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Name:
Dennis, Reginald
Date of Booking:
07/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06 May 2026 at approximately 0540HRS I, Ofc. Ford, was dispatched to [1100 BLOCK] Calhoun Drive in reference to an assault. Prior to my arrival Central Dispatch advised that the initial call was for a medical emergency, however, when WRFD and EMS arrived on scene they encountered a crime scene. Ofc. A. Strom arrived on scene prior to my arrival and began interviewing the victim. While she was conducting her interview I began interviewing WRFD responders, EMS, and neighbors.
Ofc. Strom advised that the victim, Mrs. [VICTIM #1], knew the offender only as “Blue” and was possibly intoxicated in a severe state of panic from the assault. Neighbors were able to provide a description of Blue, later identified as Reginald Dennis, and provided a Facebook photo. The Facebook Profile showed [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and matched the photo for Mr. [REDACTED] in RMS.
I then took photos of the residence, showing blood stains in several rooms, along with a smashed beer bottle. The injuries sustained by Mrs. [VICTIM #1] are consistent with blunt-force trauma associated with an impact from a beer bottle. A photo showing the injuries to Mrs. [VICTIM #1]’ face were also taken. Due to her in-progress treatment and mental state inside the ambulance additional photos and search for other injuries was not possible.
At approximately 1600HRS I met with the Honorable Judge Angela Sammons and signed warrants on Mr. Dennis in reference to this case.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/24/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND AND OPTS INTO DISCOVERY
What this means: Reginald Dennis was booked into the Houston County jail and his attorney, Stephen T. Smith of the Houston County Public Defender’s Office, filed a Motion for Bond on July 24, 2026, in Houston Superior Court. The motion asks the court to set a reasonable bond amount so Dennis can be released while the case moves forward. The filing argues that Dennis poses no flight risk, is not a danger to the community, and would not attempt to intimidate witnesses. The motion also formally opts Dennis into reciprocal discovery — meaning both the defense and the prosecution agree to share evidence with each other as the case proceeds.
8/4/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 1 COUNT FILED AGAINST REGINALD DENNIS
What this means: A Houston County grand jury voted to indict Reginald Dennis on August 4, 2026, under case number 2026C0065226. The indictment was filed in Houston Superior Court and accepted by Clerk of Superior Court Terri L. Childers. Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike D. Smith prosecuted the matter before the grand jury, with District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards listed on the indictment. The foreperson, Cornelius Vance Jr., signed the True Bill, meaning the grand jury found enough evidence to formally charge Dennis and send the case to trial court.
Count 1 — Aggravated Assault: Reginald Dennis is accused of assaulting the victim on or about May 6, 2026, in Houston County, Georgia, by striking the victim in the face with a bottle. The indictment alleges the bottle was used as an offensive weapon and that the assault resulted in serious bodily injury to the victim.
8/5/26
DEFENSE FILES PRETRIAL MOTIONS IN HOUSTON SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: On August 5, 2026, defense attorney Stephen Smith filed a package of pretrial motions and notices on behalf of Reginald Dennis in Houston Superior Court. These filings are standard defense tools used to protect the defendant’s rights and shape how evidence is handled before trial. The motions include:
Notice of Opt-In to Reciprocal Discovery — Dennis’s defense formally elects to participate in the mutual exchange of evidence between both sides.
Motion for Complete Recordation — Requests that all court proceedings in this case be fully recorded.
Brady/Giglio Motion — Demands that prosecutors turn over any evidence that could help the defense or undermine the credibility of witnesses, as required by federal law.
Jackson-Denno Motion — Asks the court to hold a hearing to determine whether any statements made by Dennis were given voluntarily before they can be used at trial.
Motion to Preserve and Independently Test Physical Evidence — Requests that all physical evidence be preserved and that the defense be allowed to conduct its own independent testing.
Notice of Objection to Waiver of Presence — Crime Lab — Dennis’s defense puts the State on notice that it will not waive the right to have crime lab personnel appear in court to authenticate any lab reports or test results.
Notice to Produce — Demands that the State produce specific categories of evidence on the first day of trial, including contraband, warrants, Miranda forms, statements, photographs, video and audio recordings, diagrams, line-up materials, and chain of custody documentation.
Notice of Objection to Search of Seized Property — Dennis’s defense notifies the State that he does not consent to the search or seizure of any electronic devices or other property taken during, before, or after his arrest.
8/6/26
PLEAS AND BONDS HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 8/6/26
What this means: A Pleas and Bonds hearing was scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Houston Superior Court. This type of hearing gives the court an opportunity to address the bond motion filed by defense attorney Stephen Smith on July 24, 2026, and potentially for Reginald Dennis to enter an initial plea to the aggravated assault charge. The scheduling of this hearing follows directly from the defense’s request that the bond matter be heard at the next available calendar date.
9/9/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED FOR 9/9/26
What this means: An arraignment has been scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Houston Superior Court. At an arraignment, Reginald Dennis would be formally presented with the charges in the indictment and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. This is a standard step that follows an indictment in a felony case.
9/9/26
REGINALD DENNIS ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA AT ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: On September 9, 2026, Reginald Dennis appeared in Houston Superior Court and entered a plea of Not Guilty to the aggravated assault charge filed against him under case number 2026-C-0065226. Dennis waived formal arraignment — meaning he gave up the right to have the charge read aloud in open court — and signed the plea form directly. The Not Guilty plea is the standard starting point for a felony case moving toward trial. It does not mean the case is over; it simply puts the matter before the court so both sides can continue preparing. The “Change of Plea” section of the same form was left blank, indicating no guilty plea was entered at this time.