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Name:
Brown, Richard Can’Drez
Date of Booking:
03/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Armed Robbery; Intimidation
Aggravated Assault
Possession of Marijuana- Felony
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/20/2026 at 1403 hours, Ofc. Jump and I Ofc. Cooper, were dispatched to El Bronco, 2067 Watson Blvd., in reference to an armed robbery and aggravated assault.
Upon our arrival to the scene, we made contact with the reporting party, Mrs. [WITNESS #1]. She advised a juvenile male, later identified as [VICTIM #1], ran to her vehicle while she was on Skyway Dr., and told her he was robbed in a vehicle at the area of Nottingham Road. She stated [VICTIM #1] told her he’d gotten hit in the face then robbed by two black males in the back of a red Toyota Camry.
Mrs. [WITNESS #1] advised [VICTIM #1] had a knot on the right side of his forehead, with several scratches on his neck and face. Mrs. [WITNESS #1] stated [VICTIM #1] got in her vehicle then she called 911 after he told her this information. She advised [VICTIM #1] was wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and was a white male with brown hair. While she was on the phone with dispatch, [VICTIM #1] was able to give the suspect vehicle’s license plate, which is Georgia tag: [REDACTED]. Mrs. [WITNESS #1] stated this was all the information [VICTIM #1] had given and she just wanted to make sure he was safe and wanted to make contact in person.
Dispatch received a secondary call from [VICTIM #1]’s mother, Mrs. [WITNESS #2], who advised [VICTIM #1] was at the Huddle House, 2075 Watson Boulevard. Ofc. Jump and I, went to this location to confirm the subject was [VICTIM #1] and get a statement.
Upon arriving, we observed a white male with brown hair, wearing a black hoodie and with blue jeans. We made contact with the subject who identified himself as the victim, [VICTIM #1]. He also had a knot on the right side of his forehead, along with several scratches on his neck, which was consistent with Mrs. [WITNESS #1]s observation. [VICTIM #1] appeared to be in a panicked state, breathing heavily and fidgeting. We asked [VICTIM #1] what happened and how he’d gotten the knot on his forehead. [VICTIM #1] stated he was going to hang out with two people he’d met through Instagram via his female friend, [REDACTED]. [VICTIM #1] could not give [REDACTED]s information at this time.
[VICTIM #1] advised at approximately 1300 hours he made contact with two black males on Instagram and they agreed to hang out and smoke. [VICTIM #1] advised he was at 7 Brew, 4050 Watson Blvd., and had arranged to get picked up by the two suspects. [VICTIM #1] advised the two suspects picked him up from 7 Brew at 1317 hours in a red Toyota Camry. [VICTIM #1] advised shortly after picking him up, he told them to drive to [100 BLOCK] Nottingham Dr., because it was a good place to go smoke.
[VICTIM #1] advised they arrived at [100 BLOCK] Nottingham Dr., at approximately 1325 hours. [VICTIM #1] stated they pulled into the drive way of [100 BLOCK] Nottingham Dr., then once parked he exited the vehicle to make a phone call. [VICTIM #1] advised he was on the phone for approximately 10-15 minutes. [VICTIM #1] described one of the suspects to be a tall dark skinned black male, wearing red shorts and black hoodie, approximately 16-17 years old. he described the other suspects to be a short heavy set black male, approximately 16-17 years old.
[VICTIM #1] stated once he got back in the vehicle, the two suspects were acting strange and deceitful. [VICTIM #1] stated he was sitting in the back driver side passenger seat. He stated the suspect pulled out of the drive way then traveled on Nottingham Road. [VICTIM #1] stated while on Nottingham Rd., the suspects stopped the vehicle then one the suspects pulled out a Glock 19.
[VICTIM #1] stated the suspect in the front passenger seat then moved to the back passenger side seat then struck [VICTIM #1] in the head with the butt of the gun. [VICTIM #1] stated the suspect said, “On G.D. give me the password to your phone and all your sh*t.” [VICTIM #1] stated both suspects then claimed to be affiliated with the Gangster Disciple street gang.
[VICTIM #1] stated after this he gave them all of his belongings he had on his person. He stated they took his phone and his backpack. [VICTIM #1] described his phone as a black in color Iphone 16 E, with clear casing and an ultrasound picture in the back. He described his backpack to be a black and white checker pattern with a green and red shark design on the front. He claimed he had several clothing items in his bag. He also stated he had several necklaces and diamond sterling bracelet.
[VICTIM #1] stated there was $30 cash in his bag also, and didn’t state exact bills when asked. [VICTIM #1] could not remember everything that was inside his bag nor the prices of the items. [VICTIM #1] stated he was still hazy from getting struck in his head. We noticed [VICTIM #1] was very frustrated with questioning and wasn’t completely forthcoming with his answers to our questions. While giving his statements and stated several times that he felt uncomfortable talking to us and almost broke down crying several times. [VICTIM #1] claimed he’d never met the two suspects, but met them on Instagram through a mutual friend, ‘[REDACTED].’
[VICTIM #1] advised after the suspects robbed him they left with his phone and backpack. [VICTIM #1] advised they left him on Nottingham Rd., and when asked what direction they drove in, he was unsure. [VICTIM #1] did advise he had given dispatch their license plate and description of the vehicle. Shortly after, we made contact with [VICTIM #1]s mother, Mrs. [WITNESS #2]. She provided several screen shots of the Life 360 App on [VICTIM #1]s cellphone. These screen shots showed where [VICTIM #1] was and the exact time he’d gotten picked up from 7 Brew Coffee, 4050 Watson Blvd., which was 1317 hours.
Other members of Warner Robins Police Department arrived on scene. Det. Brankely took pictures of [VICTIM #1]’s injuries Then Det. Thompson aquired the Life 360 screen shots from Mrs. [WITNESS #2].
Throughout our entire interaction with [VICTIM #1] he was very frustrated with the situation and reluctant to tell us all important information of the incident. We asked [VICTIM #1] specific details of the suspects, but he appeared reluctant to give information regarding them. We advised him that he was a victim of a severe crime and of which he needed to give us the correct information to locate the two individuals that committed a crime against him. From the information [VICTIM #1] provided, the total price of the property that was taken is $795.
We observed [VICTIM #1] to be very frustrated at the situation and would not answer any further questions. [VICTIM #1] advised he wanted to go home with his mother due to him being stressed out. I then gave Mrs. [WITNESS #2] and [VICTIM #1] a case number and advised them where they could obtain a copy of this report. [VICTIM #1] then left the scene with his mother shortly after.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
There is a listed co-defendant in this case. Please see Jeremiah Hall for additional information.
3/20/26
RICHARD CAN’DREZ BROWN BOOKED INTO HOUSTON COUNTY JAIL
What this means: Richard Can’Drez Brown was taken into custody and booked into the Houston County jail on March 20, 2026. This is the date from which the court later credited his time served toward his sentence.
3/30/26
DEFENSE FILES MOTION FOR BOND AND DESIGNATION OF DISCOVERY — RICHARD CAN’DREZ BROWN
What this means: Defense attorney Stephen T. Smith (Bar No. 173517) filed two requests with the Houston County Superior Court on behalf of Richard Can’Drez Brown. First, the defense asked the court to set a bond, arguing that Brown posed no flight risk and no danger to the community. Second, the defense formally opted into reciprocal discovery — meaning both sides agreed to share evidence with each other as the case moved forward. This filing was accepted by the court the same day.
4/2/26
PLEA/BOND HEARING HELD
What this means: A plea and bond hearing was held in the Houston County Superior Court at 9:00 a.m. on April 2, 2026, in the case against Richard Can’Drez Brown. The specific outcome of this hearing is not detailed in the available records.
4/14/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 4 COUNTS FILED AGAINST RICHARD CAN’DREZ BROWN
What this means: A Houston County grand jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on April 14, 2026, formally charging Richard Can’Drez Brown with four felony counts in case number 2026-C-0064651. The grand jury found enough evidence to require Brown to stand trial. The charges stem from an alleged incident on or about March 20, 2026, in Houston County. Prosecutor on the case is listed through the Houston Superior Court under District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards.
Count 1 — Armed Robbery: Richard Can’Drez Brown is accused of using a firearm to take a cell phone and a bag from the victim by force on or about March 20, 2026.
Count 2 — Aggravated Assault: Brown is accused of pointing a firearm at the victim, constituting an assault with a deadly weapon, on or about March 20, 2026.
Count 3 — Aggravated Assault (Special Presentment): Brown and co-defendant Jeremiah Jethoran Hall are jointly accused of striking the victim in the head with a firearm on or about March 20, 2026.
Count 4 — Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony: Brown and Hall are jointly accused of unlawfully having a handgun on their persons during the commission of the armed robbery on or about March 20, 2026.
The indictment was filed in the Superior Court of Houston County and accepted by Clerk Terri L. Childers on April 14, 2026.
5/20/26
DEFENSE FILES NOTICES AND DISCOVERY MOTIONS — RICHARD CAN’DREZ BROWN
What this means: Defense attorney Stephen Smith filed a package of pretrial motions with the Houston County Superior Court on May 20, 2026, in case number 2026 C 0064651A. These motions are standard defense tools used to protect a defendant’s rights before trial. They included: a formal opt-in to reciprocal discovery (sharing evidence with the prosecution); a request that all court proceedings be fully recorded; a Brady/Giglio motion asking the prosecution to turn over any evidence favorable to Brown; a Jackson-Denno motion asking the court to review whether any statements Brown made to law enforcement were given voluntarily; a motion to preserve all physical evidence and allow independent testing by the defense; an objection to waiving the presence of crime lab personnel at trial; a notice to produce specific items on the first day of trial; and an objection to any search of Brown’s electronic devices or other seized property. The filing was accepted by the court the same day.
5/28/26
PLEA/BOND HEARING HELD AND FINAL DISPOSITION ENTERED — RICHARD CAN’DREZ BROWN CONVICTED ON COUNT 2
What this means: A plea and bond hearing was held on May 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Houston County Superior Court. On the same date, the case reached its final disposition. Richard Can’Drez Brown pleaded guilty — under a negotiated plea agreement — to Count 2, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm or Knife), a felony under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21. The remaining three counts were dismissed by the prosecution: Count 1 (Armed Robbery), Count 3 (Aggravated Assault), and Count 4 (Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony) were all nolle prossed, meaning the State chose not to pursue them further.
The court entered the following sentence on Count 2: 15 years total, with a minimum of 150 days and a maximum of 180 days to be served in confinement at a Probation Detention Center (PDC time beginning 5/28/2026), and the remainder — approximately 15 years — to be served on probation. The sentence runs concurrent with case number 63073. Brown received credit for time served in custody from March 20, 2026, through the date of sentencing. The First Offender checkboxes on the sentencing form are not checked, so this is a standard conviction and guilty plea — not a First Offender disposition.
Defense attorney Stephen T. Smith represented Brown by court appointment. The sentence was ordered by Judge G.E. Bo Adams of the Houston Judicial Circuit and accepted by Clerk Terri L. Childers on May 28, 2026.
5/28/26
PROBATION CONDITIONS ORDERED — RICHARD CAN’DREZ BROWN
What this means: As part of his sentence, Richard Can’Drez Brown was placed under a detailed set of probation conditions ordered by Judge G.E. Bo Adams of the Houston County Superior Court on May 28, 2026. These conditions govern how Brown must conduct himself during the probationary portion of his 15-year sentence.
General conditions include: obeying all laws, avoiding harmful associations, reporting to his Community Supervision Officer, maintaining employment, not leaving Georgia without permission, and submitting to evaluations, drug testing, and treatment programs if directed.
Financial conditions: Brown is required to pay the community supervision fee as required by law. The $50 Public Defender Application Fee and attorney’s fees are waived. The Crime Lab Fee is required by law.
Special conditions (from the Inventory of Special Conditions, checked items) include:
— Detention Center: Brown is ordered to serve time at a Probation Detention Center, with PDC time starting 5/28/2026.
— Fourth Amendment waiver (Condition 10): Brown must submit to searches of his person, residence, papers, vehicle, and effects at any time, with or without a warrant, by a Community Supervision Officer or law enforcement officer with reasonable cause to believe he is violating probation or the law.
— Limited or no contact (Condition 12): Brown is prohibited from having any contact of any kind — in person, by phone, by mail, or otherwise — with specific named individuals listed in the order.
— Testify truthfully (Condition 31): Brown must not refuse to testify and must testify fully and truthfully about all circumstances of this case and related matters.
— Avoid alcohol and drug use (Condition 32): Brown must not consume alcoholic beverages and must not use narcotics or dangerous drugs unless lawfully prescribed.
— Family Violence Intervention Program (Condition 14): Brown is required to enroll in a certified Family Violence Intervention Program within 30 days of being released.
— Other special conditions (Condition 34): Brown must not use THC, must enroll in a certified Family Violence Intervention Program within 30 days of release, must not possess firearms, and must commit no new crimes of violence.
Violation of any special condition of probation could result in revocation of the entire remaining probation period and Brown being required to serve the balance of his sentence in confinement.