Jimmy Moody

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Name:
Moody, Jimmy Davie, Jr.

Date of Booking:
06/12/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-CAUSES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL PAIN – 1ST DEGREE

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/11/2026 at approximately 2302 hours I responded to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in reference to a domestic dispute.

When I responded on scene I spoke with 31-year-old [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] explained that she has been staying with the father of one of her children for the past few days. With them are her three children, 10-year-old [REDACTED BY AGENCY], 9-year-old [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and 5-year-old [REDACTED BY AGENCY].

Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s co-parent was identified as 29-year-old Jimmy Moody JR. Mr. Moody and Ms. [VICTIM #1] had been indulging in copious amounts of alcohol throughout the night.

Around 2230 hours Mr. Moody began interacting with Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Knowing that Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY] has a fear of the dark, he placed her in a dark room and held the door shut so she could not get out. The other two children and Ms. [VICTIM #1] watched from the living room area of the house as this happened. Ms. [VICTIM #1] told Mr. Moody to stop but he continued.

As a result of being trapped in the dark room, Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY] began screaming and crying. The screaming and crying upset Mr. Moody. He went into the room she was in turned the lights on grabbed her by her arm and spanked her twice, once hitting her butt and the other hitting her back.

After doing this Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY] remained in the room as he exited. The other daughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that as he left he exclaimed “I’ll hit her all I want until she listens”. After, Mr. Moody walked to the back porch where he began telling Ms. [VICTIM #1] that when she goes to middle school or high school he would plant drugs on her so she’d be sent to the YDC because he hates her that much.

I requested to see the physical injuries left on Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. When speaking to her she was quiet, her face was also red and her eyes watered. Her right arm had a red mark with an indention which outlined the shape of a hand. Ms. [VICTIM #1] and Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY] also showed me her left butt cheek where she had been spanked. There was still some redness on the area as well.

I asked if this was the first time an incident like this has ever happened to which she stated yes. She informed me that there have been prior occasions where he has spanked her but there has never been a time where he had left any marks on her.

I spoke to Ms. [VICTIM #1] about her relationship with Mr. Moody inquiring about their relationship and living situation. She stated that her and Mr. Moody share a child together and used to live together but no longer do. The reason they do not live together anymore is because they have a history of domestic disputes.

I made contact with Mr. Moody who had bloodshot glassy eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol emitting from him. Mr. Moody denied ever putting his hands on Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Based on the statements from the children, the statements from the mother, and the marks left on Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Mr. Moody was placed under arrest.

While in custody Mr. Moody continuously went back and forth on the incident. He would state he never touched Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then later say he spanked her. He stated he grabbed her to turn her around then went back on the statement saying he told her to turn around.

Due to the many discrepancies in his story, I was unable to get a valid statement regarding the incident.

Pictures were taken of Miss [REDACTED BY AGENCY] injuries after placing Mr. Moody under arrest. The pictures show the red marks and indention. Ms. [VICTIM #1] was advised to contact us if the marks bruise or continue to worsen. The pictures were uploaded to Evidence.com.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] was provided a victims bill of rights pamphlet and a case number.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

6/26/26

MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING AND BOND FILED

What this means: Jimmy Davie Moody Jr. filed a motion requesting a preliminary hearing and asking the court to set or adjust his bond conditions. A preliminary hearing is a proceeding where the prosecution must present evidence to show there is probable cause that the defendant committed the crime he is accused of.

7/28/26

PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD

What this means: Jimmy Davie Moody Jr. appeared for a preliminary hearing in Glynn Magistrate Court regarding the charge of cruelty to children in the first degree, accused of causing excessive physical or mental pain. At this hearing, the prosecution presented evidence, and the court determined whether there was probable cause to believe the defendant committed the offense.

7/30/26

ORDER TRANSFER TO STATE COURT AND REDUCE CHARGE

What this means: The magistrate court issued an order transferring Jimmy Davie Moody Jr.’s case to Glynn County State Court and reducing the charge from cruelty to children in the first degree to a lesser degree. The case will now proceed in the higher court with the reduced charge.