David Bingham

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Name:
Bingham, David Charles

Date of Booking:
02/12/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED (MISDEMEANOR)

HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Jan. 3rd 2026 I, Sgt. Brandon Moss assisted Georgia State Patrol with a hit and run investigation at the listed location. The listed motorcycle was left at the scene and the driver left before law enforcement arrived. I recieved a description of the driver from the driver of the other vehicle involved. The description was a white male appox. 40-50 with a slim build and scruffy beard wearing tan coveralls.

The driver was said to have left towards Brittani Point subdivison headed in the direction of Jack Sharpe Rd. A Facebook post was made on the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page requesting the publics help in identifying the driver who left the scene. Its important to note that the motorcycle was a Yamaha but had several “Harley” markings and insignia on it to make it appear as a Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

At approx. 1400hrs. I recieved information that a male subject fitting that description was seen on an “old Harley” at an address on John Sharpe Rd a few hours prior to the hit and run. The adress was determined to be [100 BLOCK] John Sharpe Rd.

I went and made contact with the owner of this property and she stated that the male subject was named “David” but did not know his last name. She stated that he was her son’s friend, but she did state that he was wearing tan coveralls that morning and left headed in the direction of the hit and run.

At approx. 1500 hrs. on 1/4/2026 I met with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] at the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that the listed motorcycle was his but he had never registered it after he purchased it.

He advised that on the morning of Jan 3rd, David Bingham had driven the motorcycle to the above address on John Sharpe Rd to work on it. He stated that when David returned he stated that he had wrecked the motorcycle but [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that he didnt know that it was a hit and run until he found out from a friend on this date so he came to the Sheriff’s Office.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that Mr. Bingham is homeless but had been staying with him on ocassion. He did not know where he was currently located at but stated he would call if he found out his location.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated that he was going to attempt located a bill of sale or title for the motorcycle to prove ownership and advised that he would contact the Sheriff’s Office if he did.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] was able to provide David Bingham’s information. I ran Mr. Bingham through GCIC and found that Mr. Bingham is not licensed and has active warrants out of Oglethorpe Co.

The information obtained was fowarded to GSP as well as this case number and the case was turned over to them.

[End of Narrative]

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2/17/26

ACCUSATION FILED

What this means: David Charles Bingham was formally charged in Madison County with driving while his license was suspended or revoked (a misdemeanor) and hit and run, which means he is accused of leaving the scene of an accident without stopping or returning as required by law.

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2/17/26

GUILTY PLEA ENTERED BY DEFENDANT

What this means: David Charles Bingham changed his plea to guilty on the charges against him in Madison County.

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2/17/26

COURT FINDS GUILTY PLEA VOLUNTARY

What this means: The judge in Madison County determined that David Charles Bingham’s guilty plea was made voluntarily, meaning he understood the charges and consequences and wasn’t coerced into pleading guilty. This is a required legal finding before a court can accept a guilty plea.

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2/17/26

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SENTENCE WITH FOURTH AMENDMENT WAIVER

What this means: As part of David Charles Bingham’s sentence in Madison County, the court imposed special conditions that include waiving his Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches. This typically allows law enforcement to search him, his home, or vehicle without a warrant during his probation or supervised release.

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2/19/26

SENTENCING FOR HIT AND RUN AND DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED

What this means: David Charles Bingham was sentenced in Madison County after pleading guilty to both the hit and run charge and the charge of driving while his license was suspended or revoked. The court imposed his final punishment for these crimes.