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Name:
Hoppe, Daniel Wayne

Date of Booking:
05/15/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED STALKING

AGGRAVATED STALKING

HARASSING PHONE CALLS

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on January 05, 2026]

On 01/05/2026 at approximately 08:47 hours, Deputy Z. Harter-Ray #526, was dispatched on a phone call in reference to harassment.

The complainant, [VICTIM #1], stated that she has already made a report, but wanted to make another report. She stated that she has been being harassed by a Daniel Hoppe on the social media platform TikTok. She stated that Daniel goes by the username [REDACTED] and has been posting TikToks about her and her late husband. She stated that he is not going to let it rest and is going to keep coming after her.

[VICTIM #1] stated that she asked how to get a protection order. I advised her to gather the evidence she already has and to take it to North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network to apply for a protection order.

I provided her with my name, badge number, and the case number.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on May 01, 2026]

On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 1155, I received an e-mail from Ms. [VICTIM #1]. I did not read this e-mail until Monday, May 4, 2026.

The exact wording on the e-mail is as follows: He really isn’t stopping. Today he decided to come in a live where I was. I ended up leaving shortly after he got there because he stated he could be there. I’m just over this. He thinks he doesn’t have to obey the law and no matter what I do he is continuing in someway shape or form trying to intimidate, mock or mess with me. In the video talking about the court stuff he literally played one of the songs he used in one of the videos he was harassing me with back in December. This man literally thinks he is above the law and any judge!”

There are five attachments to the email Ms. [VICTIM #1] sent. One attachement reads. “I hope some of you learn a lesson from Aldos mistakes. If you harass someone because of someone else’s actions, you will end up like aldo, losing his PO and getting slapped with 9 charges in 2 different states. Keep that in mind.” There is an emoji blowing a kiss at the end of the statement. Playing in the background is a quote from a Wyatt Earp movie, “Don’t any of you have the guts to play for blood. I’m your huckleberry.” and the intro to Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones is also playing.

There is also a screen shot of Hoppe (Mr. Aldo) with the following quote, “three laugh till you cry emojis like they keep telling themselves I made a mistake but did I though? Smiling Emoji it didn’t mattter to me if I won or lost. I had another goal and THAT is something they will never understand until it’s too late. Laugh till you cry emoji”

There is a screen shot of the TIK TOK live chat room. There are two recordings from the TIK TOK live chat room with Hoppe saying its a protective order not a restraining order. This is the Live room Ms. [VICTIM #1] refers to.

I then made a call to Ms. [VICTIM #1] to clarify when this interaction happened. I asked Mrs. [VICTIM #1] when this occurred with the live videos she sent and she could not find the exact times but stated it happened right before she emailed them to me. The e-mail came to me on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1155.

The date and time this occurred is after I received the final order of protection from [REDACTED] and in that order it is specified under part three of other orders, other orders necessary for the safety of the protected person: Defendant shall not utilize social media in any way to make direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff, this document has also been sealed and there is a hand written statement saying neither party shall release any information on documents associated with this case (page three of final order).

The nunc pro tuncof final order of protection was sent to me on 04/24/2026 by [REDACTED], Trial Court Clerk II from Rice County District Court in Lyons, KS. The temporary order of protection referenced in case number 2601-256 was served to Hoppe on January 6, 2026.

Hoppe has been court ordered not to have contact or contact via other parties since January 6, 2026. Ms. [VICTIM #1] has reported several instances of what she believes are violations of protective orders since the first order has been signed. These instances include a book on grief sent to Ms. [VICTIM #1], references to protective orders by those who know Hoppe in what can only be described as an “online capacity”.

No warrants were taken on Hoppe for these offenses, because no one can prove who actually sent the book and no one can say that Hoppe made anyone speak of the protective orders. The final order states Hoppe is not to use social media to make any contact with Ms. [VICTIM #1] and neither party shall release any information on court documents of this case.

By Hoppe using social media, TIK TOK, and making contact with Ms. [VICTIM #1], I am applying for a warrant on Hoppe through the Gilmer County Magistrate Court for Aggravated Stalking.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

5/14/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEYS JOHN LUKE WEAVER AND NOAH JOHN-BENJAMIN BAILEY ENTER APPEARANCE — CASE NOS. 2026-SUW-007 AND 2026-SUW-153

What this means: Attorneys John Luke Weaver and Noah John-Benjamin Bailey of the J.L. Weaver Law Firm in Jasper, Georgia, formally notified the Gilmer County Superior Court that they are representing Daniel Wayne Hoppe in Case Nos. 2026-SUW-007 and 2026-SUW-153. This filing, called a Notice of Appearance of Counsel, is a standard step that puts the court and the prosecution on notice of who is speaking for the defendant going forward.

5/14/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION TO OPT IN FOR DISCOVERY — CASE NOS. 2026-SUW-007 AND 2026-SUW-153

What this means: On May 14, 2026, attorneys for Daniel Wayne Hoppe filed a Motion to Opt In for Discovery in the Gilmer County Superior Court in Case Nos. 2026-SUW-007 and 2026-SUW-153. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 17-16-2), a defendant can formally elect to participate in the state’s discovery process, which triggers mutual obligations — both sides must share certain evidence with the other. The motion requests a copy of the indictment, the witness list, any written or recorded statements made by Hoppe, and statements from any co-conspirators that could be used at trial. This is a routine early step in a criminal case.

5/14/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS ARGUABLY SUBJECT TO SUPPRESSION AND PRELIMINARY MOTION TO SUPPRESS — CASE NOS. 2026-SUW-007 AND 2026-SUW-153

What this means: On May 14, 2026, attorneys for Daniel Wayne Hoppe filed a motion asking the Gilmer County Superior Court to order the prosecution to turn over all search warrants, affidavits, and returns from any searches conducted in the cases. The motion is grounded in the Fourth Amendment and several Georgia statutes governing search and seizure. It also serves as a preliminary motion to suppress — meaning the defense is putting the court on notice that it may seek to have evidence thrown out if the searches are found to have been unlawful. The burden, under Georgia case law, falls on the state to show that any search was legally justified.

5/14/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO FILE MOTIONS — CASE NOS. 2026-SUW-007 AND 2026-SUW-153

What this means: On May 14, 2026, attorneys John Luke Weaver and Noah John-Benjamin Bailey filed a motion asking the Gilmer County Superior Court for an additional ten days beyond the date the prosecution provides discovery to file further motions on behalf of Daniel Wayne Hoppe. The request is made under Rule 31.1 of the Uniform Rules of the Superior Court. The defense stated the extra time is needed to properly prepare Hoppe’s case.

5/15/26

DANIEL WAYNE HOPPE BOOKED INTO GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER — BOND SET AT $5,000 ON WARRANT 26-14MW; TWO ADDITIONAL WARRANTS BONDABLE BY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE ONLY

What this means: Daniel Wayne Hoppe was booked into the Gilmer County jail on May 15, 2026. According to the Magistrate Court bond order, Hoppe was held on three warrants — 26-14MW, 26-93FW, and 26-279FW. The magistrate set a $5,000 bond on Warrant 26-14MW. The remaining two warrants — 26-93FW and 26-279FW — were designated bondable only by a Superior Court judge, meaning Hoppe could not be released on those charges without a higher court’s approval. The bond order also noted that Hoppe was being held on an offense bondable by Superior Court pursuant to Georgia law. Hoppe indicated at first appearance that he already had an attorney representing him.

5/15/26

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND IMPOSED — CASE NO. SUCR2026000153

What this means: On the same date as his booking, special conditions were attached to Daniel Wayne Hoppe’s bond in Case No. SUCR2026000153. These conditions placed restrictions on Hoppe beyond simply posting a financial bond. The specific terms were later formalized in the Consent Order for Bond entered on May 22, 2026.

5/19/26

RULE NISI ISSUED — BOND HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 6/2/26 IN GILMER SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: Judge Alison Sosebee of the Gilmer County Superior Court, Appalachian Judicial Circuit, issued a Rule Nisi — a court order directing the parties to appear — scheduling a bond hearing for June 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The hearing was set to address bond on Warrant Nos. 26-14MW, 26-93FW, and 26-279FW. Counsel and Daniel Wayne Hoppe were ordered to appear, either in person or via WebEx. The Rule Nisi was sent to District Attorney Frank Wood, Assistant District Attorneys Morris Martin, Bruce Robers, and Allison Parker, as well as defense attorneys John Luke Weaver and Noah Bailey of the J.L. Weaver Law Firm.

CONSENT ORDER FOR BOND ENTERED — BOND SET AT $10,000 WITH CONDITIONS — CASE NOS. SUCR2026000153 AND SUCR2026000154

What this means: On May 22, 2026, the Gilmer County Superior Court entered a Consent Order for Bond — an agreement signed by both sides — setting Daniel Wayne Hoppe’s total bond at $10,000, postable by all available options under Georgia law. The order came with nine specific conditions Hoppe must follow while out on bond: appear in court when required; have no direct or indirect contact with the alleged victim; not mention the alleged victim on any social media platform; be banned from using TikTok while on bond; not violate any laws; not endanger any person or property; be banished from the State of Georgia except for Clayton County and required court dates; leave the Gilmer County Detention Center and the State of Georgia within 24 hours of release; and agree to waive extradition to Georgia.

5/24/26

APPEARANCE BOND POSTED THROUGH SMITH BONDING — CASE NOS. SUCR2026000153 AND SUCR2026000154

What this means: On May 24, 2026, an appearance bond in the amount of $10,000 was posted on behalf of Daniel Wayne Hoppe through Smith Bonding Company, securing his release from the Gilmer County jail pending trial on both Case No. SUCR2026000153 and Case No. SUCR2026000154. The bond was approved by Deputy Sheriff No. 730 of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office. By posting this bond, Hoppe and the bonding company agreed that he would appear at all required court dates. The bond paperwork noted that Hoppe was to be notified of his arraignment date by United States Mail. The document references charges of Harassing Communications and Aggravated Stalking.

5/28/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 1 COUNT FILED AGAINST DANIEL WAYNE HOPPE — CASE NO. SUCR2026000153

What this means: During the April 2026 Term of the Gilmer Superior Court, a grand jury returned an indictment against Daniel Wayne Hoppe on May 28, 2026, in Case No. 2026-CR-153. The indictment contains one count:

Count 1 charges Hoppe with Harassing Communications under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39.1. Hoppe is accused of making contact with another person by telephone in a manner the prosecution alleges constitutes harassment. The indictment was presented by District Attorney Frank H. Wood III as a Special Presentment. The case was investigated by Captain Michael “Brian” Shepard of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Department.

A grand jury indictment means a group of citizens reviewed the state’s evidence and found probable cause — a reasonable basis — to formally charge Hoppe. It is not a finding of guilt. Hoppe is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

5/28/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 1 COUNT FILED AGAINST DANIEL WAYNE HOPPE — CASE NO. SUCR2026000154

Count 1 charges Hoppe with Aggravated Stalking under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91. Hoppe is accused of conduct that the state alleges rises to the level of aggravated stalking under Georgia law. The indictment was presented by District Attorney Frank H. Wood III as a Special Presentment. Witnesses listed include Captain Michael “Brian” Shepard of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Department and Adam Trexel of the Gilmer County District Attorney’s Office. The case is tied to Warrant No. 26-279FW.

A grand jury indictment means a group of citizens reviewed the state’s evidence and found probable cause — a reasonable basis — to formally charge Hoppe. It is not a finding of guilt. Daniel Wayne Hoppe is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

6/17/26

WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED — CASE NOS. SUCR2026000153 AND SUCR2026000154

What this means: On June 17, 2026, Daniel Wayne Hoppe waived his right to an arraignment hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to all charges in both cases. He also demanded a jury trial. By waiving arraignment, Hoppe bypassed the formal reading of charges and initial plea entry hearing, moving the case forward more quickly.

6/23/26

ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 9:30 A.M. — CASE NOS. SUCR2026000153 AND SUCR2026000154

What this means: An arraignment hearing was scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Gilmer County Superior Court. However, Daniel Wayne Hoppe waived his right to this hearing on June 17, 2026, so the scheduled arraignment did not take place.

6/30/26

DEFENSE FILES FOURTEEN PRETRIAL MOTIONS — CASE NOS. SUCR2026000153 AND SUCR2026000154

What this means: On June 30, 2026, Daniel Wayne Hoppe’s attorneys filed fourteen pretrial motions in Gilmer County Superior Court challenging the indictments, seeking disclosure of evidence, requesting suppression of statements and search warrants, and raising other trial-preparation issues. These motions are standard in felony cases and set the stage for pretrial rulings before trial proceeds.

8/31/26

STATUS HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 8/31/26 AT 9:00 A.M. — CASE NO. SUCR2026000153

What this means: A status hearing is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Gilmer County Superior Court for Daniel Wayne Hoppe’s case. At this hearing, the court will review the status and progress of Case No. SUCR2026000153, which has been calendared as a misdemeanor pending case.