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Name:
Moon, Robert Earl
Date of Booking:
01/29/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
EXPLOITATION AND INTIMIDATION OF DISABLED ADULTS, ELDER PERSONS, AND RESIDENTS
BATTERY
Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on January 24, 2026]
On Saturday, January 24th, [2026], I, Sergeant J. Hooper, responded to Brooks Lane Apartment [REDACTED BY AGENCY] Clayton Ga in reference to a Rape that had occurred.
Dispatch advised me via phone prior to arrival that the caller stated it happened two days prior, but she hasn’t showered since the event, and she was hurting and requesting Ems.
I contacted the on-call Investigator, J. Tatum, to see if she wanted to respond to the scene. Tatum advised me to respond and then advise her further.
I arrived at approximately 21:30, [VICTIM #1] advised that on the night of the 21st, as the 22nd began she had invited Bobby Moon AKA Robert Moon over to her hom. At one point, she went to change clothes, and Robert followed her to the bedroom and asked for sex. [VICTIM #1] told him no, and Robert then grabbed her by the throat and pushed her down on the bed, holding her by the throat, pulled her clothes off, and had intercourse with her vag*nally and an*lly without her consent.
After that, they had another altercation in the living room, knocking a bowl onto the floor. Breaking it, and causing the glass to cut her feet.
EMS then transported [VICTIM #1] to Mountain Lakes Medical Center, and Captain R. Owens followed them to the Hospital.
I then spoke with the neighbor in apartment [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. [WITNESS #1] stated that she did see (Bobby) come over to the apartment that night, but never heard anything going on. [WITNESS #1] stated the next day [VICTIM #1] came to her and told her she needed FAITH and DNA test because she had been raped. [WITNESS #1] stated she went out to FAITH herself and told them of the situation and they referred her to the Power House. [WITNESS #1] called the Power House and they asked her to bring [VICTIM #1] down there. [WITNESS #1] stated she didn’t want to drive in the dark so they asked if [WITNESS #1] could bring her the next morning. [WITNESS #1] stated she didn’t want to do that so she just left a note on [VICTIM #1]s door telling her to call 911 and get a ambulance for a rape kit. A note from [WITNESS #1] was located in the apartment and I showed it to the investigator.
At 23:50, Investigator Tatum arrived on scene and collected the clothing [VICTIM #1] was wearing the night of the incident. I returned to service.
[End of Narrative]
[NARRATIVE #2 on January 29, 2026]
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 23:26, I, Cpl. A. Ortega, arrested Robert Earl Moon for outstanding criminal arrest warrants.
I, Cpl. Ortega made contact with Robert at the parking lot of the Raceway gas station, where he was detained and arrested. Before contacting Robert, I confirmed with the Rabun County Detention Center that he had multiple outstanding arrest warrants out of Rabun County.
Robert’s vehicle was left on scene at the gas station with permission from a store employee.
At the request of Rabun County C.I.D. Robert’s phone was seized and put into evidence at the sheriff’s office. See the property and evidence form in the linked files for further.
The served criminal arrest warrants were attached to this report in the linked files.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/30/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD IN RABUN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT
What this means: Robert Earl Moon appeared before the Rabun County Magistrate Court on January 30, 2026, for his first appearance hearing — the initial step after an arrest where a judge informs the defendant of the charges against them and advises them of their legal rights. Moon was informed of the charges he is accused of, including Aggravated Assault, Criminal Trespass, Exploitation and Intimidation of a Disabled Adult, and Battery. The court determined that Moon understood the charges and their potential penalties. Bond was denied, meaning Moon was held in custody without the option to pay for release.
2/4/26
SUPERIOR COURT ORDERS BOND HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Chief Judge William R. Oliver of the Superior Courts, Mountain Judicial Circuit, signed an order on February 4, 2026, scheduling a special bond hearing for Robert Earl Moon. Because Moon’s charges fall under Superior Court jurisdiction and he remained held without bond, the court ordered that Moon be brought before Rabun County Superior Court on February 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to address the issue of bail. This hearing was set pursuant to Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(c)(1)), which governs the setting of bonds for serious felony offenses.
2/5/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR ROBERT EARL MOON
What this means: On February 5, 2026, Assistant Public Defender Ken R. Klimasowski (Ga. Bar No. 425168) of the Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office filed a formal notice with the court stating that he would be representing Robert Earl Moon. This document, called an Entry of Appearance, officially places defense counsel on record for all charges related to this case. The filing was served on District Attorney George R. Christian. The Public Defender’s Office is located at 226 Grant Street in Clarkesville, Georgia.
6/8/26
FELONY ACCUSATION FILED — 1 COUNT AGAINST ROBERT EARL MOON, JR.
What this means: On June 8, 2026, the Rabun County Superior Court formally filed a Felony Accusation against Robert Earl Moon, Jr. under case number SU-CR-2026-000132-0. Prosecutor Jessica Tatum and District Attorney George R. Christian filed the charge on behalf of the State of Georgia. An accusation is a formal charging document — similar to an indictment — but filed directly by the prosecutor rather than through a grand jury.
Count 1 — Aggravated Assault (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21): Robert Earl Moon, Jr. is accused of aggravated assault. This is a felony offense under Georgia law.
8/10/26
CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR SCHEDULED
What this means: Robert Earl Moon is scheduled to appear on the criminal arraignment calendar in Rabun County Superior Court on August 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM. An arraignment calendar is a scheduled court session where defendants formally enter their pleas.
9/17/26
CRIMINAL CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED
What this means: Robert Earl Moon is scheduled for a criminal calendar call in Rabun County Superior Court on September 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM. A calendar call is a court session where the judge and attorneys confirm the status of pending cases — whether they are ready for trial, need more time, or will be resolved another way. This hearing has not yet taken place.