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Name:
Ivey, Willie Gene
Date of Booking:
12/28/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING CRIME
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CRIME
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CRIME
ARMED ROBBERY
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 122725 at 2048 hours Deputy Madisen Emerson responded to 1991 Broad Street (Family Dollar) in reference to an armed robbery.
Upon arrival, I spoke to [VICTIM #1] (victim/manager) who stated Travis Hamilton (suspect) and Zachariah Jenkins (suspect) entered the above location while she was located at cash register number one. [VICTIM #1] stated Jenkins pulled out a handgun (NOD) and told her to empty the cash register.
[VICTIM #1] stated Hamilton stood behind Jenkins during the incident. [VICTIM #1] stated Jenkins took $1184.71 from cash register number one and fled the scene on foot towards Curry Street. [VICTIM #1] stated [VICTIM #2] (victim) was located inside the above location at time of incident. [VICTIM #1] stated video footage was unavailable at time of call.
While on scene, I spoke to [VICTIM #3] (victim) who stated he was parked in front of the above location in a gray Kia (Temporary SC Tag: [REDACTED]) (NOD). [VICTIM #3] stated he witnessed Hamilton and Jenkins enter the above location when Jenkins pulled out a handgun near cash register number one.
[VICTIM #3] stated Hamilton was located behind Jenkins and did not appear to have a firearm. [VICTIM #3] stated Hamilton fled the scene prior to Jenkins. [VICTIM #3] stated Jenkins placed money into his pockets and fled the scene towards Curry Street. [VICTIM #3] stated he chased Jenkins towards Curry Street in his vehicle and stuck him with the vehicle causing possible injuries to Jenkins legs.
[VICTIM #3] stated Jenkins fired one shot at his vehicle while he was located in the driver’s seat. [VICTIM #3] stated he did not have damage to his vehicle. [VICTIM #3] stated Jenkins fled on Curry Street near Clark Street on foot when he lost sight of him.
Additionally, I spoke to Hamilton who notified dispatch of his location to surrender for the above crime. Hamilton stated he recently met Jenkins and provided no further information.
Deputies investigation showed a shell casing near the rear of the above location. The shell casing was collected by CID. No damage to [VICTIM #3]’s vehicle. No video footage was captured due to not being available at time of call. Hamilton was detained and transported to CID.
Lt Freeman (A4) on scene. Investigator Brown (CID) on scene.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
1/5/26
NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR FILED
What this means: The district attorney’s office has formally designated which prosecutor will handle Willie Gene Ivey’s case in Richmond County Superior Court. This notice informs the court and defense of the lead attorney who will represent the state in prosecuting the charges against Ivey, including the alleged armed robbery, firearm possession, and conspiracy charges.
1/27/26
BOND HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: Willie Gene Ivey’s bond hearing has been set for 9:00 AM on this date. During this hearing, a judge will determine whether Ivey can be released from jail while awaiting trial and, if so, what amount of money or conditions would be required for his release. Given the serious nature of the charges he’s facing, including armed robbery and firearm possession, the prosecution may argue against bond or request a high amount.
2/23/26
SECOND NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR FILED
What this means: Another notice of lead prosecutor was filed in Willie Gene Ivey’s Richmond County case. This could indicate a change in which prosecutor is handling the case, or it may be an amended or corrected filing related to the prosecution team assigned to his armed robbery and firearm charges.
3/24/26
INDICTMENT RETURNED BY GRAND JURY
What this means: A Richmond County grand jury has formally indicted Willie Gene Ivey on multiple felony charges. The indictment includes armed robbery (two counts), aggravated assault, possession of firearm during commission of a felony (three counts), possession of firearm by convicted felon during crime (three counts), possession of firearm by convicted felon, and conspiracy to commit crimes (two counts). An indictment means the grand jury found probable cause that Ivey committed these alleged crimes. The case will now proceed toward trial in Richmond County Superior Court.
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