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Name:
Rouzan, Marquel Aaron
Date of Booking:
06/15/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
STATE COURT BENCH WARRANT
ARMED ROBBERY
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING CRIME
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 1714 hours, Deputy Hannah Gay was dispatched to [1800 BLOCK] Fayetteville Drive in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, Deputy Gay made contact with [WITNESS #1], who stated he heard a gunshot. [WITNESS #1] stated he then witnessed a vehicle (dark green Toyota Corolla, GA Tag [REDACTED]) crash into a large dumpster parked in front of the [REDACTED] apartment building. [WITNESS #1] stated he approached the vehicle and located a black female, later identified as [VICTIM #1], sitting in the front driver seat with a gunshot wound.
Central EMS arrived on scene and transported [VICTIM #1] to WellStar MCG for further treatment. CID was advised and arrived on scene.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/23/26
NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR FILED
What this means: Rebecca R. Kelley has been designated as the lead prosecutor in the case against Marquel Aaron Rouzan in Richmond County Superior Court. The lead prosecutor is the attorney responsible for representing the state throughout the criminal proceedings.
8/3/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE
What this means: E. Timothy O’Brien has entered an appearance as defense counsel for Marquel Aaron Rouzan. This means the attorney is officially representing the defendant in this case.
8/3/26
MOTION FOR BOND HEARING FILED
What this means: Marquel Aaron Rouzan’s defense has filed a motion requesting a hearing to determine bond conditions. At a bond hearing, the court will consider whether the defendant should be released before trial and, if so, under what conditions or financial terms.
8/18/26
MOTION CALENDAR HEARING HELD
What this means: A motion calendar hearing was held at 2:00 PM in Richmond Superior Court. During this hearing, the court addressed pending motions in the case against Marquel Aaron Rouzan.
8/18/26
BOND ORDER DENIED
What this means: The court has denied the motion for bond. Marquel Aaron Rouzan will remain in custody pending trial. The defendant may file additional motions to reconsider bond at later stages of the case.
9/1/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT
What this means: A grand jury has indicted Marquel Aaron Rouzan on charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime. An indictment means the grand jury found probable cause that the defendant committed these offenses and the case will proceed to trial in Richmond Superior Court.
10/27/26
ARRAIGNMENT ON INDICTMENT SCHEDULED FOR 10/27/26
What this means: An arraignment hearing is scheduled for 10:00 AM on October 27, 2026, in Richmond Superior Court. At this hearing, Marquel Aaron Rouzan will be informed of the charges in the indictment and asked to enter a plea. The defendant will also have the opportunity to address any outstanding pretrial matters.