he would, “slap ya’ll in a line”, which is a phrase that means to physically dominate a group of people in rapid succession. [WITNESS #1] heard this comment and stepped into the middle of the argument to try and diffuse the situation. [WITNESS #1] told all the kids to leave. [JUVENILE #1] and [JUVENILE #2] exited the McDonald’s, but Robert and his friends followed them outside, where the verbal argument continued.
[WITNESS #1] went outside to ensure things did not escalate. [WITNESS #1] heard Robert state he had a “draco”, or AK-47 style pistol, and he was going to get it and come back. [WITNESS #1] took this as Robert threatening to come back to the premises with a weapon and potentially harm others. Robert and his friends subsequently left in the truck. All other juveniles on scene also left, leaving only [JUVENILE #1] and [JUVENILE #2].
I spoke to [JUVENILE #1]’s mom, [REDACTED], and explained the situation. [REDACTED] told me [JUVENILE #1]’s adult brother, [REDACTED], would be there shortly to pick him up. I then spoke to [JUVENILE #2]’s mom, [REDACTED], who arrived on scene shortly after. Both [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] were provided with case cards prior to leaving the scene. I also gave [WITNESS #1] a case card.
Deputy McCulloch also obtained security footage from the McDonald’s cameras of the incident (uploaded to Axon). Deputy McCulloch and I went to Etowah High School to try and identify Robert, [JUVENILE #3] and [JUVENILE #4], as we did not know yet who they were. After speaking with Coach [REDACTED], he was able to identify the three juveniles and provide Robert’s information. Coach [REDACTED] was unable to provide additional information for [JUVENILE #3] and [JUVENILE #4] as they were on a different coach’s roster.
At approximately 6:30 PM, I went to Robert’s residence to try and speak with him and his mother, [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] answered the door and I explained the situation. [REDACTED] said Robert was not home, and she did not know where he was. I asked [REDACTED] if she could call Robert so I could speak to him over the phone, but she said her phone did not work. I asked for Robert’s phone number, so I may try and call him. [REDACTED] told me she did not have to give me Robert’s phone number and ultimately refused to provide it.
I gave [REDACTED] a case card, explaining I needed to speak with Robert as soon as possible. [REDACTED] told me she would go look for him and call as soon as she found him or he came home. I returned to service. I informed Cheorkee County School Police Investigator Dobbs of the situation and provided the case number. I waited for [REDACTED] to contact me, but she never did.
At approximately 9:30 PM, I secured an arrest warrant for Robert for disorderly conduct (warrant number CE0144595). At 9:38 PM, Investigator Dobbs informed me one of the School PD officers just spoke with [REDACTED], who told them Robert was back home. I informed Investigator Dobbs I had just taken a warrant for Robert and would go try to make contact with him.
I went with backup deputies to Robert’s residence at 10:16 PM. Lights were on inside the residence when I knocked on the door, then announced my presence. No one answered the door for several moments, though I heard multiple voices and footsteps. Deputy Salazar then advised [REDACTED] came out to the rear of the residence, stating she and Robert would come to the front door. Deputy McCulloch was at the front of the residence with me and shined a flashlight into one of the upstairs window, as he saw someone looking out of it.
[REDACTED] and Robert came to the door, and I explained I wanted to talk to Robert about the earlier incident at McDonald’s. [REDACTED] immediately began protesting, asking why deputies were surrounding the house and shining flashlights. I explained it was because no one was answering the door and we heard people inside. Robert said he would speak to me about the incident, so I read him his Miranda Rights. Robert stated he heard me and asked what I wanted to know.
I asked Robert what happened at McDonald’s. Robert told me he often has issues with [JUVENILE #1] when at McDonald’s and today was no different. [JUVENILE #2] made the comment about Robert being a “bit*h” and they began to argue. Robert stated he does not even know [JUVENILE #1] or [JUVENILE #2] (he did not know their names) and he does not know why they always try to start something with him. Robert stated [JUVENILE #1] will often call teammates to join when taunting him.
I asked if anyone made any threats and Robert said no. I asked Robert if he told them he was going to “slap” them “in a line”. Robert looked down and said, “Well…” and stated since [JUVENILE #1] and [JUVENILE #2] were talking about taking it outside they could do that. Robert maintained he did not make any threats and did not say he would slap them in a line.
I asked Robert what happened as they were exiting the restaurant and going to leave. Robert stated nothing happened. I asked Robert about the comment made about the “draco”. Robert told me he never said anything about the draco or returning with one. Robert asked if there was video footage and I said there was, but it did not have audio. Robert said ten people could tell me he never said that and I informed him of the multiple witnesses corroborating the statements.
Robert then said [JUVENILE #1] and [JUVENILE #2] started the altercation by taunting him. [REDACTED] did not know what a “draco” was and Sergeant Garland explained. [REDACTED] said Robert has no such weapon nor are there any weapons in the home. [REDACTED] told us she did not call us upon Robert’s return home because she could not locate the case card I provided earlier. She explained she spoke with the school instead.
I informed Robert he was under arrest for disorderly conduct. I handcuffed Robert, checking for proper fit and double locking the handcuffs. Though he verbally protested, Robert was compliant during arrest and transport. [REDACTED] asked me to explain the charge and I did. Robert stated he had school tomorrow and I told him he would be able to bond out shortly.
Deputy McCulloch and I escorted Robert to my patrol car, where Deputy McCulloch searched Robert incident to arrest. No contraband was located and Robert was secured in my back seat. I transported Robert to the Adult Detention Center and transferred custody, informing intake deputies he was a juvenile.
I then returned to service.
A DFCS referral has been completed.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/31/26
BOND SET
What this means: A judge set Robert Williams’s bond at $1,000.00. This is the amount he must pay or arrange to be released from custody while his case is pending in Cherokee County.
4/20/26
ATTORNEY APPOINTED
What this means: Ryan Donnelly was appointed to represent Robert Williams at no cost to the defendant.
4/21/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE BY COUNSEL
What this means: Ryan M. Donnelly formally entered his appearance in the case, officially becoming Robert Williams’s attorney of record.
4/21/26
CONSOLIDATED DISCOVERY MOTIONS FILED
What this means: The court consolidated discovery motions in Robert Williams’s case. Discovery is the process where both sides exchange evidence and information. Consolidating the motions means the court combined multiple discovery requests into one proceeding to streamline the case.
6/19/26
ACCUSATION FILED
What this means: The State filed an accusation against Robert Williams in Cherokee County case 26M1073, formally charging him with disorderly conduct. An accusation is a charging document that initiates prosecution in a misdemeanor case.
8/17/26
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Robert Williams waived his right to an arraignment, the hearing where he would be informed of the charges and asked to enter a plea. By waiving arraignment, he agreed to proceed without that formal hearing.
8/18/26
STATE COURT ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR SCHEDULED
What this means: An arraignment calendar call was scheduled for 9:30 AM on 8/18/26 in Cherokee State Court. Although Robert Williams waived his arraignment, the court maintained the calendar entry.
8/28/26
RESPONSE TO DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: A response to discovery was filed in Robert Williams’s case. This document provided the requested evidence and information to the other side as part of the discovery process.
10/12/26
GUILTY PLEA ENTERED AND SENTENCE IMPOSED
What this means: Robert Williams pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. He was sentenced to serve 15 days in jail. He received credit for time already served in custody, and was released on time served, meaning the time he had already spent in jail satisfied his entire sentence.