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Name:
Kare, Robert Eugene
Date of Booking:
08/25/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Stalking
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Thursday, August 20, 2026, at approximately 0830 hours, I, Sgt. T. Robillard of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Criminal Investigations Division (CID), was notified by [REDACTED], the CID Administrative Clerk, that Sheriff M. Moulton of the HCSO was requesting an investigator report to his office.
CONTACT WITH SHERIFF MOULTON
I reported to Sheriff Moulton’s office, where he introduced me to the victim, [VICTIM #1], who was accompanied by two other individuals who appeared to be with [VICTIM #1] for moral support.
Sheriff Moulton explained that [VICTIM #1] was being contacted by her ex-husband, Robert Kare, in direct violation of a Permanent Protection Order (PPO). Sheriff Moulton advised me to review the information that [VICTIM #1] possessed and proceed with an investigation.
INTERVIEW WITH [VICTIM #1]
I escorted [VICTIM #1] to the HCSO CID Conference Room to interview her about the incident. I first asked her to explain what led to the PPO.
[VICTIM #1] explained that Robert was physically and verbally abusive and suffered from a substance abuse issue, which led to their divorce. For the past year, Robert continuously sent emails to her, which was in direct violation of her PPO. She explained that Robert had no custodial rights to her daughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY], but continuously sent emails to her about [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and other various topics. [VICTIM #1] stated that Robert voluntarily gave up his custodial rights to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] during the divorce “for money”.
Another child was mentioned in the paperwork, [REDACTED BY AGENCY], who [VICTIM #1] had custody of, but there was no relation to Robert.
[VICTIM #1] stated that on December 10, 2025, she was at an appointment with her hairstylist. During that appointment, her hairstylist received a text message from Robert expressing that he wanted a haircut and haircuts scheduled every month. The hairstylist told Robert that she was booked until the new year and ceased communication with him after notifying [VICTIM #1] about the text that she received.
[VICTIM #1] felt that Robert knew she was at her hair appointment at the time, and intentionally sent the text message to her hairstylist, knowing the hairstylist would show [VICTIM #1] the text. She felt that Robert sent the text specifically to intimidate her. She provided a printout that was a picture of the text message thread between Robert and the hairstylist.
REVIEW OF DIVORCE DECREE AND PPO
[VICTIM #1] provided their divorce paperwork, which I reviewed.
I reviewed the divorce paperwork that [VICTIM #1] provided during our interview. The divorce was finalized and signed on January 12, 2024, “nunc pro tunc” November 6, 2023, in the Superior Court of Monroe County, GA. A permanent Restraining Order was issued, which ordered Robert, permanently, from coming within 400 yards of [VICTIM #1]’s residence, workplace, or otherwise within 400 yards of her or [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Robert was not to have contact, direct or indirect, with [VICTIM #1] or [REDACTED BY AGENCY].
The only exception granted to the restraining order was at least 24 hours advance written agreement, not merely notice, made by express, clear agreement between Robert and [VICTIM #1], by email only, arranging a consensual meeting or contact in advance, using only the email addresses specified in the order. The email address specified for [VICTIM #1] was [REDACTED BY AGENCY], and the email address specified for Robert was [REDACTED]. [VICTIM #1] was awarded sole legal custody of their minor child, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and Robert had no specific secondary custodial rights.
[VICTIM #1] further explained that on March 21, 2024, she was granted a PPO through the Monroe County Superior Court. She provided the paperwork to me for review.
I reviewed the PPO paperwork. The order read, “This order and the order issued May 18, 2023, shall be permanent”, but I was not familiar with another order issued that date, although it did not appear to be relevant to the investigation at that time.
I continued reviewing the PPO, which read that Robert violated the Family Violence Act by committing family violence, which placed [VICTIM #1] in reasonable fear for her safety, and represented a credible threat to the physical safety of [VICTIM #1] and her children. Robert was restrained from doing, or attempting to do, or threatening to do, any act of injury, maltreating, molesting, following, harassing, harming, or abusing [VICTIM #1] and her children in any manner.
Robert was ordered not to interfere with [VICTIM #1]’s travel, transportation, or communication. In addition, he was ordered not to follow, place under surveillance, or contact [VICTIM #1] at any place for the purpose of harassing and intimidating her. He was restrained from doing or attempting to do, or threatening to do, any act of injury, maltreating, molesting, harassing, harming, or abusing [VICTIM #1]’s family or household.
Below those orders, there were other orders initialed by the ordering Judge that applied to the order. Robert was also ordered to stay away from the residence, workplace, or school or subsequent residence, workplace, or school of [VICTIM #1] and her children. He was restrained from approaching within 500 yards of [VICTIM #1] and her children, and ordered not to have any contact, direct or indirect, with [VICTIM #1] by telephone, fax, e-mail, or any other means of communication. She was awarded custody of the children, and Robert was ordered not to interfere with physical custody of the children. In addition, Robert was ordered not to possess or purchase a firearm or ammunition.
REVIEW OF EMAIL DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY [VICTIM #1]
[VICTIM #1] provided me with copies of emails that were sent from the email address [REDACTED] to her email, [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. As previously mentioned, both of these emails were documented through the court as the communication method that Robert was initially ordered to use to communicate with [VICTIM #1].
The provided emails began on March 27, 2025, when Robert emailed [VICTIM #1] a message that stated, “I tried calling you. And as I figured you have me blocked…”. The emails continued through August 1, 2026. There were more than 15 email messages from Robert, one of which asked [VICTIM #1] why she could not cancel the protective order because he wanted to see [VICTIM #2].
CONCLUSION OF INTERVIEW WITH [VICTIM #1]
After reviewing the provided documents and evidence, there was sufficient probable cause to apply for an arrest warrant for Robert.
I advised [VICTIM #1] that I would seek warrants for his arrest and concluded the interview.
WARRANTS
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, at approximately 1340 hours, I met with Houston County Magistrate Judge A. Sammons and applied for an arrest warrant for Robert in reference to Aggravated Stalking. Judge Sammons signed and issued the arrest warrant.
CONCLUSION
The documents provided by [VICTIM #1] will be attached to the report in RMS.
The case will be closed by arrest.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
9/1/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY APPOINTED FOR ROBERT EUGENE KARE
What this means: Because the Houston County Public Defender’s Office had a conflict and could not represent Robert Eugene Kare, the court’s Indigent Defense Coordinator, Savannah Camp, reached out to attorney Maggie Sumrall Dixon of The Sumrall Firm, LLC to take the case. This is a standard procedure when the public defender’s office cannot serve a defendant — the court arranges for outside counsel to step in. At the time this letter was sent, Robert Eugene Kare was incarcerated and awaiting a bond hearing scheduled for September 3, 2026.
9/2/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED BY DEFENSE ATTORNEY MAGGIE SUMRALL DIXON
What this means: Attorney Maggie Sumrall Dixon formally filed paperwork with the Houston Superior Court notifying the court that she is now the attorney of record for Robert Eugene Kare in Case No. 2026C0065381. This filing, called an Entry of Appearance, directs the court to send all future notices, orders, and calendar information to her office at The Sumrall Firm, LLC in Kathleen, Georgia. The prosecutor on the case is Assistant District Attorney Lina Khan of the Houston Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
9/3/26
BOND HEARING HELD — ROBERT EUGENE KARE GRANTED BOND WITH CONDITIONS
What this means: A Pleas/Bonds hearing was held at 9:00 AM in Houston Superior Court for Robert Eugene Kare, who is charged with aggravated stalking in Case No. 2026C0065381. The court granted Robert Eugene Kare a $5,000 bond, but with strict conditions he must follow while out of custody.
The conditions of the bond order include: Robert Eugene Kare must be placed on electronic monitoring through CSRA Probation Services and is subject to full house arrest at his residence in Warner Robins, Georgia. The only permitted reasons to leave are for work, medical appointments, or meetings with his defense attorney. The electronic monitoring uses immediate notification, meaning any violation is reported to authorities right away. The court found Robert Eugene Kare to be indigent, meaning he qualifies for court-appointed services and will not be required to pay for the monitoring out of pocket. Upon release from jail, he must report to CSRA at 2521 Moody Road in Warner Robins within 30 minutes and must have a pre-scheduled appointment during business hours before being released. Robert Eugene Kare is also ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim or any co-defendant, to avoid any new arrests, and to refrain from possessing or consuming illegal drugs.
9/15/26
ROBERT EUGENE KARE ELECTS TO PARTICIPATE IN RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY
What this means: Attorney Maggie Sumrall Dixon filed a notice on behalf of Robert Eugene Kare informing the State of Georgia that the defense is choosing to participate in reciprocal discovery under O.C.G.A. §§ 17-16-2, et seq. Discovery is the legal process by which both sides in a criminal case share evidence with each other before trial. By opting into reciprocal discovery, the defense gains access to the prosecution’s evidence but also takes on an obligation to share certain evidence it intends to use with the State. The notice was served electronically to Assistant District Attorney Lina Khan at the Houston Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.