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Name:
Ferguson, Scott Ryan
Date of Booking:
05/12/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
POSSESSION OF PISTOL OR REVOLVER BY PERSON UNDER 18 YOA – 1ST OFFENSE
RECKLESS CONDUCT
CARRYING WEAPON WITHIN SCHOOL SAFETY ZONES, SCHOOL FUNCTIONS OR SCHOOL PROPERTY AS LICENSE HOLDER – MISDEMEANOR
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on May 12, 2026]
On the 12th of May CID responded to a gun shot wound at the Redmond Hospital involving a 17 year old. I spoke with the 17 year old and was able to gather that it was self inflicted and accidental. See case file for details.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on May 12, 2026]
On the above date and time I, Officer B. NEWPORT, was contacted by Investigator C. ROUBIEU in reference to 911 advising their was a 911 hangup in the area of Armuchee High School. I was advised that the phone was pinging in the area of the back parking lot. I made my way to the back parking lot to visually observe the two back parking lots to see if I could see anything indicating an emergency. I observed their was a lot of vehicle traffic due to pending student dismissal, but did not observe anything out of the ordinary and returned inside the school.
At approximately 1600, I left the school and was driving toward my residence at the end of my work day. At 1609, I was contacted by AP [WITNESS #1] who informed me that their was a female student who advised them of a possible accidental shooting that occurred in the north side parking lot near the woods. At the same time I heard radio traffic by investigators out with a possible gun shot victim at Redmond Hospital.
I called and spoke with INV ROUBIEU who stated that they were investigating a shooting that allegedly occurred at [600 BLOCK] Old Summerville Rd. ROUBIEU advised that it was a 17 year old male (SCOTT FERGUSON) who had possibly accidentally shot himself in the leg. ROUBIEU advised that they were still actively investigating the incident, and would update me when he found out further.
At 1618 I received a call from INV B. WERNER who informed me that they had learned the incident occurred in the North side parking lot of the school near the woods, and that an individual had taken the gun and threw it into the woods. I immediately responded with K9 Jimmy with whom we are a certified firearm/narcotic detection K9 team.
Upon arrival, Jimmy and I cleared approximately 20 feet into the north tree line around the entire north side of the parking lot. After about 20 minutes of searching, I placed Jimmy back inside the vehicle for a short break. After about 10 minutes, I got Jimmy back out and we pushed deeper into the woods. Approximately 100 feet into the woods, I observed Jimmy have a change of behavior indicating he was detecting either firearm, or narcotic odor. Jimmy’s breathing changed, and he placed his nose in the air and began to bracket in a eastward direction.
Upon noticing this change of behavior, I repositioned myself behind Jimmy and he began to pull east approximately 50 feet with his nose in the air. Knowing this is the same behavior Jimmy shows when he is on firearm or narcotic odor, I went with him eastward through the woods. I observed Jimmy lower his nose and continue to pull east while rapidly sniffing the ground. I looked at the area where Jimmy was sniffing and made out a black and gray firearm. Jimmy sniffed the firearm and came to a final response (sit).
I observed the firearm, and noticed it had numerous rubber bands around the handle. I informed SGT WACKER, and INV GUZMAN, who were also in the woods searching for the firearm, that Jimmy had located the possible firearm. At this point, SGT WACKER and INV GUZMAN came to my location and secured the firearm. INV GUZMAN then collected the firearm and placed it into an evidence bag. I then returned Jimmy to our vehicle.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #3 on May 12, 2026]
Around 15:00 hours on the 12th of May, E911 dispatched officers to a 911 hang-up call at Armuchee School. While en route, I began calling the number that had made the initial hang-up call. After calling the number several times, the line opened. The only thing I could hear was rustling around and muffled voices in the background. The line disconnected shortly after. I then texted the number, stating that I was with FCPD, and asked if everything was okay. The person texted back stating that they were okay, their cousin was just playing on the phone.
Around 15:36, a gunshot wound of a 17-year-old white male was brought to Redmond Hospital. Shortly after the dispatched call, I responded to the hospital. As I entered Emergency Room 2, I met with Scott Ferguson. I asked him how this happened. He began to tell me that he was just cleaning a handgun for his aunt [REDACTED], and then the gun went off and shot him in the leg. He stated it happened at [600 BLOCK] Old Summerville Road in Armuchee.
Working in tandem, officers went to the address and began establishing a crime scene. After several attempts to locate the actual residence where the incident occurred, it became clear that Scott was not being truthful about the location. At this time, I learned that he had arrived with another juvenile [REDACTED BY AGENCY], who was his cousin. After speaking with Scott to get his initial statements, I left the room while the nursing staff gathered information about his injuries.
I located [REDACTED BY AGENCY] speaking with investigator Roubieu. I met with the two of them as he began to explain what really happened. He stated that Scott pulled up to the Armuchee school while trying to pick up his girlfriend. Scott got into the silver Volkswagen, which [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was driving at the time.
Once Scott got into the vehicle, he stated that he pulled out a black handgun and began manipulating the slide and the trigger. The gunshot hit his leg. The pair then began to panic, and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] made the 911 hang-up call before Scott told him to hang up. He said that’s when we kept calling him, and he would hang up while they were planning on what to do. He said Scott told him to get rid of the gun, then alleged that Scott threw it into the wooded area near the parking lot.
Once this information was provided, Officer Newport was contacted and dispatched with his dog to locate the firearm on campus. Later, the K-9 officer located the firearm. Located inside the firearm was a spent shell casing in the chamber, where it failed to eject due to the pressed contact it made with Scott’s leg.
While on scene, a search of the Volkswagen was completed, along with photos of the vehicle. A loaded magazine for a handgun was found in the back seat floorboard inside a black Nike Air Max 97 shoe. The magazine was unloaded and logged into evidence. A bullet hole inside the front passenger seat was documented and photographed, where the bullet entered and exited, and where Scott was sitting at the time he was shot.
After gathering all this new information and a final version of the truth, I then spoke with Scott again. At this time, his family was present and gave me permission to speak with him. He kept sticking to the same story until confronted with the truth and facts of the case. He then stated that he got the gun from [REDACTED], who is [REDACTED]’s father. [REDACTED] has been the suspect and arrested numerous times on weapons charges and was recently released from prison for firearm possession. Scott explained that he was able to have the firearm, and it wasn’t stolen, despite his being underage to possess the said firearm.
Scott was then arrested once released and medically cleared from the hospital. He was arrested for his role in being in possession and discharging a firearm on the premises of a school zone, along with being under the age of 18 while in possession of a firearm. The actions of his reckless nature in handling the firearm and allowing it to be discharged into an occupied vehicle on school grounds resulted in him being charged with reckless conduct as well.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/13/26
BOND SET FOR SCOTT RYAN FERGUSON — $10,000 PROPERTY BOND WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS
What this means: On May 13, 2026, a property bond was set for Scott Ryan Ferguson in the amount of $10,000 in Floyd County Superior Court, case number 26CR01444. A property bond means that real property — rather than cash — is pledged as security to guarantee Ferguson’s appearance in court. This bond includes special conditions that Ferguson must follow in addition to appearing in court. The specific conditions are not detailed in the available records. Scott Ryan Ferguson remains presumed innocent of all charges.
8/21/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 6 COUNTS FILED AGAINST SCOTT RYAN FERGUSON
What this means: A Floyd County grand jury voted to formally charge Scott Ryan Ferguson on six counts during the July Term 2026. The indictment was filed in Floyd County Superior Court on August 21, 2026, under case number 26CR01444, with District Attorney Leigh E. Patterson prosecuting. Scott Ryan Ferguson is presumed innocent of all charges. Here is what each count alleges:
Count 1 — Carrying Weapons Within Certain School Areas (Felony, O.C.G.A. 16-11-127.1): Ferguson is accused of unlawfully carrying and possessing a Taurus GTC 9mm handgun while inside a school safety zone at Armuchee High School on or about May 12, 2026. The indictment states he was not a license holder at the time.
Count 2 — Tampering With Evidence (Felony, O.C.G.A. 16-10-94): Ferguson is accused of knowingly concealing physical evidence — specifically the same Taurus GTC 9mm handgun — on or about May 12, 2026, with the intent to obstruct the prosecution of the weapons charge described in Count 1.
Count 3 — Possession of Handgun by Person Under the Age of 18 Years (Misdemeanor, O.C.G.A. 16-11-132(b)): Ferguson is accused of unlawfully possessing a Taurus GTC 9mm handgun on or about May 12, 2026, while being under the age of 18.
Count 4 — Reckless Conduct (Misdemeanor, O.C.G.A. 16-5-60(b)): Ferguson is accused of endangering the bodily safety of students, faculty, and staff at Armuchee High School on or about May 12, 2026, by allegedly manipulating the slide and trigger of a loaded handgun, which the indictment describes as a conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk constituting a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise. This count is charged separately from Count 5.
Count 5 — Reckless Conduct (Misdemeanor, O.C.G.A. 16-5-60(b)): Ferguson is accused of a separate act of reckless conduct on or about May 12, 2026, by allegedly manipulating the slide and trigger of a loaded handgun in a manner that endangered a witness referred to in the indictment as Thaxton Peace. This count is charged separately from Count 4.
Count 6 — Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor, O.C.G.A. 16-7-21(a)): Ferguson is accused of unlawfully entering the land and premises of Floyd County Schools, located at Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy., Rome, GA, on or about May 17, 2026, after having previously received a Ban notice from an authorized representative of the school prohibiting his entry.
A grand jury indictment means a panel of citizens reviewed the evidence presented by prosecutors and found enough probable cause to require Ferguson to face these charges in court. It is not a finding of guilt.
10/9/26
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 9:45 AM
What this means: An arraignment hearing has been scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. for Scott Ryan Ferguson in Floyd County Superior Court, case number 26CR01444. At an arraignment, the defendant is formally presented with the charges against them — in this case, the six-count indictment returned by the grand jury on August 21, 2026 — and is asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. Scott Ryan Ferguson remains presumed innocent of all charges.