Dorothy Ball

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Name:
Ball, Dorothy Zackery

Date of Booking:
03/24/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault – Family Violence – Cutting Tool

Officer’s Narrative:
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I (Ptl. Medlock) responded in normal mode to [700 BLOCK] 9th Ave. in reference to Family Violence.

Upon arrival, I made contact with [VICTIM #1] who stated that he and his grandmother Dorothy Ball got into an altercation where she pulled a blue and black knife on him. [VICTIM #1] stated his grandmother got drunk and began acting irate by screaming and making noise outside of [700 BLOCK] 9th Ave Unit [REDACTED].

[VICTIM #1] stated that when he advised Dorthy to come into the house so that she would not disturb the rest of the neighbors she became even more irate. [VICTIM #1] stated that at which time Dorothy pulled out a black and blue knife on him, attempting to harm him with it. [VICTIM #1] stated Dorothy pointed the knife at him and stated she would kill him. [VICTIM #1] stated he attempted to grab Dorthy by her hands so that she would not harm him with the knife at which time they began to tussle.

I made contact with Dorthy who stated that she is allowed to drink in her home and that [VICTIM #1] always tries to stop her. Dorthy stated she and [VICTIM #1] got into a verbal altercation. Dorothy stated [VICTIM #1] used both hands and pushed her to the ground and then hit her in the lip. Dorothy stated she then pulled her blue and black knife on [VICTIM #1] attempting to attack him and told him she would kill him if he tried to hit her again.

I observed 2 videos given to me by [VICTIM #1] that show Dorothy with a pickaxe attempting to open the front door after [VICTIM #1] locked it. It further shows Dorothy with her blue and black blade without a swollen lip walking out of the house. The second video shows Dorothy in the home. The video further shows Dorothy slapping the phone out of [VICTIM #1]’s hand while she is holding the blue and black knife in her hand. In the video, you can observe a black screen but hear tussling between [VICTIM #1] and Dorothy where [VICTIM #1] is advising her to put the knife down but is refusing.

Dorothy was placed in double locked handcuffs (to the rear) for Aggravated Assault against [VICTIM #1] and searched incident to arrest and placed in patrol vehicle (19-003). Dorothy was placed in a seat belt. Dorothy was transported to the Dougherty County Jail by Ptl. McClain and turned over to the jail staff.

I advised them to contact the police if they need further assistance. Photos, video, and all evidence of the scene were taken and submitted to Property/Management (201 W Oglethorpe Ave) locker 2. Sgt. Tuten was notified of this incident and this case was turned over to investigator Brown. A GCIC/NCIC check was conducted on all parties for wants/warrants with negative results.

This incident is domestic in nature because Dorothy and [VICTIM #1] live together.

This case remains active and forwarded to investigation.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

4/7/26

APPEARANCE BOND

What this means: Dorothy Zackery Ball was released on an appearance bond, meaning she was released from custody with a promise to return to court as required. She does not have to pay money to be released, but she must appear at all scheduled hearings.

4/24/26

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND

What this means: The court imposed special conditions on Dorothy Zackery Ball’s bond. These are rules she must follow while out of custody. Violation of these conditions could result in her arrest and return to jail.

4/27/26

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RIGHT TO COUNSEL

What this means: Dorothy Zackery Ball acknowledged in writing that she understands her right to be represented by an attorney. This confirms she was informed of her right to have a lawyer defend her in this case, either one she hires or one appointed by the court if she cannot afford one.