Loren Dingler

Name:
Dingler, Loren Van

Date of Booking:
03/12/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 12 March 2026 at approximately 05:42 HRS., I, Ofc. Gross, and Ofc. Ford were dispatched to 914 Russell Parkway (Quick Stop) in reference to aggravated assault.

Upon arrival, we made contact with the reporting party, [WITNESS #1]. He advised the victim, [VICTIM #1], had arrived via bicycle to the store he was working at and asked him to call 911. Mr. [WITNESS #1] advised the victim was bleeding from the eye area. Mr. [WITNESS #1] advised he was in possession of the object used to assault Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. [WITNESS #1] presented a Milwaukee drill with a drill bit attached and no battery. Mr. [WITNESS #1] advised bleeding was controlled.

Upon making contact with the Mr. [VICTIM #1], he advised he was involved in a physical altercation with the offender, Loren “Van” Dingler. He further advised he only knew Mr. Dingler by “Van” and only knew him as an acquaintance of the home owner. He stated he arrived at [300 BLOCK] Belmont Drive for work via his bicycle. He advised Mr. Dingler had approached him at this address and started shouting. He advised Mr. Dingler had taken the drill from him and hit him with it.

He further stated he was able to get the drill back before he left the house and left on his bicycle. He advised he wanted EMS to check his injuries, half swollen shut left eye with a puncture wound to the upper eye lid and a puncture wound to the back of the head. Mr. [VICTIM #1] declined transport to 1601 Watson Boulevard [REDACTED BY AGENCY].

Upon arrival at [300 BLOCK] Belmont Drive, we made contact with [WITNESS #2]. He advised Loren was inside sleeping. He further advised he was in his room during the altercation. He advised the home owner, [WITNESS #3], was home.

Ms. [WITNESS #3] advised she was inside when the altercation took place. She advised Mr. Dingler had accused Mr. [VICTIM #1] of stealing his bicycle. She advised she heard Mr. Dingler and Mr. [VICTIM #1] arguing at first, later hearing the sounds of a fight occurring in the garage. She advised Mr. Dingler had returned inside of the house bloodied, laid down on the floor, and went back to sleep. Ms. [WITNESS #3] advised Mr. Dingler came by from time to time, but neither Mr. Dingler or Mr. [VICTIM #1] lived at this location.

With Ms. [WITNESS #3]’s consent, we entered the house and made contact with Mr. Dingler. Mr. Dingler was asleep with a black back pack, a white rag under his chin with apparent superficial injuries. Mr. Dingler advised he confronted Mr. [VICTIM #1] about stealing his bicycle. He advised it got physical at this time.

Mr. Dingler was placed into custody during without incident. We advised dispatch to start EMS to our location to evaluate the extent of the wounds Mr. Dingler had. EMS arrived and cleared him for transport to 1601 Watson Boulevard [REDACTED BY AGENCY] for medical clearance.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] likely from the physical altercation this morning with the victim. She advised his current condition was consistent with methamphetamine use. No force was used at any time during this encounter. Mr. Dingler examined by medical staff and was found that his condition was acceptable to take him to jail. Mr. Dingler was transported to Warner Robins Headquarters without incident and refused to process during booking.

Due to the nature of the injuries to Mr. [VICTIM #1], and the testimonies of Ms. [WITNESS #3] and Mr. Dingler indicating Mr. Dingler the primary aggressor, a warrant was signed on this date.

[End of Narrative]