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Name:
Highfield, Terry Marcus Jr
Date of Booking:
07/27/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On the above date I responded to 2995 Cedartown Hwy in response to a man cursing and screaming at costumers.
When I arrived I spoke to HIGHFIELD, TERRY MARCUS JR. Terry was “Hyped up” he began screaming at me and talking in nonsense words. He also stated that he was Al capon. When asked about the story he stated that they told him to leave and refused to sell him cigarettes. I detained Terry without issue checking the fit of handcuffs and double locking them and went to speak to the clerk who stated that Terry was told to leave because of him screaming and cursing, but refused to at first then later stated that he would be back.
I placed Terry under arrest and transported him to jail without issue. A Formal criminal trespass form was filled out for Terry.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
8/21/26
ACCUSATION FILED — TWO MISDEMEANOR CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST TERRY MARCUS HIGHFIELD JR.
What this means: The Floyd County District Attorney’s office formally filed charges against Terry Marcus Highfield Jr. in the Superior Court of Floyd County under case number 26CR01443-4. The accusation — a charging document used for misdemeanor-level offenses — lists two counts. Count 1 is Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39, stemming from an incident on July 27, 2026, that allegedly involved using fighting words and harassing phone calls. Count 2 is Criminal Trespass, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21(b). The document was filed in office on August 21, 2026, with Leigh E. Patterson listed as the Floyd County District Attorney. By filing an accusation, the state is formally putting Highfield on notice of the charges and moving the case toward a court resolution.
8/21/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTED TO REPRESENT TERRY MARCUS HIGHFIELD JR.
What this means: On August 21, 2026, the Floyd County Superior Court found Terry Marcus Highfield Jr. to be indigent — meaning he could not afford to hire his own attorney — under the criteria of the Georgia Indigent Defense Act. As a result, the court appointed a public defender to represent him. Attorney Nicha Rakpanichmanee of the Office of the Public Defender, Rome Judicial Circuit, was designated as attorney of record in case number 26CR01443-004.
8/24/26
TERRY MARCUS HIGHFIELD JR. PLEADS GUILTY TO BOTH CHARGES — SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS WITH 25 DAYS TO SERVE
What this means: On August 24, 2026, Terry Marcus Highfield Jr. appeared in the Superior Court of Floyd County before Judge Kay Ann King and pleaded guilty to both misdemeanor charges under a negotiated plea agreement. Prosecutor Emily Harsen represented the state, and attorney Nicha Rakpanichmanee represented Highfield by court appointment.
On Count 1 — Disorderly Conduct (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39) — Highfield was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to 12 months, with the first 25 days to be served in confinement and the remainder served on probation. The court credited him with 25 days already served in custody, meaning his confinement time was considered complete at sentencing.
On Count 2 — Criminal Trespass (O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21(b)) — Highfield was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to 12 months of probation, running concurrently with Count 1, meaning both sentences run at the same time rather than back to back.
The final disposition is classified as a misdemeanor with probation. The First Offender checkbox on the sentencing form is not checked, so this is a standard conviction with adjudication of guilt entered by the court.
As part of his probation, Highfield is subject to standard conditions including obeying all laws, reporting to his probation officer, and not leaving Georgia without permission. Special conditions include a Fourth Amendment waiver allowing law enforcement to search his person, residence, vehicle, or belongings at any time without a warrant upon reasonable cause. He is also ordered to have no contact of any kind — in person, by phone, by mail, or otherwise — with a named individual, and he is prohibited from entering the premises of Kangaroo Express. He may also be supervised by the Department of Community Supervision (DCS).