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Name:
Spencer, Ann
Date of Booking:
02/27/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Hit and Run
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 02/15/2025, I, Ofc. Hess, was dispatched to Walmart located at 2720 Watson Blvd. in reference to a vehicle vs pedestrian. Upon my arrival, I observed the victim, [VICTIM #1], on a bench inside the business with blood on the side of her face and a laceration on her right temple.
I asked Mrs. [VICTIM #1] what happened and she advised a vehicle had stuck her while she was crossing the pedestrian crosswalk.
I made contact with loss prevention on scene and they were able to let me view the video of the incident.
In the video I observed a red Ford Edge stopped in the crosswalk facing West. Ms. [VICTIM #1] can be seen approaching the crosswalk from the North. She proceeds West through the crosswalk and the vehicle then slowly accelerates, striking Ms. [VICTIM #1], causing her to fall down. The vehicle did not appear to move more than one foot.
The driver, Ann Spencer, then exits the vehicle and proceeds to assist Ms. [VICTIM #1] to her feet, they then walk inside. Ms. Spencer checks the welfare of Ms. [VICTIM #1] then Ms. Spencer gets in her vehicle and leaves the area.
I checked the tag provided by loss prevention on FLOCK and [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. A BOLO was placed on the vehicle.
Peach County deputies were able to make contact with the vehicle and Ms. Spencer. Ms. Spencer advised she did not see Ms. [VICTIM #1] crossing. She advised when she hit her, she checked welfare and got her inside to sit down. Once the police were being called, she got scared and left the scene. They advised the vehicle had no visible damage.
I will be meeting with a judge on the next available date to seek a warrant for hit and run.
A CD with video evidence will be submitted in to property.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/17/26
WARRANT ISSUED AND BOND SET
What this means: A warrant was issued for Ann Spencer’s arrest in connection with the hit and run charge in Houston County. A judge set the bond — the amount of money required to be released from custody while the case moves forward — at $480.00.
2/27/26
SURETY BOND POSTED
What this means: Ann Spencer was released from custody after a surety bond of $480.00 was posted under bond number ST20260001031. A surety bond means a third-party bonding company guaranteed the full amount, allowing Ann Spencer to remain free while the case proceeds.
5/4/26
CRIMINAL ACCUSATION FILED
What this means: Solicitor General Ryan W. English formally charged Ann Spencer in the State Court of Houston County with one count of Hit and Run under O.C.G.A. 40-6-270, a misdemeanor. The accusation — which is the formal charging document used in misdemeanor cases in Georgia — alleges that on or about February 15, 2026, Ann Spencer was driving a vehicle involved in an accident that injured the victim, and that she knowingly failed to stop at the scene and provide her name, address, and vehicle registration number as required by law. The case is assigned to Judge Jason Ashford under case number 2026CR0117231.
5/7/26
GUILTY PLEA ENTERED IN ABSENTIA — HIT AND RUN
What this means: Ann Spencer pleaded guilty to Hit and Run (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) in the State Court of Houston County on May 7, 2026. The plea was entered “in absentia,” meaning Ann Spencer was not physically present in the courtroom — she authorized the court in writing to enter the guilty plea on her behalf. By signing the Plea in Absentia form, Ann Spencer waived her right to a trial by jury, her right to confront witnesses, her right to present evidence, her right to remain silent, and her right to require the State to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The Solicitor’s recommended sentence was 12 months of probation with completion of a risk reduction program, with the possibility of early termination after 6 months if all conditions are met.
5/9/26
SENTENCE AND PROBATION ORDER ENTERED — ANN SPENCER
What this means: Judge Jason Ashford signed and filed the Sentence and Probation Order for Ann Spencer in case number 2026CR0117231 in the State Court of Houston County. Ann Spencer was sentenced to 12 months of probation with no jail time to serve. The First Offender checkbox on the form was not checked, so this is a standard guilty plea conviction. The order includes the following conditions:
The probation period is set at 12 months and may terminate early after 6 months if all conditions are satisfied. Phone and email reporting is permitted in lieu of in-person reporting. Fines, court costs, and probation fees may be paid through community service at a rate of $10 per hour. Ann Spencer is required to complete a Risk Reduction School at her own expense. Ann Spencer must not consume alcohol, illegal drugs, or narcotics, and must not be in the presence of anyone consuming such substances. The order was e-signed by Judge Jason Ashford on May 9, 2026, at 4:16 PM. Court Reporter Vanessa Lovelady is listed on the order. Ann Spencer signed the Plea in Absentia document on May 7, 2026.