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Name:
Thrash, Denarero Jamal
Date of Booking:
06/30/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED STALKING
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR – 2 counts
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Monday 6/30/2026 I, Ofc Chaves was dispatched to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in reference to a domestic. Dispatch advised the complainant was the maintenance manager, Mr. [WITNESS #1] calling in stating there was a couple fighting.
Upon arrival I met with the complainant who advised that he has been receiving multiple complaints from the [REDACTED BY AGENCY] building in reference to [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Mr. [WITNESS #1] advised an [VICTIM #1] rents the apartment and that there is a male who is always there that is not on the lease. Mr. [WITNESS #1] requested I check Apt [REDACTED] in reference to them arguing.
While walking back to my vehicle I was stopped by Ms. [VICTIM #1] who asked where I was headed too and I advised her apartment [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she was [VICTIM #1] and that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] is hers. I then approached her vehicle and observed she was alone inside of it. I asked Ms. [VICTIM #1] if there was there any fighting there earlier today in which she replied no not really.
I then asked her if she stays at the apartment alone and she stated she stays with her kids and pointed at a male who was about 100 feet away from us and stated he stays with her sometimes but does not live with her. The male Ms. [VICTIM #1] indicated was a black male, in a blue shirt and black shorts. When Ms. [VICTIM #1] pointed toward the male in her rear view mirror I asked her “blue shirt?” and she stated yes.
Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated her and Denarero Thrash were bickering but it was only verbal. Ms. [VICTIM #1] also provided me with Mr. Thrash’s name and date of birth further confirming she was indicating they were both in direct contact of one another.
I then waved over Mr. Thrash and advised him to come toward me. Mr. Thrash kept yelling “for what” and asking what Ms. [VICTIM #1] was stating indicating to me he was able to hear me clearly calling for him. Mr. Thrash then yelled out “I don’t have a warrant” when I never stated he did or did not. I then began to walk toward Mr. Thrash and he continued to yell and ask if he was going to jail.
As I began closing some distance Mr. Thrash turned around after I told him to come to me again. Mr. Thrash then started running away from me and at this time PFC Bridges was already in the area and was able to track Mr. Thrash in his vehicle while I attempted to pursue Mr. Thrash on foot. Mr. Thrash disobeyed multiple verbal commands given by me and disregarded PFC Bridges emergency equipment.
PFC Bridges was able to place Mr. Thrash in handcuffs, checked for fit and double locked them. I then returned to my vehicle and went toward PFC Bridges who was located around the [REDACTED BY AGENCY] building. I then advised Mr. Thrash he was under arrest for obstruction and he stated he ran because he knew he had a warrant out of South Carolina.
Mr. Thrash was searched incident to arrest and dispatch advised there was a an active conditional bond between him and Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Dispatch advised the conditional bond stated Mr. Thrash was restricted from making direct or indirect contact with Ms. [VICTIM #1].
Mr. Thrash was then placed in the backseat of my patrol vehicle and transported to the Floyd county jail. Mr. Thrash was charged accordingly.
Backseat cleared before and after.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/2/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: Attorney Randall Schonder filed a formal request asking Floyd Superior Court to set a bail amount for Denarero Jamal Thrash, who was booked on June 30, 2026. The motion asked the court to release Thrash from custody while his case moves forward, with bail set at whatever amount the judge considered reasonable. This filing is under case number 26PI00261, with charges including aggravated stalking and two counts of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers.
7/6/26
RULE NISI ISSUED — BOND HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 7/9/26
What this means: A judge at Floyd Superior Court issued a Rule Nisi, which is a court order directing the State of Georgia to appear and show cause — meaning explain why the defense’s motion for bond should not be granted. The hearing was set for 9:00 AM on July 9, 2026, at the Floyd County Courthouse. Attorney Randall Schonder presented the order on behalf of Denarero Jamal Thrash.
7/9/26
MOTION FOR BOND HEARD AND DENIED
What this means: The bond hearing for Denarero Jamal Thrash came before Floyd Superior Court on July 9, 2026. Judge William E. Sparks denied the motion, finding that Thrash posed a risk of reoffending, a danger to the community, a flight risk, and a risk of intimidating witnesses if released. Thrash remained in custody. The order was copied to defense attorney Randall Schonder and Assistant District Attorney Elisabeth Giuliani.
8/5/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST DENARERO JAMAL THRASH
What this means: Floyd County District Attorney Leigh E. Patterson filed a formal accusation — a charging document used in Georgia courts — against Denarero Jamal Thrash in Floyd Superior Court during the July Term, 2026. The case was assigned case number 26CR01323-2 and assigned to Judge William E. Sparks.
Count 1 charges Thrash with violating a family violence order, a misdemeanor. This means he is accused of breaking the terms of a protective order that had been issued under Georgia’s family violence laws.
Count 2 charges Thrash with obstruction of an officer, a misdemeanor. This means he is accused of willfully hindering or interfering with a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties.
8/7/26
FINAL DISPOSITION — DENARERO JAMAL THRASH PLEADS GUILTY ON BOTH COUNTS
What this means: Denarero Jamal Thrash entered guilty pleas on both counts in Floyd Superior Court on August 7, 2026, under case number 26CR01323-2.
On Count 1 — violating a family violence order — Thrash was sentenced to 12 months of probation. On Count 2 — obstruction of an officer — Thrash was sentenced to an additional 12 months of probation, to run concurrently with Count 1. Running concurrently means both probation terms are served at the same time, so the total probation period is 12 months.