Amy Snider

Name:
Snider, Amy Merideth

Date of Booking:
05/25/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Simple Assault- Family Violence

Disorderly Conduct

Simple Assault- Family Violence

Officer’s Narrative:
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On May 24th, 2026, at approximately 2211 hours, I, Cpl Jones responded to Lafayette Gardens Apartments at [700 BLOCK] Patterson Rd Unit [REDACTED], in reference to a domestic dispute.

Upon arriving, I spoke with Amy Snider (offender / arrested), who stated that she went to the hospital last date and stated she felt unsafe in her own home. According to Amy, she found a cap of dope under the mattress that was on the floor in her living room and a pipe in her pantry. Amy stated that she gave the items to the cops already and then stated that her mother abuses her.

Amy then stated that her mother, [VICTIM #1], tried to bang her through the door. Amy stated that [VICTIM #1] had tried to get her evicted for not providing her with pain pills. She allowed [VICTIM #1] to move in with her approximately two years ago after being evicted by the Drug Task Force. She then requested that a K9 come to her residence to check for drugs to which I advised her that the Lafayette Police Department did not have one and explained that Walker County Sheriff’s Office has two.

Amy then stated that [VICTIM #2] was not allowed to come back into the residence due to being gone for the past week. She stated that he takes drugs and was currently high on pills. Amy continued to speak without allowing me to interject in the conversation. I attempted to explain to Amy that she would need to have [VICTIM #1] evicted since she has lived there for around two years. I then explained that [VICTIM #1] had the right to have guests over whenever she wanted.

Due to Amy’s agitated state, I was unable to continue the conversation with her. I then walked back downstairs to speak with [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] about the incident. While attempting to speak with them, Amy walked onto the landing and became verbally aggressive towards [VICTIM #2] and placed a small bicycle outside of the residence. Sgt Smith explained the 10-13 process to [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2], and I advised [VICTIM #1] to go to the Probate Office and apply for a 10-13 against Amy.

While speaking with [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2], Amy continued to walk out of the apartment and yell down the stairs cursing at everyone on scene. I then asked [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] if they had anywhere to go for the night to which they stated no. During the conversation, [VICTIM #2] stated that Amy will sell her Xanax pills for $20 to other people in order to have enough money to pay her car payment.

[VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] both explained that Amy will accuse them of stealing her medication and yell at them when she can’t find them. [VICTIM #1] stated that she tries not to engage with Amy much but at times, the stress will build up with Amy, and she will become aggressive with her. A few moments later, Amy walked downstairs to her vehicle and while walking past where we were standing, she became verbally aggressive towards [VICTIM #2] and stated she was going to her vehicle to make a phone call.

Amy exited her vehicle after a few minutes and walked back upstairs. She then returned towards her vehicle, turned around and walked back upstairs. Amy then came back downstairs to her vehicle and sat down. I then went back in service and moved my patrol vehicle to another parking spot to wait and see if Amy left the scene.

While waiting in my patrol vehicle, [VICTIM #2] approached and asked if I would stay on scene so he could walk upstairs and get his change of clothes as he wanted to leave. I advised [VICTIM #2] that I would stay long enough for him to do so and then I would leave. Approximately thirteen minutes later, [VICTIM #2] walked out and got my attention, and I moved my patrol vehicle closer to the entrance. As I exited my patrol vehicle, I could hear Amy screaming from inside the residence.

At one point, I could hear Amy yell something about getting a knife and cutting a couch. Due to the distance my body camera was away from the residence, it did not pick up the audio. Sgt Smith arrived and we went upstairs to make contact with Amy. I advised Sgt Smith that when [VICTIM #2] walked upstairs, Amy exited her vehicle and went upstairs as well. According to [VICTIM #2], that is when she began yelling and screaming at him. At that time, it was decided to take Amy into custody.

I then knocked on Amy’s bedroom door and advised her that we need to speak with her again. She eventually opened the door, and I placed her into custody for the following charges. I placed Amy in handcuffs behind her back to which she requested to get a change of clothes. She was allowed to put more clothes on and take her prescription medication. I then placed Amy back in handcuffs which were checked for proper fit and double locked. She was then escorted to my patrol vehicle where she was placed into the back seat, and the seat belt was placed around her.

Prior to transporting her to the Walker County Detention Facility, I went to speak with [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] once again. I asked [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2] how they felt when Amy acted in that manner around them to which [VICTIM #1] stated she felt fearful of Amy and explained that when Amy acts like that, it makes her feel nervous. I then transported Amy to the Walker County Detention Facility and turned over to detention staff without further incident.

Amy is being charged with O.C.G.A 16-11-39 Disorderly Conduct and O.C.G.A 16-5-23 Simple Assault FVA.

[End of Narrative]