Deserae Warren Chang

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Name:
Warren Chang, Deserae Joanne

Date of Booking:
03/31/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT

FURNISHING, PURCHASING, AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY PERSONS BELOW L

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/30/2026, I responded to a welfare check at [100 BLOCK] Allen Oaks Way in reference to a child being forced into a vehicle.

Upon making contact at the address, myself and Deputy powell heard a loud slam coming from the residence, after further investigation it was disclosed that the offender was slamming the window and trying to get out of it. The mother of the offender stated she know who called because she recieved a text from her daughters friend stating she was going to call 911. The mother stated she picked her daughter up from her friends house where her daughter was getting drunk. She stated her daughter knows shes not supposed to be drinking but does it anyway’s.

The stepfather stated that the daughter had been being very belligerent, yelling, screaming, disturbing the peace, and using obscene language to him and her mother. Upon making contact with the juvenile she stated “n*gga you dont even know what’s going on”.

The subject came to the door and actively continued being belligerent and even used fighting gestures as if she was going to charge at Deputy Powell. The subject stepped outside of the residence, yelling at her mother “I hope you die and calling her a b*tch”.

The subject was placed under arrest by placing her hands together and putting the cuffs on. I conducted a finger check to ensure the cuffs were not tight and locked them afterwards. I advised the subject of her charges and escorted her to my patrol unit. Upon getting to my unit, I conducted a search and seized any property she had. I advised dispatch I was 10-95 and advised them of beginning mileage.

Upon arriving to the LEC, I advised them of my ending mileage. I placed my duty issued firearm in my unit and escorted the subject to the holding cell where she was turned over to the jail staff.

The parents were provided with a case card and advised of their options.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

3/31/26

DESERAE JOANNE WARREN CHANG ARRESTED AND BOOKED IN NEWTON COUNTY

What this means: Deserae Joanne Warren Chang was arrested and booked into custody in Newton County on this date. The defendant is accused of two offenses: Disorderly Conduct and Underage Consumption of Alcohol (furnishing, purchasing, or possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under the legal drinking age). These charges are reflected in Newton County case numbers 26-SUWA-437 and 26-SUWA-438. No guilt has been established — these are accusations only.

4/1/26

FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD IN NEWTON COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT

What this means: Deserae Joanne Warren Chang appeared before a Magistrate Court judge in Newton County for a first appearance hearing — the initial court proceeding after an arrest where a judge reviews the charges, informs the defendant of their rights, and sets the conditions for release. The defendant stated they did not want a court-appointed attorney and would retain private counsel instead. The judge released Deserae Joanne Warren Chang on an Unsecured Judicial Release, meaning the defendant was not required to pay money upfront but is financially obligated if they fail to appear in court. The only condition placed on release was a prohibition on consuming or possessing alcohol. The order was signed by the judge on April 1, 2026.

4/1/26

BOND EXECUTED — DESERAE JOANNE WARREN CHANG RELEASED FROM CUSTODY

What this means: A bond form was executed on April 1, 2026, securing Deserae Joanne Warren Chang’s release from Newton County custody. The bond was processed as an unsecured judicial release, meaning the defendant was not required to pay money upfront but is financially obligated if she fails to appear in court. The bond paperwork lists both case numbers — 26-SUWA-437 and 26-SUWA-438 — and reflects the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Underage Consumption of Alcohol. The case is expected to proceed in Newton Superior Court. The bond was approved by Sheriff Ezell Brown’s office and witnessed by a notary. The document was filed with the clerk on April 8, 2026.