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Name:
Love, Misa Lashawn
Date of Booking:
05/02/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 1933 hours, I, Deputy Travis Knighten (Badge #5533), was dispatched to [200 BLOCK] Piney Grove Road in reference to aggravated assault. I arrived wearing my issued Class-A uniform with badge displayed and operating a marked Houston County Sheriffs Office Patrol unit #974.
I made contact with the victim, [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated he had been riding in a vehicle with his girlfriend, identified as the offender, Misa Love, while they were en route to visit a family member (information unknown). [VICTIM #1] reported during the drive, Misa became upset about him planning to attend a party later in the evening. [VICTIM #1] stated he told Misa to go ahead and drop him off at his residence.
[VICTIM #1] stated that upon arriving at his residence, he exited the vehicle. [VICTIM #1] reported Misa then struck him with the front of her white Hyundai Sonata (GA #[REDACTED]). [VICTIM #1] stated the impact caused him to fall into a parked gray vehicle (further information unknown) located adjacent to where he got out. [VICTIM #1] stated he crawled behind the parked vehicle for protection as Misa placed her vehicle in reverse. [VICTIM #1] reported Misa then reversed the vehicle in an attempt to strike him a second time. [VICTIM #1] stated after the failed attempt, Misa exited the property and traveled onto Piney Grove Road.
Houston County Fire and EMS personnel examined [VICTIM #1] on scene. [VICTIM #1] complained of pain to his right biceps area but refused EMS transport. Photographs were taken of the reported injury; no visible marks were observed.
I spoke with a witness, [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated she was inside her bedroom when she heard an engine revving in the front yard. She stated she looked out the window and observed Misa operating the Hyundai in reverse. [WITNESS #1] stated she did not witness Misa strike [VICTIM #1] with the vehicle.
Deputy Brock Snyder later advised he located a vehicle matching the description of the offender’s vehicle, given by Houston County Dispatch, traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 247 south of the 247 Spur and initiated a traffic stop. Deputy Snyder said he advised Misa of her Miranda Warning before questioning her.
Deputy Snyder said he asked Misa if she meant to stike [VICTIM #1] with her vehicle. On Deputy Snyder’s body camera, Misa admitted to intentionally striking [VICTIM #1] with her vehicle. After gaining a positive confession under the Miranda Warning, Deputy Snyder placed Misa in custody and transported her to the Houston County Sheriffs Office Detention Center and turned over to the Detention Center staff.
Sgt. C. Ross of Houston County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was notified of the incident.
[VICTIM #1] was provided a case card with instructions on how to obtain a copy of this report.
I will be seeking a warrant against Misa Love for Aggravated Assault utilizing the Houston County Magistrate Court.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/24/26
COURT APPOINTS OUTSIDE DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR MISA LASHAWN LOVE
What this means: Because the Houston County Public Defender’s Office had a conflict of interest — meaning they could not ethically represent Misa Lashawn Love in this case — the court’s Indigent Defense Coordinator, Savannah Camp, reached out to attorney Sasha Riedel Knight of Banks & Riedel, P.C. in Macon, Georgia to take over as defense counsel. This is a standard procedure when the public defender’s office cannot represent a defendant. At the time this letter was sent, Misa Lashawn Love was still incarcerated and had a bond hearing scheduled for May 14, 2026.
5/12/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY SASHA RIEDEL KNIGHT FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney Sasha Riedel Knight of Banks & Riedel, P.C. formally notified the Houston Superior Court and the prosecution that she is now the attorney of record representing Misa Lashawn Love in Case No. 26C0064871. This means all future court documents, notices, and correspondence related to this case must be directed to her. The filing was served on Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith.
5/12/26
DEFENSE FILES CONSOLIDATED PRETRIAL MOTIONS ON BEHALF OF MISA LASHAWN LOVE
What this means: Attorney Sasha Riedel Knight filed a comprehensive package of pretrial motions with the Houston Superior Court on behalf of Misa Lashawn Love. These motions request that the court: demand a jury trial; order the prosecution to disclose all evidence and witness information; suppress any statements or evidence obtained through what the defense argues was an unlawful arrest or search; throw out the indictment for failing to adequately describe the crime and specify the offense date; privately review prosecution files for any withheld evidence favorable to the defendant; preserve all physical evidence and investigative materials; record all proceedings with a certified court reporter; require live testimony from lab analysts rather than documentary evidence alone; disclose any witness agreements or deals; identify any confidential informants; and preserve the right to file additional motions as discovery proceeds.
5/13/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED — MISA LASHAWN LOVE RELEASED ON $5,000 BOND WITH CONDITIONS
What this means: The Houston Superior Court issued a bond order allowing Misa Lashawn Love to be released from jail while the case is pending, provided a $5,000 bond is posted. The order was signed on May 13, 2026, and was presented by Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike D. Smith. Release is subject to the following conditions:
Electronic monitoring under house arrest, with a standard work exception — meaning Misa Lashawn Love may leave home for work purposes as noted on the monitoring form.
Must report to CSRA at 2521 Moody Road, Warner Robins, Georgia within 30 minutes of being released from jail, and must have an appointment with CSRA scheduled during normal business hours before being released.
No new arrests.
No contact with the alleged victim in this case.
No illegal driving.
No possession of firearms.
No possession or use of alcohol, illegal substances, or any substance containing THC.
5/14/26
PLEAS / BONDS HEARING HELD
What this means: A pleas and bonds hearing was held in the Houston Superior Court on May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the case against Misa Lashawn Love. This type of hearing is where the court addresses matters related to the defendant’s bond status and any formal entry of pleas. The bond order issued the day prior on May 13, 2026 appears connected to this scheduled hearing.
6/9/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 1 COUNT FILED AGAINST MISA LASHAWN LOVE
What this means: A Houston County grand jury formally indicted Misa Lashawn Love on June 9, 2026, under Indictment No. 2026-C-0064871. A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence presented by the prosecution to decide whether there is enough to formally charge someone with a crime. The grand jury voted “True Bill,” meaning they agreed the evidence was sufficient to proceed. The prosecutor on the case is Mike Smith, Senior Assistant District Attorney, under District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards.
Count 1 — Aggravated Assault: Misa Lashawn Love is accused of making an assault upon the alleged victim on or about May 2, 2026, in Houston County, Georgia, allegedly using a 2016 Hyundai Sonata as a weapon — an object that, when used offensively against a person, is likely to result in serious bodily injury. Misa Lashawn Love is accused of striking the alleged victim with the vehicle.
Misa Lashawn Love is presumed innocent. An indictment is not a finding of guilt — it means the grand jury found enough evidence for the case to move forward to trial.