Wendell Morten

Name:
Morten, Wendell Mackel

Date of Booking:
07/09/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FVA)

BATTERY FVA

CRIMINAL TRESPASS – FAMILY VIOLENCE

STALKING FVA- MISDEMEANOR

CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FVA – 2ND DEGREE

FALSE STATEMENTS OR WRITINGS; CONCEAL FACTS OR FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS IN MATTERS OF GOVERNMENT

Officer’s Narrative:
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On the above date at approximately 2127 hours I responded to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] in reference to a Domestic. Upon arrival, I spoke with the complainant.

Upon arrival, I made contact with B/F [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] exited the residence in an apparent state of distress. I observed red marks on the front of her neck consistent with being grabbed around the throat, blood coming from the nail bed of her left middle finger, and a swollen red mark around her left eye.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised that her ex-boyfriend, Wendell Morton, arrived at her apartment uninvited, entered her residence without permission, assaulted her, and choked her. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she had left her apartment earlier that evening with a male friend to purchase alcoholic beverages for her birthday. She stated that after returning home and entering her second-floor apartment, Morton entered shortly thereafter and confronted her by asking, “Whose charger did you just get out of?”

Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she repeatedly told Morton to leave her residence, but he refused. She then left the living room, went into her bedroom, locked the bedroom door, and then entered and locked the adjoining bathroom. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Morton forced entry into her bedroom and then forced entry into the bathroom. No visible damage was observed to the bedroom door; however, witnesses on scene stated Morton used an object resembling a knife to manipulate the bedroom door lock and gain entry. The bathroom door sustained significant damage that rendered it unusable. Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised repairs would exceed $500.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that once Morton entered the bathroom, he began striking her in the face with his fists before grabbing her around the throat and choking her. During the struggle, her left middle fingernail was completely ripped off and was still actively bleeding upon my arrival. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that her three friends entered the bathroom after hearing the disturbance. During the altercation, she fell into the bathtub while Morton stood over her. Her friends physically pulled Morton away from her, at which time he left the residence. Law enforcement was then contacted.

While on scene, Lt. Savage #115 contacted the Brunswick Police Department due to Morton’s last known address being [1700 BLOCK] Bartow Street, Brunswick, Georgia. Officers located Morton’s vehicle parked outside the residence. The hood of the vehicle was hot to the touch, indicating it had recently been driven.

Myself and other officers with the Glynn County Police Department responded to assist the Brunswick Police Department. Upon arrival, officers observed movement inside the residence; however, no one answered the door. The residence was surrounded, and multiple verbal call-outs were made over a PA system instructing Wendell Morton to exit the residence.

During this time, Lt. Savage contacted Morton’s probation officer T. Lowe and advised them of the situation. Probation officer T. Lowe contacted Morton by telephone and confirmed he was inside the residence. The probation officer instructed Morton to exit the residence and speak with law enforcement, which he ultimately did. Once outside, Morton was taken into custody without incident. He was advised of his Miranda rights, stated he understood them, and agreed to answer questions.

When asked what had occurred with Ms. [VICTIM #1], Morton stated that he had done nothing wrong. He stated he went to the residence because [VICTIM #1] was not answering his calls and he wanted to check on his daughter. Morton stated they had only been involved in a verbal argument in the parking lot and claimed he never went upstairs or entered the apartment.

I again asked Morton whether he had entered the apartment, and he again denied doing so. I advised Morton that I possessed Ring camera footage showing him entering the apartment building. Morton replied, “Show it to me.” After being shown the footage depicting him entering the residence, Morton recanted his previous statement and admitted, “Okay, yes, I did enter the apartment, but nothing happened.”

Morton continued denying all allegations made by Ms. [VICTIM #1] and stated he never touched her, remained only in the living room, and then left. When asked what he confronted Ms. [VICTIM #1] about after entering the apartment, Morton stated he only spoke with her regarding their child. This statement was contradicted by Ring camera audio, which captured Morton asking Ms. [VICTIM #1], “Whose charger did you just get out of?”

Three witnesses inside the apartment provided consistent statements. They advised that shortly after Ms. [VICTIM #1] returned home and sat on the couch, Morton forced his way into the apartment and confronted her by asking, “Whose charger did you just get out of?” The witnesses stated they separated the two and instructed Ms. [VICTIM #1] to lock herself in her bedroom. They stated Morton followed her, manipulated the bedroom door with what appeared to be a knife, and gained entry. They then heard the bathroom door being forced open and heard Ms. [VICTIM #1] screaming. The witnesses stated they rushed into the bathroom and observed Morton standing over Ms. [VICTIM #1], who was inside the bathtub, and they physically pulled Morton away from her before he fled the residence.

Based on Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s visible injuries, her statement, the corroborating statements provided by the three witnesses, the damage observed inside the apartment, the Ring camera surveillance footage, and Morton’s conflicting statements during the investigation, probable cause existed to arrest Wendell Morton.

Morton was placed under arrest for Aggravated Assault (Strangulation), Battery (Family Violence), Criminal Trespass (Family Violence), Stalking, Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree (damage exceeding $500), and False Statements. All applicable charges were committed under the Family Violence Act due to Morton and [VICTIM #1] sharing a child together.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] was provided a Victim’s Rights pamphlet and advised of the criminal justice process.

Morton was transported to the Glynn County Detention Center without incident and turned over to jail staff. Arrest warrants were subsequently obtained.

[End of Narrative]