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Name:
Roston, Dakhia Zameira
Date of Booking:
03/12/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Sunday, March 08, 2026 at 0530 hours I, Deputy Daniel Gunn (431), was dispatched to 2350 Windsor Spring Road in reference to a trouble with subject.
Upon arrival Dep. Gunn made contact with [VICTIM #1] (complainant/victim) and [VICTIM #2] (victim) who both advised Dep. Gunn that [VICTIM #1] had been struck by a vehicle that was driven by Dakhia Roston (suspect) and Kalyl Roberson (suspect) was in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Dep. Gunn further observed that a third party, identified as [WITNESS #1] (witness) was also present.
Dep. Gunn asked [VICTIM #1] if she wanted EMS to come check her out due to her injuries, and she advised that she would seek medical care on her own. Dep. Gunn then made contact with the Get ‘N’ Go gas station and attempted to get CCTV footage of the incident, Dep. Gunn observed that the cameras reflected 0459 hours, and were approximately an hour and 11 minutes behind. Dep. Gunn attempted to get the video of the incident, but was unable to view or download footage due to the CCTV system freezing and lagging.
Dep. Gunn then returned outside and obtained a video recorded statement from [WITNESS #1]. A synopsis of the statement reflects the following:
[WITNESS #1] advised Deputy Gunn that he had been sitting in front of the business for several hours, and that he observed two vehicles coming from Winston Way towards Rosier Road on Windsor Spring Road. [WITNESS #1] advised that he observed the vehicles swerving, and observed that the subjects inside of both vehicles were arguing.
[WITNESS #1] further advised that one of the vehicles, the one driven by [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] pulled into the parking lot of 2350 Windsor spring Road and was followed by the second vehicle, a Chevy Malibu. [WITNESS #1] stated that the subjects of both vehicles were involved in a verbal altercation. [WITNESS #1] stated that the driver and passenger of the Malibu were still inside of the vehicle, while [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] were on foot.
[WITNESS #1] further advised that the driver began driving erratically in the parking lot, striking [VICTIM #1] with the front of the vehicle. [WITNESS #1] stated that initially [VICTIM #1] landed on the hood of the car, and that the driver of the vehicle accelerated, and began doing donuts in the parking lot, and accelerated towards [VICTIM #1] striking her with the front of her vehicle approximately two more times, with the third time, her being thrown in the air over the car.
[WITNESS #1] stated that the vehicle did not stop and attempt to render aide, but that the vehicle then fled the area, and traveled down Windsor Spring Road towards Richmond Hill Road. [WITNESS #1] identified the driver as a black female with messed up hair, wearing a black or dark colored shirt, and the passenger to be a female passenger with long hair with a light colored shirt. [WITNESS #1] was unable to provide any information at this time.
Dep. Gunn then spoke with [VICTIM #1] who provided a statement consistent with [WITNESS #1]. [VICTIM #1] also advised Dep. Gunn that she thought she was going to die, and that she pulled in the store to prevent the subjects from following her to her house. Dep. Gunn further asked [VICTIM #1] if she would be able to positively identify the driver and passenger of the vehicle, and she advised Dep. Gunn that they were the subjects from a previous call for service at [2300 BLOCK] Winston Way under case number 2026-050330.
Dep. Gunn observed that [VICTIM #1] had injuries to the left side of her body, with lacerations to her left elbow, knee, and wrist. Dep. Gunn advised [VICTIM #1] that she should go to the hospital, after [VICTIM #1] advised Dep. Gunn that she was going to seek medical care at another time.
Dep. Gunn then spoke with [VICTIM #2] who stated that after the call for service at [2300 BLOCK] Winston Way under case number 2026-050330 when Dep. Gunn and Deputy Maliq Harper (428) departed the scene at 0504 hours, that she returned to the location to retrieve her glasses and her keys.
[VICTIM #2] stated that as they were leaving they observed the car of the other party from Winston Way at the stop sign for Winston Way and Windsor Spring Road. [VICTIM #2] stated that the vehicle attempted to strike their vehicle, and they didn’t want to damage their vehicle so she and [VICTIM #1], who were riding in [VICTIM #1] vehicle pulled into 2350 Windsor Spring Road and parked the vehicle.
[VICTIM #2] stated that after she and [VICTIM #1] exited the vehicle they got into a verbal altercation with the driver and passenger of the vehicle. [VICTIM #2] then advised that the driver of the vehicle accelerated and attempted to strike her and did strike [VICTIM #1] with the vehicle. [VICTIM #2] then advised Dep. Gunn that the driver of the vehicle then struck [VICTIM #1] approximately three times with the vehicle.
Dep. Gunn asked [VICTIM #2] who was driving the vehicle, and [VICTIM #2] stated that it was the female with the bob cut that Dep. Gunn was talking to at [2300 BLOCK] Winston Way wearing the black crop top. Dep. Gunn was able to identify the female as Dakhia Roston (suspect). Dep. Gunn then asked who the passenger was, and [VICTIM #2] advised that it was the transgender male that was on scene at [2300 BLOCK] Winston Way named Kalyl. Dep. Gunn was able to identify the subject as Kalyl Roberson (suspect).
Dep. Gunn asked [VICTIM #2] if she would be able to positively identify the suspects, and she advised that she would. Dep. Gunn presented still photographs of Dakhia Roston and Kalyl Roberson utilizing drivers license photos, and [VICTIM #2] confirmed that those were the suspects.
Dep. Gunn then made contact with Investigative Sergeant Joshua Evans (B71) and advised him of the known facts of the case. Sgt. Evans searched through FLOCK and was able to identify the vehicle as having passed through Peach Orchard Road at its intersection with Jessie’s Way at approximately 0534 hours.
Sgt. Evans then searched for a possible address for Dakhia Roston and located the address of [3700 BLOCK] Millstone Run. Dep. Gunn was able to locate a possible address of [300 BLOCK] Forest Court in Columbia County Georgia. Dep. Gunn requested that dispatch make contact with the Columbia County Sheriff’s office and send a unit by that location in an attempt to locate Dakhia Roston and Kalyl Roberson. Dep. Gunn was advised by dispatch that Columbia County Sheriff’s Office had negative contact at that location.
Dep. Gunn along with Sergeant Keith Smith (B42), Corporal Wesley Youngblood (C14), Deputy James Douglas (123), and Deputy Maliq Harper (428) relocated to [3700 BLOCK] Millstone Run in an attempt to locate Dakhia Roston and Kalyl Roberson with negative contact.
Dep Gunn made contact with [REDACTED] who stated that neither Dakhia Roston nor Kalyl Roberson lived at the residence but that she gets mail for them all the time. [REDACTED] stated that she moved into the residence in November of 2025 and believes the individuals lived at the residence prior to November of 2025. [REDACTED] provided Dep. Gunn with the phone number of [REDACTED].
Dep. Gunn with the assistance of Sgt. Evans was able to determine that the vehicle driven by Dakhia Roston was a blue 2018 Chevrolet Malibu bearing a Georgia tag of [REDACTED] with a VIN of [REDACTED].
Sgt. Evans advised Dep. Gunn of warrant approval for Aggravated Assault. Dep. Gunn applied for and obtained the warrants for Aggravated Assault for Kalyl Roberson and Dakhia Roston.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/18/26
NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR
What this means: The prosecution has formally identified the lead prosecutor assigned to handle the case against Dakhia Zameira Roston in Richmond Superior Court.
3/25/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: A defense attorney has officially entered the case and is now representing Dakhia Zameira Roston.
3/25/26
MOTION FOR BOND, PRE-INDICTMENT
What this means: The defense has filed a request asking the court to set bail or bond conditions to allow Dakhia Zameira Roston to be released from custody while the case proceeds. This motion was filed before formal charges were brought by the grand jury.
3/30/26
ORDER GRANTING BOND
What this means: The judge has approved the bond request. Dakhia Zameira Roston is now allowed to be released from custody, subject to the conditions set by the court.
5/19/26
INDICTMENT
What this means: A grand jury has formally charged Dakhia Zameira Roston with aggravated assault. The indictment means there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime, and the case will now proceed to trial.
5/26/26
DEMAND FOR SPEEDY TRIAL CONSTITUTIONAL
What this means: The defense has invoked Dakhia Zameira Roston’s constitutional right to a speedy trial, requesting that the case move forward without unnecessary delay.
5/26/26
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY OF EXCULPATORY MATERIAL
What this means: The defense is asking the court to require the prosecution to turn over any evidence that could help prove Dakhia Zameira Roston’s innocence or reduce the severity of the charges.
5/26/26
MOTION TO EXCLUDE ALL DEFENDANTS STATEMENTS
What this means: The defense is asking the court to prevent the prosecution from using any statements Dakhia Zameira Roston made to police or investigators as evidence at trial.
5/26/26
MOTION TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS BEYOND TEN DAYS FROM ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: The defense is requesting permission to file additional motions beyond the standard ten-day window that typically follows the defendant’s first court appearance. This allows the defense more time to prepare its case.
5/26/26
MOTION TO PRESERVE ALL EVIDENCE, INCLUDING ALL ROUGH NOTES OF INVESTIGATORS
What this means: The defense is asking the court to order the prosecution to preserve all physical evidence and investigative materials, including preliminary notes and reports, to ensure nothing is lost or destroyed before trial.
5/26/26
MOTION TO SUPRESS DEFENDANT’S STATEMENT
What this means: The defense is asking the court to exclude any statements Dakhia Zameira Roston made to law enforcement from being used as evidence at trial, likely arguing the statements were obtained improperly.
5/26/26
MOTIONFOR PROMPT DISCLOSURE OF THE STATE’S INTENTION TO INTRODUCE EVIDENCE OF PRIOR ACTS
What this means: The defense is requesting that the prosecution quickly disclose whether it intends to introduce evidence of Dakhia Zameira Roston’s prior criminal history or other past acts at trial, so the defense can prepare to challenge or respond to such evidence.
7/6/26
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTRY OF A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
What this means: Dakhia Zameira Roston has waived the right to a formal arraignment hearing and has entered a plea of not guilty to the aggravated assault charge in Richmond Superior Court. By waiving arraignment, the defendant has skipped the initial court appearance where charges are typically read aloud and a plea is entered, and instead proceeded directly to filing the not guilty plea.
7/20/26
ARN ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR
What this means: An arraignment calendar call has been scheduled for Dakhia Zameira Roston on July 20, 2026. This is a brief court appearance where the judge will confirm the defendant’s plea status, review any pending motions, and set dates for upcoming proceedings in the case.
7/23/26
STATE’S DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: The prosecution has formally requested that Dakhia Zameira Roston’s defense team turn over any evidence, witness statements, or other materials in the defendant’s possession that are relevant to the case. This is part of the standard discovery process where both sides exchange information before trial.
7/29/26
STATE’S DISCOVERY RESPONSES, MOTIONS NOTICES, AND DEMANDS
What this means: The prosecution has provided its responses to discovery requests, filed notices related to pending motions, and made additional demands for information from the defense regarding the aggravated assault case against Dakhia Zameira Roston.
8/17/26
CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULED FOR 8/17/26 AT 9:00 AM
What this means: A calendar call has been scheduled for Dakhia Zameira Roston in Richmond Superior Court on August 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM. At this brief hearing, the judge will review the status of the case, confirm that both sides are ready to proceed, address any outstanding motions or discovery issues, and set dates for further proceedings or trial.