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Name:
Brown, Octavious J
Date of Booking:
06/08/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Battery
Cruelty to Children
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 6/7/2026 at 11:08pm, I, Officer Ashmore was dispatched to [REDACTED] in reference to a domestic dispute. Before my arrival dispatch informed me of the complainant stating that Octavious Brown and his girlfriend were actively fighting. Once I arrived Octavious and his girlfriend, Ms. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] were already separated by the other officers on scene.
I first spoke with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] who was outside next to her car. Upon speaking with her I could see that she was visibly shaken up. Her daughter was sitting inside of her vehicle in the driveway. I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] what happened. She stated that she came over to the residence in order to drop off a suitcase of clothes for her boyfriend, Octavious. Once she went inside and dropped off the suitcase next to the bathroom, she got into a verbal dispute with Octavious. She stated that she was going to date a woman and he did not appreciate that. Once she went to walk away he grabbed her by the arm and began hitting her. The two began fighting and she was eventually able to get away.
After speaking with her I noticed that she had a fresh scratch mark on the top of her left hand. I took a photo of the mark. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] later told me that she was struck on the right side of her face. Upon looking at her face I did not see marks on her right side however I initially believed her left side to be slightly swollen. After later comparing it to a photo from her Spillman profile I noticed the photos of her face to match and did not see any new swelling.
I asked her what her relationship was to Octavious and learned that they lived together in Covington and she was pregnant with his child (Family Violence Factors). She also told me that his full name was Octavious Brown and that she believed him to have a warrant for his arrest.
While speaking with her I was informed by other Officers that he gave them a false name of Octavious Hill. I went inside to speak with him. Octavious informed me that he was not wanting to talk with her and just wanted his clothes. Once she came inside she began starting trouble and then tock the clothes back outside (note: while I was speaking to him the suitcase was sitting next to the bathroom where she stated she left it). At this point Octavious went into the bathroom and closed the door in an attempt to avoid her.
He stated that she pushed the door open. When the door opened he put his hands up while she grabbed him and began hitting him He did not grab or hit her back. He then stated that it led out into the living room where his grandfather prevented her from grabbing a knife. When asked if he scratched her hand he stated that he never scratched her hand or hit her. He also stated that she damaged the bathroom door. When looking at the door I could see that the bottom wood was peeling off the door. The door looked fairly old and I could not tell if the peeling panel was new damage or not.
Officer’s also spoke with his grandfather (biased witness for Octavious) who gave the same story as him. When asked about his last name he stated to me that he had two last names, one was Hill and the other Brown. I also know from previous interactions of another subject (who was not on scene) with the last name Hill living at this residence.
Once the warrant for Octavious (under the name Brown) was confirmed he was placed under arrest. He was handcuffed in the back. The cuffs were checked for fit and double locked. He was searched incident to arrest and placed in the back of my vehicle. Once he was placed in the vehicle I looked at his fingers a second time and noticed him to have long nails which could easily have caused the fresh scratch.
After he was placed under arrest it was believed that he gave the false name of “Hill” to Officer Herron. His name on his GADL is “Brown”. It was later discovered however that he did in fact have a Social Security card with the name Octavious Hill on it in his wallet. For this reason I did not charge him with giving a false name.
I also spoke with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] 13 year old daughter (biased witness for [REDACTED BY AGENCY], [REDACTED BY AGENCY] [REDACTED] [REDACTED BY AGENCY] 2012) who also appeared to be upset. I asked her what she saw to which she stated that she saw Octavious grab her mother by the arm and attack her in the living room of the residence as she was leaving. What I could confirm is that she did in fact see a fight occur between the two adults.
Facts known in this case leading to the determination of who the predominate aggressor was.
1) There was a physical altercation between Octavious and [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. The two of them have lived together before and are expecting a child together.
2) Two different 911 calls came in for the altercation. According to the call logs the first caller was Octavious’s grandfather, [WITNESS #1], who stated that the two of them were fighting and that there were no weapons involved (a mention of a knife was not given to the dispatcher).
3) The second 911 caller was [REDACTED BY AGENCY] herself stating that she was assaulted.
4) The fact that Octavious stated that he never grabbed her or scratched her however it was obvious that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had just received a fresh cut on her left hand which appeared to be from a fingernail (sign of deception)
5) The fact that Octavious did have fingernails which protruded past the edges of his fingers.
6) The fact that Octavious did not appear to have any fresh physical marks on his face or arms.
7) The physical altercation was witnessed by thirteen year old [REDACTED BY AGENCY].
Due to these facts probable cause was developed and it was determined that Octavious was the predominate aggressor in the fight.
Octavious was transported to the WCSO. On the way to the jail he stated that God was going to judge me for arresting him. I informed him that I was not going to speak to him about his case any further. Upon our arrival he was handed over to the jail staff without incident. After leaving the jail I checked my backseat for any loose items or contraband, none of which was found. A photo of the scratch on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] hand has been attached to this report. A victim notification form was also completed.
Octavious was charged with the following.
16-5-23.1(f) (1) – Family Violence Battery (M)
16-5-70- Cruelty to Child in Third Degree (M)
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/9/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTED TO REPRESENT OCTAVIOUS JAMEEK BROWN
What this means: On June 8, 2026, a judge found that Octavious Jameek Brown could not afford to hire his own attorney. The court ordered the Office of Public Defender, located at 303 S. Hammond Drive, Suite 98, Monroe, GA 30655, to represent him on charges of battery and cruelty to children. This order was signed on June 8, 2026, and filed with the Walton Superior Court on June 9, 2026.
6/26/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 2 COUNTS FILED AGAINST OCTAVIOUS JAMEEK BROWN
What this means: A Walton County grand jury formally indicted Octavious Jameek Brown during the May 2026 Term of Walton Superior Court. The indictment, case number 26CR0490-3, was filed in open court on June 26, 2026, at 2:41 p.m. on behalf of the State.
Count 1 accuses Octavious Jameek Brown of battery involving family violence. Count 2 accuses him of cruelty to children in the third degree. An indictment is a formal document issued by a grand jury stating there is enough evidence for the case to move forward to trial — it is not a conviction or a finding of guilt.
8/4/26
PRETRIAL ORDER ISSUED BY CHIEF JUDGE LAYLA H. ZON
What this means: Chief Judge Layla H. Zon of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit issued a Pretrial Order on August 4, 2026, in Walton Superior Court case number 26CR-0490-3, setting deadlines for both sides to follow as the case moves toward trial. Octavious Jameek Brown and his attorney waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty.
The order sets the following schedule: all discovery requests must be filed by August 14, 2026; all discovery materials must be exchanged between the State and the defense by August 28, 2026; all motions must be filed by September 11, 2026; all responsive pleadings must be filed by September 18, 2026; and all parties must be prepared to argue pending motions at a status conference on or before September 29, 2026. A pretrial order is a court-issued roadmap that keeps both sides on track and sets firm deadlines before a case goes to trial.
8/5/26
OCTAVIOUS JAMEEK BROWN WAIVES FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT
What this means: On August 5, 2026, Octavious Jameek Brown’s attorney signed a Waiver of Arraignment and Acknowledgement of Pretrial Order on his behalf in Walton Superior Court case number 26CR-0490-3. By signing this document, Brown’s defense counsel formally waived Brown’s right to appear in court for a traditional arraignment hearing, entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf, and acknowledged the pretrial deadlines set by the court.
The waiver notes that Brown was held at the Walton County Jail at the time. It also confirms that the defense opted into reciprocal discovery under O.C.G.A. § 17-16-1, meaning both sides agreed to share evidence with each other. The next required court appearance is the status conference scheduled for September 29, 2026, which the order identifies as the final deadline for any negotiated pleas to be presented to the court.