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Name:
Bryant, Anthony Tyrone
Date of Booking:
04/02/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
PUBLIC INDECENCY
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 04/01/2026 at 14:36 I Deputy Paul Whittenberger (315) was dispatched to 910 Russell Street (Academy of Richmond County) in reference to public indecency.
Upon arrival I made contact with the complainant Via telephone, and he was identified as [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated at approximatly 2:35 PM he was driving to help with a church food pantry and noticed kids at the Academy of Richmond County having what appeared to be a field day. [WITNESS #1] stated as he was passing he noticed on the front steps of the old school (Lamar School) a unknown male later identified as Anthony Bryant sitting and “playing with himself”. [WITNESS #1] stated he witnessed Bryants Pe*is fully exposed and bryant pleasuring himself.
[WITNESS #1] stated he attempted to turn around and honk his horn and say stop out of his window in attempt to stop Bryant due to there being children outside. [WITNESS #1] stated he then contacted SO and the schools guidance counsler to warn the children of the man.
I made contact with Anthony Bryant, Bryant stated he wasnt doing anything and he was homeless which is the reason he was on the old schools property. Bryant stated he was not touching himself and was peeing on the side of the steps.
I noticed no signs on the wall or ground being wet and Bryant’s pants were rolled at the top as if they were pulled up quickly.
EMS Unit 22 was dispatched to the scene in regard to Bryant stating he had a headache and nausea, EMS medically cleared Bryant.
Deputy Nelson (H1) was also dispatched to the scene due to Bryant stating he was homeless and was in need of a shelter or hospital to go to.
[WITNESS #1] was given a case number via telephone call and informed on how to obtain a copy of the case report.
Bryant was put into custody and transported to RCJ. Warrants were applied for and taken out. Records was informed of the warrant.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/7/26
ACCUSATION FILED
What this means: Anthony Tyrone Bryant is accused of public indecency in Richmond County. Case number 2026RCMC03169. The accusation is the formal charging document that initiates the prosecution.
4/8/26
BENCH TRIAL HELD
What this means: Anthony Tyrone Bryant appeared for a bench trial — a trial before a judge rather than a jury — in Richmond County regarding the public indecency charge.
4/8/26
ORDER SETTING AND/OR MODIFYING BOND
What this means: The court issued an order addressing Anthony Tyrone Bryant’s bond status in connection with the public indecency case. This order either set the initial bond amount or modified an existing bond condition.