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Name:
Lyons, Shanda
Date of Booking:
03/22/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Simple Assault
Theft By Taking
Public Indecency
Disorderly Conduct
Obstruction Of Officers
Warrant Arrest – Other Agency
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 03/21/2026 at approx. 1130 hours 1 (Ofc. Wilson) responded to [300 BLOCK] N. 14th St. in non emergency mode in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Dispatch advised a black female was attempting to strike multiple jiuveniles with a metal pipe in the yard of [300 BLOCK] N. 14th St.
Upon arriva I observed a female on the porch of [300 BLOCK] N. 14th St. holding a metal pipe in her hand, I approached the female and instructed her to drop the pipe, the female refused to drop the pipe and attempted to step back into the residence. I instructed the female to step out of the residence and put her hands behind her back, the female complied and was detained in double locked handcuffs behind her back. The female refused to identify herself.
I then went to [300 BLOCK] N. 14th St. and made contact with [WITNESS #1], who advised her neighbor at [300 BLOCK] N. 14th St. was chasing her 3 juvenile children around her backyard with a metal pipe swinging it in an attempt to strike the children. [WITNESS #1] also advised the female was cursing at her children.
[WITNESS #1] advised her cousin [WITNESS #2] observed the incident as well. [WITNESS #2] advised she observed the female chasing the juveniles while swinging the pipe and cursing at them.
The female was placed in the back of my patrol vehicle and transported to the Spalding County jail using the most direct route.
Jail staff was familiar with the female and identified her as Lyons, Shanda. Lyons was found to have 3 warrants out of Spalding County. The warrants were confirmed through dispatch and Lyons was turned over to jail staff.
Warrants were obtained for Simple assault, obstruction of officers(M) as well as disorderly conduct.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/23/26
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND ISSUED — SHANDA LYONS
What this means: The Magistrate Court of Spalding County issued a Special Conditions of Bond order for Shanda Lyons under Warrant No. 26-EW-002336, Case No. 26-001652, on this date at 9:04 AM. This order sets the terms under which Lyons may be released from custody while the case proceeds.
The checked conditions Lyons must follow include: staying away from the alleged victim completely — no contact by any means, including phone, messenger, or any other method — and keeping distance from the alleged victim’s home, school, place of business, and any routes of travel to or from those locations, regardless of whether the victim is actually present. The order notes that violations involving contacting or following the alleged victim could result in a separate felony prosecution for Aggravated Stalking.
The only exception to the no-contact condition is that Lyons is ordered to return to the alleged victim’s residence one time, accompanied by a law enforcement officer, to retrieve clothing and personal belongings.
Additionally, Lyons is ordered to have no contact with three other individuals.
7/31/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY ENTERS APPEARANCE — HARRY J. CHARLES
What this means: Attorney Harry J. Charles formally entered his appearance in this case on July 31, 2026, indicating he is representing Shanda Lyons going forward in the Spalding County State Court proceedings.
8/28/26
ACCUSATION FILED — THREE COUNTS AGAINST SHANDA LYONS
What this means: The State Court of Spalding County formally filed an Accusation against Shanda Lyons on this date under Accusation No. 26SR-1009 / 26FAH-0573. An accusation is a formal charging document filed by the prosecutor’s office — in this case through the Solicitor General’s Office — that officially brings charges against a defendant in state court. The prosecuting witness listed is Ptl. Cy Wilson of the Griffin Police Department.
The accusation charges Shanda Lyons with three counts:
Count 1 — Simple Assault: Lyons is accused of committing a simple assault against another person.
Count 2 — Disorderly Conduct in the Presence of a Person Under 14: Lyons is accused of engaging in disorderly conduct in the presence of a minor under the age of 14.
Count 3 — Obstruction/Hindering Law Enforcement: Lyons is accused of obstructing or hindering a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties.
The case is set for the March Trial Term. These are accusations only — Shanda Lyons is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
9/9/26
JAIL ARRAIGNMENT HELD — SHANDA LYONS
What this means: A jail arraignment was scheduled and held for Shanda Lyons on September 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Spalding County State Court. An arraignment is the court proceeding where a defendant is formally presented with the charges against them and enters a plea.
9/9/26
MOTION FOR NOLLE PROSEQUI GRANTED — CHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST SHANDA LYONS
What this means: On September 9, 2026, the Spalding County State Court granted a Motion for Nolle Prosequi in the case of State of Georgia vs. Shanda Lyons, covering Case Nos. 23SR-0420, 21FAH2718, 26SR0534, 26SR1009, and 26SR1010. The motion was filed by the Solicitor General’s Office and signed by Judge Josh W. Thacker.
Nolle prosequi is a Latin term meaning the prosecution has chosen not to pursue the case further. The checked reason on the motion is that dismissal is in the interest of the public and justice — a restricted finding. The court’s order also lifts all outstanding Bench Warrants and Failures to Appear associated with these case numbers.
As a result of this order, the charges against Shanda Lyons in these cases are dismissed.