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Name:
Ball, Tommisha Lashay
Date of Booking:
02/08/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR
INTERFERE W/CUSTODY (INTERSTATE, INTRASTATE)
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 02/08/26, at 1748 hours, I was dispatched to [100 BLOCK] Regency Pl. Apartment [REDACTED BY AGENCY], in reference to assist in a custody exchange. central advised the complainant, [REDACTED BY AGENCY], was standing by on scene.
Upon arrival, I made contact with Ms. [VICTIM #1], who was present to pick up her granddaughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was court-ordered to reside with Ms. [VICTIM #1] due to unsuitable living conditions at Tommisha Ball’s residence. Ms. Ball was advised by officers earlier today that the court order required her to release [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to Ms. [VICTIM #1] by 6:00 PM on Sundays (CRN: 260204993). The time I met with Ms. [VICTIM #1] was approximately 6:20 PM which was past the visitation period annotated in the court-order.
Ms. [VICTIM #1] and I met with Ms. Ball, and she immediately said something to the effect of, “You’re not getting my child”. This response indicated that Ms. Ball was not going to cooperate with the court-order. Ms. Ball continued to become verbally aggressive, yelling and screaming; she stepped outside of her apartment and yelled, “You’re not getting my mother f*cking baby,” while pointing her finger at and directing her aggression toward Ms. [VICTIM #1]. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was present and crying as she stood behind her mother.
I attempted to explain the court order to Ms. Ball who repeatedly interrupted me by yelling. Ms. Ball’s behavior indicated she was intentionally and willfully keeping [REDACTED BY AGENCY] away from Ms. [VICTIM #1], past the lawful period of visitation. Ms. Ball grew more agitated and began pointing and yelling at Ms. [VICTIM #1], as Cpl. Coetzee and I moved closer to Ms. Ball, she bladed her body away from me, indicating she may attempt to retreat into the residence.
We reached out to grab her, and she actively resisted by pulling her arms away, saying “no” and attempting to push away from officers. I instructed Ms. Ball to get on the ground, but she continued to say “no.” Cpl. Coetzee and I then brought Ms. Ball to the ground, she continued resisting by pulling her arms away from us. I was eventually able to secure Ms. Ball in handcuffs and placed her under arrest, I escorted her to my patrol vehicle.
Ms. Ball was transported 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 my patrol vehicle and was seat belted in for transport. The vehicle was searched prior to and after transport with no contraband found.
Ms. Ball was turned over to jail staff without further incident. A copy of the signed court-order will be attached to this report. Warrants will be obtained within the allotted time.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
2/17/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING ORDER
What this means: Tommisha Lashay Ball appeared before a judge in Liberty County for her first court hearing after being arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and interfering with custody. The judge issued an order regarding her case.
2/17/26
BOND ORDERED BY JUDGE
What this means: The judge set bond for Tommisha Lashay Ball, allowing her to be released from jail while her case proceeds through the court system. The bond amount and conditions were formally ordered by the court.
2/25/26
SURETY BOND POSTED
What this means: A surety bond was posted for Tommisha Lashay Ball in the amount of $2,350 through Liberty County Bonding. This commercial bond company guaranteed her appearance in court, allowing her release from custody. The bond covers her charges of disorderly conduct, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and interfering with custody.
4/28/26
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FILED BY DEFENSE COUNSEL
What this means: Katie R. Bates, an attorney with the Atlantic Circuit Public Defender’s office, filed a notice of appearance on behalf of Tommisha Lashay Ball. This formal filing notifies the court that Ms. Bates is now the defendant’s lawyer and will represent her in the Liberty County case involving charges of disorderly conduct, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and interfering with custody.
4/28/26
CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR
What this means: Tommisha Lashay Ball was scheduled to appear on the criminal arraignment calendar in Liberty County. At an arraignment, the defendant is informed of the charges, advised of her rights, and enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest) to the charges of disorderly conduct, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and interfering with custody.
7/28/26
CRIMINAL NON-JURY TRIAL CALENDAR
What this means: Tommisha Lashay Ball was scheduled for a non-jury trial in Liberty County. This means if the case proceeds to trial, a judge rather than a jury will hear the evidence and decide whether she is guilty or not guilty of the charges against her.
7/28/26
PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION AGREEMENT ENTERED — TOMMISHA LASHAY BALL
What this means: Tommisha Lashay Ball signed a Pre-Trial Diversion Program agreement on 7/28/26 in Liberty County State Court under Case No. 26-SR-0694. The agreement covers three charges: Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Custody, and Obstruction. The total program fee is $547.00, with a status date of 11/18/26.
Pre-Trial Diversion is a program that allows a defendant to avoid traditional prosecution by completing certain requirements. If Tommisha Lashay Ball successfully completes all conditions, the Solicitor General will enter an order to dismiss the charges. If she fails to complete the program or misses a status date, a Failure to Appear or Bench Warrant may be issued.
11/18/26
TIME TO PAY HEARING SCHEDULED — TOMMISHA LASHAY BALL
What this means: A hearing described as a “state court time to pay” has been scheduled for 11/18/26 at 10:30 AM in Liberty County State Court in Case No. STSR2026000694. This date aligns with the status date listed in Tommisha Lashay Ball’s Pre-Trial Diversion agreement. At this type of hearing, the court reviews whether the defendant has met financial obligations — in this case, the $547.00 in program fees — and may also assess overall compliance with the diversion program conditions.