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Name:
Hicks, Lashawn Dewayne
Date of Booking:
03/11/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/11/2026 at approximately 0047 hours I responded to [10 BLOCK] Boxcall Trl. Brunswick Ga, in reference to a Problem Person Upon arrival, I spoke with the homeowner.
On arrival, I made contact with Mary [VICTIM #1], the resident and homeowner at [10 BLOCK] Box Call Trail. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she had invited a male friend, later identified as Lashawn Hicks, to her residence for intimate purposes. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that due to Hicks being unable to perform sexually, she told him he needed to leave the residence, which caused an argument between the two. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated Hicks was refusing to leave her home.
While speaking with Ms. [VICTIM #1], Hicks repeatedly interrupted the conversation by yelling and using vulgar language toward Ms. [VICTIM #1], calling her a “crackhead a*s h*e.” I advised Hicks multiple times to walk away so that I could speak with Ms. [VICTIM #1] and advised him that I would speak with him afterward. Hicks continued yelling vulgar obscenities toward Ms. [VICTIM #1].
I again advised Hicks that I would not allow him to continue yelling outside and causing a disturbance and that if he continued doing so he would be placed under arrest. Hicks continued yelling at both myself and Ms. [VICTIM #1]. At that time, I instructed Hicks to place his backpack on the ground and assisted him to my partner Officer Morrison’s patrol vehicle. Hicks continued to be unruly and was placed in handcuffs and detained.
After reading Hicks his Miranda Rights, Hicks was asked for consent to search his person and his backpack due to his extensive history of drug-related charges and drug use. Hicks agreed and provided consent to search both his person and belongings.
While conducting a search of Hicks’ person, I located a Newport cigarette carton in his possession. Inside the carton was a clear plastic bag containing a short black cut straw and a white powdery substance. When asked about the substance, Hicks stated it was MiraLAX.
Officer Morrison used a department-issued field test kit on the substance inside the clear plastic bag. The substance tested positive for cocaine (crack/cocaine).
At that time, Hicks was advised he was under arrest for Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Disorderly Conduct and Drug Related Objects.
Hicks was transported to the Glynn County Detention Center (CDC) where he was turned over to jail staff without incident. Warrants were secured.
The suspected cocaine and the cut straw were packaged and submitted into evidence for processing. Hicks’ backpack was secured and placed into evidence for safekeeping.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/11/26
PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD
What this means: Lashawn Dewayne Hicks appeared before a judge in Glynn County for a preliminary hearing at 9:00 am. At this hearing, the judge reviewed whether there was enough evidence to believe the defendant committed the crimes he is accused of — possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, and disorderly conduct.
3/19/26
MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING AND BAIL/REDUCTION OF BAIL FILED
What this means: Lashawn Dewayne Hicks’s attorney filed a request with Glynn Magistrate Court asking for two things: a preliminary hearing (where the prosecution must present evidence that probable cause exists to believe the defendant committed the crimes) and either the setting of bail or a reduction of the bail amount currently in place. This is a standard procedural step in a criminal case and typically comes early in the process.
3/31/26
PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD
What this means: A preliminary hearing was held in Glynn Magistrate Court at 9:00 a.m. for Lashawn Dewayne Hicks. At this hearing, the prosecution presented evidence to demonstrate probable cause that the defendant committed the charges of possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, and disorderly conduct. The judge then determined whether sufficient evidence existed to proceed with the case.
3/31/26
BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Following the preliminary hearing, the judge found sufficient evidence that Lashawn Dewayne Hicks committed the charges and ordered the case to proceed to Glynn County Superior Court for further proceedings. The defendant’s bond amount remains the same.