Shirley Smalls

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Name:
Smalls, Shirley Ann

Date of Booking:
03/29/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault – Firearm

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/29/2026, I, Ptl. J. Jackson, responded to [700 BLOCK] Dartmouth Ln in reference to an aggravated assault.

Upon arrival, contact was made with [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated he was traveling to his mother’s residence located at the corner of EastTown Rd and Dartmouth Ln when he was approached earlier by a subject known as “Little Poochie,” identified as (Alexander Brown) who requested a lighter. [VICTIM #1] stated he retrieved a lighter from his residence and provided it to Brown.

[VICTIM #1] stated that upon arriving at his mother’s residence, he observed Poochie and requested the return of his lighter. [VICTIM #1] stated Poochie denied having the lighter, which led to a verbal altercation. [VICTIM #1] stated Poochie became aggressive and threatened to kill him if he did not leave the area.

[VICTIM #1] stated he remained inside his vehicle during the incident. [VICTIM #1] stated Brown struck the hood of his vehicle with his hands. [VICTIM #1] further stated he heard Brown instruct his grandmother, Shirley Smalls, to retrieve a firearm. [VICTIM #1] stated he observed Smalls at the doorway holding a gray handgun. [VICTIM #1] stated he did not observe where the firearm was aimed but heard a single gunshot. [VICTIM #1] then left the scene and returned home.

Contact was made with witness [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated she contacted [VICTIM #1] by phone to request cigarettes and overheard a verbal altercation between [VICTIM #1] and Brown. [WITNESS #1] stated she heard Brown instruct Smalls to retrieve a firearm. [WITNESS #1] stated she exited her residence and observed Smalls holding a handgun and pointing it toward [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle. [WITNESS #1] stated she observed Smalls discharge the firearm. [WITNESS #1] further stated she observed Brown flee the scene on foot.

Contact was made with Shirley Smalls. Smalls stated she heard a disturbance outside her residence and observed [VICTIM #1] attempting to strike her son, [WITNESS #2], with a vehicle. Smalls stated she instructed [VICTIM #1] to stop and leave the property. Smalls denied possessing or discharging a firearm. Smalls stated [WITNESS #2] briefly entered the residence and then exited.

Contact was made with [WITNESS #2], who stated he resides at the location. [WITNESS #2] stated he observed [VICTIM #1] and Poochie engaged in a verbal dispute over a lighter. [WITNESS #2] stated [VICTIM #1] attempted to strike Poochie with his vehicle. [WITNESS #2] stated he entered the residence to use the bathroom and, upon exiting, observed Smalls holding a firearm and discharging it into the air. [WITNESS #2] stated he then transported Brown to a nearby residence. Smalls and [WITNESS #2] were detained and advised of their Miranda rights.

[WITNESS #2] stated Smalls owns the firearm and discharged it while standing at the side door of the residence. [WITNESS #2] stated he was unsure whether Smalls was instructed by Brown to retrieve the firearm.

Smalls provided consent to search the residence. [WITNESS #2] directed officers to a dresser drawer in Smalls’ bedroom, where a silver/gray handgun was located.

Ptl. Slankard rendered the firearm safe and located four live rounds and one spent casing within the weapon.

Smalls was placed under arrest, searched incident to arrest, and secured in the rear of my patrol vehicle. Smalls was transported to the Dougherty County Jail and turned over to jail staff without incident. My duty weapon was secured in the trunk of my patrol vehicle prior to transport.

Lt. Richardson was notifed and on scene. Detective Watson was notified.

Firearm Information:
Make/Model: Braztech Rossi
Caliber: .38
Serial Number: BN13625

Evudence of the firearm was submitted to albany Property and Evidence, and assigned to lovker #22.

Warrant: 26-004007 — Aggravated Assault with a Firearm.

All involved parties were identified, and GCIC/NCIC checks were conducted with negative results for active warrants.

This case is cleared by arrest.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

4/1/26

APPLICATION FOR BOND FILED

What this means: Shirley Ann Smalls, accused of aggravated assault with a firearm in Dougherty County Superior Court (Case No. SUWT2026000338), filed a request asking the court to allow her release from custody while her case is pending. The application typically includes information about her ties to the community, employment, and other factors the judge will consider when deciding whether to grant bond.

4/1/26

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE

What this means: An attorney entered an appearance in the case on behalf of Shirley Ann Smalls, officially representing her in court proceedings.

4/2/26

CONSENT ORDER FOR BOND ISSUED

What this means: The court issued a written order agreeing to allow Shirley Ann Smalls to be released from custody under certain conditions. A consent order means both the prosecution and defense agreed to the bond terms, so the judge approved it without needing a contested hearing.

4/3/26

APPEARANCE BOND SET

What this means: The court formally set the conditions under which Shirley Ann Smalls may be released. An appearance bond requires her to show up for all future court dates; if she fails to appear, she forfeits the bond and may face additional charges.

4/3/26

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RIGHT TO COUNSEL

What this means: Shirley Ann Smalls signed a document confirming that she understands her right to have an attorney represent her in this case. This is a standard procedural step ensuring the defendant is aware of her legal rights.