Destini McFall

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Name:
McFall, Destini Marie

Date of Booking:
12/23/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
NEGLECT TO A BISABLED ADULT/ELDER PERSON/RESIDENT OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY

RECKLESS CONDUCT

Officer’s Narrative:
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On December 23, 2025, at the approximate time of 1549 hours, I, Deputy Harrison, arrived at a medical call located at a residence on Monroe Highway. When I arrived at the scene, I began speaking with a female subject who was the wife of the male subject having the medical emergency. She advised me that her husband had been having some medical issues. Not long after speaking with the female subject, National EMS arrived at the residence, and we entered the residence to assist the male subject.

After entering the residence, I was immediately met with odor of rotten flesh and observed multiple flies, maggots, bugs, cats, and dogs. I observed the male subject sitting on a couch, slumped over. I observed his feet to be swollen and discolored. I also observed his left foot to have a large open hole on the bottom. His right foot appeared to be in a cast and severely discolored.

Due to the condition of the male subject, additional help was called in an attempt to get the subject out of the residence and on to the stretcher to be transported to the hospital. After additional help arrived at the scene, the male subject was able to be carried out and placed on the stretcher. National EMS left the scene shortly after the subject was placed in the ambulance and transported him to Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

After National EMS departed the scene, I gathered more information from the wife. The wife stated the male subject had been experiencing some hallucination episodes. The wife stated the male subject stated he was approved for disability, but she never saw any confirmation of the approval.

The wife was placed in handcuffs that were checked for proper fit multiple times and searched incident to arrest and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty, reckless conduct, and neglect of a disabled person.

Oconee County Animal Control was notified due to there being multiple cats and dogs inside the residence, but advised they would not be responding to do a welfare check on the animals till a future business day. Shortly after this point deputies were advised that Animal Control would be responding. Animal Control arrived at the residence and spoke with the wife who was sitting in the rear seat of my county issued patrol vehicle. The wife surrendered the animals to Animal Control, and they took possession of them.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

12/24/25

FIRST APPEARANCE AND BOND DETERMINATION

What this means: Destini Marie McFall appeared before the Oconee County Magistrate Court for her first appearance hearing. The court set her bond at $12,500 with good security and/or her own recognizance, subject to the special conditions ordered. This hearing typically happens within 72 hours of arrest to inform the defendant of the charges and determine whether they can be released from jail while awaiting trial.

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12/24/25

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND ORDERED

What this means: Chief Magistrate Judge Richard F. Connelly set special conditions for Destini Marie McFall’s bond in Oconee County Magistrate Court case MGWF2025000600. McFall is accused of neglect to a disabled adult/elder person/resident of long-term care facility and reckless conduct. The judge ordered her to stay away from the victim at 5033 Monroe Highway in Statham, Georgia, and prohibited her from following, placing under surveillance, or contacting the victim. She must also seek an evaluation for alcohol/drug counseling or domestic violence intervention and complete any prescribed treatment. Any violation could result in bond revocation or additional charges.

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12/24/25

SURETY BOND POSTED

What this means: Destini Marie McFall posted a $12,500 surety bond through Watkinsville Bonding Company to secure her release from jail. The bond contract was filed with the Oconee County Magistrate Court and includes a notice that her first court appearance is scheduled for 2/6/26 at 08:30 AM. If she fails to appear, the bond will be forfeited, and a bench warrant will be issued for her re-arrest.

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1/29/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE

What this means: Attorney Kaitlyn Beck filed an entry of appearance to represent Destini Marie McFall in her criminal case. This formally notifies the court and prosecution that Beck is now McFall’s defense counsel and will handle all legal proceedings on her behalf going forward.

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2/6/26

MAGISTRATE COURT CALL CALENDAR

What this means: Destini Marie McFall has a scheduled appearance on the magistrate court call calendar in Oconee County. This is likely her preliminary hearing where the judge will review the charges against her and determine whether there is probable cause to bind the case over to superior court for felony charges or handle it at the magistrate level.