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Name:
Smith, Latricia Olukemi
Date of Booking:
07/25/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Terroristic Threats And Acts
Disorderly Conduct
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 07/25/2026 at approximately 1219 hours I, Deputy C. Jones (222) responded in non emergency mode to [2000 BLOCK] Emily Jane Dr located within Spalding County in reference to threats made.
When I arrived I spoke with [VICTIM #1] (W/M ) and [VICTIM #2] (A/F ) who stated Smith, Latricia (B/F) was yelling obscenities at them and disturbing the peace.
[VICTIM #1] had a video of the incident and I was able to hear some of the statements being yelled by Smith. [VICTIM #1] stated he was on his back porch reading when Smith came outside of her house and stated something to the effect of the racist white man is out here, I need protection and she went back inside of her home and put on a gun holster. She was also yelling at [VICTIM #1] about [VICTIM #2]’s genitals yelling the term “pus*y” in reference to her genitals and describing it as well in a derogatory manner.
It was also stated to me by [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] that she was threatening to kill cops and over people in the neighborhood to which they both filled out written statements regarding the matter. Some of the statements written include Smith saying that “since April has been in her back yard yelling racial slurs, talking about shooting anyone that comes onto her property, white people are demonic and should be eliminated”. This was quoted directly from the written statement of [VICTIM #2].
This is from [VICTIM #1]’s statement, “I was on my pack patio reading when the neighbor at [2000 BLOCK] Emily Jane Dr., Latricia Smith, came out of her back door with her dogs. Smith looks over at me and says out loud, “watch out, that white mother fu*ker is out””. Other quotes from [VICTIM #1]’s written statement include Smith stating “F*ck all the white people” and “F*ck all the police, I want all the smoke”. “F*ck all the police, kill them all”. And “I bet she has a tight pu*sy” in reference to [VICTIM #2].
I made contact with Smith at her house at [2000 BLOCK] Emily Jane Dr and placed her under arrest for disorderly conduct and terroristic threats. She was handcuffed behind her back which were double locked and checked for proper fit. She was transported to the Spalding County Detention Center in the back seat of my marked unit (2207) without incident. The back seat was checked prior to and after transport.
An arrest warrant (26-EW-004315) was signed on 07/26/2026 by Judge MacDowell for disorderly conduct (OCGA 16-11-39) and terroristic threats (OCGA 16-11-37).
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/27/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD — BOND DENIED FOR LATRICIA OLUKEMI SMITH
What this means: Latricia Olukemi Smith appeared before Judge Sam Parks of the Magistrate Court of Spalding County at 8:37 AM. The court reviewed two warrants — No. 26-EW-004315 and No. 26-EW-004316 — covering charges of Disorderly Conduct/Abusive Words (a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. 16-11-39(a)(3)) and Terroristic Threats and Acts/Penalties (a felony under O.C.G.A. 16-11-37). The court ordered that Smith be committed to the Superior Court of Spalding County to answer for these charges. Bond was denied at this hearing, meaning Smith remained in custody without the ability to post bail. The arresting officer listed on the commitment paperwork is Deputy Chase Jones.
7/28/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — DISCOVERY DEMAND FILED
What this means: Attorney Thomas S. Robinson, III, of Robinson & Associates (Snellville, Georgia), formally entered his appearance as attorney of record for Latricia Olukemi Smith in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County. Along with entering his appearance, Robinson filed a demand for discovery under the Georgia Reciprocal Discovery Act (O.C.G.A. 17-16-1 et seq.), which requires the prosecution to share evidence it intends to use at trial. This filing was served on the Spalding County District Attorney’s Office and filed with the Magistrate Court the same day.
7/28/26
PETITION FOR BOND FILED ON BEHALF OF LATRICIA OLUKEMI SMITH
What this means: Defense attorney Thomas S. Robinson, III filed a formal Petition for Bond in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County, asking the court to set a bond for Latricia Olukemi Smith, who had no bond at the time. The petition argued that Smith is accused of Terroristic Threats and related offenses, is presumed innocent, has substantial ties to the community, poses no risk of committing a felony while awaiting trial, and presents no significant threat or danger to any person or the community. The petition was filed with the court on July 28, 2026.
7/28/26
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING FILED — LATRICIA OLUKEMI SMITH
What this means: Defense attorney Thomas S. Robinson, III filed a formal Request for Preliminary Hearing in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County on behalf of Latricia Olukemi Smith, under Warrant Nos. 26-EW-004315 and 26-EW-004316. A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding where a judge determines whether there is enough evidence — called probable cause — to require the defendant to face trial on the charges. The request was served electronically on the Spalding County District Attorney’s Office and filed with the Magistrate Court the same day.
8/11/26
COMMITTAL HEARING HELD — LATRICIA OLUKEMI SMITH BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: A committal hearing — also called a preliminary hearing — was held on August 11, 2026, before Judge Rita L. Cavanaugh in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County in Case No. 26FAH-1436. Latricia Olukemi Smith faced two charges: Disorderly Conduct/Abusive Words (O.C.G.A. 16-11-39(a)(3), a misdemeanor) and Terroristic Threats and Acts/Penalties (O.C.G.A. 16-11-37, a felony). The court ordered Smith committed over to Superior Court or State Court to answer for these offenses. A bond was set at $15,500. State Attorney Wendy Carlyle, APA, appeared for the prosecution. Defense Attorney Thomas S. Robinson, III appeared for Smith. The order was filed with the Magistrate Court on August 11, 2026.