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Name:
Carson, Christopher M
Date of Booking:
02/07/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-DEPRIVATION OF NECESSARY SUSTENANCE – 1ST DEGREE
Battery (M)
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 02/0/2026 at 1503 hours, I and Ofc. Gibbs responded to the intersection of Spring Creek St. SW and E 14th St SW in regards to a female complaining that a male named Christopher Carson struck her son in the head with a pipe.
When we first arrived, Ms. [WITNESS #1], the complainant told us that a Mr. Christopher Carson had struck her son in the head with a pipe earlier that day. When Ofc. Gibbs checked the child’s head, there was a knot forming near the child’s left temple. The JUVENILE, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] told us that he was with a friend during the conflict with Mr. Carson, but the friend was not present when we arrived. The child and Ms. [WITNESS #1] directed us to the residence that Mr. Carson was located in. At this time, EMS arrived on scene where the child was placed into their care with the mother present.
When Ofc. Gibbs and I approached the residence of [1200 BLOCK] Spring Creek St, we initially made contact with the mother of Mr. Carson who then called him to the door. When we first began to talk to Mr. Carson, he was speaking very fast and visually was stressed. He began speaking about not meaning to hit “the kid” before we began to question him. At this time, we had him step outside where I read him the miranda warning. I began to question him about what had happened that day, but he again spoke fast and did not answer my questions. By then, I deemed I had probable cause to make the arrest for Mr. Carson for battery and cruelty to children in the first degree as there was physical and testimonial evidence that he maliciously caused intentional harm to the child resulting in pain and visible injury.
He was placed into handcuffs that were checked for fit and double locked. Mr. Carson was then placed into the rear passenger side of our patrol vehicle. While he was in the vehicle, I asked him to clarify what he struck the child with and he replied that it was a stick. The stick or pipe could not be located. Mr. Carson was transported and released into the custody of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office with no further incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/24/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST CHRISTOPHER M CARSON
What this means: Christopher M Carson is accused of cruelty to children in the first degree (deprivation of necessary sustenance) and battery. The grand jury in Floyd County Superior Court has formally charged him on these counts in case 26CR00624.
4/24/26
BOND SET
What this means: A bond has been set in Christopher M Carson’s case. The specific terms and amount are not detailed in the available information.
5/6/26
COUNSEL APPOINTED
What this means: Sean Lowe has been appointed to represent Christopher M Carson in Floyd Superior Court.
5/8/26
NOTICE OF ARRAIGNMENT ISSUED
What this means: Christopher M Carson has been notified of his arraignment date. At an arraignment, the defendant is informed of the charges against him and asked to enter a plea.
5/18/26
DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: Christopher M Carson’s attorney has requested discovery — the evidence and information the prosecution must provide to the defense before trial. This includes police reports, witness statements, and other materials relevant to the case.
5/27/26
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH DISCOVERY STATUTE
What this means: The prosecution has notified the court that it is complying with the discovery statute by providing required evidence and information to the defense.
5/28/26
WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED
What this means: Christopher M Carson has waived certain rights and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him in Floyd Superior Court.
8/3/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED
What this means: A calendar call is scheduled for Christopher M Carson’s case on August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM. A calendar call is a brief court appearance where the judge and attorneys confirm the case status and next steps.
8/5/26
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL AND SUBSTITUTION
What this means: Thomas Harris has appeared as counsel and substituted for Christopher M Carson’s previous attorney Sean Lowe in case 26CR00624.
8/5/26
MULTIPLE MOTIONS FILED BY CHRISTOPHER M CARSON
What this means: Christopher M Carson’s attorney has filed five motions in Floyd Superior Court: a motion for time to file additional motions, a motion for timely and complete discovery, a motion of defendant, a motion to suppress evidence, and a motion to require the state to disclose all exculpatory evidence pursuant to Brady v. Maryland (which requires prosecutors to turn over evidence favorable to the defendant).
8/6/26
ORDER: DEAD DOCKET
What this means: The case has been placed on dead docket, a procedural status that temporarily suspends active case proceedings, typically pending resolution of pending motions or other matters.
8/6/26
CALENDAR CALL CONTINUED
What this means: The calendar call scheduled for August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM has been continued (postponed). The announcement was made at 9:04 AM on August 6, 2026.