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Name:
Carter, Raymond Lenell, Jr
Date of Booking:
04/26/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE FIRST DEGREE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE FIRST DEGREE
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE FIRST DEGREE
SIMPLE BATTERY
Officer’s Narrative:
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On April 26, 2026, I, Deputy Tiyana Grimes (#324), and Handsome Johnson (#327), were dispatched to [REDACTED] (Residence) in reference to Domestic Violence.
Upon arrival, we spoke to [VICTIM #1] (Victim/Girlfriend), who stated that she and Raymond Carter (Primary Aggressor/Boyfriend) had been residing together. She stated that he returned to the residence between 0100 and 0200 hours intoxicated. [VICTIM #1] stated that around 0300 hours, she and Raymond got into a verbal argument because he called her another female’s name. [VICTIM #1] stated that Raymond has a history of infidelity, and during the course of the argument, Raymond became irate and started yelling and stating that it’s his house, he pays all the bills, and he can do what he wants.
[VICTIM #1] stated that Raymond then went into their children’s room, where they were sleeping. She told Raymond to leave them alone, and Raymond replied, “They are my kids; I can do what I want.” [VICTIM #1] stated Raymond slapped [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (Victim/Son) in the back of his head with an open hand and grabbed [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (Victim/Son) by his ankles, dragged him, and attempted to strike him in his face.
[VICTIM #1] stated she grabbed [REDACTED BY AGENCY] (Victim/Son), and Raymond snatched [REDACTED BY AGENCY] from her and slapped him with an open hand. [VICTIM #1] stated that Raymond began striking her with a closed fist to her head and then began choking her. [VICTIM #1] stated she fought back during the physical altercation.
We then spoke to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] who stated Raymond grabbed him by his ankles and attempted to strike him in his face, but he covered his head so he couldn’t.
We also spoke to Raymond (Intoxicated), who stated that this incident occurred because he was cheating on [VICTIM #1] and they never got into a physical altercation. Raymond stated that [VICTIM #1]’s injuries were self-inflicted, and she caused harm to herself on purpose and told him she was going to call the police and tell them he did it.
While on scene, deputies did not observe any apparent injuries to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] or [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. [VICTIM #1] sustained a minor abrasion to the left side of her face, several scratches to the left and right sides of her neck, and a scratch to her left forearm.
Raymond was arrested and transported to Richmond County Jail by Deputy Johnson without incident. [VICTIM #1] was treated by MED 13 on scene. [VICTIM #1] was given a case card and informed that a report would be on file. All injuries were photographed and attached to this report in Evidence.com. Sgt. S. Brown (CID), Sgt. Poston (B-33) and [REDACTED] in Records were notified.
Warrants applied for.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/30/26
ACCUSATION FILED — FOUR COUNTS OF SIMPLE BATTERY, FAMILY VIOLENCE
What this means: Raymond Lenell Carter Jr. is accused of four counts of simple battery, family violence (misdemeanor) under O.C.G.A. Section 16-5-23(f) in Richmond County. The accusation is the formal charging document that initiates the criminal case. Case number 2026RCMC06345.
7/30/26
ARREST WARRANTS FILED WITH CLERK OF COURT
What this means: Arrest warrants for Raymond Lenell Carter Jr. were filed with the clerk of court in connection with the charges in the accusation filed the same day.
7/31/26
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RIGHTS
What this means: Raymond Lenell Carter Jr. acknowledged his rights, likely during an initial appearance or booking process. This document confirms he was informed of his legal rights.
7/31/26
JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED
What this means: A jury trial has been scheduled for Raymond Lenell Carter Jr. in Richmond State Court. The trial will allow the defendant to have his case decided by a jury of his peers rather than by a judge alone.
7/31/26
ORDER SETTING AND/OR MODIFYING BOND
What this means: The court issued an order regarding Raymond Lenell Carter Jr.’s bond. This order either set the initial bond amount or modified an existing bond condition to determine the terms under which he may be released pending trial.
8/4/26
DEMAND FOR SPEEDY TRIAL FILED
What this means: Raymond Lenell Carter Jr.’s attorney filed a constitutional demand for speedy trial. This invokes the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a trial within a reasonable time and places the court on notice that the defense is ready to proceed quickly.
8/4/26
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO PROCEED UNDER MISDEMEANOR RULES AND CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS FILED
What this means: Raymond Lenell Carter Jr.’s attorney filed notice that the defendant elects to proceed under Georgia’s misdemeanor procedures (O.C.G.A. Section 17-16-20 et seq.) and filed consolidated motions and demands for discovery, statements, scientific reports, and other enumerated motions. This filing also enters the attorney’s appearance on the case. The election to proceed under misdemeanor rules may indicate that the charges are being treated as misdemeanors or that the defendant is exercising an option available under Georgia law.