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Name:
Wooten, Dishaunda
Date of Booking:
03/14/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Simple Assault
Cruelty to children-2nd Degree – 2 Counts
Criminal Trespass-Enter after Notice
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/14/2026, at 2213 hours, I, Deputy Krauter of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was dispatched to [100 BLOCK] Sandy Valley Dr, in reference to a Criminal Trespass. I arrived on scene and made contact with victim #1, [VICTIM #1], victim #2, [VICTIM #1]’s girlfriend, [VICTIM #2], and the offender #1, [VICTIM #1]’s sister, Dishaunda Wooten. I interviewed [VICTIM #1] and he advised the following:
At approximately 2100 hours, he was in the process of taking his mother (name not provided) back to a relatives house in Perry. Before taking his mother to Perry, Dishaunda called him and told him she was coming over to his house to grill for his and her mother. He told her do not come over to the residence because he was not going to be there and there was no reason to be grilling late at night. While he and [VICTIM #2] took his mother to the other family members residence, Dishaunda did not listen to his wishes and showed up at the residence after being told not to come over.
Upon there return to the residence they observed a grill in the middle of the driveway and when they came to a stop, Dishaunda approached her with a grilling fork in her hand and started walking toward [VICTIM #2] in an aggressive manner, pointing the fork toward her and cursing at her telling her she needed to get right. He told me he separated both females and told Dishaunda to leave.
[VICTIM #2] was interviewed and advised the following:
She and [VICTIM #1] had taken [VICTIM #1]’s mother to another relatives house in Perry. Prior to leaving to take his mom to the other families residence house [VICTIM #1] had told Dishaunda not to come over to grill because it was late and his mother was not going to be there. Once they left Dishaunda called and told them she was at their residence.
When they returned home, Dishaunda was standing in the driveway with a grilling fork in her hand and the grill was started. When they pulled up Dishaunda began walking up to her in an aggressive manner, pointed the fork at her, and said “b*tch you better get right”. Because of Dishaunda’s actions she was placed in reasonable apprehension of receiving a violent injury.
Dishaunda was interviewed and advised the following:
She wanted to come over to see her mother and grill some food. Her brother told her there was not going to be anyone there and was going to another relative’s house and it was to late to cook. She admitted that [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] told her not to come over to the residence. She spoke to the previous owner of the residence who no longer lives there and they told her she could go over there anyway. I asked her if when [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] returned did she point the grilling fork at [VICTIM #2] she said yes but told her she better get her story right before calling the police.
Based on verbal testimony from both [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] I established probable cause to arrest Dishaunda and will be seeking Criminal Arrest Warrants for the following:
- Simple Assault for placing [VICTIM #2] in reasonable fear of receiving a violent injury.
- Criminal Trespass due to after receiving notice from both [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] not to come on the property she entered and remained upon the land or premise of [100 BLOCK] Sandy Valley Dr the residence of [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2].
Neither [VICTIM #1] or Dishaunda live in the same household.
Dishaunda wrists were placed in handcuffs, the handcuffs were checked for proper fit and double locked. She was checked for contraband/ weapons and none were found on her person.
She was secured in the back seat of my patrol vehicle and transported to the HCSO Detention Center. Upon arrival at the Detention Center, all booking paper work was completed, and she was turned over to Detention Staff.
Photographs were taken of the grilling fork and attached to the report.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/14/26
DISHAUNDA WOOTEN BOOKED INTO CUSTODY
What this means: Dishaunda Wooten was taken into custody in Houston County on March 14, 2026. Wooten is accused of Simple Assault, two counts of Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree, and Criminal Trespass — Enter After Notice. At this stage, these are allegations only, and Wooten is presumed innocent unless and until a court determines otherwise.
3/16/26
CONDITIONAL BOND SET WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS — DISHAUNDA WOOTEN
What this means: Two days after being booked, the court set a conditional bond for Dishaunda Wooten in case number 2026CR0117358. This means Wooten was eligible for release from custody, but only under specific conditions set by the court. The exact conditions are not detailed in the available records, but violating any of them could result in the bond being revoked and Wooten being returned to custody.
4/17/26
SURETY BOND POSTED — DISHAUNDA WOOTEN RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
What this means: A surety bond in the amount of $1,160.00 (Bond No. ST20260001367) was posted on behalf of Dishaunda Wooten. This means a bonding company guaranteed the full bond amount to the court, and Wooten was released from custody while the case moves forward. Wooten remains subject to the special conditions set on March 16, 2026.
5/7/26
NOTICE TO APPEAR ISSUED FOR ARRAIGNMENT — DISHAUNDA WOOTEN
What this means: The State Court of Houston County formally notified Dishaunda Wooten to appear for arraignment in case number 2026CR0117358, assigned to Judge Jason Ashford. The notice was filed in the clerk’s office on May 7, 2026, and signed by Clerk Teresa M. Hathaway. The arraignment is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the State Court of Houston County, 201 Perry Pkwy., Perry, GA 31069. An arraignment is the hearing where a defendant is formally informed of the charges against them and enters a plea. The notice warns that failure to appear could result in a bench warrant being issued for Wooten’s arrest.
5/18/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST DISHAUNDA DENISE WOOTEN
What this means: Solicitor General Ryan W. English formally filed criminal charges against Dishaunda Denise Wooten in the State Court of Houston County under case number 2026CR0117358, assigned to Judge Jason Ashford. An accusation is the formal charging document used in misdemeanor cases — it officially sets out what the defendant is accused of doing. The document was e-filed and accepted by Clerk Teresa Hathaway on May 18, 2026.
Count 1 charges Dishaunda Denise Wooten with Criminal Trespass (O.C.G.A. 16-7-21(b)), a misdemeanor. Wooten is accused of knowingly and without authority entering the premises of a rightful occupant located on Sandy Valley Drive in Warner Robins on or about March 14, 2026, after allegedly having been told that entry was forbidden.
Count 2 charges Dishaunda Denise Wooten with Simple Assault (O.C.G.A. 16-5-20), a misdemeanor. Wooten is accused of placing a witness in reasonable fear of immediately receiving a violent injury by allegedly approaching that person with a pointed object and shouting in a threatening manner on or about March 14, 2026, in Houston County.
Deputy Jesse Krauter of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office is listed as the prosecuting deputy. The accusation also includes a list of witnesses the State may call, including law enforcement personnel and civilian witnesses.
5/21/26
ARRAIGNMENT HELD — DISHAUNDA DENISE WOOTEN PLEADS NOT GUILTY, REQUESTS JURY TRIAL
What this means: Dishaunda Denise Wooten appeared for arraignment on May 21, 2026, as scheduled, in the State Court of Houston County. An arraignment is the hearing where a defendant is formally presented with the charges against them and enters a plea. Wooten waived a formal reading of the accusation and entered a plea of Not Guilty. The defendant also indicated a request for a jury trial, meaning the case will be decided by a jury of peers rather than by the judge alone. The arraignment form was filed in the clerk’s office on May 22, 2026.
6/2/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — KINDALL E. BROWNING-RICKLE RETAINED FOR DISHAUNDA WOOTEN
What this means: Attorney Kindall E. Browning-Rickle of Daniels Law LLC formally notified the State Court of Houston County that she is representing Dishaunda Wooten in case number 2026CR0117358. This filing, accepted by Clerk Teresa Hathaway on June 2, 2026, also served as a formal waiver of arraignment and a plea of not guilty on Wooten’s behalf, and included a demand for a jury trial. Going forward, all court communications for Dishaunda Wooten are to be directed to attorney Browning-Rickle at Daniels Law LLC in Eastman, Georgia. Note: The filing contains a clerical error referencing a different defendant name in the body of the document — the case number, caption, and court records confirm this filing pertains to Dishaunda Wooten.
6/2/26
DEFENSE FILES DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY — DISHAUNDA WOOTEN
What this means: On the same day she entered her appearance, defense attorney Kindall E. Browning-Rickle filed a formal Demand for Discovery on behalf of Dishaunda Wooten in case number 2026CR0117358. This is a standard legal request requiring the prosecution to share the evidence it has gathered before trial. Specifically, the defense requested the accusation and witness list, any statements Wooten made while in police custody, any scientific or lab reports the State plans to use, all video and audio recordings related to Wooten before and after her arrest, and any other evidence — including evidence that could help the defense — under the legal standard established by Brady v. Maryland. The demand was filed with and served on the Office of Solicitor General Ryan W. English.
6/3/26
STATE PROVIDES DISCOVERY TO DEFENSE — DISHAUNDA WOOTEN
What this means: Solicitor General Ryan W. English responded to the defense’s discovery demand by providing a package of evidence to defense attorney Kindall E. Browning-Rickle through the State’s electronic discovery system on June 3, 2026. The materials provided include a law enforcement incident report, three photographs, a 911 call recording, a copy of the accusation, and an evidence note. The audit log was certified by Solicitor General English under penalty of law and accepted by Clerk Teresa Hathaway on June 3, 2026. This means the defense now has access to the State’s evidence file ahead of trial.
12/15/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED — DISHAUNDA WOOTEN
What this means: A calendar call has been set for December 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the State Court of Houston County for case number 2026CR0117358. A calendar call is a routine court appearance where the judge checks the status of pending cases and confirms whether they are ready to proceed to trial or need to be rescheduled.
2/16/27
JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED — DISHAUNDA WOOTEN
What this means: A jury trial has been scheduled for February 16, 2027, at 9:00 AM in the State Court of Houston County. This is the proceeding where a jury would hear the evidence and decide whether Dishaunda Wooten is guilty or not guilty on the charges of Criminal Trespass and Simple Assault in case number 2026CR0117358. Dishaunda Wooten is presumed innocent unless and until a jury or court determines otherwise.