Carlos Ford

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Name:
Ford, Carlos Marquavious

Date of Booking:
02/06/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED BATTERY

Officer’s Narrative:
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On February 6, 2026, at approximately 1300 hours, I, Det. Z. DeBisschop met with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] the victim, of a battery, at Newnan Police Department, which occurred at [400 BLOCK] Jefferson St. Newnan, GA., Jefferson Grove Apartments.

Upon making contact with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] I saw she had a swollen and bloody lip, a tooth that had been broken off about half way up the tooth, and her left eye had bruising and swelling. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] also seemed to be in a great deal of pain as she kept closing her eyes or squinting, and making noises as if she was feeling pain.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that she had been beaten up by [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Carlos Ford, a short time before coming to the police department. She stated that he had gotten mad over things he found in her phone such as her talking to other men. She said she was taking him to a job interview when he insisted on seeing her phone. When she gave him the phone and saw messages which said things like “good morning” and “happy birthday” he would get more and more mad until he hit her in the face while she was driving. She said she then was told she need to go into her house so they could talk or he would beat her in the car. She stated that due to past experiences with him she did what she was told because if she argued with him it would be worse for her.

She continued that once she was in the house Ford stated hitting her in the face and back of the head until she almost lost conciseness. She stated that he punched her in the back of the head and she fell hitting her head of the cabinet door handle. She also stated that after being hit in the back of the head she saw spots and felt like she was about to pass out. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] later said that at one point Ford was holding a knife to her leg and side saying he “should just end it all”.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] informed me that Ford does not have access to the apartment and does not live there. She said he had no items of his own there. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then gave consent to search her apartment for evidence of the crime and provided me with her key.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] condition appeared to worsen as the interview continued and she complained of severe head pain. EMS responded to the police department and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] refused transport but stated that a friend, who was with her, would bring her after the interview. I ended the interview early with just basic information out of concern for her medical condition.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

2/18/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY ELIZABETH BOSWELL FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE

What this means: Attorney Elizabeth Boswell of the Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office formally notified the Superior Court of Coweta County that she is representing Carlos Marquavious Ford in this case. Her filing asks the court to direct any notices about hearings or court dates to her. She also requested that a Preliminary Hearing and Bond Consideration be scheduled at the earliest available opportunity. This is a routine early step — it establishes who Ford’s attorney is and puts the court on notice to keep her informed going forward.

7/16/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST CARLOS MARQUAVIOUS FORD

What this means: A Coweta County grand jury formally indicted Carlos Marquavious Ford on July 16, 2026, during the March 2026 Term / July 2026 Session of Superior Court. Docket No. 2026-CR-191 is referenced on the indictment, and the case carries Docket No. SUR2026000919. An indictment means a grand jury reviewed the evidence and found probable cause to formally charge Ford — it is not a conviction.

Count 1 charges Carlos Marquavious Ford with Aggravated Battery — Family Violence under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-24(a). This means Ford is accused of seriously injuring another person in a domestic or family violence context.

Count 2 charges Carlos Marquavious Ford with Battery — Family Violence under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1(f)(2). This means Ford is additionally accused of committing battery against a family or household member.

Ford is accused of these offenses. He has not been convicted of anything at this stage.