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Name:
McCain, Maurice Antoine
Date of Booking:
05/31/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Hold Subject for Probation/Parole
AGGRAVATED BATTERY
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
THEFT BY TAKING MISD
FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD THEFT
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On May 31, 2026 at 0614 hours Deputy Jennifer Mendoza (116) and Deputy April Cody (115) were dispatched to [1000 BLOCK] Beverly Heights Drive, in reference to a domestic.
Upon arrival contact was made with victim, [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] stated she was asleep when suspect, Maurice McCain, threw water on [VICTIM #1] to wake her up. [VICTIM #1] stated Maurice McCain began yelling at her about men names on her phone. [VICTIM #1] stated she was still waking up and Maurice McCain repeatedly asked her of several names on her phone and called her a “b*tch” and “h*e”.
[VICTIM #1] stated Maurice McCain then punched her in the leg and face so [VICTIM #1] moved to her side trying to avoid being struck. [VICTIM #1] stated she kicked him in the genital area to defend herself which caused Maurice McCain to get on top of [VICTIM #1] choking her. [VICTIM #1] stated she lost conscious and woke up to Maurice McCain shaking her and slapping her attempting to make [VICTIM #1] gain conscious.
[VICTIM #1] stated Maurice McCain then proceeded to punch her in the face and she proceeded to kick Maurice McCain again in the genital area and was able to get to the bedroom door but [VICTIM #1] stated the door was locked. [VICTIM #1] stated the door was locked and while attempting to unlock the bedroom door to get out Maurice McCain grabbed her and placed a pillow on her face due to [VICTIM #1] screaming.
[VICTIM #1] stated she kicked Maurice McCain in the genital area again being able to run out the bedroom and banging on the roommates, [REDACTED], door. [VICTIM #1] stated [REDACTED] opened the door to his room and stepped in front of Maurice McCain to prevent him from reaching her. [VICTIM #1] stated she hid in the closet and advised [REDACTED] to call the cops. [VICTIM #1] stated when Maurice McCain heard the Sheriff’s Office being called he took off on foot. [VICTIM #1] stated Maurice McCain took her Wells Fargo Debit card and cellphone when he left.
Deputy Mendoza observed [VICTIM #1] left eye swollen with a small cut under her left eye bleeding, swollen lip, redness to the neck, bruising down her leg, and her tongue to be split on the left side and blood on the teeth. [VICTIM #1] was taken to Wellstar MCG for treatment by MED Unit 10. CID was notified Investigator Hambrick (730), Investigator Monga (714), Investigator Brown (707), and Investigator Meyers (737) were out on scene.
Call was recorded and tagged.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/9/26
NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR
What this means: The State designated a lead prosecutor for the case. This identifies which prosecutor will be responsible for handling the case on behalf of the State.
7/4/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE — CAITLIN ANGELETTE
What this means: Caitlin Angelette entered her appearance as an attorney in the case against Maurice Antoine McCain in Richmond Superior Court, Case No. 2026RCCR00954. This means she is now officially representing one of the parties in this matter.
8/25/26
INDICTMENT
What this means: A grand jury returned an indictment against Maurice Antoine McCain on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, theft by taking (misdemeanor), financial transaction card theft, and false imprisonment. An indictment means a grand jury found probable cause that McCain is accused of committing these crimes. The case will now proceed through the court system in Richmond Superior Court.
9/10/26
NOTICE OF DEFENDANT’S ELECTION TO PROCEED UNDER O.C.G.A. SECTION 17-16-1 ET SEQ. AND CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS AND DEMANDS FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: Maurice Antoine McCain’s attorney filed consolidated motions and demands for discovery on behalf of the defendant. This means McCain is requesting that the State provide all evidence, witness statements, scientific reports, and other materials related to the charges against him. The State must comply with these discovery requests within the timeframes set by law.
9/16/26
WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: Maurice Antoine McCain waived his right to appear at the arraignment scheduled for September 24, 2026. By waiving arraignment, McCain does not need to appear in court for that hearing. The court will proceed without him present, and he will be informed of the charges and his rights through other means, typically in writing or through his attorney.
9/24/26
ARN ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR SCHEDULED FOR 9:00 AM
What this means: An arraignment calendar call is scheduled for 9:00 AM on September 24, 2026, in Richmond Superior Court. At this hearing, Maurice Antoine McCain will be informed of the charges against him, advised of his rights, and asked to enter a plea. The court will also address bail or bond conditions.