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Name:
Williams, Melvin
Date of Booking:
03/11/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Cruelty to Children Child <18Yoa Present/Hears Act/Commits Forcible Fel/Batt/ FV Batt 3rd Degree (M)
Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Prior to July 1, 2014)
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 12/25/2025 at approximately1948 hours, I, Deputy Nicholas Passig did respond to [600 BLOCK] Scotland Dr., Dallas, GA 30132 in reference to an unknown problem.
Upon arriving on scene, myself and Deputy Kitchens made contact with the people inside the residence and none of the adults would explain what happened. While looking through the residence I noticed a white tissue that was covered in blood and a bent cigarette that also had blood at the top of the staircase.
I began asking the children in the upstairs portion of the home as there were approximately eight kids in the home. A twelve year old female (Later identified as [WITNESS #1]) stated that her dad (Later identified as [VICTIM #1]) and her uncle (Later identified as Melvin Williams) got into an argument in the driveway. [WITNESS #1] stated that her dad was standing on the sidewalk and her uncle was standing further up the driveway towards the house. [WITNESS #1] stated that Melvin was holding three knives at one point in the argument and that at some point Melvin put the knives away and stated “I hope somebody kill you” to [VICTIM #1].
[WITNESS #1] stated that Melvin threw a rock or brick at [VICTIM #1]. When Melvin threw the object at [VICTIM #1], it struck him on the face causing him to lose consciousness on the sidewalk. [WITNESS #1] stated that her mom (Later identified as [WITNESS #2]) had taken [VICTIM #1] to the hospital and was on the way back home. Melvin was not on scene at the time we arrived to the residence.
I began checking around the driveway and saw a missing brick from the walk path to the front door. Walking towards the sidewalk a brick that matched the others at the walk path was laying in the grass at the end of the yard. A photo was taken of the brick.
Myself and Deputy Kitchens waited for [WITNESS #2] to get home. Once [WITNESS #2] arrived on scene, she stated she didn’t know what happened because she was upstairs. I asked [WITNESS #2] if she had access to the ring doorbell camera and she was able to pull it up but there was no video of the incident that took place. [WITNESS #2] stated that she was throwing a party and everyone was supposed to be drinking alcohol and having a good time. [WITNESS #2] was asked what Melvin was wearing at the time the fight took place and she stated he was wearing all black clothes with a turtle neck sweater and she was unsure if he changed clothes.
While we were speaking to [WITNESS #2] a car pulled up and a couple told Deputy Kitchens that they saw a male hop their fence and didn’t know if it was related and that he was heading towards the club house.
Myself and Deputy Kitchens began patrolling the area looking for Melvin. As we checked the club house, on foot, the couple walked up to me and stated that they had video of the male jumping through their backyard. I viewed the video and saw a black figure with a bright colored shirt and bright colored pants holding a black bag, jump over the fence, run through the back yard, and jump the fence on the other side. After speaking with the couple I advised them to call 911 if the male came back.
Myself and Deputy Kitchens began driving through the neighborhood looking for Melvin. While driving down Aberdeenn Way, we spotted a male that was wearing a black long sleeve shirt, jean style vest, and blue jeans holding a black bag. Deputy Kitchens asked me if he matched the description of the video and I stated no because the video was black and white but did show the male wearing bright colored pants and shirt while holding a bag.
Deputy Kitchens turned the patrol car around and began driving back up the road and the male was gone. We then patrolled the area looking for the male but could not locate him again. We returned to the incident location to see if Melvin returned to the house and [WITNESS #2] stated he had not returned. Due to not being able to locate Melvin, myself and Deputy Kitchens patrolled the area again before going back In-Service.
Deputy Valentine went to the hospital to speak with [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated he and Melvin had a disagreement, and they went outside. While outside, Melvin picked up a brick and threw it at his head, which struck him on the left side of his head. [VICTIM #1] went back inside the residence, called 911 and passed out. He told Deputy Valentine he wanted to press charges against Melvin.
Warrants have been obtained.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
8/12/26
BOND SET AT $2,950
What this means: A bond of $2,950 was set for Melvin Williams in connection with case number 26-CR-000532-P3 in Paulding County. Bond is a financial condition that allows a defendant to be released from custody while the case moves forward. The bond was paid on April 4, 2026, by Bond James Bond bonding company, and the bond paperwork was filed with Paulding Superior Court on August 12, 2026, when the case was transferred from Magistrate Court to Superior Court.
8/12/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST MELVIN WILLIAMS
What this means: A Paulding County grand jury voted during the July Term 2026 to formally charge Melvin Williams with two felony offenses in case number 26-CR-000532-P3. District Attorney Robert S. Lane signed the indictment, which was delivered in open court on August 12, 2026. An indictment means a panel of citizens reviewed the evidence and found enough probable cause to require Williams to face these charges in Paulding Superior Court.
Count 1 charges Melvin Williams with Aggravated Assault under O.C.G.A. 16-5-21. Williams is accused of assaulting the victim on or about December 25, 2025, in Paulding County by throwing a brick and striking the victim in the head — an object the law considers likely to cause serious bodily injury when used offensively.
Count 2 charges Melvin Williams with Cruelty to Children in the Third Degree under O.C.G.A. 16-5-70(d). Williams is accused of being the primary aggressor and intentionally allowing a child under the age of 18 to witness the commission of the Aggravated Assault described in Count 1. Third-degree cruelty to children in this context means a child was present and witnessed a forcible felony.
8/13/26
STATE’S ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE IN MELVIN WILLIAMS CASE
What this means: Assistant District Attorney Christina Morgan-Young formally entered her appearance as lead counsel for the State of Georgia in case number 26-CR-000532-P3 on August 13, 2026. This filing, submitted to the Paulding Superior Court, officially designates Morgan-Young as the prosecutor handling the case going forward and directs that all court notices and pleadings be sent to her. Any previously assigned assistant district attorney was removed from the case at this time.
8/14/26
ARRAIGNMENT NOTICE AND CALENDAR SCHEDULE ISSUED
What this means: On August 14, 2026, the Paulding Superior Court issued a formal notice scheduling Melvin Williams for arraignment on September 1, 2026. An arraignment is a court appearance where a defendant is formally informed of the charges against them and asked to enter a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or no contest. This was a standard scheduling step following the grand jury’s indictment in case number 26-CR-000532-P3.
9/1/26
ARRAIGNMENT HELD IN PAULDING SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Melvin Williams appeared for his scheduled arraignment on September 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Paulding Superior Court in case number 26-CR-000532-P3. At an arraignment, the defendant is formally presented with the charges from the indictment and enters a plea. The case notes do not indicate what plea, if any, was entered at this hearing.