Jimmie Yeoman

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Name:
Yeoman, Jimmie Eugene

Date of Booking:
09/03/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Enticing A Child For Indecent Purposes

Child Molestation; Aggravated Child Molestation

Child Molestation; Aggravated Child Molestation

Child Molestation; Aggravated Child Molestation

Sexual Battery

Sexual Battery

Sexual Battery

Cruelty To Children

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 08/24/26, I, Inv. Amos, was contacted by Lamar County Sheriff s Office (LCSO) Inv. Clift regarding a reported child molestation. Inv. Clift advised that while investigating the case within his jurisdiction, he learned that the alleged sexual assault originated within the jurisdiction of the Griffin Police Department (first offense) and continued in Lamar County (second offense).

Inv. Clift advised that a forensic interview had already been scheduled for the alleged child victim and that he would provide additional information once the interview was completed. Inv. Clift also requested video footage from the Griffin Walmart after the child alleged that the offender placed his hands inside her shirt and touched her chest. Inv. Clift stated that the incident occurred at approximately 1200 hrs. in the clearance aisle of the store.

I contacted Walmart Loss Prevention employee [REDACTED], who advised that he would provide video footage showing the victim and offender inside the store. [REDACTED] stated that he would need several days to retrieve the footage because the store was conducting inventory.

I am awaiting the initial report from LCSO so that I can identify all involved parties, update the name modules in this report, and make contact as needed.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

9/5/26

FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD FOR JIMMIE EUGENE YEOMAN

What this means: Jimmie Eugene Yeoman appeared before Judge Brennan T. MacDowell in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County on September 5, 2026, at 8:56 AM for his first appearance hearing. This is the initial court proceeding after an arrest where a judge reviews the charges and determines bond. Yeoman is accused of eight offenses across eight separate warrants: Child Molestation (Felony, Warrant 26-EW-005042), Cruelty to Children — Causes Excessive Physical or Mental Pain, 1st Degree (Felony, Warrant 26-EW-005043), Enticing a Child (Warrant 26-EW-005044), Child Molestation (Felony, Warrant 26-EW-005045), Child Molestation (Felony, Warrant 26-EW-005046), Sexual Battery (Felony, Warrant 26-EW-005047), Sexual Battery (Felony, Warrant 26-EW-005048), and Sexual Battery (Felony, Warrant 26-EW-005049). The case is bound for the Superior Court of Spalding County. Judge MacDowell denied bond on all eight counts, meaning Yeoman was ordered held in the Spalding County jail without the ability to post bail. The arresting officer is listed as Inv. Shateema M. Amos.

9/15/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY WILLIAM IMHOFF ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR JIMMIE EUGENE YEOMAN

What this means: On September 15, 2026, William Imhoff of the Griffin Circuit Public Defender’s Office formally entered his appearance as attorney of record for Jimmie Eugene Yeoman in Case No. 26FAH-1692 in the Superior Court of Spalding County. This means Imhoff was officially representing Yeoman at that point in the proceedings. A certificate of service confirms the filing was delivered to the prosecutor by hand-delivery or regular mail.

9/22/26

COMMITTAL HEARING CONTINUED TO 10/1/26 FOR JIMMIE EUGENE YEOMAN

What this means: On September 22, 2026, Jimmie Eugene Yeoman appeared before Judge Rita L. Cavanaugh in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County. A committal hearing — a proceeding where a magistrate judge determines whether there is enough evidence to send a case to a higher court — was scheduled but not completed. Instead, the hearing was continued, meaning it was postponed to October 1, 2026. The continuance was noted as “Other” on the order and signed by defense attorney William Imhoff. Bond remained denied, as noted on the document. The case involves eight charges under Magistrate Case No. 26FAH-1692, with warrants 26-EW-005042 through 26-EW-005049. State Attorney Audrey Holliday, ADA, appeared for the prosecution.

9/25/26

SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL — BRADLEY D. MOODY REPLACES WILLIAM IMHOFF AS DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR JIMMIE EUGENE YEOMAN

What this means: On September 25, 2026, Bradley D. Moody of Sexton & Moody, P.C., based in McDonough, Georgia, filed a Substitution of Counsel in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County, entering his appearance as the new attorney of record for Jimmie Eugene Yeoman in Case No. 26FAH-1692. The filing requests that William Imhoff of the Griffin Circuit Public Defender’s Office be removed as attorney of record. This means Yeoman is now represented by private counsel rather than a public defender.

10/1/26

PRELIMINARY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JIMMIE EUGENE YEOMAN

What this means: A preliminary hearing for Jimmie Eugene Yeoman in Case No. 26FAH-1692 was scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 8:00 AM in Spalding County. A preliminary hearing — also called a committal hearing at the magistrate level — is a proceeding where a judge reviews the evidence to determine whether there is probable cause to send the case to Superior Court for trial. This hearing was scheduled following the September 22, 2026 continuance ordered by Judge Rita L. Cavanaugh.