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Name:
Bailey, Graeson Allen
Date of Booking:
06/02/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
HIT AND RUN DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT
THEFT BY TAKING – FELONY (FVA)
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 2ND DEGREE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 053026 at approximately 0841 hrs. I was dispatched in reference a stolen vehicle from Anchor Auto Sales located at 2963 Joycliff Rd. Macon, Ga. The complainant, [VICTIM #1], advised 911 call takers that the vehicle just left and was traveling west on Joycliff Rd. towards Gray Hwy.
On arrival, I spoke with [VICTIM #1] who said that he had come into work at around 0830 hrs. and that he noticed an unknown black male, wearing blue sweats, a white t shirt with unknown writing on it, and approximately 20-25 years old, in the rear of the lot. [VICTIM #1] stated that he asked the unknown male what he was doing there and that he was calling 911. [VICTIM #1] continued by saying that the unknown male got into a vehicle, described as a black 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee bearing Ga. License plate [REDACTED] (possibly mounted with plate backwards), started the vehicle, and attempted to flee the dealership.
As the vehicle was leaving the dealership the unknown person collided with [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle, a 1998 Buick Park Avenue bearing Ga. License Plate [REDACTED], as [VICTIM #1] attempted to block the unknown person in between his vehicle and the dealership building. The Jeep collided with [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle causing damage to the rear drivers side fender as well as a cart containing miscellaneous items including gray paint prior to leaving the property and entering Joycliff Rd.
The vehicle description (including likely damage), the unknown persons description, and likely destination of the vehicle was relayed to dispatch for dissemination.
[VICTIM #1] stated that the vehicle was a repossession for Robins Credit Union and had been acquired from [500 BLOCK] Fiery Warbler St. McDonough, Ga. and was likely headed back to that address due to the repossession being “no key” and that the vehicle had been started with the vehicle key. Dispatch advised that the vehicle was seen by an off duty Butts County Deputy and that they were unable to catch up to the vehicle as it was driving on Hwy 42 (Northbound).
Dispatch entered the vehicle into GCIC/NCIC and advised all agencies between Jones County and Henry County including Georgia State Patrol. The vehicle was registered to a Graeson Bailey Ga. OLN: [REDACTED] and that Bailey was likely the unknown person who took the vehicle and was returning to the McDonough, Ga. address.
Photographs were taken of the incident location including damage to [VICTIM #1]’s vehicle and several security cameras were located. It was at this time the owner of the dealership, [VICTIM #2], arrived. I provided [VICTIM #2] with this case number as well as advised [VICTIM #2] that when she was able to get the security footage to forward to my Jones County email address to be added to this report.
Photographs and “Order to Repossess” were added to this report as well as In Car and BWC footage.
At the time of the completion of this report, no further contact with the vehicle was noted.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/10/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT FILED
What this means: Graeson Allen Bailey’s attorney filed an entry of appearance in Jones Superior Court (Case No. 2026-CR-250), indicating the attorney is now representing the defendant. At the same time, Bailey waived his right to an arraignment, meaning he agreed to proceed without a formal reading of the charges in open court. The defendant also elected to have Georgia’s Article 1 procedures apply to this case, which governs how felony cases move through the court system.
6/12/26
MOTION FOR BOND FILED
What this means: Graeson Allen Bailey’s attorney filed a motion requesting that the defendant be released on bond while the case proceeds. This motion asks the court to set conditions under which Bailey can remain free pending trial rather than being held in custody.
6/18/26
BOND HEARING HELD
What this means: A hearing was held in Jones Superior Court to determine whether Graeson Allen Bailey would be released on bond and, if so, under what conditions. The court considered arguments from the prosecution and the defense regarding bail.
6/29/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED
What this means: The court issued a bond order for Graeson Allen Bailey, setting the terms under which he may be released from custody while his case is pending. The specific conditions of the bond were documented in the order.
8/3/26
BOND POSTED
What this means: Graeson Allen Bailey posted bond in Jones Superior Court (Case No. 2026-CR-250), meaning he satisfied the financial conditions set by the court and was released from custody pending the resolution of his case.
8/4/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT AGAINST GRAESON ALLEN BAILEY
What this means: A grand jury indicted Graeson Allen Bailey on three counts: theft by taking (felony), criminal damage to property in the second degree, and hit and run. The indictment means the grand jury found probable cause that the defendant committed these offenses and the case will proceed to trial in superior court.
8/6/26
NOLLE PROSEQUI ENTERED ON ALL COUNTS
What this means: The state filed a motion to enter nolle prosequi on all three counts against Graeson Allen Bailey—theft by taking, criminal damage to property in the second degree, and hit and run. A nolle prosequi is a decision by the prosecution to drop the charges. The court granted the motion, and all charges against Bailey were dismissed with restriction.