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Name:
Clark, Kolby Chase
Date of Booking:
04/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
False Imprisonment
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault
Battery-Family Violence
Officer’s Narrative:
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On April 20, 2026, at approximately 1449 hours, [VICTIM #1] came to the Warner Robins Police Department, 100 Watson Boulevard, to report a domestic violence assault that had occurred the evening prior at [6000 BLOCK] Lakeview Road #[REDACTED].
I met with [VICTIM #1], who was accompanied by her stepfather, [REDACTED], in the lobby of police headquarters. [VICTIM #1] reported that she had been dating Kolby Clark for several months and had recently begun living with him at an apartment at [6000 BLOCK] Lakeview Road #[REDACTED]. [VICTIM #1] explained that the evening prior, around 2230 hours, she had returned from work to their shared apartment and discovered that Clark was drinking alcohol and intoxicated. She advised that they got into a verbal disagreement regarding household chores that Clark had not completed.
During the argument, [VICTIM #1] advised that she attempted to leave due to Clark’s intoxication, but he physically stood in the doorway, prohibiting her from leaving the apartment. [VICTIM #1] advised that Clark stated, I love you too much to let you leave. [VICTIM #1] advised that she pleaded with Clark to allow her to leave for the night when he grabbed her by the back of the neck and forced himself on her, and began kissing her. As [VICTIM #1] began attempting to pull away, she advised that Clark began shaking her by grabbing her shoulders. She advised that she got out of the apartment and began walking down the stairs in the breezeway, and was followed by Clark as she attempted to get to her vehicle.
[VICTIM #1] reported that Clark was yelling for her to stop, grabbed her from behind around her torso, and began shaking her and keeping her from getting to her vehicle. [VICTIM #1] advised that she was able to reach behind and scratched Clark and was able to break free of his grasp, and went to a friend’s apartment within the same complex. She advised that she stayed at the friends apartment for approximately 15-30 minutes and decided to return home and go to sleep, thinking the altercation with Clark would be resolved.
[VICTIM #1] advised that when she returned to the apartment, she discovered Clark still drinking and even more intoxicated. [VICTIM #1] advised she had gone into her bedroom, locked the door, and packed a bag to leave for the night. [VICTIM #1] advised that while in the room, she heard a commotion in the common area of the apartment and the sounds of what she thought were items breaking. She came out of the room with her personal belongings in a bag and was preparing to leave; however, Clark stood in her way, preventing her free access to the door. She advised that she was able to get past him and open the door when their dog escaped.
[VICTIM #1] advised that Clark got in front of her on the breezeway and physically stood in her way, using his body and body weight to block her access down the stairs. Eventually, [VICTIM #1] reported that she was able to get past Clark, pick up their dog, and get to her vehicle while being followed by Clark. [VICTIM #1] reported she got seated in her vehicle, preparing to leave, when Clark pulled open the vehicle door, reached in, and took the vehicle keys from the ignition. [VICTIM #1] reported that she began to video record the encounter on her phone and was pleading with Clark to return the keys to allow her to leave.
[VICTIM #1] advised that during this encounter, Clark was screaming at her, grabbed her neck with both of his hands, and began to apply pressure around her neck, making it difficult for her to breathe. [VICTIM #1] described the pressure applied to her neck as a six on a scale of 1-10. [VICTIM #1] reported that during this encounter, she was also slapped in the face and became fearful that she would pass out and told Clark that she would go inside with him in order for the assault to stop. [VICTIM #1] advised that she debated calling for law enforcement, but instead called Clarks father, [WITNESS #1], for assistance.
I reviewed the video recording from [VICTIM #1]s phone. The metadata from the recording indicated it was recorded on 4/20/26 at approximately 0006 hrs. Only audio is heard in the recording, and it appears that the phone is placed down, prohibiting any video from being seen.
Upon review of the recording, a verbal altercation is heard between Clark and [VICTIM #1]. Clark is heard yelling at [VICTIM #1] while [VICTIM #1] repeatedly pleads with Clark to provide her vehicle keys so she can leave the location. Clark is heard stating, Tell me youre leaving me, and repeatedly screaming at her, stating, Say it, say it. During the interaction, sounds consistent with a physical struggle are audible. [VICTIM #1] is heard stating, I just want to leave for the night.”
[VICTIM #1] is later heard during the physical struggle stating Let go of me, and I cant breathe. [VICTIM #1] continues to plead and request that she be provided with her keys in order to leave. The audio indicates [VICTIM #1] eventually agrees to go back inside the apartment with Clark. Based on the tone and context of the interaction, [VICTIM #1] appears to agree only after the physical struggle and in an apparent attempt to stop the assault and de-escalate the encounter. This recording was obtained and later submitted to the RMS server.
[VICTIM #1] reported that Clark became aware that she had called his father, causing him to become irate, pushing her onto the ground, slapping her repeatedly, and causing her head to strike the pavement. [VICTIM #1] advised that while attempting to get back into the apartment to await Clarks father. Clark approached her from behind in the breezeway and placed one hand over her mouth and nose, while utilizing his other arm and placing her neck between his forearm and biceр, and began applying pressure.
[VICTIM #1] described an immense amount of pressure around her neck, describing it as a 10 (scale 1-10). [VICTIM #1] advised that she was unable to breathe during this encounter and was fearful she was about to lose consciousness, and began trying to hit Clark. [VICTIM #1] advised that in order to get Clark to stop, she decided to act like she was unconscious and went limp, advising that when she dropped her body weight, Clark eventually let go, and she fell onto the floor.
[VICTIM #1] advised that she laid on the ground with her eyes closed and was fearful that if she opened her eyes, Clark would continue to assault her. [VICTIM #1] advised that Clark then laid on the ground in the breezeway and began to vomit. Eventually, Clarks father, [WITNESS #1], arrived and picked up Clark from the ground in the breezeway and put him in his bed. She advised Clarks father, helped clean up Clarks vomit, and stayed in the living room while [VICTIM #1] went to sleep in a spare bedroom.
[VICTIM #1] advised that later in the day, she disclosed the incident to family and friends and made the decision to report to law enforcement. [VICTIM #1] provided images she had taken of her injuries earlier in the day. The images showed [VICTIM #1] with a bloodied nose and redness around her neck consistent with hand or finger markings. At the time of this report, some of these injuries had begun to dissipate, but there was still some redness and scratch markings on [VICTIM #1]s neck, which I photographed.
I inspected the area around [VICTIM #1]s eyes and observed slight petechiae, which I also photographed. I provided [VICTIM #1] with a case number, family violence resource pamphlet and advised her of available remedies. From the evidence presented, I identified Clark as the predominant aggressor.
At approximately 1538 hours, I made contact with Clark via phone call. I asked Clark if he would be available to come to the police department to provide a statement. Clark agreed and advised that he could be at the police department at approximately 1700 hours.
At approximately 1630 hours, I met with the Houston County Magistrate via video conference and presented sworn arrest warrant affidavits for Clark, which were issued.
At approximately 1705 hours, Clark arrived at the police department. I met with him in the lobby and escorted him to the CID interview room #3. Clark was advised of his Miranda Warning, which he acknowledged and agreed to speak with me, he then reviewed and signed a rights advisement form. The following is a summary of the interview; see the audio/video recording for a full transcription.
I asked Clark why he thought he was there to speak with me. He advised that he believed his girlfriend had come up to the police department and told us what happened. I asked if he could tell me about the incident and what had occurred between them. He advised that he could not remember anything pertaining to the incident, due to his drunkenness. Clark advised that the last thing he remembered was [VICTIM #1] coming home from work around 2230 hours. Clark advised that he awoke this morning and discovered his father was at their apartment, and was told by his father that he had lost it. Clark again reiterated that he could not remember anything from the night prior.
I asked him what led to his heavy drinking, and he advised that it was because of [VICTIM #1] and that [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. He advise when he awoke, [VICTIM #1] was not present but only his father. He advised that he had spoken with [VICTIM #1] on the telephone, and she told him she was going to the police to obtain a restraining order. [CLARK] was unable to provide any recollection of the events that had transpired involving [VICTIM #1], and I concluded the interview. At the conclusion of the interview, Clark was placed under arrest and escorted to booking. Clark was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault-Strangulation, Battery, and False Imprisonment under the Family Violence Act.
On 4/21/26 at approximately 0756 hours, I made contact with Clarks father, [WITNESS #1] via phone. [WITNESS #1] advised that he received a phone call from [VICTIM #1] and that she was crying and stated that his son was hurting her. He advised that he quickly drove from his residence to [VICTIM #1] and Clarks apartment and discovered his son heavily intoxicated, lying on the ground outside the apartment. [WITNESS #1] advised that he had to physically carry his son and put him in bed, and that Clark was so intoxicated that he urinated on himself in the bed. [WITNESS #1] advised that he helped [VICTIM #1] get “cleaned up and remained at the apartment until the following morning.
At approximately 0830 hours, I went to [6000 BLOCK] Lakeview Road and canvassed the area outside of building 1100 for any surveillance cameras that may have captured any parts of the incident. However, there were no surveillance cameras in the vicinity.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/20/26
KOLBY CHASE CLARK ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO HOUSTON COUNTY JAIL
What this means: Kolby Chase Clark was booked into the Houston County jail on April 20, 2026. Clark is accused of two counts of Aggravated Assault, False Imprisonment, and Battery — Family Violence (1st Offense) under case number 2026C0064810 in the Superior Court of Houston County.
4/23/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND AND DESIGNATION OF DISCOVERY
What this means: Attorney Carolyn L. Moses filed two requests with the Houston County Superior Court on behalf of Kolby Chase Clark. First, she asked the court to schedule a bond hearing and set a reasonable bond amount so Clark could be released from jail while the case is pending. Second, she formally elected to participate in reciprocal discovery — a process where both the defense and the prosecution agree to share evidence with each other. Clark’s initials appear on the discovery election in the filing.
4/29/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED — KOLBY CHASE CLARK RELEASED ON $5,000 BOND WITH CONDITIONS
What this means: A judge of the Houston County Superior Court ordered that Kolby Chase Clark be released from jail on a $5,000 bond. The release came with three specific conditions. First, Clark must be placed on electronic monitoring under standard house arrest, with exceptions allowed only for work, legal, and medical purposes. Second, Clark must report to CSRA at 2521 Moody Road in Warner Robins within 30 minutes of being released from jail, and must have an appointment scheduled with CSRA during normal business hours before being released. Third, Clark is ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. The bond order was presented by Assistant District Attorney Brandi M. Holland and agreed to by defense attorney Carolyn Moses.
4/30/26
PLEAS / BONDS HEARING HELD
What this means: A Pleas and Bonds hearing was held in the Houston County Superior Court on the morning of April 30, 2026, in the case against Kolby Chase Clark.
5/4/26
NEW DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — T. RABB WILKERSON III ASSIGNED
What this means: Attorney T. Rabb Wilkerson III of the Law Office of T. Rabb Wilkerson, III, P.C. in Warner Robins formally entered his appearance as attorney of record for Kolby Chase Clark in the Houston County Superior Court on May 4, 2026. This means Wilkerson is now the attorney representing Clark in case number 2026C0064810, which carries charges of two counts of Aggravated Assault, False Imprisonment, and Battery — Family Violence (1st Offense).
5/4/26
DEFENSE FILES NOTICE OF ELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY
What this means: On May 4, 2026, attorney T. Rabb Wilkerson III filed a formal notice on behalf of Kolby Chase Clark confirming the defense’s election to participate in reciprocal discovery under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1 et seq.). This means both sides — the defense and the prosecution — are now obligated to share evidence with each other as the case moves forward. The notice is ongoing and applies to any new discoverable material the State obtains throughout the course of the case.