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Name:
Brooks, Maleigha Sherie
Date of Booking:
06/14/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS
SIMPLE BATTERY
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/14/26, Officer Morris responded to Washington Manor Apartments, located at [700 BLOCK] Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, in reference to a report of a possible unresponsive female inside a Dodge Charger parked in the apartment complex parking lot. Officer Etheridge also responded to the scene and assisted with the investigation.
Upon arrival, officers located the subject, who was later identified as Maleigha Brooks, age 19, seated inside the vehicle. While making contact with Ms. Brooks, officers observed numerous open alcoholic beverage containers inside the vehicle. Officers also detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from both the vehicle and Ms. Brooks’ person. Throughout the encounter, Ms. Brooks displayed signs of severe intoxication, including impaired behavior, difficulty following instructions, and an overall inability to care for her own safety.
After repeated verbal commands, Ms. Brooks exited the vehicle. Once outside, she became increasingly loud, argumentative, and defensive toward officers. Ms. Brooks refused to comply with lawful commands and actively resisted officers’ attempts to detain her. Due to her behavior and level of intoxication, Officer Morris placed Ms. Brooks in handcuffs.
While escorting Ms. Brooks to a patrol vehicle, officers continued to give verbal commands for her to cooperate. Upon reaching the rear passenger compartment of the patrol vehicle, Ms. Brooks repeatedly refused to sit down despite being instructed several times to do so. As officers attempted to safely place her inside the vehicle, Ms. Brooks became physically combative and kicked Officer Morris in the facial area multiple times. The kicks caused visible marks and redness to Officer Morris’ face.
Ms. Brooks was eventually secured inside the patrol vehicle without further incident. Due to her level of intoxication and combative behavior, she was transported directly to the Washington County Jail for processing. Upon arrival, Ms. Brooks was booked on multiple charges related to her conduct during the incident.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
6/15/26
BOND ORDER ISSUED IN MAGISTRATE COURT — MALEIGHA SHERIE BROOKS
What this means: The Magistrate Court of Washington County issued a bond order for Maleigha Sherie Brooks, setting bond at $4,500 cash or commercial surety. The bond order lists the charges as Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, Simple Battery, and Public Intoxication. The order includes several conditions Brooks must follow while out on bond. Brooks must remain on good behavior and not violate any federal, state, or local law. Upon release, Brooks must provide a permanent address and mailing address to the court. Brooks must appear promptly when called for arraignments, trials, hearings, or other court proceedings — failure to appear could result in a bench warrant being issued.
8/4/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 4 COUNTS CHARGED AGAINST MALEIGHA BROOKS IN STATE COURT
What this means: On August 4, 2026, Washington County Solicitor General Carl S. Cansino filed a formal accusation — case number STSR2026001106 — against Maleigha Brooks in the State Court of Washington County, Georgia. An accusation is the formal legal document used in misdemeanor cases to officially charge a defendant. All four charges stem from an incident alleged to have occurred on or about June 14, 2026.
Count 1 accuses Maleigha Brooks of Obstruction of an Officer, alleging she knowingly and willfully obstructed and hindered a law enforcement officer in the lawful discharge of his official duties by resisting arrest, in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-10-24(a).
Count 2 accuses Maleigha Brooks of Disorderly Conduct, alleging she unlawfully acted in a violent and tumultuous manner toward a law enforcement officer, placing the officer in reasonable fear for his safety, in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-11-39(a)(1).
Count 3 accuses Maleigha Brooks of Public Intoxication, alleging she appeared in a public place while under the influence of alcohol to the extent she was boisterous or endangered herself or others, in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-11-41.
Count 4 accuses Maleigha Brooks of Simple Battery, alleging she intentionally caused physical harm to a law enforcement officer by kicking the officer in the face, in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-5-23(a)(2).
Brooks is presumed innocent of all charges unless and until proven guilty in court.