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Name:
Cogdill, Jr, Timothy David
Date of Booking:
06/05/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED STALKING
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/05/2026 I, Deputy Heptinstall, responded Code 1 (Non-Emergency) to [100 BLOCK] Lakeside Park Ct in reference to a 10-16 (Domestic). While en route to the address dispatch informed me that the male had busted the female’s windshield. Corporal Hughes, Deputy Knight and I arrived on scene with me at 1118 hours.
After arriving on scene I spoke with the complainant [VICTIM #1] who informed me that Timothy Cogdill had gotten upset with her due to her not going with him to [70 BLOCK] Lakeside Park Ct to lay him down and when she refused she heard Timothy get into the van and start slamming things and when she walked around she discovered that her windshield had been cracked as a result. [VICTIM #1] informed me that Timothy was currently lying down in the back of her Dodge Caravan, the one in which he had cracked the windshield.
After arriving at the Mini Van, I observed substantial crack on the windshield and observed Timothy laying in the back on the floor. I opened the door and instructed Timothy to step out. After Timothy stepped out of the vehicle he was placed in cuffs behind the back and double locked. I explained to Timothy that he was being detained for the time being until we could get the incident figured out and was placed in the back of vehicle #1324.
After securing Timothy I went back to [VICTIM #1] to get additional information. I informed [VICTIM #1] that there were bond conditions in place and inquired if she had given Timothy permission to come around her again, and she informed me she did not. I informed Timothy that he was being placed under arrest for Criminal Trespass and Aggravated Stalking. [VICTIM #1] and Timothy informed me that they were married while on scene.
Cuffs checked for fit and double locked
BSC completed before and after arrival
Witness Statements and Victim Notification completed
Warrants for Criminal Trespass and Aggravated Stalking applied for
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/8/26
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND SET FOR TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR.
What this means: The court imposed special conditions on Timothy David Cogdill Jr.’s bond around this date. Special conditions go beyond a standard bond amount and typically include restrictions such as no contact with the alleged victim, stay-away orders, or other requirements the defendant must follow to remain out of custody while the case proceeds.
6/8/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HELD IN GILMER COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT
What this means: Timothy David Cogdill Jr. appeared before a Gilmer County Magistrate Judge for his first appearance on June 8, 2026. At this hearing, the judge confirmed that Cogdill understood the charges pending against him — aggravated stalking and criminal trespass — and advised him of his rights, including the right to an attorney. The court noted that Cogdill is being held on offenses bondable by the Superior Court only, meaning the Magistrate Court could not set a final bond on its own. The case was assigned to Superior Court for further proceedings.
6/9/26
RULE NISI ISSUED — BOND HEARING ORDERED FOR TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR.
What this means: Judge B. Allison Sosebee of the Gilmer County Superior Court issued a Rule Nisi — a court order directing that a bond hearing be held — for Timothy David Cogdill Jr. in case SUW2026000192. The hearing was scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Sosebee. Because Cogdill was incarcerated at the time, the court arranged for him to appear via WebEx video conference. A Rule Nisi is essentially the court’s formal notice that a matter needs to be heard and that all parties must appear.
6/23/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTED FOR TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR.
What this means: On June 23, 2026, Judge B. Allison Sosebee of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit ordered the Office of the Circuit Public Defender to represent Timothy David Cogdill Jr. Cogdill was required to pay a $50.00 application fee to the Gilmer County Magistrate Court before the case concluded. At the time of the order, Cogdill’s mailing address was listed as the Gilmer County Jail.
6/23/26
BOND HEARING CONTINUED — PUBLIC DEFENDER NEEDS TO CONFLICT OUT
What this means: The bond hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Gilmer County Superior Court was not completed as planned. The Public Defender’s Office had just been appointed to represent Timothy David Cogdill Jr. but needed to “conflict out,” meaning the office determined it had a conflict of interest that prevented it from continuing as counsel. As a result, the hearing was continued — postponed — to July 7, 2026, so that conflict counsel could be appointed to take over the case.
6/26/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER CLINTON S. HOOKER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR.
What this means: On June 26, 2026, attorney Clinton S. Hooker of the Office of the Circuit Public Defender for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit formally entered his appearance as attorney of record for Timothy David Cogdill Jr. in case SUW2026000192. This filing notified the court and the District Attorney’s Office that Hooker would be representing Cogdill going forward. The entry of appearance was filed electronically through PeachCourt.
7/7/26
BOND HEARING CONTINUED — CONFLICT COUNSEL APPOINTMENT PENDING
What this means: The bond hearing scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Gilmer County Superior Court was not held as planned. The court was still waiting on conflict counsel to be formally appointed for Timothy David Cogdill Jr. As a result, the matter was continued to a status hearing set for July 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
7/13/26
ATTORNEY KATHERINE L. KNUDSEN ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR.
What this means: On July 13, 2026, attorney Katherine L. Knudsen of Knudsen Law, LLC, based in Jasper, Georgia, filed an Entry of Appearance in Gilmer County Superior Court, formally notifying the court that she would be representing Timothy David Cogdill Jr. in case SUW2026000192. Knudsen’s Georgia Bar Number is 644823. The filing was served on the Gilmer County District Attorney’s Office through PeachCourt’s digital filing service.
7/14/26
STATUS HEARING HELD — CONSENT BOND TO BE SIGNED
What this means: A status hearing in the case of Timothy David Cogdill Jr. was held on July 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Gilmer County Superior Court. Notes from the hearing indicate that a consent bond was to be signed, meaning the State and defense were working toward an agreed-upon bond arrangement that would allow Cogdill to be released from custody under set conditions.
7/21/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR.
What this means: During the April Term 2026 of Gilmer Superior Court, a grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Timothy David Cogdill Jr., case number 2026CR-212 BAS. A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence presented by prosecutors and decide whether there is enough to formally charge someone. Returning a “true bill” means they found sufficient cause to proceed. This indictment does not mean Cogdill is guilty — it means the case will move forward in Superior Court.
Count 1 charges Cogdill with Aggravated Stalking under O.C.G.A. 16-5-91. Count 2 charges him with Criminal Trespass under O.C.G.A. 16-7-21(a). The indictment was filed by District Attorney Frank H. Wood III. Warrant numbers 26-329MW and 26-330FW are associated with this case.
7/22/26
BOND SET FOR TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR. — $1,500 APPEARANCE BOND
What this means: An Appearance Bond and Notice of Arraignment was issued for Timothy David Cogdill Jr. in Gilmer County Superior Court, case number 2026CR-212, on July 16, 2026, and filed on July 22, 2026. The bond was set at $1,500.00, meaning Cogdill or a surety — someone who agrees to be financially responsible — must guarantee that amount to secure his release. The bond document notes that Cogdill is accused of criminal trespass and aggravated stalking. The arraignment notice was to be sent to Cogdill by mail. The bond was approved by the Sheriff of Gilmer County.
8/18/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR.
What this means: An arraignment has been scheduled for Timothy David Cogdill Jr. on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Gilmer County Superior Court. An arraignment is the formal court hearing where a defendant is officially informed of the charges against them and enters a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or no contest. This will be Cogdill’s first formal opportunity to respond to the two-count indictment charging him with aggravated stalking and criminal trespass.
8/18/26
TIMOTHY DAVID COGDILL JR. WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA
What this means: On August 18, 2026, attorney Katherine L. Knudsen filed a Waiver of Arraignment on behalf of Timothy David Cogdill Jr. in Gilmer County Superior Court, case number 2026CR212. Rather than appearing in court for a formal arraignment hearing, Cogdill — through his attorney — waived that right and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him. This is a common and routine step that skips the formality of the in-court reading of charges while still preserving all of Cogdill’s legal rights. The document was filed with the Gilmer County Clerk of Court on August 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
8/18/26
DEFENSE FILES CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS FOR DISCOVERY AND EVIDENCE PRESERVATION
What this means: On August 18, 2026, defense attorney Katherine L. Knudsen filed a package of consolidated pretrial motions on behalf of Timothy David Cogdill Jr. in Gilmer County Superior Court, case number SUCR2026000212. These motions ask the court for several things: discovery — meaning the defense is requesting that the prosecution turn over evidence and information relevant to the case; an in-camera inspection — asking the judge to privately review certain materials before deciding whether they must be shared with the defense; preservation of evidence — requiring that all evidence in the case be maintained and not destroyed; and complete recordation of all proceedings — requesting that a full record be kept of everything that happens in court. The defense also reserved the right to file additional motions as the case develops. The document was e-filed with the Gilmer County Clerk of Court at 11:12 a.m.