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Name:
Powell, Christopher Tyrone
Date of Booking:
05/23/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault
Driving while license suspended or revoked-Misd
Headlight requirement
Officer’s Narrative:
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October 25, 2022 approximately 5:41p.m., I was dispatched to [1200 BLOCK] McIntosh Street Vidalia, Georgia in reference to a Domestic Problem.
Upon my arrival, I met with the complainant/victim Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she was attacked by her cousin, Mr. Christopher Powell. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she was living with her friend, Ms. [WITNESS #1], while she is recovering from shoulder surgery. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Ms. [WITNESS #1] and Mr. Powell live together at the stated address.
Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she and Ms. [WITNESS #1] was out in the yard drinking alcoholic beverages when they decided to go inside the house. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Powell came inside and started yelling at Ms. [WITNESS #1] about her drinking habits. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she made a comment towards Mr. Powell about him yelling at Ms. [WITNESS #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Powell started yelling at her stating that she could leave his house.
Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she advised Mr. Powell that she has been here long enough to where she doesn’t have to leave but told him if he wanted her to leave, she would leave. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that’s when Mr. Powell became more upset and started throwing her clothes and other items at her causing them to break. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Powell pushed her down on the floor.
Ms. [VICTIM #1] then stated that Mr. Powell then grabbed her by the neck choking her till she couldn’t breathe. Ms. [VICTIM #1] then stated that’s when Ms. [WITNESS #1] came out the back room and saw what was happening and was able to pull her away from Mr. Powell. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated after the incident, Mr. Powell left the scene.
I observed Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s forehead and noticed some bruises and swelling in the front. Toombs-Montgomery EMS was called to the scene to provide medical attention to Ms. [VICTIM #1]. I observed Ms. [VICTIM #1] neck area and didn’t see any marks around the area at that time. Ms. [VICTIM #1] was advised of available services to her if she wishes to use them.
A warrant will be obtained on Mr. Powell for aggravated assault by strangulation of Ms. [VICTIM #1].
[End of Narrative]