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Name:
Casey, Jerry Steven
Date of Booking:
05/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
SEXUAL BATTERY – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on April 03, 2026]
On 4/3/2026, I, Sgt Werner, spoke with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] regarding her stepfather (Jerry Casey) touching her inappropriately.
She advised that March 2025, She was staying with her mother and stepfather and he offered to give her a massage on her shoulders. She stated she looked at her mom and her mom told her that Jerry gave good massages. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then sat in front of him, received a shoulder massage then went to bed. He stated She advised that the next morning when she woke up, her mom was asleep on the couch and Jerry was in the kitchen.
She stated she walked toward the kitchen and met him halfway and gave him a hug to thank him for the massage and tell him she felt better. She stated that when she turned around he grabbed her from behind and put his arms around her waist in what felt like an intimate embrace. She stated that she maneuvered her way out of his grasp and went to sit in the living room and try to process what happened.
She stated that Jerry came to the living room shortly after and sat in his chair and asked her if she was okay. She told him she was and he offered to give her another massage. She stated she sat in front of him and he began massaging her shoulders again as well as massaging down her back. She stated she scooted away from him slightly. She stated she then stood up and sat on his lap. She stated she did not know why she did it but then began gyrating her hips.
She stated Jerry then suck his hand in her pants and began stimulating her. She stated she did not wish for this to happen and though she was unable to speak she kept waving her arm in attempt to wake her mother up and get her attention. She stated jerry finished when he must have felt he was done and she moved to the couch. She stated when Jerry went back to the kitchen she woke her mother up and told her she needed to talk to her in the bathroom. Jerry asked where they were going and her mom replied “it’s just girl stuff.”
Her mother advised me that once she confronted Jerry about touching [REDACTED BY AGENCY], Jerry became upset and stated it was [REDACTED BY AGENCY] fault. He stated she wanted him to do that.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] and her mother left the residence that day and her mother filed for divorce not long after.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] showed me texts and voicemails from Jerry before she blocked him where Jerry stated she molested him and he was going to report her to disability and the police. It was advised that Jerry was an alcoholic and was always drinking alcoholic beverages.
I spoke with Jerry at his residence regarding the reported incident. He stated [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was riding him like a horse with her mother laying next to them sleeping and denied sticking his hand down her pants. He state [REDACTED BY AGENCY] has never acted in this manner to him before and never indicated a sexual attraction or prior advances.
While speaking with Jerry in the early afternoon, I could smell a heavy odor of alcoholic beverages on his breath. He stated he did call 911 to report [REDACTED BY AGENCY] July 2025 and was told he could file charges himself in magistrate court.
I did locate three E911 calls where Jerry reported [REDACTED BY AGENCY] however, a report was not completed and he was given legal advice. The responding officers also notated that Jerry appeared to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages at that time.
I made contact with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] via telephone to update her. She advised that she did not wish to pursue charges at this time and wanted to continue with therapy options.
At this time, the case will be exceptionally cleared.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on May 15, 2026]
I, Sgt Werner, was contacted by Sexual Assault Center therapist, [REDACTED] and advised that she has been seeing [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. It was advised that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was ready to pursue charges. I spoke with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] via telephone on 3/15/26. She stated that after spending some time in therapy and working on herself, she was ready to pursue charges and that Jerry needed to be held responsible for his actions. I advised her a warrant would be filed and she would be contacted when he was arrested.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/20/26
CONDITIONAL BOND ORDER ISSUED — JERRY STEVEN CASEY RELEASED ON $1,000 BOND
What this means: Floyd County Magistrate Court, under Warrant #26CW295, approved a $1,000 bond allowing Jerry Steven Casey to be released from custody while the case moves forward. The bond was approved by SO19 Richerson, Claude Jr. and signed by Casey on May 20, 2026, then filed in the clerk’s office on June 30, 2026. As a condition of his release, Casey was required to comply with all of the following:
He must stay away from the alleged victim — by person, telephone, and social media — including her home and place of work.
He must not return to the premises at the specified address in Rome, GA.
He must have no contact whatsoever with the alleged victim, including phone calls, emails, or texts.
If Casey violates any of these conditions, his bond is subject to immediate revocation, and he has no legal right to a second bond.
6/30/26
ACCUSATION FILED IN FLOYD COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT — ONE COUNT AGAINST JERRY STEVEN CASEY
What this means: The State of Georgia formally filed a criminal accusation against Jerry Steven Casey in Floyd County Superior Court on June 30, 2026, under case number 26CR01099. An accusation is a formal charging document — similar to an indictment — that officially brings the case into Superior Court. The single count filed is:
Count 1 — Sexual Battery, Misdemeanor (O.C.G.A. 16-6-22.1): Casey is accused of committing sexual battery against the alleged victim. This is a misdemeanor-level charge.
7/31/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR JERRY STEVEN CASEY
What this means: An arraignment has been scheduled for July 31, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Floyd County Superior Court for case number 26CR01099. An arraignment is a court hearing where Jerry Steven Casey will be formally presented with the charge against him and asked to enter a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest). This is a standard step in the court process following the filing of an accusation.