Kenzay Rivers

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Name:
Rivers, Kenzay Amasa

Date of Booking:
08/08/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault

Interfering with Call for Help

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 08/08/26 at about 0030 hrs. I, Ofc Grigsby, responded to [90 BLOCK] Bass Rd. Apt: [REDACTED] in regards to a domestic.

Upon arrival, Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised her boyfriend, Kenzay Rivers, became angry with her when she would not have intercourse without a condom. She stated he held her down on the bed by her wrists and stated “you’re gonna listen”. She alleged that continued for a few minutes while she asked him to let her go. Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised once he did, she texted her friend that he was “beating her”.

She stated he began to grab her again when he saw her message and she fell off the bed during the struggle. While attempting to get up, he began grabbing her wrists again stating “you think you’re so strong? Get away from me then”. When she advised him she planned to call 911, he took her phone and put it in his pocket so she could not call for help. She stated she hit him in his right eye in an attempt to get away from him, resulting in a visible bruise under his eye.

He threw her on the bed and once again, held her down by her wrists while telling her she’s a “b*tch” and a “wh*re” before spitting on her face. She stated he also began choking her until she could not breathe so she pushed her fingers under his hands to break his grip.

Once Ms. [VICTIM #1] was able to get off the bed, she stated she asked if she could use the bathroom and he pulled her arm behind her back, making her fear he would break her arm. He pushed her into the closet and began making her hit herself in the face with her hand while stating “the police are gonna think you’re crazy because you’re hitting yourself”. She also alleged he stated multiple times he was not “leaving marks” on her. Mr. Rivers finally let her go once they heard her friend arrive at the apartment.

When I asked Mr. Rivers about their argument, he stated it was just a disagreement and was not a big deal. He then stated “I didn’t hold her down or grab her or anything”. When I asked why Ms. [VICTIM #1] had marks on her neck and bruising on her wrist, he advised they were involved in a car accident a week ago and she sustained those injuries at that time. He also advised the bruising on his eye was also from the accident before stating the bruise was from her but he “wasn’t worried about it”.

Mr. Rivers was taken into custody and transported to WRPD for processing. I read Mr. Rivers the Miranda Warning which he acknowledged and stated he was willing to answer questions. I asked him if he took Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s phone and he advised “we were having intimate time and I put both of our phones in my pocket”. He also stated she must have called 911 when he “let her use the restroom” then advised he meant the argument was over so she went to the bathroom and called 911.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] was provided with a case number and advised on how to obtain a copy of this report. This incident is not considered family violence due to the couple not living together nor do they share a child. Warrants will be entered for Mr. Rivers for aggravated assault and hindering a person from making an emergency call. Mr. Rivers also signed a property retention form and his back pack and laptop were both entered into property for safe keeping.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

8/17/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND AND DESIGNATES DISCOVERY

What this means: Defense attorney Sara Meyers of the Houston County Public Defender’s Office filed two items with the Houston Superior Court on behalf of Kenzay Amasa Rivers. First, she filed a Motion for Bond, arguing that Rivers is not a flight risk, poses no danger to the community, and presents no significant risk of re-offending or intimidating witnesses. The motion asked the court to set bond at a reasonable amount at the next scheduled bond hearing calendar. Second, the defense opted into reciprocal discovery under O.C.G.A. 17-16-2, meaning both sides agreed to share evidence with each other as the case moves forward. The filing was accepted by the Houston Superior Court Clerk’s Office the same day.

8/19/26

BOND SET AT $7,000 WITH CONDITIONS — KENZAY AMASA RIVERS

What this means: A judge in Houston Superior Court signed a Bond Order on August 19, 2026, allowing Kenzay Amasa Rivers to be released from the Houston County jail on a $7,000 bond. The order was agreed to by both the State, represented by Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth E. McDaniel, and the defense, represented by Sara Meyers. Two special conditions were attached: Rivers must have no contact with the alleged victim, and Rivers is prohibited from returning to the address where the incident occurred in Warner Robins. The bond covered the charges of Obstructing or Hindering Persons Making an Emergency Telephone Call and Aggravated Assault, referenced under warrant numbers 2026 MP 0192026 and 2026 MP 0192025.

8/20/26

PLEAS / BONDS HEARING HELD

What this means: A Pleas and Bonds hearing was held in Houston Superior Court on August 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the case against Kenzay Amasa Rivers. This type of hearing is a routine court appearance where the judge addresses matters related to bond status and, in some cases, formal entry of a plea. No outcome documents from this hearing are included in the selected materials.

9/29/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 4 COUNTS FILED AGAINST KENZAY AMASA RIVERS

What this means: A Houston County grand jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on September 29, 2026, formally charging Kenzay Amasa Rivers on four counts under Indictment No. 2026-C-0065319. The indictment was accepted by the Houston Superior Court Clerk’s Office at 3:09 PM that day. Foreperson Cornelius Vance, Jr. signed off on the True Bill. All four counts relate to an incident alleged to have occurred on August 8, 2026. A grand jury returning a True Bill means a panel of citizens reviewed the evidence presented by the prosecution and found enough probable cause to move the case to trial.

Count 1 — Aggravated Assault (Warrant 2026 MP 0192025): Kenzay Amasa Rivers is accused of knowingly making an assault upon the alleged victim using his hands as an instrument likely to result in strangulation, by placing his hands on the victim’s neck and applying pressure.

Count 2 — False Imprisonment: Rivers is accused of unlawfully confining the alleged victim without legal authority, in violation of the victim’s personal liberty.

Count 3 — Simple Battery: Rivers is accused of intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by striking the alleged victim.

Count 4 — Hindering Emergency Telephone Call (Warrant 2026 MP 0192026): Rivers is accused of physically preventing the alleged victim from making a 9-1-1 call to request help, with the intent to cause physical harm to the victim.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth E. McDaniel under District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards. Sara Meyers of the Houston County Public Defender’s Office represents the defendant.

9/30/26

DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY MOTIONS — KENZAY AMASA RIVERS

What this means: On September 30, 2026, defense attorney Sara Meyers filed a package of Defense Notices and Discovery Motions with the Houston Superior Court in case number 2026C0065319. These filings are standard defense tools used to ensure the prosecution shares all relevant evidence and that the defendant’s rights are protected throughout the case. The motions included the following:

The defense formally opted into reciprocal discovery, meaning both sides will exchange evidence. The defense requested that all court proceedings be fully recorded. A Brady/Giglio motion was filed asking the prosecution to turn over any evidence that could help the defense or undermine the credibility of prosecution witnesses — the State is legally required to disclose this type of information. A Jackson-Denno motion was filed asking the court to hold a hearing to determine whether any statements made by Rivers were given voluntarily before they can be used at trial. The defense also moved to preserve all physical evidence and requested the right to independently test it. Rivers’s attorney put the State on notice that crime lab personnel must appear in person to authenticate any lab reports rather than submitting them on paper alone. A Notice to Produce was filed requiring the State to bring original evidence — including contraband, warrants, Miranda forms, statements, photos, video and audio recordings, and investigative materials — to trial. Finally, the defense objected to any search or seizure of Rivers’s electronic devices and demanded their return, stating Rivers does not consent to any such search.