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Name:
Goodson, Taylor Lee
Date of Booking:
04/01/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon
Officer’s Narrative:
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Dispatch advised responding deputies that there was a suspect that was armed with a knife threatening the complainant. The suspect was last seen on the porch wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants.
Deputy Tymkew #1112 and I arrived on scene and approached the residence. I did not observe a male matching the description near the residence or on the porch. The complainant, [VICTIM #1] came out of the front door and advised the suspect, his son, Taylor Goodson left the residence toward his grandmother’s house at [600 BLOCK] Spring Road.
I spoke to [VICTIM #1]’s wife and Taylor’s mother, [VICTIM #2]. [VICTIM #2] advised that last date there was an argument between all the parties due to Taylor eating [VICTIM #2]’s ice cream after specifically being asked not too. [VICTIM #2] advised that Taylor left the residence to stay with his grandmother for the night. [VICTIM #2] advised that this date, Taylor returned to the residence and attempted to get his grandmother’s medication that [VICTIM #2] had picked up for her. [VICTIM #2] advised that she did not trust Taylor to deliver the medication, due to him attempting to overdose on medication previously. Taylor became irate and got close to [VICTIM #2]’s face while being disrespectful. [VICTIM #2] advised that she did strike Taylor in the face with an open hand and told him to leave the residence. [VICTIM #2] advised that part of the argument was about [VICTIM #1] and how Taylor dislikes him. Taylor left the residence.
[VICTIM #2] advised that Taylor returned to the residence and came inside the door with a knife out, waiving it around. [VICTIM #2] advised that Taylor began to threaten [VICTIM #1] with the knife. [VICTIM #2] advised that Taylor did not act on the threats and left the residence. [VICTIM #2] stated that Taylor has mental health issues and has suicidal ideations. [VICTIM #2] stated that she is not sure if Taylor has any official diagnoses.
[VICTIM #1] advised that this date he over heard [VICTIM #2] and Taylor arguing in the back of the residence and then Taylor left the residence. [VICTIM #1] advised that Taylor returned to the residence armed with a pocket knife that he always carries. [VICTIM #1] advised that Taylor had the knife out was waiving it around. [VICTIM #1] advised that Taylor stated he was going to slit [VICTIM #1]’s throat. [VICTIM #1] advised that shortly after, Taylor left the residence and went behind his grandmother’s residence and into the wood line. [VICTIM #1] advised that Taylor’s actions of waiving the knife around and making verbal threats placed him in fear of receiving violent injury.
I provided [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] with victim statement forms and advised them that I would return. Deputy Tymkew and I went to check behind the residence and could not locate the suspect. I returned to [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] and collected their witness statements. [VICTIM #2] advised that she believes that Taylor is currently suicidal and wants him to receive help. I informed [VICTIM #2] of the mental health court option that the District Attorney can offer.
Due to posing the most serious and ongoing threat, Taylor is being identified as the predominant aggressor. Taylor is being charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly weapon, in violation of OCGA 16-5-21 for placing his father and current house mate, [VICTIM #1], in reasonable fear of receiving violent injury, by coming into the residence, armed with a pocket knife, which when used offensively is likely to result in death or greater bodily injury, and stating that he will slit [VICTIM #1]’s throat. Warrants were secured for Taylor’s arrest.
At this time Taylor is still outstanding and the warrants have not been served.
[End of Narrative]