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Name:
Childs, Maximilian Charles
Date of Booking:
04/25/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING
PUBLIC INDECENCY
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 042426 at 2341 hrs, I, Lt. Eard Trimmingham, responded to 3204 Peach Orchard Rd (Walgreens), in reference a trespasser, who was pleasuring himself, while looking at the victim, [VICTIM #1].
Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that a black male, was inside the business mast*rbating, while he was looking at her. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that this was not the first time he had done this, but she just told him to leave and didn’t press charges.
[VICTIM #1] described the suspect as a black male, with gray beard, bald head, wearing a bright tee shirt and tan pants. Based on her description, the suspect was familiar to me, and identified as Maximilian Charles Childs, because he was taken into custody on 04/16/26 at the Waffle House for mast*rbating, while looking at a female employee inside the business (case# 26-078401).
During a search of the area, I located Childs sitting behind the business, consuming alcoholic beverages. When I asked what he was doing in the store, he replied “I do what I do” and “they tempting me”. Childs was then taken into custody. During a check of the area he was located, a pair of reading glasses, valued at $36.99 and a small bottle of Listerine, valued at $5.99, was found. Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised those items belong to Walgreens. Childs was then committed to RCJ. Warrants secured.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/28/26
ACCUSATION FILED — THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING AND PUBLIC INDECENCY
What this means: Maximilian Charles Childs, arrested in Richmond County on 4/25/26, is accused of theft by shoplifting and public indecency. The formal written accusation charging him with these crimes has been filed in Richmond State Court (Case No. 2026RCMC03796). This is the official charging document that starts the prosecution.
5/6/26
GUILTY PLEA ENTERED AND SENTENCED — THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING AND PUBLIC INDECENCY
What this means: Maximilian Charles Childs pleaded guilty to both theft by shoplifting and public indecency. The court immediately imposed sentence: 12 months’ probation on each count and 40 hours of community service on the second count. He owes no fines or fees. Probation means he must follow court-ordered conditions for one year or face additional penalties.
5/11/26
SENTENCING DOCUMENTS FILED — RIGHTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND OFFENDER NOTICE
What this means: The court filed formal paperwork confirming that Maximilian Charles Childs was informed of his rights as a defendant and received notice regarding offender sentencing requirements. This is standard documentation that accompanies a sentencing order.