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Name:
McMullen, Billy Joe Marie
Date of Booking:
03/19/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN – 2ND DEGREE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at approximately 1445 hours, Deputy P.E. LIVELY with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division arrived at 204 Professional Court (AGC Pediatrics), Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia at the request of Calhoun Police Department in reference to a child abuse report that allegedly occurred at [1300 BLOCK] Taylor Town Road NE, Ranger, Gordon County, Georgia.
Upon arrival, Deputy LIVELY met with Sgt. J. PHILLIPS with the Calhoun Police Department, and FNP-C Ms. [WITNESS #1] with AGC Pediatrics. Sgt. PHILLIPS stated they received a call at approximately 1345 hours at AGC pediatrics regarding an abuse case. Sgt. PHILLIPS stated upon his arrival, he met with AGC pediatrician Ms. [WITNESS #1] (FNP-C), who expressed her concerns with bruising on Juvenile [VICTIM #1] (2 years and 5 months old) who had came in on the following complaints:
-Unsteady on feet
-Nasal Congestion
-Possible Pain
Sgt. PHILLIPS stated he spoke to [WITNESS #2], ([VICTIM #1]’s biological mother), [WITNESS #3] ([WITNESS #2]’s boyfriend), and BILLYJOE MCMULLEN ([WITNESS #2]’s mother) as well as juvenile [VICTIM #1]. Sgt. PHILLIPS stated when [WITNESS #2] was asked about the bruising and scratches, she stated it was due to a cat, and a 1 year old Boston Terrier dog that she stated plays brought with the kids. Sgt. PHILLIPS observed dark bruising on [VICTIM #1]’s left temple area. When [WITNESS #2] was asked about the above bruising, [WITNESS #2] stated he had fell asleep on a cup “last night”. Sgt. PHILLIPS took photographs of [VICTIM #1]’s bruising. Deputy LIVELY viewed the photographs and observed bruising and or swelling in the following areas:
-Bruising inside the top of the right ear.
-Bruising around the right cheek.
-Swelling and bruising on the right eye.
-Bruising around the left eye.
-Bruising on the right side from the waist up his back.
-Bruising on spinal cord.
-Bruising on the left rib.
-Bruising and discoloration on the sternum and left nipple area.
-Red marks on the inside of the left ear.
-Bruising and discoloration around the left eye and left temple area.
-Scratches and redness on both face cheeks and forehead.
Sgt. PHILLIPS stated he could smell what he described as the odor of fecal matter and trash when inside the room with the listed parties. Sgt. PHILLIPS stated they were the first people in the room after lunch as well. Sgt. PHILLIPS advised that the odor was so bad that the MED 5 personnel had to leave the room. Sgt. PHILLIPS stated he also asked [WITNESS #2] about any medical conditions. [WITNESS #2] advised him that juvenile [VICTIM #1] had Pompe Disease and low iron. [WITNESS #2] also advised him that [VICTIM #1] was born around 38 or 39 weeks in Dalton and was immediately transferred into the NICU due his sugar being 2. [WITNESS #2] stated he was later transferred to Children’s Hospital of Atlanta due to his conditioning worsening. Sgt. PHILLIPS was advised that [WITNESS #2] is currently pregnant but did not advise how far along she was.
Deputy LIVELY was unable to speak to [WITNESS #2], [WITNESS #3], or BILLYJOE or observe juvenile [VICTIM #1] due to him being transported to TC THOMPSON’s children’s hospital in Chattanooga Tennessee by Advent Health Med unit 5.
Deputy LIVELY spoke with [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated when she asked [WITNESS #2] about the bruising, [WITNESS #2] stated she had noticed the bruising for about two weeks and that juvenile [VICTIM #1] has been falling a lot and that the family dog plays rough. [WITNESS #1] stated she could not say for sure if the child was being abused but had to call based off of the severity and locations of the bruising. [WITNESS #1] stated she called AGC pediatrics located at 7311 Fairmount Highway SE, Calhoun, Georgia, to speak to Dr. [WITNESS #4] due to juvenile [VICTIM #1] normally going there. According to [WITNESS #1], Dr. [WITNESS #4] stated that [VICTIM #1] is normally brought in when “needed” and that there had been no signs of neglect or abuse in the past.
Sgt. PHILLIPS took photgraphs which he emailed to Deputy LIVELY. Those Photographs are attached to the Sheriff’s office files.
Sgt. PHILLIPS stated they would complete a report as well due them being on scene and actually speaking to the involved parties. The Calhoun Police Department Case number is 25-03-0900.
Deputy M.A. FLIPPEN contacted the proper chain of command. Detective D.J. PAYNE went to TC Thompson children’s hospital along with DFACS. Deputy LIVELY also completed a DFACS referral as well.
Sgt. PHILLIPS advised Deputy LIVELY that several people reside inside the residence at [1300 BLOCK] Taylor Town Road. Below is the relationships between all parties.
-[WITNESS #2] is [VICTIM #1]’s birth mother.
-[WITNESS #3] is [WITNESS #2]’s fiance.
-BILLYJOE MARIE MCMULLEN and [REDACTED] is [WITNESS #2]’s mother and father.
-[REDACTED] and [REDACTED] are [WITNESS #2]’s biological brothers.
-[REDACTED] is [WITNESS #2]’s adopted brother.
All above parties except BILLYJOE and [REDACTED] are moving on March 19th, 2025 to [200 BLOCK] Forest ave, Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia.
[REDACTED] and [REDACTED] were the two EMT’s on MED5.
[End of Narrative]