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Name:
Watson, Deaudre Jerrell
Date of Booking:
05/28/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHEN ENGAGED ON OFFICIAL DUTY WHICH RESULTS IN SERIOUS PHYSIC
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 05/28/2026 at 01:15 I was dispatched to assist in reference to a disturbance at 715 E Oglethorpe HWY (Enmarket).
At 01:35 I arrived on scene and observed several officers attempting to escort a handcuffed Mr. Deaudre Watson into the back of a patrol vehicle. I observed Mr. Watson resisting the officers by collapsing his weight, causing the officers to hold him back up from the ground. Mr. Watson then began to tense up and refuse to bend at the waist, intentionally preventing officers from placing him into the patrol car.
I went around to the opposite side of the patrol car to pull on his arms to aid in escorting him into the backseat of the patrol car. Once he was inside, I closed the door. Mr. Watson used his foot to prevent the opposite side door from being closed, prompting me to open the door again and pull him by his arms to allow the other officers to get the door closed. I then closed the door on my side.
I went to speak with the complainant, [REDACTED BY AGENCY], who advised Mr. Watson was inside the Enmarket and was acting erratically by yelling at her and pacing in her store. Mr. Watson said something of a threatening nature to her but she could not recall the exact words. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised his behavior caused her to be in fear of receiving injury.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised she instructed Mr. Watson to leave the store, prompting him to become further frustrated with her, before leaving the store. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then she attempted to return to her work when she noticed Mr. Watson was walking back across the street towards the store, causing her to lock the door for the safety of herself and the customers inside.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised she then called the Hinesville Police Department. Prior to my arrival Officer Kaelum Kalista instructed Mr. Watson to leave the property, Mr. Watson then intentionally approached the door while saying “I’m going back to the door, what are you going to do about it?” Officer Kalista then grabbed Mr. Watson and instructed him to leave again. Mr. Watson then resisted and pulled away before stating “If you touch me again, I’m going to drop your bit*h-a*s.” This interaction was documented and observed on body-worn camera footage.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised me that she had video footage of their interaction within the store, but the initial confrontation with officers outside the store was only accessible through a “180 camera” that required corporate approval before accessing, and was therefore unable to be retrieved for me.
I reviewed the footage and observed Mr. Watson pacing in her store while arguing with and yelling/cursing at [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I also observed Mr. Watson lunging towards her when she procured a speaker left behind by a previous customer. Mr. Watson was attempting to acquire the speaker while yelling at her “I’ll get that bit*h back to him myself!”. I recorded this footage and attached it to this report.
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] was given a case reference and victim’s rights pamphlet and advised on how to receive official copies of the report from the Hinesville Police Department in 3-5 days.
Officer Lynch transported Mr. Watson to the Liberty County Jail. The arrest and transport of the suspect followed department protocol consisting of the suspect being searched, handcuffs being applied, checked for proper fit and double locked. The suspect was placed in the backseat of a patrol vehicle and was seat belted in for transport. The vehicle was searched prior to and after transport with no contraband found. The suspect was released to the custody of the Liberty County detention staff without incident.
Warrants for Criminal trespass, Obstruction of a Law enforcement officer, Disorderly conduct, and Simple assault will be applied for in the alloted time.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
5/29/26
MAGISTRATE COURT ISSUES BOND ORDER FOR DEAUDRE JERRELL WATSON
What this means: On May 29, 2026, Magistrate Judge Jimmie R. Bomar of the Magistrate Court of Liberty County signed an Order for Bond setting the conditions under which Deaudre Jerrell Watson could be released from the Liberty County jail while awaiting further court proceedings. The total bond was set at $2,500 cash or $5,000 property. The individual charges and their bond amounts were broken down as follows: Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers by Use of Threats or Violence (Felony) — $1,000 cash / $2,000 property; Disorderly Conduct (Misdemeanor) — $500 cash / $1,000 property; Simple Assault (Misdemeanor) — $500 cash / $1,000 property; Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor) — $500 cash / $1,000 property.
5/29/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD FOR DEAUDRE JERRELL WATSON
What this means: Also on May 29, 2026, Deaudre Jerrell Watson appeared before the Magistrate Court of Liberty County for a First Appearance Hearing — a brief, early court proceeding where a person who has been arrested is formally advised of the charges against them and informed of their legal rights. The court advised Watson of the four charges he is facing: Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers by Use of Threats or Violence (Felony), Disorderly Conduct (Misdemeanor), Simple Assault (Misdemeanor), and Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor). Watson was advised of his right to remain silent and his right to an attorney. According to the hearing order, Watson requested that the Public Defender be retained or indicated he wanted an attorney, and the court directed him to contact the Public Defender’s Office at (912) 369-6336 regarding the application process. Watson also waived his right to a Commitment Hearing, meaning the case would proceed without a separate hearing to determine whether probable cause existed to hold him.
6/12/26
SURETY BOND POSTED FOR DEAUDRE JERRELL WATSON
What this means: On June 12, 2026, a surety bond in the amount of $3,150 was posted on behalf of Deaudre Jerrell Watson through Tri-County Bonding, securing his release from the Liberty County jail. A surety bond means a bail bonding company — in this case Tri-County Bonding, represented by Jennifer Flournoy — agreed to pay the full bond amount to the court if Watson failed to appear as required. The bond was attested and approved by Liberty County Sheriff William Bowman. Watson’s court date before Liberty Superior Court was listed as TBA at the time the bond was filed. The bond document was filed with the Office of Clerk of Liberty Superior Court on June 24, 2026.