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Name:
Harmon, Donald
Date of Booking:
09/24/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
HOLD SUBJECT DO NOT RELEASE
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT-FAMILY-OTHER WEAPON
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 09/24/2026, at 0955 hours, I, Deputy Tahaj Smith and Deputy Evann Bibbs responded to Greene St near its intersection with 13th St in reference to an Assault.
Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with Donald Harmon (Arrestee), who admitted to striking [VICTIM #1] (Victim) with a brick out of self defense. Harmon stated [VICTIM #1] approached him with mace and attempted to use the chemical agent against him, but could not explain why. Harmon stated he did not mean to hurt anyone.
[VICTIM #1] stated Harmon approached him and asked if he had a cigarette, to which he advised he did not. [VICTIM #1] stated he turned his back to reach inside of his back, then, turned back around to face Harmon. [VICTIM #1] stated when he turned to face Harmon, he threw a brick at his face, which struck him in his temple above his left eye [VICTIM #1] stated after which, Harmon walked across the street and waited for authorities at the Salvation Army, located at 1384 Greene St. [VICTIM #1] stated if an arrest is made, he does want to prosecute.
[WITNESS #1] (Witness) stated to Deputies he witnessed the entire incident. [WITNESS #1] stated Harmon asked [VICTIM #1] for a cigarette and [VICTIM #1] advised he did not have one. [WITNESS #1] stated he witnessed [VICTIM #1] reach inside of his bag, and when he returned to face Harmon, Harmon struck [VICTIM #1] in the face with a brick, for unknown reasons.
Deputies observed a deep laceration slightly above [VICTIM #1]’s left eye. MED 14 arrived on scene and transported [VICTIM #1] to Wellstar MCG Hospital for his injuries and is in stable condition.
Due to [VICTIM #1]’s statement and injuries, along with the witness statement, Deputies arrested Harmon for Aggravated Assault and transported him to the Charles B Webster Detention Center without further incident. Deputies spoke with Sgt. Amos (B8) in CID in reference to this call. Warrants applied for.
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