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Name:
Peterson, Ja’Naviean Keion
Date of Booking:
04/27/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Identity Fraud
Punishment-exploiting disabled or elder
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Friday, April 11, 2025, Cpl J Lewis, Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Criminal Investigations Division (CID), was on duty as an Investigator with HCSO. At approximately 0920 hours, the victim, [VICTIM #1], came to HCSO, 201 N. Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA, to file an incident report regarding fraudulent activity.
INTERVIEW WITH VICTIM:
Cpl Lewis spoke with [VICTIM #1], who provided the following information:
– On March 23, 2025, [VICTIM #1] wrote Robins Financial Credit Union (RFCU), Account # [REDACTED], Check # [REDACTED], for $1,400 to an acquaintance, [REDACTED]. [VICTIM #1] placed the check in the outside post office box at the United States Postal Service Post Office, 1400 Macon Rd, Perry, GA. The check cleared and $1,400 was deducted from his account. On April 10, [VICTIM #1] received a phone call from [REDACTED] in reference to not receiving the check. Upon reviewing his checking records, [VICTIM #1] discovered the check was altered and written to “[REDACTED],” and deposited into an unknown suspect’s JP Morgan Chase bank account. [VICTIM #1] reported this incident to RFCU, who instructed him to file this incident report with local law enforcement.
Cpl Lewis provided [VICTIM #1] with the case number, and information on how to obtain a copy of this incident report.
Investigation to follow.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/29/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY DUNCAN M. MUNN ASSIGNED — MOTION FOR BOND AND DESIGNATION OF DISCOVERY FILED
What this means: On April 29, 2026, attorney Duncan M. Munn of the Houston County Office of the Public Defender (Bar No. 142403) was assigned to represent Ja’Naviean Keion Peterson. That same day, Munn filed a Motion for Bond and Designation of Discovery in Houston Superior Court. The motion argued that Peterson should be released on bond, stating that the defendant poses no flight risk, no danger to the community, and no significant risk of re-offending or intimidating witnesses. The motion also elected to participate in reciprocal discovery — meaning Peterson’s defense agreed to exchange evidence with the prosecution under O.C.G.A. 17-16-2. The motion requested that a bond hearing be scheduled at the next available calendar date.
BOND SET AT $1,500 WITH CONDITIONS — JA’NAVIEAN KEION PETERSON ORDERED RELEASED
What this means: On May 6, 2026, a judge of the Superior Court of Houston County signed a Bond Order setting Ja’Naviean Keion Peterson’s bond at $1,500. This means Peterson could be released from the Houston County jail by paying that amount. The order was presented by Senior Assistant District Attorney Brian J. Huckaby and came with three special conditions Peterson must follow while out on bond: no contact with the alleged victim, no contact with any witness or potential co-defendant, and no new arrests. Violating any of these conditions could result in the bond being revoked and Peterson being returned to jail. Case number 2026C0064833.
5/7/26
PLEAS / BONDS HEARING HELD
What this means: A Pleas/Bonds hearing was held in Houston Superior Court on May 7, 2026, in the case against Ja’Naviean Keion Peterson. This type of hearing is a scheduled court appearance where bond matters and potential plea discussions may be addressed before a judge. No outcome details from this hearing are available in the provided records.