Dalton Dockery

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Name:
Dockery, Dalton Travis

Date of Booking:
07/09/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Battery

Battery-Family Violence

Criminal Damage to Property-2nd Degree-Business

Interfering with Call for Help

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 07/09/2026, at 2133 hours, I, Dep. Stringer and Dep. Pearson were dispatched to [100 BLOCK] Dora Ln in reference to a domestic.

Once on scene, I spoke with [VICTIM #1]. Mr. [VICTIM #1] was shirtless and had noticeable injuries. Mr. [VICTIM #1] had multiple scratches on his chest and both arms. On his left arm, on the outside forearm, there was blood coming from multiple scratches. Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that he and his son, Dalton Dockery, were just in a fistfight, but Dalton had calmed down and was lying by his truck in the back yard.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated the fight started because Dalton sent money to his biological mother. Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s wife, [VICTIM #2], told Dalton he should have saved his money, and it made Dalton mad. Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised Dalton left the house and went next door to his cousin’s house at [100 BLOCK] Dora Ln. Dalton began drinking in the driveway, and Mr. [VICTIM #1] called him and told him to come back so they could talk everything out.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] then advised when Dalton came back over to the house, he went after [VICTIM #2], and started chasing her. Mr. [VICTIM #1] then advised they ended up at the neighbors house at [100 BLOCK] Dora Ln but he was still shaken up so he couldn’t remember all of the details. I then made contact with Dalton.

Dalton was lying on the ground by his truck with no shirt on. Due to the injuries to Mr. [VICTIM #1], Dalton was asked to stand up and was detained immediately. He was placed in handcuffs which were double-locked and checked for appropriate fit. Dalton had grass all over his body and was having trouble standing up straight. While walking Dalton to the patrol car, Dalton attempted to lunge at Mr. [VICTIM #1] while walking past him. Dalton was taken to the back of patrol unit 953 and searched before being placed in the back of the car without incident. I then spoke to Ms. [VICTIM #2].

Ms. [VICTIM #2] had several scratches on the back of her left arm, and a deep laceration on her right wrist. Ms. [VICTIM #2] advised Dalton was angry at her because she told him he needed to save his money. He ended up leaving and then coming back drunk. She advised Dalton began chasing her toward the neighbor’s house at [100 BLOCK] Dora Ln.

Dalton caught up to her and tackled her from behind into a bush. Ms. [VICTIM #2] then advised Mr. [VICTIM #1] pulled Dalton away from her and began fighting him in the yard. Ms. [VICTIM #2] was able to make it back to her garage and was going to call 911.

Mr. [VICTIM #1] and Dalton came back over to the garage, and Dalton took her phone out of her hand and slammed it on the ground, breaking the screen and keeping it from turning on. Ms. [VICTIM #2] then advised she tried going inside, but Dalton followed her. While going inside, Dalton slammed the door on Ms. [VICTIM #2]’s wrist, causing the deep laceration. She then advised Dalton went through the house, breaking multiple picture frames, claiming that he bought them. She then advised Dalton finally calmed down and laid down beside his truck. I then spoke with Dalton again.

Dalton confirmed he destroyed all the property and advised he bought what he broke. When asked about Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s and Ms. [VICTIM #2]s injuries, he advised he did not remember. Dalton also advised he had been drinking and he wanted his father and step mother to know he loves them and that he was sorry. Dalton was advised of all his charges he was being arrested for before being transported to the Houston County Jail in patrol car 953.

Photos of all injuries and damage were taken and will be uploaded with this report. Mr. [VICTIM #1] and Ms, [VICTIM #2] both denied medical treatment, and Ms. [VICTIM #2] advised she would go up to the hospital in her personal vehicle for her wrist. There is a Ring doorbell camera at [100 BLOCK] Dora Ln where part of the incident took place. I attempted contact with the resident but could not get anyone to the door.

I will be seeking warrants against Dalton Dockery for Aggravated Battery-Family Violence, Battery- Family Violence, Criminal Trespass Damage to property, and interference with a 911 call on the next available date.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

7/16/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND AND ELECTS RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY

What this means: Dalton Travis Dockery was being held in the Houston County jail when his attorney, Thomas H. Johnson III of the Office of the Public Defender, filed a motion asking the court to set a bond. The filing argued that Dockery does not pose a flight risk, is not a danger to the community, and is not likely to re-offend or intimidate witnesses. The motion asked that a bond hearing be placed on the next available calendar. At the same time, the defense formally elected to participate in reciprocal discovery — meaning Dockery’s legal team agreed to share certain evidence with the prosecution in exchange for receiving the State’s evidence under Georgia law.

7/23/26

PLEAS / BONDS HEARING HELD

What this means: A hearing was held in Houston Superior Court on the morning of July 23, 2026, to address bond and/or plea matters in the case of Dalton Travis Dockery. The documents on file show that a bond motion had been pending since July 16, 2026, making this hearing the likely venue where that request was considered by the court.

8/10/26

ELECTRONIC MONITORING BOND ORDER ISSUED FOR DALTON TRAVIS DOCKERY

What this means: The Houston Superior Court issued a bond order for Dalton Travis Dockery setting bond at $5,000, with strict conditions attached. The order specifies that if released, Dockery would be placed on electronic monitoring through CSRA Probation Services under full house arrest at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia, located at 6601 Zebulon Road in Macon. The court found Dockery to be indigent, meaning he would qualify for assistance with the cost of monitoring. Additional conditions outlined in the bond order include: reporting to CSRA at 2521 Moody Road in Warner Robins within 30 minutes of release and having a pre-scheduled appointment during business hours before release; prohibition on contact with one named individual and no violent contact with household members; prohibition from going to Dora Lane in Byron, Georgia; and prohibition on consuming alcohol or THC products. If released, Dockery would be allowed to leave the Rescue Mission only for work or supervised off-campus program activities, with CSRA notified in advance. The order does not indicate whether Dockery was actually released or remained in custody.

8/18/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 3 COUNTS FILED AGAINST DALTON TRAVIS DOCKERY

What this means: A Houston County grand jury voted to indict Dalton Travis Dockery on three criminal counts, all stemming from an incident alleged to have occurred on or about July 9, 2026. The grand jury returned a “True Bill,” meaning enough evidence was presented to formally charge Dockery and send the case to Superior Court for trial. District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards and Senior Assistant District Attorney Lina F. Khan are prosecuting the case under Indictment No. 2026-C-0065174.

Count 1 — Aggravated Battery: Dockery is accused of maliciously causing bodily harm to a victim by depriving that person of the use of their hand or wrist. The victim and Dockery were not siblings but were living in the same household at the time of the alleged offense.

Count 2 — Aggravated Assault, Family Violence: Dockery is accused of making an assault upon the same victim using a deadly weapon — specifically, a car door — by allegedly slamming the victim’s hand in it. The victim and Dockery were living in the same household at the time.

Count 3 — Battery, Family Violence: Dockery is accused of intentionally causing visible bodily harm — described as multiple bruises or cuts — to a household member by striking and hitting that person.

8/25/26

DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY MOTIONS AND PRE-TRIAL NOTICES

What this means: Attorney Thomas H. Johnson III, representing Dalton Travis Dockery through the Office of the Public Defender, filed a comprehensive package of pre-trial motions and notices in Houston Superior Court before or within 10 days of arraignment, as required by law. A copy was served on the District Attorney’s Office. The filings include: a formal opt-in to reciprocal discovery under Georgia law; a motion requesting that all court proceedings be fully recorded; a Brady/Giglio motion asking the prosecution to turn over any evidence favorable to the defense or that could be used to challenge the credibility of witnesses; a Jackson-Denno motion asking the court to review whether any statements made by Dockery were given voluntarily; a motion to preserve all physical evidence and allow the defense to independently test it; a notice that the defense does not waive the right to have crime lab personnel appear in court to authenticate any lab reports; a notice to produce, requiring the State to bring specific items — including contraband, warrants, Miranda forms, statements, photos, video, diagrams, and chain of custody records — to trial on the first day; and a notice objecting to any search or seizure of Dockery’s electronic devices or other property, demanding their return.