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September 12, 2026
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Matthew Crawford

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Name:
Crawford, Matthew

Date of Booking:
04/29/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]

On 04/29/2026, I, Deputy Rodney Manuel (202), along with Deputy Calvin Swann (215), responded to 3539 Wheeler Rd. (Circle K) in reference to a Trouble with Person complaint.

Upon arrival, the complainant, [VICTIM #1], stated she was being yelled at and chased around the Circle K parking lot by an unknown suspect (later identified as Matthew Crawford) into Wheeler Rd. [VICTIM #1] added she nearly entered traffic and was almost struck by one or two vehicles. [VICTIM #1] described the suspect as an unknown white male, approximately 5’3″ in height, with blue eyes, wearing a tan hat and a red hoodie. [VICTIM #1] further advised the suspect appeared to be approximately 40 years of age. [VICTIM #1] stated the unknown suspect then left the area walking east on Wheeler Rd.

Deputy Swann located a subject matching the description provided by [VICTIM #1] at 3686 Wheeler Rd (MedNow). The individual was identified as Matthew Crawford. Crawford stated he had no idea of what [VICTIM #1] was talking about.

Crawford was arrested and transport to RCJ where he was booked and process without further incident.

[End of Narrative]

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