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Name:
Anderson Jr., Keenan
Date of Booking:
04/03/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
OPEN CONTAINER
HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT
DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on April 03, 2026]
On 4/3/2026, at approximately 1428, I, Dep. Glenn responded to the parking lot of Five Below at 1791 Oconee Connector, regarding a hit-and-run. The complainant told me that a newer model Chevrolet Silverado bearing the license plate [REDACTED] struck her vehicle, a Maroon F150, and another before fleeing.
The complainant was inside her parked vehicle, facing the other involved vehicle, a silver Toyota 4-Runner. The driver of the Silverado was southbound in the parking aisle behind the 4-Runner, when its driver turned into the left side of the 4-Runner. The driver of the Silverado sideswiped the left side of the 4-Runner, and continued driving forward. The Silverado was partially in the parking space to the left of the 4-Runner as he continued to drive forward into the parking space in front of the one he was previously in. The driver of the Silverado did not stop after the impact with the 4-Runner.
The driver of the Silverado turned right from the next parking space it drove into, and sideswiped the rear right side of the complainant’s vehicle. The driver of the Silverado never stopped or attempted to return the scene of either crash. The complainant was able to provide the license plate for the Silverado, and I asked dispatch to send a lookout request to surrounding agencies for it.
In the lookout request, I informed dispatch that the Silverado should have damage to its front right side and along its right side. A Flock Safety search was completed, and I learned that the Silverado was captured on Hwy 29/ Danielsville Rd. Cpl. Matthews with Georgia State Patrol was able to stop the vehicle and detain its driver in the parking lot of Golden Pantry on Hwy 106/ SR 8. He confirmed there was damage consistent with the damage on the other vehicles. The driver was identified as Keenan Anderson, the registered owner of the vehicle.
When I arrived at Golden Pantry, I exchanged custody of Mr. Anderson, searched him, then placed him into my vehicle. I saw that Mr. Anderson had watery, bloodshot eyes and smelled of the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Cpl. Matthews told me that he saw some concerning items inside Mr. Anderson’s vehicle when he detained him, but he chose not to touch anything. Mr. Anderson asked for his wallet and phone from his vehicle. When I opened his driver’s door, I saw an opened can of Bud Light in his driver side door pocket. The can was still cold and had contents inside.
Since I found evidence of an intoxicant, I performed a search of his entire passenger compartment. Another can of Bud Light was found behind the passenger seat that still had contents inside. I went back to where Mr. Anderson was seated inside my vehicle, and told him that he was under arrest for DUI. I read him the Notice of Implied Consent for persons over 21, and he refused the state administered chemical testing of his blood.
A wrecker was called for Mr. Anderson’s vehicle, and Wilson’s Towing responded. A wrecker inventory was completed. Mr. Anderson was taken to the jail, and turned over without incident. He was charged with Hit-and-run, DUI-alcohol (less safe), and Open container. His license was confiscated, and he was served with an Administrative License Suspension form (DDS form 1205).
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on April 03, 2026]
[VICTIM #1] was the complainant and driver of the F150. [VICTIM #2] was the owner of the 4-Runner. A card was left on her vehicle, and a follow-up was conducted to inform her of the incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/2/26
OCONEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT ORDERS KEENAN ANDERSON JR. BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: On July 2, 2026, a Probate Court judge in Oconee County signed an Order to Bind Over, directing that Keenan Anderson Jr.’s case be transferred to the Superior Court of Oconee County for arraignment on the listed charges. The order references charges including DUI, failure to stop and render aid, and open container. This is a standard procedural step — it means the Probate Court determined the charges belong in Superior Court, which handles more serious criminal matters. Anderson Jr. was ordered to appear at Superior Court on a date to be specified by the Clerk of Court. The order warns that failure to appear could result in a bench warrant and forfeiture of any bond posted.
7/13/26
KEENAN ANDERSON JR. RELEASED ON APPEARANCE BOND
What this means: Keenan Anderson Jr. was released from custody after an appearance bond of $2,528 was posted through Classic City Bonding, Inc., a licensed bondsman. The bond contract notified Anderson Jr. that his first court appearance in Oconee Superior Court was scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. — though the bind-over order and subsequent filings indicate the case continued to move through the court system after that date. As a condition of the bond, Anderson Jr. is required to appear at all scheduled court dates and to notify the Clerk of Court of any changes to his address. Failure to appear could result in the bond being forfeited and a warrant issued for his re-arrest.
7/24/26
KEENAN ANDERSON JR. WAIVES FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA
What this means: On July 24, 2026, defense attorney Mark Wiggins III filed a Waiver of Formal Arraignment and Entry of Not Guilty Plea on behalf of Keenan Anderson Jr. in Oconee Superior Court. By signing this document, Anderson Jr., through his attorney, waived his right to appear in person at the scheduled arraignment hearing. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf to each charge listed in the accusation. The waiver also acknowledges that all motions must be filed within ten days of the scheduled arraignment date, that Anderson Jr. understands his responsibility to maintain a current mailing address with the Clerk of Court, and that any unexcused failure to appear at future hearings could result in a bench warrant.
7/27/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 4 COUNTS CHARGED AGAINST KEENAN ANDERSON JR.
What this means: On July 27, 2026, District Attorney Kalki Yalamanchili of the Western Judicial Circuit filed a formal accusation against Keenan Anderson Jr. in the Superior Court of Oconee County under Case No. SUCT2026000104. An accusation is a formal charging document — it lays out the specific criminal charges the State is pursuing. Anderson Jr. is accused of the following four counts:
Count 1 charges Anderson Jr. with Driving Under the Influence (Less Safe) — Alcohol, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(a)(1). He is accused of operating a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado on or about April 3, 2026, in Oconee County while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it was less safe for him to drive.
Count 2 charges Anderson Jr. with Hit and Run, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 40-6-270.
Count 3 charges Anderson Jr. with Duty Upon Striking an Unattended Vehicle, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 40-6-271.
Count 4 charges Anderson Jr. with Possession of an Open Container, a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 40-6-253.
All four counts are misdemeanors. Anderson Jr. has not been convicted of any of these charges.
7/27/26
STATE FILES NOTICE OF INITIAL MOTIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
What this means: Also on July 27, 2026, the State filed a Certificate of Service and Notice of Initial Motions in Oconee Superior Court, notifying defense attorney Mark Wiggins III that discovery materials are available for inspection. Discovery is the process by which both sides in a criminal case share evidence with each other. The State disclosed that the following discovery materials are available: the accusation, a witness list, and a case-in-chief witness list. The notice advises that Keenan Anderson Jr. or his attorney may inspect the State’s case file by appointment with the District Attorney’s office. The State also noted that some physical evidence may still be held by law enforcement or at the GBI crime lab, and that the State will assist in arranging inspection or photography of that evidence upon request.
8/4/26
CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR SCHEDULED
What this means: Keenan Anderson Jr.’s case has been placed on the criminal arraignment calendar in Oconee Superior Court for August 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Because Anderson Jr. already filed a waiver of formal arraignment and entered a not guilty plea on July 24, 2026, this calendar date may serve as a scheduling or status appearance rather than a traditional arraignment. The court uses these calendar settings to manage the progression of cases and confirm that all parties are on track.