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Name:
Thomas, Ratashia Lilorna
Date of Booking:
05/28/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE FIRST DEGREE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On May 27, 2026, at approximately 1921 hours, I, Deputy Sharnese Lewis (332), responded to [2300 BLOCK] Helsinki Dr. in reference to an assault.
Upon my arrival I made contact with the mother Ratashia Thomas and her two daughters, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (2 years old) and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (5years old).
Ratashia stated that her daughter was abused by her child’s father, Isaiah Bacon. Ratashia and her children reside with Bacon at [2100 BLOCK] Chadwick Rd.
Ratashia stated that at 0100 hours, she went to the store and she left the [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] with Bacon. When she returned home at 0145 hours, she saw that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] eye was swollen and her lip was busted. She asked Bacon what happened, and he stated that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had hit her.
Ratashia advised me that she did not believe that’s what happened.
Also, during my investigation, Ratashia told me that Bacon has previously been abusive to the children because he gets upset that the girl are not biologically his.
I was able to obtain pictures of the injuries, and those have been uploaded to Axon Evidence.
I then went over to [2100 BLOCK] Chadwick Rd to further my investigation, where Bacon was located. I spoke with Bacon, and he advised that he was sitting on the couch on his phone while the girls were playing, and then that’s when he heard [REDACTED BY AGENCY] crying, so he walked outside to take her to Ratashia, who was walking back from the store. I asked Bacon what happened next he just kept stating, “I gave the baby back to her mother.”
Bacon’s mother, [WITNESS #1], was also present during this investigation and she stated that when she woke up around 0030 hours, all the children were asleep. She went outside to get something from the car, and when she came back in, that’s when Ratashia told her to look at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] eye. [WITNESS #1] asked what happened, and that’s when Ratashia and Bacon told her that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] did it to her.
[WITNESS #1] advised that she wanted to contact EMS, and Ratashia told her no.
Also, while I was arriving on scene, [REDACTED] from DFACS was leaving the scene, and she advised that she just needed my name and number; she already got all the information she needed.
Sgt Brown/B80 was notified and case was turned over to CID.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/3/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
What this means: An attorney entered an appearance in the case on behalf of Ratashia Lilorna Thomas in Richmond Superior Court, Case No. 2026RCCR00951. This means legal representation has been formally registered with the court.
6/5/26
NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR
What this means: The State identified Larry Smith as its lead prosecutor in the case against Ratashia Lilorna Thomas in Richmond Superior Court, Case No. 2026RCCR00951. This notice informs the defendant and defense counsel who will be handling the prosecution.
6/17/26
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE — VICTOR MIRELES
What this means: Attorney Victor Mireles entered an appearance on behalf of Ratashia Lilorna Thomas. This means additional or replacement counsel has been formally registered with the court.
6/17/26
NOTICE OF DEFENDANT’S ELECTION TO PROCEED UNDER O.C.G.A. SECTION AND CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS AND DEMANDS FOR DISCOVERY
What this means: Ratashia Lilorna Thomas filed notice of her election to proceed under Georgia law and submitted consolidated motions and demands for discovery, statements, scientific reports, and other enumerated motions. This means the defendant is asserting her rights under Georgia law and formally requesting that the prosecution provide all evidence, witness statements, lab reports, and other materials relevant to her case.
8/17/26
MOTION FOR BOND
What this means: A motion for bond was filed on behalf of Ratashia Lilorna Thomas. This is a request to the court to allow the defendant to be released from custody pending trial, either on her own recognizance or under specified conditions.
8/25/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT AGAINST RATASHIA LILORNA THOMAS
What this means: A grand jury indicted Ratashia Lilorna Thomas on charges of cruelty to children in the first degree in Richmond County Superior Court. An indictment means a grand jury found probable cause that the defendant committed the alleged crime and the case will proceed to trial.
9/11/26
MOTION CALENDAR HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 9/11/26 AT 9:00 AM
What this means: A motion calendar hearing is scheduled for 9:11/26 at 9:00 AM in Richmond Superior Court. At this hearing, the court will consider pending motions, including the motion for bond filed on 8/17/26, and may address other procedural matters in the case against Ratashia Lilorna Thomas.