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Name:
Johnson, Tylasha Marie
Date of Booking:
01/18/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN
OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING PERSONS MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 01/18/25 at 0234 hours, I was dispatched to [600 BLOCK] Tupelo Trail Apt [REDACTED] for a domestic in progress. Star Corporal Roberts (156), officer Munoz (186), and I arrived on scene and made contact with the offender Tylasha Johnson. Ms. Johnson appeared highly intoxicated and was yelling random incoherent statements.
Star Corporal Roberts remained outside with Ms. Johnson, attempting to calm her down while officer Munoz and I went inside to make contact with complainant/victim [VICTIM #1]. I immediately observed a bleeding laceration on the left side of Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s face. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she and the offender were at the nightclub “Frozen”, and she got tired of being there, so she left early without Ms. Johnson and returned home. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she started getting worried about Ms. Johnson, so she drove back to the nightclub attempting to find her but was unable to. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she drove back home, and when she opened the door of the apartment and walked inside, Ms. Johnson began attacking her. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated Ms. Johnson hit her in the head approximately six times with a frying pan, causing lacerations on the left side of her face. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she kept trying to get away from Ms. Johnson and finally ran into the bathroom, closing the door, but Ms. Johnson continuously pushed the door open, attempting to attack her. Ms. [VICTIM #1] then ran out of the bathroom and upstairs into a bedroom, closing the door. Ms. Johnson followed her upstairs, broke the door, and entered the room. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she attempted to call 911, but Ms. Johnson took her phone from her. Throughout the altercation, the offender’s were present during the altercation. Ems was contacted and arrived on scene to check on Ms. [VICTIM #1].
Officer Munoz went outside and spoke with Ms. Johnson. After processing all the information, I instructed Ms. Johnson that she was being arrested for aggravated assault FVA, cruelty to children in the 3rd degree (x2), criminal trespass (FVA) and interfering with a 911 call. I instructed Ms. Johnson to turn around and place her hands behind her back. I placed her in handcuffs, checking for fit and ensuring they were double-locked. At this time, officer Currier (194) arrived on scene and searched Ms. Johnson for weapons or contraband. Officer Currier and I walked Ms. Johnson to my patrol vehicle, and I placed her in the back seat. I transported Ms. Johnson to Liberty County Jail. Liberty County Jail refused to take custody of Ms. Johnson because she was too intoxicated and stated she would need to be seen at Liberty Regional Medical Center. I then transported Ms. Johnson to Liberty Regional Medical Center. Sgt Kunda (139) and Corporal Lamberth (189) arrived on scene and took custody of Ms. Johnson at Liberty Regional Medical Center. I cleared the scene without incident.
Ms. Johnson was eventually clearing by the hospital and transported to the Liberty County Jail by Cpl Lamberth where she was released into their custody.
Ms. Johnson will escorted to her first appearance and bond hearing within 48 hours.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/18/25
ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR TYLASHA MARIE JOHNSON
What this means: Judge Michael E. Silverman of the Liberty County Magistrate Court issued an arrest warrant for Tylasha Marie Johnson charging her with aggravated assault (a felony), cruelty to children in the third degree (a misdemeanor), hindering persons making emergency telephone calls (a misdemeanor), and criminal trespass (a misdemeanor). The warrant set bond amounts totaling $5,000 across all charges.
2/5/25
BOND ORDER SIGNED BY JUDGE
What this means: Tylasha Marie Johnson was granted bond in the total amount of $5,000 and released from the Liberty County jail to await trial. The bond was secured through Fussell Bonding Company.
2/5/25
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND IMPOSED
What this means: In addition to posting bond, Tylasha Marie Johnson must follow strict conditions while out on bail. The defendant shall have no contact with the victim and must stay away from the victim, directly or indirectly. The defendant is permitted to return to the residence on two occasions only, both with a police escort—once to retrieve her children and a second time to collect her personal belongings.
9/11/25
INDICTMENT RETURNED BY GRAND JURY
What this means: A Liberty County grand jury formally indicted Tylasha Marie Johnson on one felony charge and three misdemeanor charges: aggravated assault and three counts of cruelty to children in the third degree. The indictment was filed in Liberty County Superior Court under case number 2025-R-329-CR and lists multiple potential witnesses including family members. This moves the case from magistrate court to the higher superior court level.
9/19/25
CRIMINAL TRESPASS WARRANT ADMINISTRATIVELY DISMISSED
What this means: The original criminal trespass misdemeanor charge against Tylasha Marie Johnson was dismissed by the District Attorney’s office because the grand jury indicted her on more appropriate charges that better fit the facts of the case. This is a standard legal practice to avoid duplicate prosecutions for the same conduct.
11/24/25
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING HELD – TYLASHA MARIE JOHNSON PLEADS NOT GUILTY
What this means: Tylasha Marie Johnson appeared before the Liberty County Superior Court and formally entered not guilty pleas to all charges in the indictment. This means she denies the allegations and the case will proceed toward trial where the prosecution must prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
11/24/25
PUBLIC DEFENDER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR TYLASHA MARIE JOHNSON
What this means: Shericka C. McKnight, an Assistant Public Defender with the Atlantic Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office, officially filed paperwork to represent Tylasha Marie Johnson in this case. This indicates Johnson qualified for court-appointed counsel, typically because she cannot afford to hire a private attorney.
11/24/25
DEFENSE FILES CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS
What this means: Tylasha Marie Johnson’s public defender filed multiple pre-trial motions requesting discovery materials from the prosecution, including witness lists, evidence, statements, and scientific reports. These motions are standard in criminal cases and help ensure the defense has access to all relevant information before trial.
11/24/25
STATE FILES DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: The prosecution also filed their own discovery demand, asking Tylasha Marie Johnson’s defense team to provide information about any evidence they plan to introduce at trial, witness lists, and other materials. This is part of the mutual exchange of information that happens before criminal trials in Georgia.
8/22/26
CASE SEALED AND RESTRICTED FROM PUBLIC ACCESS
What this means: Liberty County Superior Court has issued an order sealing case SUR2025000329 (State vs. Tylasha Johnson) and restricting public access to the case file. Court records in this case are no longer available to the general public.