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Name:
Mann-Owens, Brandon Lee
Date of Booking:
01/31/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT
OPEN CONTAINER
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 0243 hours, I received a telephone call from a concerned citizen on my county cell phone, in reference to a traffic accident where a vehicle struck a tree on Trade Street, across from Michael’s Deli. The concerned citizen indicated the driver of the vehicle was a white male and he fled the scene on foot.
Upon arrival, I located a White, Honda Accord, bearing a Georgia tag of [REDACTED] smashed into a tree with severe front end damage. I looked inside the vehicle and observed both front seat air bags had been deployed and the keys were missing from the ignition. There was no one inside and/or around the immediate area.
I ran the tag through my in car MDT, which yielded the vehicle belonging to Brandon Lee Mann-Owens of Brunswick Glynn County, Georgia. I requested the next rotational wrecker to come and remove the vehicle from the scene at it was wrecked and abandon causing a traffic hazard by being partially in the roadway. I was advised Dependable Towing was responding to my location.
A Glynn County Police Department Impound and Inventory sheet was completed on scene and nothing of value was located inside the vehicle. However, a 16 oz Mikes Hard Lemonade was located in the passenger’s side floor board (Opened, cold, and almost half full). There was also a bag of Royal Kratom located inside the center console by Officer Dixon.
On the above-date, at approximately 0258 hours, I received another call from the concerned citizen indicating Mann-Owens was running down Mitscher Drive, in Waverly Pines Subdivision. Mann-Owens was wearing black pants, black jacket, with a black beanie. I provided this information to other officers who were assisting with the investigation. A short time later Officer Shipskie indicated he located Mann-Owens standing on the front porch of a residence on Mitscher Drive. Mann-Owens was taken into custody without incident and transported back to the scene.
Once Mann-Owens arrived on scene, I was advised his Miranda Rights had already been read to him by Investigator Brandon Rusch and he was willing to speak with officers about his vehicle.
I made contact with Mann-Owens in the back of Officer Wooten’s marked patrol and introduced myself to Mann-Owens. I reminded Mann-Owens his Miranda Rights had already been read to him and he acknowledged being told his rights and understands his rights as they were explained to him to include, being able to hear and understand my questions.
The following is a brief summary of the conversation with Mann-Owens. It is not verbatim and doesn’t purport to be the entire conversation. Mann-Owens indicated his vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of Side Pokkets while he was inside. I asked Mann-Owens if he left the keys in the vehicle and he stated, “My keys are on me.” Mann-Owens said “his vehicle is one of the easiest cars to steal”.
Mann-Owens said, he wasn’t planning on driving home tonight. However, he as going to get a ride from his cousin who works at Side Pokkets. I asked Mann-Owens what time he arrived at Side Pokkets and he stated, “6:30-7:00”. I asked Mann-Owens what time he left Side Pokkets and he wanted to know what time it currently was while we were speaking. It should be noted Mann-Owens believed it was between 9:30-10:00 P.M. and he was confused on his current location and/or surroundings.
I asked Mann-Owens where officers arrested him at and he stated, “Literally like right here.” “Sh*t, I don’t remember. Where are we at?” I explained to Mann-Owens, he was at or near the Glynn Place Mall and stated, “Okay. So close. That’s where I found my car wrecked into a fu*king tree.”
While speaking with Mann-Owens, I could smell an overwhelming odor of an alcoholic beverage omitting from his breath. I asked Mann-Owens if he would be willing to submit to a blood test and he stated, “I’ m not doing anything without my lawyer.” “I mean, you can laugh all you want dude, but like I know my rights. I don’t want to do anything crazy.”
I read Mann-Owens Implied consent notice for suspects age 21 or over:
The State of Georgia has conditioned your privilege to drive upon the highways of this state upon your submission to state-administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your Georgia driver’s license, or privilege to drive on the highways of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year. Your refusal to submit to a blood or urine testing may be offered as evidence against you at trial.
If you submit to testing and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more, your Georgia driver’s license or privilege to drive on the highways of this state may be suspended for a minimum period of one year. After first submitting to the requested state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state-administered chemical tests of your blood and he stated, “No”.
Mann-Owens was placed under arrest on scene for Leaving the scene of an accident under O.C.G.A. 40-6-270 and Open container under O.C.G.A. 40-6-253.
Mann-Owens was transported by Officer Wooten and Officer Dixon to Southeast Georgia Health Systems – Brunswick Campus to receive medical clearance before being processed at the Glynn County Detention Center.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/27/26
ACCUSATION FILED AGAINST BRANDON LEE MANN-OWENS
What this means: The Glynn County prosecutor formally filed charges against Brandon Lee Mann-Owens. An accusation is the charging document used in misdemeanor cases in Georgia state court, listing the specific crimes the defendant is accused of committing.
3/27/26
HIT AND RUN CHARGE DISMISSED AGAINST BRANDON LEE MANN-OWENS
What this means: The prosecutor dropped the hit and run charge against Brandon Lee Mann-Owens in Glynn County. This means Mann-Owens will no longer face prosecution for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident. The open container charge may still be pending.
3/31/26
ARREST AND BOOKING INFORMATION PROCESSED FOR BRANDON LEE MANN-OWENS
What this means: Brandon Lee Mann-Owens was arrested and booked into custody in Glynn County. The booking sheet contains his personal information, charges, and processing details from when he was taken into custody.
4/3/26
BOND SET FOR BRANDON LEE MANN-OWENS
What this means: A Glynn County judge set bond conditions for Brandon Lee Mann-Owens, allowing him to be released from jail while his case is pending. The bond was actually set on February 6, 2026, but this entry was processed on April 3rd.
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