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Name:
Lovest, Theodus Lamar
Date of Booking:
03/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Cruelty To Animals
Officer’s Narrative:
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I responded in normal mode to [400 BLOCK] S Monroe St in reference to disorderly conduct.
Upon arrival, I made contact with a black male, Theodus Lovest. Lovest advised that he was in a verbal altercation with his landlord’s son, [VICTIM #1]. Lovest advised that [VICTIM #1] verbally attacked him because he no longer wants him living in the residence due to his failure to pay rent. Lovest advised that he went through the window to gain access to the home the night before.
While on scene, I made contact with [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated that Lovest came to the residence overnight on (03/19/2026) and was banging on the front door. [WITNESS #1] stated that Lovest broke a window to gain entry into the home. [WITNESS #1] stated that Lovest was involved in a verbal altercation with [REDACTED] (the landlord) over his refusal to live in the residence anymore.
During the altercation, [VICTIM #1]’s dog began to bark, which angered Lovest. [WITNESS #1] advised that at approximately 3AM (03/20/2026), she observed Lovest along with his female friend, who goes by “New York”, twisting [VICTIM #1]’s white dog back and forth while also twisting its neck like they were trying to kill it.
I observed the white dog, on its back, dead, over the fence on the south side of the house. I observed three other dead dogs that were decomposed and looked to have been there for some time. [VICTIM #1] verified that the white dog was his. [WITNESS #1] provided a photo, timestamped 08:55 AM 03/19/2026, showing the dog lying in the backyard pen. [WITNESS #1] wrote a written statement detailing what she observed Lovest and New York doing to the dog. Pictures of the dogs were taken and logged into evidence with property management.
Lovest was placed in double locked handcuffs to the rear without incident. Negative results were obtained for weapons and contraband during the search incident arrest. Lovest was secured in the rear passenger-side seat of my patrol vehicle and transported to the Dougherty County Jail. Before entering the secure portion of the facility, I placed my department-issued firearm in the trunk of my patrol vehicle. [LOVEST] was turned over to jail staff without incident. After clearing the jail, I conducted a search of the rear seat area of my patrol vehicle for weapons or contraband, with negative results, and retrieved my department-issued firearm.
An arrest warrant for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (WNO:26-003557-01APD, DOW: 03/21/2026) was issued for Lovest.
A note for animal control and code enforcement were left via dispatch to check out the residence. Sgt. Dorminy was on scne and is aware of the incident.
This case is cleared by arrest.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/23/26
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND SET
What this means: The court has established specific rules that Theodus Lamar Lovest must follow while out on bond in Dougherty County case SUWT2026000302.
5/6/26
APPEARANCE BOND POSTED
What this means: Theodus Lamar Lovest has posted an appearance bond, which is a financial guarantee that he will return to court for future hearings. This allows him to be released from custody while the case proceeds.
5/6/26
RIGHT TO COUNSEL ACKNOWLEDGMENT FILED
What this means: Theodus Lamar Lovest has signed an acknowledgment confirming that he understands his right to counsel and his obligations to appear in court.
6/9/26
CEDRIC BEAN ENTERS APPEARANCE AS ATTORNEY
What this means: Cedric Bean has filed a notice of appearance, officially becoming Theodus Lamar Lovest’s attorney of record in the case. This means Bean will represent the defendant going forward in Dougherty Superior Court.
6/10/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT
What this means: A grand jury in Dougherty County has reviewed evidence in the case against Theodus Lamar Lovest and determined there is probable cause to proceed with formal charges related to aggravated cruelty to animals. An indictment is the official charging document that allows the case to move forward in superior court.
8/5/26
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT FILED
What this means: Theodus Lamar Lovest has waived his right to a formal arraignment hearing in Dougherty Superior Court. By filing this waiver, he has given up the requirement to appear in person for the arraignment and has acknowledged the charges against him without needing to enter a plea at that hearing. The case will proceed without the scheduled arraignment.
8/11/26
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Theodus Lamar Lovest is scheduled to appear in Dougherty Superior Court on August 11, 2026, for his arraignment. At this hearing, he will be informed of the charges against him and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest).