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Name:
Love, Mxlani Aries
Date of Booking:
05/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 05-20-2026, I, Deputy Hollie, responded to a trouble unknown call, which was later determined to be a family fight. Upon my arrival, I was met by [VICTIM #1], who ran toward me yelling he had just been assaulted by his siblings. In an attempt to gain control of the scene, I ordered Mr. [VICTIM #1] to sit near my patrol vehicle, and he complied.
I then attempted to calm Mxlani Love, who was yelling and screaming continuously. Ms. Love refused to calm down. Deputy Spencer arrived on scene and spoke with James Brundage to gather his account of the incident. After speaking with Mr. Brundage, Deputy Spencer attempted to speak with Ms. Love to understand her side of the situation. Ms. Love was extremely uncooperative and yelled profanities at Deputy Spencer, stating, “You need to get the f*ck out of my face, I do not have to tell you sh*t.” Deputy Spencer explained we were investigating a crime; however, Ms. Love continued to be uncooperative.
During the investigation, Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated the incident began when he asked Ms. Love to send him his money. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated he had been in a mental hospital for approximately four months and Ms. Love had possession of four month’s worth of his money but refused to give it to him. I later received a similar statement from Ms. Love; however, she stated she was waiting for Temika Brundage to return before giving Mr. [VICTIM #1] his money.
After completing the investigation, I determined the predominant aggressor was James Brundage. Once Mr. Brundage was detained, Ms. Love ran out of the residence yelling and screaming at deputies, stating, “Y’all putting the wrong n*gga in handcuffs.” I advised Ms. Love multiple times to back away as we were conducting the arrest.
Shortly afterward, the mother arrived on scene, identified as Temika Brundage. Ms. Brundage began yelling and screaming and became unruly while interfering with the arrest process. I advised Ms. Brundage to back away from the scene, but she refused to comply. After Mr. Brundage was properly secured in the rear of my patrol vehicle, Ms. Brundage was placed in handcuffs, searched, checked for fit, and secured in the rear of Deputy Spencer’s patrol vehicle.
Ms. Love then began acting unruly and interfering with the arrest of Ms. Brundage by yelling and screaming at deputies on scene. Due to her continued disruptive behavior and interference with law enforcement duties, Ms. Love was placed in handcuffs, searched, double locked, and checked for fit.
All three individuals were transported to the Newton County Jail. Upon arrival, I secured my duty weapon and ammunition before escorting all three subjects into the intake sally port without incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
There are listed co-defendants in this case. Please see James Cephus Brundage V and Temkia Keshan Brundage for additional information.
5/21/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTED TO REPRESENT MXLANI ARIES LOVE
What this means: The Newton County Superior Court determined that Mxlani Aries Love is indigent — meaning the court found Love does not have the financial means to hire a private attorney. As a result, the court issued an order assigning the Newton County Office of the Public Defender, located at 1160 Pace Street in Covington, to represent Love on the charges of Obstruction and Disorderly Conduct, as well as any other related charges brought by the State of Georgia in this case.
5/22/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD IN NEWTON COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT
What this means: Mxlani Aries Love appeared before a Magistrate Court judge in Newton County for a first appearance hearing — the initial court proceeding after an arrest where a defendant is formally advised of the charges against them and of their legal rights. At this hearing, Love was informed of the right to have an attorney present at future appearances. The next step in the process is for the case to be scheduled on the court’s calendar for further proceedings.
5/22/26
BOND SET AT $2,400 FOR MXLANI ARIES LOVE
What this means: A bond was set for Mxlani Aries Love in the total amount of $2,400, allowing Love the opportunity to be released from custody while the case is pending. The bond was secured through A&J Bail Bonding and was approved by Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown. The bond covers the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers — Misdemeanor. As a condition of the bond, Love is required to appear in Newton County Superior Court when called and must not pick up any new charges while released.