Kristin Peters

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Name:
Peters, Kristin

Date of Booking:
06/10/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) MISD

CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE/CAUSES EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL/MENTAL PAIN – 2ND DEGREE

CRUELTY TO CHILDREN-CHILD LESS THAN 18YOA PRESENT/HEARS ACT/COMMITS FORCIBLE FEL/BATT/FV BATT-3RD DEGREE

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on June 10, 2026]

On 6/10/2026, at approximately 0017 hours, I, Deputy Ward, was dispatched to 1971 Hog Mountain Road (within Oconee County, GA), regarding a physical domestic. A female juvenile called 911 to report that her mother, Kristen Peters, was severely intoxicated and had punched her 16-year-old sister in the face. The juvenile caller advised she was driving their vehicle when this occurred, and pulled over at the above address to separate the two parties, and to contact law enforcement.

On arrival, I contacted two female juveniles, and one male, in the parking lot of 1971 Hog Mountain Road. When speaking to the female juvenile caller, she advised she was 17-years-old. While accompanied by her 16-year-old sister, her 19-year-old male friend, and their mother, Kristen, they all went to see a movie tonight. Prior to the movie, Kristen, had dinner at a separate restaurant than the other parties. After dinner, all parties met at University 16 theater to watch a movie.

The juveniles mentioned they noticed their mother appeared to be intoxicated when she met them at the movie theater. However, they were not able to confirm if Kristen had consumed alcohol while at dinner, because she did not have dinner with them. While at the movie theater, the juveniles did mention that Kristen was drinking something in a cup that smelled like an alcoholic beverage. After the movie, the juveniles mentioned that Kristen was stumbling around, and appeared to be more intoxicated than before. All parties involved got into their vehicle, and the 17-year-old began driving them home.

While driving home, it was mentioned that Kristen’s emotions were up and down, and she seemed to not be in control of her emotions. While driving on Highway 441 South, near Hog Mountain Road (within Oconee County, GA), the two female juveniles stated Kristen started screaming at the 16-year-old juvenile. Kristen and the 16-year-old were sitting in the back seat together. The 16-year-old reported Kristen started striking her in the left shoulder with a closed fist. When I interviewed the 16-year-old as a victim, she described the incident, in detail.

The 16-year-old stated as her mother was hitting her, she was struck multiple times in the shoulder. When asked to describe the incident, the 16-year-old stated, “It happened multiple times, and each time it got harder.” When looking for injuries, I observed the upper triceps area, and shoulder, to have redness, compared to the lower part of the left arm. The 16-year-old did not report any other injuries and stated she was only struck in the shoulder, not the face.

When interviewing the 17-year-old, she stated she did not see that physical altercation because she was driving. However, she did hear the screaming, and heard the impact of her mom hitting her sister.

When interviewing the 19-year-old, he stated he was sitting in the front passenger seat, Kristen was sitting in the backseat behind the driver, and he did not see the physical strikes, but heard the impact.

While interviewing the victims and witness, Deputy Blair and other deputies were speaking with Kristen. After obtaining physical and testimonial evidence of a crime, I advised the other deputies to place Kristen under arrest.

They did so, and Deputy Blair transported Kristen to the Oconee County Jail.

I did contact the father of the two juveniles prior to leaving the scene. He was advised of the situation, and stated it was okay for his two daughters to be released to the 19-year-old that witness. They were instructed to drive home.

A case card was provided to the victims and they both requested to be notified of the bond hearing. They were also advised of remedies, victim’s rights, and the procedures post-arrest.

Kristen was charged with battery (fva), cruelty to children 2nd degree, and cruelty to children 3rd degree. Warrant applications were completed for all charges.

A VIMES report was also completed for each juvenile victim.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on June 10, 2026]

On June 10, 2026, at approximately 0020 hours, I, Deputy Blair, responded to 1971 Hog Mountain Rd in regard to a physical domestic between a mother and daughter. I arrived at the incident location where I made contact with the mother, Kristen Peters.

I advised Ms. Peters to walk to my patrol vehicle, so I could speak with her about what had occurred prior to my arrival. Ms. Peters was asked several times about what occurred between her and her daughter. Due to Ms. Peters level of intoxication, she was unable to provide me with a statement regarding this incident. Ms. Peters was ultimately placed under arrest and was transported to the Oconee County Jail, and turned over to jail staff.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

6/10/26

FIRST APPEARANCE HELD — BOND SET AT $5,000

What this means: On June 10, 2026, Kristin Peters appeared before Chief Magistrate Richard F. Connelly Jr. of Oconee County for a first appearance hearing — the initial court proceeding where a judge reviews the charges and decides whether to grant bail. Judge Connelly set bail at $5,000 good security, meaning Peters could be released from custody by posting that amount. The court noted that Peters was not on probation or parole at the time, and that the charges include both a misdemeanor and a felony. Special conditions of bond were also noted as applying. Bail was granted.

6/10/26

SURETY BOND POSTED — KRISTIN PETERS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY

What this means: On June 10, 2026, a licensed surety bond in the amount of $5,000 was posted through Watkinsville Bonding on behalf of Kristin Peters, securing her release from custody in Oconee County. The bond contract lists the charges as Battery – Family Violence, Cruelty to Children 2nd Degree, and Cruelty to Children 3rd Degree under case number MGWM2026000315. Peters was notified that her first court appearance was scheduled for July 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM. The bond contract warns that failure to appear would result in the bond being forfeited and a bench warrant being issued.

7/7/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR KRISTIN PETERS

What this means: On July 7, 2026, Sydney Crudo, an Assistant Public Defender with Georgia Bar Number 808057, filed a formal Entry of Appearance in the Magistrate Court of Oconee County, officially notifying the court that she is representing Kristin Peters in case number MGWM2026000315. A copy was served electronically to the District Attorney’s office. This means Peters now has legal representation on record in this case.

7/10/26

CALENDAR CALL HELD IN MAGISTRATE COURT — SPECIAL CONDITIONS REVIEWED

What this means: On July 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM, Kristin Peters’ case appeared on the Oconee County Magistrate Court’s calendar call docket. A calendar call is a routine court session where the judge checks the status of pending cases and confirms that all parties are ready to proceed. The session also involved a review of the special conditions of bond that were imposed at the time of Peters’ release.