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Name:
Lawrence, Daequan Lamar
Date of Booking:
07/06/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
SIMPLE BATTERY
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-CAUSES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL PAIN – 1ST DEGREE
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on February 21, 2026]
On 02/21/2026 at approximately 2355 hours, I responded to 3021 Altama Ave (Lucky 7) in reference to an assault.
I made contact with [WITNESS #1], a witness, who advised that she and 16- year-old [VICTIM #1] were at the Lucky 7 store when [WITNESS #2] and Daequan Lawrence, the offender, drove up in a black vehicle. She advised that Mr. [WITNESS #2] got into a verbal altercation about her child.
During the verbal altercation, Mr. [WITNESS #2]’s brother, Daequan, became upset about how Ms. [VICTIM #1] was talking to him. She advised that Mr. [WITNESS #2] walked up to Ms. [VICTIM #1] and slapped her in the face. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated that Ms. [VICTIM #1] then got her pepper spray and sprayed Daequan in the face to get him away.
I spoke to Mr. [WITNESS #2], who advised that he came to Lucky 7 with his brother, Daequan, and got into a dispute with Ms. [VICTIM #1] over how she should be caring for her child. He advised that he did not see his brother put his hands on Ms. [VICTIM #1] and that she had pepper-sprayed him instead after the argument.
I spoke to [WITNESS #3], the complainant/store owner, who advised that he saw Mr. [WITNESS #2] and Mr. Lawrence drive up in the black vehicle and get into a verbal altercation with Ms. [VICTIM #1]. He then walked up to her at her vehicle and pulled his hand back, and slapped her with an open palm on her face. She then, in return, took out pepper spray and sprayed him in the face. Mr. [WITNESS #3] advised that he had security camera footage of the incident.
I observed on video that Ms. [VICTIM #1] was standing toward the passenger side of a white vehicle with the passenger-side door open. Mr. Lawrence walks towards the white vehicle, walking around the front of the car towards Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] then starts walking backward towards the back of the car as Mr. Lawrence steadily approaches her. The two then go out of the camera frame, and moments later, Ms. [VICTIM #1] and Mr. Lawrence returns into frame and spray Mr. Lawrence with pepper spray. Mr. Lawrence then lunges back towards Ms. [VICTIM #1].
Ms. [VICTIM #1] denied medical attention, and I provided her with a case number, and all body camera footage was uploaded to evidence.com
Warrants are pending for Mr. Lawrence.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on July 06, 2026]
On July 6th, 2026 I arrived to [REDACTED] in reference to juveniles passing around drugs.
Upon arriving I and along with other officers smelled the odor of marijuana. We observed five black males sitting in chair in a semi circle ages ranging from 18-23. When asked where it was Daequan and another male pulled out a zip lock bags with marijuana inside, Officers instructed him to field destroy it, which he did. A couple of used marijuana blunts “roaches” was also field destroyed.
Since marijuana was found and observed that gave officers Probable cause to identify the individuals. I ran all five individuals, and Daequan came back wanted out of Brunswick Police Department (BPD) for Cruelty to children and Simple battery. After a conformation through GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) Daequan was placed under arrest and a search incident was completed to the arrested. Handcuffs was check for proper fit, and double-locked and placed in the back of patrol vehicle 22-1 secured with a seatbelt.
Daequan was then transported to 206 Mansfield Street (BPD) for the warrant pickup, and then transported to Glynn County Detention Center (CDC). ABIS and SOVI was completed. I served Daequan warrant number 260223409 & 026223410. Daequan was released to the custody of the jail staff without further incident.
GCIC/NCIC Removal pending.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/16/26
MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING AND BOND REDUCTION FILED
What this means: Daequan Lamar Lawrence filed a motion requesting a preliminary hearing and a reduction of his bond in Glynn County Magistrate Court (Case No. MG2600755). A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding where the prosecution must present evidence to show there is probable cause that the defendant committed the crimes he is accused of. A bond reduction hearing gives the defendant an opportunity to ask the judge to lower the amount of money required for his release from custody.
8/4/26
PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD
What this means: A preliminary hearing was held in Glynn County Magistrate Court for Daequan Lamar Lawrence. At the conclusion of the hearing, the judge dismissed warrant No. 260223410 and ruled that the remaining charge would be bound over to state court by the District Attorney’s Office. Lawrence is accused of simple battery and cruelty to children in the first degree, which allegedly caused excessive physical or mental pain. The case will proceed to Glynn County State Court.