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Name:
Graham, Stephen Paul
Date of Booking:
02/17/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Child molestation
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 02/04/26, I, Deputy Thompson with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), was dispatched to [200 BLOCK] Willingham Drive in reference to a Sexual Assault that occured at [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. Upon arrival, I made contact with the reporting party, the father, [WITNESS #1], who advised the following:
On 02/02/26, at approximately 2200 hours he was having issues putting the victim, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to bed at his house at [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. While speaking with her, she told him the suspect, her “papa”, Steve Graham, entered her bedroom at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and showed her his p*nis. She did not tell him exactly when it had happened, but it seemed to have been recently.
[WITNESS #1] confronted Steve about the allegations, which Steve refuted. The residence where the incident occurred was owned by Steve and is where [WITNESS #1] and the involved other #1, his wife, [WITNESS #2], the daughter of Steve, both live. The victim stays at this address every other week when it is [WITNESS #1]’s week for shared custody.
I asked both [WITNESS #1] and [WITNESS #2] if Steve had a history of this behavior and they advised no. They both advised Steve suffered from severe depression and memory loss. They further advised Steve was also prescribed multiple medications from a previous surgery.
While on scene I also made contact with the involved other #2, the victim’s mother, [WITNESS #3], who advised the following:
Upon hearing of the incident, she asked the victim what happened and was told the same statements as were told to [WITNESS #1].
I notified the on-call Juvenile Investigator, Sergeant (Sgt.) Lashley, who arrived on scene shortly after being informed of the incident and conducted his initial investigation.
I provided both [WITNESS #1] and [WITNESS #3] case numbers and Sgt. Lashley’s briefed them on the next steps in investigation.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/20/26
PLEAS/BONDS HEARING SET FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2026
What this means: The Houston County court scheduled a pleas and bonds hearing for Stephen Paul Graham for February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This is a hearing where Graham, who is accused of child molestation, would have the opportunity to enter a plea to the charges and where the court would address bond or bail conditions for his release from custody.
2/26/26
PLEAS/BONDS HEARING SET FOR MARCH 5, 2026
What this means: The Houston County court scheduled another pleas and bonds hearing for Stephen Paul Graham for March 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This appears to be a rescheduled or additional hearing date for Graham to potentially enter a plea and for bond matters to be addressed in his child molestation case.
3/5/26
PLEAS/BONDS HEARING SET FOR MARCH 19, 2026
What this means: The Houston County court set a third pleas and bonds hearing for Stephen Paul Graham for March 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Multiple hearing dates like this often indicate scheduling conflicts or the need for additional time to resolve plea negotiations or bond issues in Graham’s case involving accusations of child molestation.
3/18/26
PLEAS/BONDS HEARING SET FOR APRIL 16, 2026
What this means: The Houston County court scheduled a fourth pleas and bonds hearing for Stephen Paul Graham for April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM. This continued scheduling of hearings suggests ongoing proceedings in Graham’s case where he is facing charges related to child molestation, with the court providing multiple opportunities to address plea options and bond conditions.
4/14/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED — STEPHEN PAUL GRAHAM RELEASED ON CONDITIONS
What this means: The Houston County Superior Court issued a bond order allowing Stephen Paul Graham, who is accused of child molestation, to be released from custody on a $15,000 bond under Warrant No. 2026 MP 0188507. The bond was presented by Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth E. McDaniel and consented to by defense attorney Lars Anderson. Graham’s release comes with strict conditions he must follow. He is required to wear an electronic monitoring device and remain under house arrest, with exceptions only for medical and legal matters as noted on the EM Form. He must report to CSRA within 30 minutes of being released from jail and must have an appointment scheduled with CSRA during normal business hours before his release can occur. He is also ordered to have no contact with three named individuals.
4/14/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: Attorney R. Lars Anderson formally filed paperwork with the Houston County Superior Court on April 14, 2026, identifying himself as the attorney of record for Stephen Paul Graham in Case No. 2026C0064479. This is a standard legal filing that officially notifies the court and the prosecution that Anderson is representing Graham going forward.
4/14/26
DEFENSE FILES DISCOVERY ACT ELECTION
What this means: Defense attorney R. Lars Anderson filed a notice on behalf of Stephen Paul Graham electing to have the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 16 of Title 17 of Georgia law apply to his case. This is known as a Discovery Act Election, which formally triggers the state’s obligation to share evidence with the defense — such as police reports, witness statements, and other materials the prosecution intends to use. This is a routine but important step that gives Graham’s legal team access to the evidence against him in Case No. 2026C0064479.
6/4/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 1 COUNT FILED AGAINST STEPHEN PAUL GRAHAM
What this means: A Houston County grand jury voted to formally charge Stephen Paul Graham with one count of child molestation under case number 2026-C-0064479. The indictment was filed with the Superior Court of Houston County on June 9, 2026.
Count 1 — Child Molestation: Stephen Paul Graham is accused of committing an immoral and indecent act against a child under the age of 16 years, between December 25, 2025, and January 28, 2026. Specifically, he is alleged to have exposed himself to the child and placed the child’s hand on his penis, with the intent to arouse or satisfy his own sexual desires. The exact date of the alleged offense was unknown to the grand jury at the time of indictment.
8/5/26
ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULED
What this means: Stephen Paul Graham is scheduled to appear in Houston County Superior Court on August 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM for arraignment. Arraignment is the formal court hearing where a defendant is read the charges against them and enters an official plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or no contest. This is a standard early step in the court process following an indictment.