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Name:
Anderson, Cantrell Bernard
Date of Booking:
06/11/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
False Imprisonment
Aggravated Sodomy – Commit Sodomy With Force And Against Per
Aggravated Battery
Simple Battery – Family Violence
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/11/2026, I, Ptl. Stephens, responded in normal patrol mode to [100 BLOCK] Adams St. in reference to a 911 hang-up call.
Upon arrival, I made contact with a female identified as [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] advised that she called police for assistance because the father of her children, Cantrell, had assaulted her. [VICTIM #1] stated that Cantrell became angry after learning that she had been involved in a sexual relationship with another man. [VICTIM #1] advised that she was asleep on the couch when Cantrell entered the residence and slapped her multiple times while her nephews were present in the living room.
[VICTIM #1] stated that Cantrell then forced her into a bedroom and continued to physically assault her. [VICTIM #1] advised that Cantrell tied her feet together and placed her hands behind her back before continuing the assault. [VICTIM #1] further stated that Cantrell placed a firearm against the side of her face and repeatedly questioned her about the other male.
[VICTIM #1] stated that she was crying and screaming in pain during the incident. [VICTIM #1] advised that Cantrell wrapped the strap of her purse around her neck and choked her while placing a sock in her mouth. [VICTIM #1] stated that Cantrell forcibly penetrated her an*s with his pe*is. [VICTIM #1] stated that during the assault, Cantrell’s pe*is slipped from her an*s and penetrated her vagi*a. [VICTIM #1] stated that Cantrell then forced his pe*is back into her an*s and continued penetrating her against her will. [VICTIM #1] further stated that Cantrell picked her up multiple times and dropped her onto the floor.
As a result of the assault, [VICTIM #1] sustained multiple visible injuries. I observed bruising on [VICTIM #1]’s head and swelling on her forehead. Photographs of her injuries were taken while at the hospital and uploaded into evidence. Cantrell Anderson was charges with Aggravated Battery.
I transported [VICTIM #1] and her two juvenile sons to [2900 BLOCK] Rosebrier St. for their safety. I notified Sgt. Tuten of the incident. An investigator responded to the hospital and met with [VICTIM #1] regarding the assault.
This case is being forwarded to investigation.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/1/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR CANTRELL ANDERSON
What this means: Attorney Senoqua Claiborne of the Dougherty Circuit Public Defender’s Office formally entered the case as appointed counsel for Cantrell Anderson in Dougherty County Superior Court (Case No. SUWT2026000605). This filing also notified the court that Anderson’s defense would participate in reciprocal discovery — a process under Georgia law (OCGA 17-16-1) where both sides, the prosecution and the defense, share evidence with each other ahead of trial. The filing also outlined the limits of the public defender’s representation, noting that appointed counsel does not handle civil matters, asset forfeiture, or discretionary appeals related to probation revocation.
7/1/26
BAIL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 7/14/26
What this means: Defense attorney Senoqua Claiborne filed a Motion to Set Bail on behalf of Cantrell Anderson and notified the court that the hearing was scheduled before Judge Victoria Darrisaw on July 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM via WebEx video conference. The motion argued that Anderson did not pose a significant risk of fleeing, was not a danger to the community, was not likely to commit a felony while awaiting trial, and was not likely to intimidate witnesses. Anderson is accused of charges including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment in Dougherty County Superior Court.
7/14/26
JUDGE DENIES BAIL FOR CANTRELL ANDERSON
What this means: Following the bail hearing held via video conference, Judge Victoria Darrisaw of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit signed an Order Denying Bail for Cantrell Anderson in Case No. SUWT2026000605. Of the grounds listed on the order, the court checked that Cantrell Anderson poses a significant risk of committing a felony while the case is pending trial. As a result, Anderson will remain held at the Dougherty County Jail without the option to post bond while the case moves forward. Anderson is accused of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment, among other charges.