Zachariah Jenkins

Name:
Jenkins, Zachariah Samuel

Date of Booking:
12/28/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

ARMED ROBBERY

CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CRIME

CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CRIME

POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING CRIME

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

What this means:  The prosecution formally notified Richmond County Superior Court who will be leading the case against Zachariah Samuel Jenkins, Sr. This is standard procedure to establish which prosecutor has primary responsibility for handling the charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit a crime, and possession of firearm during commission of a felony in case number 2026RCCR00339.

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1/13/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE

What this means: A defense attorney officially filed paperwork with Richmond County Superior Court to represent Zachariah Samuel Jenkins, Sr in this criminal case. This formal entry establishes the attorney’s right to participate in all proceedings and receive court documents on behalf of Jenkins.

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1/13/26

DEFENSE FILES MOTIONS AND DISCOVERY DEMANDS

What this means: Zachariah Samuel Jenkins, Sr’s defense attorney filed several standard legal documents with Richmond County Superior Court, including notice that Jenkins elects to proceed with his case, consolidated motions (likely requesting certain legal rulings), and demands for discovery (requiring the prosecution to share evidence they plan to use against Jenkins). These filings are typical early steps in defending against the armed robbery, aggravated assault, and other felony charges.

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2/23/26

SECOND NOTICE OF LEAD PROSECUTOR

What this means: The prosecution filed another notice regarding the lead prosecutor in Zachariah Samuel Jenkins, Sr’s case in Richmond County Superior Court. This could indicate a change in which prosecutor is handling the case, or additional clarification about prosecutorial responsibilities for the armed robbery and related charges.

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2/24/26

BOND HEARING SCHEDULED

What this means: Richmond County Superior Court scheduled a bond hearing for Zachariah Samuel Jenkins, Sr at 9:00 AM. During this hearing, a judge will determine whether Jenkins can be released from jail while awaiting trial on the armed robbery, aggravated assault, conspiracy, and firearm charges, and if so, what conditions and amount of bond would be required.

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3/20/26

SECOND DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE

What this means: Another defense attorney filed paperwork to officially represent Zachariah Samuel Jenkins, Sr in Richmond County Superior Court case 2026RCCR00339. This could mean Jenkins now has multiple attorneys working on his defense, or that he changed legal representation for the armed robbery and related felony charges.

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3/24/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT

What this means: A Richmond County grand jury formally indicted Zachariah Samuel Jenkins, Sr on multiple felony charges: two counts of armed robbery, three counts of possession of firearm during commission of a felony, one count of aggravated assault, and two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime. An indictment means the grand jury found probable cause that Jenkins committed these crimes. The case will now proceed toward trial in Richmond County Superior Court.