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Name:
Lambert, Kevin Dale
Date of Booking:
03/22/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Simple Battery – Physical Contact of Insulting or Provoking Nature
Battery – Intentionally Causes Substantial Physical Harm or Visible Bodily Harm to Another
Criminal Trespass-Family Violence (m)
Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Assault by Strangulation
Officer’s Narrative:
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On March 22, 2025, at approximately 2113 hours, I responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the roadway in front of [2700 BLOCK] Cedarcrest Road. Upon arrival, I made contact with the victim, [VICTIM #1], who advised that she and her husband, Kevin Lambert, had gone out to eat at a Mexican restaurant earlier that evening and consumed alcoholic beverages.
Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that during the ride home, she and Mr. Lambert argued about their differing opinions on which countries they liked. During the dispute, while Ms. [VICTIM #1] was driving, Mr. Lambert allegedly grabbed her by the hair and her clothing. She further reported that Mr. Lambert placed his hand around her throat while she was driving. She described the pain and pressure of being strangled as a 5 on a scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being the worse pain felt.
Fearing for her safety, Ms. [VICTIM #1] pulled the vehicle over and attempted to exit the car. She reported that as she tried to get away, Mr. Lambert grabbed her, breaking her small purse (chain) valued at $15 in the process. Ms. [VICTIM #1] ran from the vehicle but stated Mr. Lambert chased her down, threw her to the ground, and caused her to chip her two front teeth. She also sustained visible injuries, including cuts and abrasions to her leg, arms, and lip. She also had an earring hanging in her hair as if she was just involved in a physical altercation.
Ms. [VICTIM #1] reported that during the altercation, Mr. Lambert made threatening statements, including:
- “I’m going to blow your brains out when we get home.”
- “I’m going to kill you tonight.”
- “You’re gonna die tonight.”
Ms. [VICTIM #1] responded to Mr. Lambert’s threat by stating, “You will be in jail if you do.”
I made contact with Mr. Lambert, who confirmed that they had gone out to dinner and had drinks. He stated that on the way home, they began discussing divorce, and Ms. [VICTIM #1] began insulting him. Mr. Lambert admitted to grabbing her by the hair and giving it a “jerk.” He stated Ms. [VICTIM #1] stopped the vehicle and exited, running into the roadway. He said he chased after her, grabbed hold of her, and both of them fell to the ground. When asked about the purpose of grabbing her hair, Mr. Lambert responded that it was because she was insulting him. He attributed her busted lip to the fall.
I told Mr. Lambert he was under arrest and told him to turn around. I handcuffed Mr. Lambert behind his back with two sets of handcuffs. I checked the handcuffs for proper fit by inserting my index finger between the handcuff and wrist and double-locking them. Mr. Lambert was placed in the back right seat of my patrol vehicle.
Two witnesses were identified and interviewed:
[WITNESS #1] stated he observed multiple cars stopped on the side of the road. He witnessed Mr. Lambert on top of Ms. [VICTIM #1] in the middle of the road, with both individuals in danger of being struck by passing vehicles. Mr. [WITNESS #1] stated he did not see how they ended up on the ground and did not want to speculate.
[WITNESS #2] reported hearing screams of “Help me, help me” from outside his residence. When he went outside, he observed Ms. [VICTIM #1] on the ground and Mr. Lambert walking away from her.
Strangulation Investigation Findings (Based on the following questions):
The following responses were obtained from Ms. [VICTIM #1] in regard to the strangulation component of the incident:
- Did the suspect put his hands/objects on your neck?
Yes, hand around the neck. - If so, describe method. One or two hands? Forearm? Object?
I don’t know if one or two. - Did the suspect put his hand/object over your nose or mouth?
I don’t know. - Where did this occur?
In the middle of the road. - What did the suspect say while he was strangling you?
“You are gonna die tonight.” - What did the suspect’s face look like while he was strangling you?
I don’t know. - Were you shaken simultaneously while being strangled?
I don’t know. - How long did the suspect strangle you?
I don’t remember. - How many times were you strangled? Describe each incident and method.
I don’t remember. - How much pressure/pain? (On a scale of 1–10)
5 and 5. - Did you black out/lose consciousness? Any lightheadedness?
No. - Any difficulty breathing or raspy voice after?
No. - Any pain to throat, coughing, or trouble swallowing?
No. - Did you vomit, urinate, or defecate from the strangulation?
I don’t know. I’m on my period and wearing a pad. - What caused the suspect to stop?
I got out of the car. - Any prior strangulation incidents?
One other time—he put my head into a toilet. - Visible marks photographed?
(Left blank—no definitive statement provided.)
Based on the physical evidence, victim and witness statements, suspect admission, and answers to the strangulation questions, it is clear that acts of family violence and strangulation occurred. The victim and suspect are married and have cohabitated for over 20 years, fulfilling the legal definition of a domestic relationship. Ms. [VICTIM #1] was transported to Wellstar Paulding Hospital for her injuries.
Due to Mr. and Ms. [VICTIM #1] being intoxicated and not having anyone come pick up the vehicle, Deputy Worthan inventoried it and towed it by Shelton’s Wrecker service. Mr. Lambert was transported to the Paulding County Jail for his charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault by strangulation, criminal trespass damage to property less than $500, battery, and simple battery. Warrants were secured for Mr. Lambert.
After leaving the jail, I found no weapons or contraband inside the back seat of my patrol vehicle.
[End of Narrative]