Kaliah Bowens

Name:
Bowens, Kaliah Trashell

Date of Booking:
01/13/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault

Terroristic Threats and Acts – Felony

Violate Family Violence Order

Officer’s Narrative:
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On January 12, 2026, at approximately 2318 hours, I, Officer Wilson, was dispatched to [300 BLOCK] Wynn Place in reference to a fight in progress in the parking lot. Dispatch advised an anoynmous caller reported multiple subjects were fighting in the parking lot and a firearm was seen during the atercation by one of the subjects.

Officer Lopez and Ofc. Owusu arrived in the area and observed a silver Honda Accord, Georgia tag [REDACTED], leaving the apartment complex at a high rate of speed. Officer Owusu caught up to the vehicle at Russell Parkway and Booth Road and conducted a traffic stop. I arrived on scene and assisted with removing the occupants from the vehicle. At that time, it was unknown whether the occupants were suspects or victims in the reported altercation. All occupants were removed from the vehicle and patted down for weapons for officer safety. Officer Lopez and Officer Moncrief conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle due to the odor of marijuana emanating from inside the vehicle. No drugs or weapons were located.

I made contact with [VICTIM #1], who advised she had been attacked at [300 BLOCK] Wynn Place, Apartment [REDACTED]. I separated [VICTIM #1] from the other involved parties, who were identified as [VICTIM #2] and [REDACTED].

[VICTIM #1] stated her ex-girlfriend, Kaliah Bowens, sent her multiple text messages instructing her to come to the apartment to retrieve her belongings or they would be burned. In a separate message, Ms. Bowens stated [VICTIM #1] needed to retrieve her belongings by 1200 hours or her property would be burned. [VICTIM #1] allowed me to view the text messages, which confirmed her statements.

[VICTIM #1] stated she and Ms. [VICTIM #2] went to the apartment while [REDACTED] remained in the vehicle. She stated Ms. Bowens allowed them to enter the apartment and there was initially no confrontation. [VICTIM #1] stated she removed a pair of pants she was wearing that belonged to Ms. Bowens and returned other belongings belonging to Ms. Bowens. [VICTIM #1] stated her personal belongings were located near the front door and she was attempting to retrieve them and leave when Ms. Bowens attempted to snatch a Pandora necklace from her neck.

[VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Bowens grabbed the necklace multiple times and would not let go, causing the necklace to tighten around her neck and choke her to the point she could not breathe. [VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Bowens continued holding the necklace while moving a few feet toward the sink and grabbed a knife. [VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Bowens swung the knife toward her but did not stab her. [VICTIM #1] stated she attempted to escape and exited onto the balcony, with Ms. Bowens following her and continuing to grab at the necklace. [VICTIM #1] stated several charms fell off the necklace onto the balcony during the struggle.

[VICTIM #1] stated Ms. [VICTIM #2] attempted to intervene and separate them. [VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Bowens then moved her into the bedroom while still holding onto her necklace and retrieved a handgun. [VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Bowens released the necklace and chambered a round into the handgun. [VICTIM #1] stated she was able to get away, and she and Ms. [VICTIM #2] exited the apartment. [VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Bowens followed them to the vehicle, entered the backseat, and continued attempting to remove the necklace, which at that point was only a chain due to the charms breaking off. [VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Bowens eventually exited the vehicle and she believed Ms. Bowens returned to the apartment. During my interaction with [VICTIM #1], I did not observe any visible physical injuries or bruising to her neck.

I separately made contact with [VICTIM #2]. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated she accompanied [VICTIM #1] to help retrieve her belongings. She stated there was no confrontation initially. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated Ms. Bowens began attempting to remove the necklace from [VICTIM #1]’s neck and was choking her with it. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated Ms. Bowens moved into the kitchen, which was only a few feet away, grabbed a knife from the sink, and held it at her side in an intimidating manner toward both [VICTIM #1] and herself while they argued.

Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated Ms. Bowens then moved into the bedroom and retrieved a handgun while still holding onto [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated she was able to take the handgun from Ms. Bowens and placed it on the kitchen counter. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated they exited the apartment and Ms. Bowens followed them to the vehicle. Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated Ms. Bowens entered the backseat and continued attempting to remove the necklace from [VICTIM #1]’s neck, and she was ultimately able to break the necklace free.

I requested Dispatch check for any conditional bonds or court orders between [VICTIM #1] and Kaliah Bowens. Dispatch advised there was a modified no-contact order in place prohibiting violent contact, signed on March 19, 2025.

I spoke with Officer K. Houck, who had made contact with Ms. Bowens at Apartment [REDACTED]. Officer Houck advised Ms. Bowens denied any physical confrontation and stated the incident was verbal only.

I later made contact with Ms. Bowens at Apartment [REDACTED]. Ms. Bowens stated [VICTIM #1] came to retrieve her belongings and admitted she attempted to remove the necklace from [VICTIM #1]’s neck, stating she held onto it and let go once. Ms. Bowens denied picking up a knife or being in possession of a handgun. Ms. Bowens stated she does not own a handgun and claimed [VICTIM #1] was the one who had a firearm, stating [VICTIM #1] owns multiple guns. I observed a clean knife in the kitchen sink, which I believe is the knife Ms. Bowens used during the altercation. I also observed the broken necklace sitting on the kicthen counter.

Based on the consistent and corroborating statements provided by [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2], I determined there was probable cause to take Kaliah Bowens into custody for Aggravated Assault – Strangulation, Terroristic Threats and Acts (Felony), and Violation of a Family Violence Order.

Ms. Bowens was placed into custody, handcuffed with her hands secured behind her back, double-locked, and checked for proper fit. Officer K. Houck searched Ms. Bowens incident to arrest. Ms. Bowens was placed in the rear seat of Officer Moncrief’s patrol vehicle and transported to headquarters, where she was turned over to booking staff for processing.

I will be seeking warrants for Aggravated Assault – Strangulation, for using a necklace to choke [VICTIM #1] to the point she could not breathe; Terroristic Threats and Acts (Felony), for holding a knife in an intimidating manner causing [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] to fear for their safety; and Violation of a Family Violence Order, for assaulting [VICTIM #1] while a valid family violence order was in effect through the Houston County Superior Court.

Due to Ms. Bowens denying possession of a firearm and no firearm being located inside the residence, I did not establish probable cause for any weapons-related charges or kidnapping related to the allegation of moving [VICTIM #1] to the bedroom to retrieve a handgun.

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