Nathan Lee

Name:
Lee, Nathan David

Date of Booking:
02/28/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Cruelty To Children-causes Excessive Physical Or Mental Pain

Aggravated Assault – Family Violence – Hands/feet/fist

Officer’s Narrative:
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On February 28, 2025, I, Ptl. Whitus, responded to 417 W 3rd Ave., (Phoebe Main), in reference to a child abuse. A charge for Cruelty to children in the 1st Degree will be added.

Upon arrival, I made contact with Med 6, ([REDACTED] and [REDACTED]), at the ambulance entrance to the trauma center. Both medics stated that their patient, 1yo [REDACTED BY AGENCY], had multiple injuries to her body and it looked like signs of foul play had taken place. Both medics stated they responded to [200 BLOCK] Pinson Rd. in reference to an unconscious 1yo, called in by the mother of the 1yo, [WITNESS #1], who arrived shortly after they did. Both medics stated when they arrived on scene, they observed the 1yo on the floor inside of a bedroom, naked and barely conscious. The medics stated they grabbed [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and rushed her to the hospital, (Phoebe Main, 417 W 3rd Ave).

I observed multiple bruises to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] face, right leg, and buttocks area. Some of the bruises appeared fresh and some appeared to be old. I observed multiple E.R. staff members working on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to keep her vitals stable. I was then notified by the medics that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] mother, [WITNESS #1], was in the front of the trauma center in reference to the incident. I made contact with [WITNESS #1] inside of the consultation room near the front desk. [WITNESS #1] did not appear to be upset or emotionally unstable so, I began talking to [WITNESS #1] in reference to the incident. [WITNESS #1] began stating to me that she was at work and received a call from her brother, Nathan Lee around 9am. [WITNESS #1] stated Lee advised her that she needs to leave work and come home due to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] not acting right. [WITNESS #1] stated Lee then face-timed her phone and showed her [REDACTED BY AGENCY] [WITNESS #1] stated [REDACTED BY AGENCY] appeared as if she was burning up. [WITNESS #1] stated she left work and call Albany’s 911 once she was nearby. I then paused my investigation for further detail.

Cpl. Ellis responded out to location in reference to the incident. Cpl. Ellis, along with [REDACTED] from DFACS, interviewed [WITNESS #1] in reference to the incident. [WITNESS #1] stated she got up around 6:30am to get her son, [REDACTED BY AGENCY], ready for school at Turner Elementary. [WITNESS #1] stated when she dropped [REDACTED BY AGENCY] off, she headed to work. [WITNESS #1] stated she works 45 minutes away at the Publix in Tifton Ga, so she have to leave early. [WITNESS #1] stated she last seen [REDACTED BY AGENCY] last night when she arrived home from work, but did not check on her before she left the residence for work that morning. [WITNESS #1] stated she texted Lee and reminded him to check on her earlier that morning. [WITNESS #1] stated she received a call from her brother, Nathan Lee around 9am. [WITNESS #1] stated Lee advised her that she needs to leave work and come home due to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] not acting right. [WITNESS #1] stated Lee then face-timed her phone and showed her [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. [WITNESS #1] stated [REDACTED BY AGENCY] appeared as if she was burning up. [WITNESS #1] stated she left work and call Albany’s 911 once she was nearby.

[WITNESS #1] stated she recently saw marks on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] forehead Monday, February 23, 2025. [WITNESS #1] stated when she asked Lee about the marks, Lee stated [REDACTED BY AGENCY] must have fell on the toy box located in the living-room. [WITNESS #1] stated Lee is currently living with her because she is currently going through a divorce with her husband, [REDACTED]. [WITNESS #1] stated Lee does not have a job so it was convenient for Lee to move in and watch her kids while she is at work until she finds a daycare.

[WITNESS #1]’s other daughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY], was still at the scene of the incident. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was transported to Phoebe Main by Ptl. S. Reeder, in a child safety seat, provided by Lt. P.Taylor. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was placed in the room with her [WITNESS #1] and DFACS staff. I did not make contact with Lee in reference to the incident but Lee was transported to the LEC (Law Enforcement Center), in reference to the incident. IDENT, responded out to the hospital as well in reference to the incident. After speaking with the medics while the trauma staff continued to work or [REDACTED BY AGENCY], I was informed that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was suffering from a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, (bleeding on the brain). Pictures of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] injuries were taken by IDENT. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was airlifted by chopper 416FS.

A CARES form was completed in reference to this incident. Lee was charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children in the 1st. Lee was transported to the Dougherty County Jail by Ptl. Sibley.

Sgt. Outlaw was notified in reference to this incident.

This incident is cleared by arrest.

[End of Narrative]