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Name:
Brundage, Temkia Keshan
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 Mxlani Aries Love and James Cephus Brundage V for additional information.
5/22/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD IN NEWTON COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT
What this means: On May 22, 2026, Temika Keshan Brundage appeared before a Magistrate in Newton County for her first appearance hearing — a short, initial court proceeding required by law shortly after an arrest. At this hearing, the court reviewed the charges against Brundage, advised her of her rights, and set a bond. The Magistrate set a total bond amount of $1,000. The next step would typically be a formal court date in Superior Court.
5/28/26
TEMIKA KESHAN BRUNDAGE RELEASED ON UNSECURED JUDICIAL RELEASE
What this means: On May 28, 2026, Temika Keshan Brundage was released from Newton County custody on an Unsecured Judicial Release. An unsecured release means the court allowed her to go free without posting money or using a bail bonding company — she was released on her own recognizance, based on the court’s confidence that she will return for future court appearances. Brundage remains obligated to appear at all scheduled court dates in Newton County Superior Court on her Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction charges.
5/29/26
TEMIKA KESHAN BRUNDAGE FOUND INELIGIBLE FOR COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEY
What this means: On May 29, 2026, the Newton County Indigent Defense Program — the office that provides free, court-appointed attorneys to defendants who cannot afford one — sent Temika Keshan Brundage a letter informing her she does not qualify for a public defender on her Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction charges. The letter indicates Brundage was found ineligible based on her income of $700 per week. Because she does not qualify for a court-appointed lawyer, Brundage will need to retain her own legal representation as her case proceeds in Newton County Superior Court.