Lorraine Crupi

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Name:
Crupi, Lorraine Suzanne

Date of Booking:
02/09/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Leaving Scene Of Accident W/ Damage, Injury, Or Death – 1st

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 02/09/2026 at approximately 1726 I, Ptl Moore was dispatched to W Poplar St/ S 9th St in reference to a Hit and Run.

When I arrived on scene, I made contact with [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] stated he was at the traffic light when he noticed a male [VICTIM #1] on a moped and a White jeep cherokee behind him. [WITNESS #1] stated the vehicle was blowing their horn and rear ended [VICTIM #1] knocking [VICTIM #1] off his moped and go around [VICTIM #1] nearly collided into his vehicle.

[VICTIM #1] stated the vehicle begin laying on their horn from College St to W Poplar St/S 9th St. [VICTIM #1] stated the vehicle attempt to go around him and it startled him causing him to stop and the vehicle rear ended him, bending his license plate. [VICTIM #1] stated when he was rear ended he fell off of his moped it caused damages. I observed scratches to the right lower side of the moped and right side mirror damage. [VICTIM #1] stated he was really shaken up by the incident.

[WITNESS #1] presented a video he took of the incident and he was able to get the license plate. (Tag: [REDACTED]) vehicle registered to a Crupi, Lorraine and resides at [500 BLOCK] Powell Ave Griffin, Ga 30224. I conducted a follow up at the residence and Crupi inquired “if my presence had anything to do with a bike or moped” I advised Crupi before I ask any question I will read her Miranda warning. After I read miranda Crupi stated she would not like to speak to me without her lawyer present. I advised Crupi at that time she will be arrested and I will not ask her any further questions.

Crupi was handcuffed behind her back; handcuffs were double locked. Crupi was transported the Spalding County Jail without incident. I placed a hold on Crupi at the jail due to pending charges. My patrol unit was searched before and after transport.

Warrants will be obtained.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

2/11/26

FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING FOR LORRAINE SUZANNE CRUPI

What this means: Lorraine Suzanne Crupi appeared before Judge Adam Giardina in Spalding County Magistrate Court for her first court hearing after being arrested. This is typically when defendants are informed of the charges against them and bond is set. Crupi is accused of leaving the scene of an accident involving damage, injury, or death. The court set bond amounts for multiple charges: $2,500 for hit and run/leaving scene of accident, $1,500 for driving without a license, $1,500 for failure to report an accident, and $1,500 for criminal damage to property in the 1st degree.

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3/3/26

DEFENSE ATTORNEY WILLIAM IMHOFF ENTERS APPEARANCE

What this means: Attorney William Imhoff officially filed paperwork with the court indicating he will represent Lorraine Suzanne Crupi in this case. This formal “entry of appearance” notifies the court and prosecution that Imhoff is now the defendant’s legal counsel for the charges she is facing in Spalding County.