Bryan Rubio

Name:
Rubio, Bryan

Date of Booking:
07/05/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault, Gun

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on July 05, 2026]

On July 5, 2026, Deputy Singleton responded to a domestic dispute in progress at the listed residence on Avis Drive. Deputy Singleton arrived on scene along with Lieutenant Rann, Sergeant Brunson, Deputy Loftis, and Deputy Weaver. Whitfield County 911 advised that the caller was Juvenile 1. Upon arrival, Deputy Singleton immediately made contact with the apparent victim, [VICTIM #1], outside of the residence while the suspected offender, BRYAN RUBIO, remained inside the home.

For officer safety, Deputy Singleton directed [VICTIM #1] to keep his hands visible while conducting the initial investigation. [VICTIM #1] advised that BRYAN RUBIO was inside the residence in a bedroom located on the right side of the house. [VICTIM #1] explained that the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute that had begun approximately one week earlier regarding household chores while their parents were out of the country on vacation in Mexico. According to [VICTIM #1], only he, BRYAN, and their sister were present at the residence. [VICTIM #1] stated that BRYAN had become increasingly hostile over the past week and had repeatedly threatened to assault him whenever he saw him.

[VICTIM #1] advised that on today’s date he and his sister were watching television when BRYAN suddenly confronted him about the previous disagreement. [VICTIM #1] stated that BRYAN aggressively approached him, grabbed both of his arms, repeatedly attempted to provoke him into a physical fight, and demanded that [VICTIM #1] stand up and fight him. [VICTIM #1] repeatedly refused to fight his younger brother.

[VICTIM #1] then stated that BRYAN retrieved a rifle from his bedroom, returned to the living room, and placed the firearm against his face. [VICTIM #1] specifically advised that BRYAN pressed the barrel of the rifle against his cheek and lip area while continuing to threaten him. [VICTIM #1] also advised that BRYAN took his glasses during the confrontation.

Deputy Singleton observed a visible red mark on [VICTIM #1]’S cheek consistent with where he reported the firearm had been pressed against his face. Deputy Singleton also observed redness on [VICTIM #1]’S wrist where he stated BRYAN had grabbed and restrained him. [VICTIM #1] advised that his sister witnessed the entire incident.

[VICTIM #1] showed Deputy Singleton several cellular phone videos documenting BRYAN’S behavior during the incident. Although the videos did not clearly capture the firearm being placed against [VICTIM #1]’S face, they did depict BRYAN acting aggressively, yelling, attempting to provoke [VICTIM #1] into fighting him, and, at one point, appearing to retrieve a black object that [VICTIM #1] identified as the rifle. [VICTIM #1] advised that the firearm was a rifle rather than a handgun.

Based upon [VICTIM #1]’S statements, the visible injuries observed, the witness information, and the videos provided, officers developed probable cause to believe that an aggravated assault involving family violence had occurred. Lieutenant Rann coordinated officers into positions around the residence while Deputy Singleton, Sergeant Brunson, Deputy Loftis, and Deputy Weaver established containment.

Using the patrol vehicle public address system, officers ordered BRYAN RUBIO to exit the residence. BRYAN complied with commands, exited with his hands raised, walked toward officers, and was taken into custody without incident. Deputy Singleton placed BRYAN into handcuffs that were checked for proper fit and double-locked before securing him in the rear of a patrol vehicle.

After BRYAN was secured, Deputy Singleton advised him of his Miranda rights. BRYAN stated that he understood each of his rights and voluntarily agreed to speak with Deputy Singleton. BRYAN admitted that he had argued with [VICTIM #1] after returning home from Chattanooga. Initially, BRYAN denied retrieving a firearm. However, after Deputy Singleton confronted him with the evidence already obtained during the investigation, BRYAN admitted that he had retrieved the rifle from his bedroom.

BRYAN admitted that he held the rifle beside [VICTIM #1]’S face and acknowledged making contact with [VICTIM #1]’S cheek using the wooden stock of the rifle. BRYAN advised that the firearm was located on top of his bed and voluntarily consented to officers entering his bedroom to retrieve it. BRYAN also voluntarily consented to officers searching the room for the firearm.

Deputy Singleton, accompanied by Lieutenant Rann and assisting deputies, entered BRYAN’S bedroom pursuant to the consent provided. During the search, officers located a Mini Draco-style rifle chambered in 7.62×39 with associated magazines inside a backpack. The firearm was rendered safe and secured as evidence.

While lawfully searching for the firearm and related items, officers observed numerous suspected THC vape cartridges, THC concentrate products, pre-roll cannabis products, gummies, and additional suspected marijuana-related items in plain view throughout the room.

Deputies immediately ceased any further search related to the suspected narcotics and returned to BRYAN, advising him of the items that had been observed. Deputy Singleton requested additional consent to remove the remaining suspected drug-related items from the room. BRYAN voluntarily consented to the additional search and seizure of those items.

Deputy Singleton contacted the on-call detective by telephone and advised him of the aggravated assault investigation as well as the suspected THC products discovered during the consensual search. The detective instructed Deputy Singleton to place the suspected THC products into evidence for later review by investigators and advised that any narcotics-related charges would be addressed following further examination by the Criminal Investigations Division.

Deputy Singleton obtained identifying information from all involved parties and received a written statement from the witness. Deputy Singleton also collected the cellular phone videos provided by [VICTIM #1] as evidence.

Deputy Singleton provided [VICTIM #1] with a Victim’s Bill of Rights and explained the criminal justice process. [VICTIM #1] advised that he did not wish for his brother to get into trouble; however, Deputy Singleton explained that Georgia Family Violence law requires law enforcement to pursue criminal charges whenever probable cause exists and that the decision to prosecute rests with the State rather than the victim. Deputy Singleton further explained the anticipated bond process and the likely bond conditions prohibiting BRYAN from returning to the residence or contacting the protected parties if released.

Based upon the totality of the investigation, including [VICTIM #1]’S statements, the witness information, the videos provided, the physical evidence observed, and BRYAN’S post-Miranda admissions, Deputy Singleton determined that probable cause existed to charge BRYAN RUBIO with Aggravated Assault under the Family Violence Act for placing [VICTIM #1] in reasonable apprehension of immediately receiving a violent injury by using a rifle, an object and instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to and actually does result in serious bodily injury, and by making physical contact with [VICTIM #1] using that rifle.

BRYAN RUBIO was transported to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center without further incident, where he was turned over to detention staff for booking on the charge of Aggravated Assault Family Violence on Warrant #:W26-1136. The Mini Draco-style rifle, and associated magazines, and the suspected THC products were submitted into evidence. The narcotics investigation was left active for follow-up by detective Tabellion who will be picking up the THC products that were seized from the scene.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on July 05, 2026]

Lt. Rann reports that on 07/05/26 at approximately 1633 hours, Lt. Rann responded to [200 BLOCK] Avis Drive in reference to assisting Deputy Singleton with a domestic dispute involving a firearm. While responding, dispatch advised that the offender, Bryan Rubio, had pointed a firearm, possibly a rifle, at his brother/victim, [VICTIM #1], in the living room of the residence. After this incident, Bryan had returned to his room with the firearm. Dispatch further advised that the victim/[VICTIM #1], was standing by outside the residence.

Upon arrival, Lt. Rann and Deputy Singleton took up observance positions on each side of the residence by their vehicles. Deputy Singleton began speaking with [VICTIM #1] on the north side of the residence. Lt. Rann observed a younger, Hispanic female exit the south side of the home from underneath a carport area and approach Lt. Rann.

The female, identified as [VICTIM #1] and Bryan’s younger sister (Juvenile 1), advised that for the last several days Bryan has been trying to fight [VICTIM #1]. Juvenile 1 advised that their parents had gone to Mexico for vacation and had left [VICTIM #1] in charge of the residence. Juvenile 1 advised that she witnessed Bryan point a rifle at [VICTIM #1] during a verbal assault on [VICTIM #1].

Juvenile 1 advised that she had multiple videos on her phone of Bryan trying to fight [VICTIM #1] and a video that she said depicted the rifle in Bryan’s hands. In one of the videos, Bryan was yelling and cursing at [VICTIM #1] trying to fight [VICTIM #1]. In another video, Bryan could be seen with something black in his hand but it was not readily clear that it was the rifle.

Sgt. Brunson arrived and took up a position to see the carport of the residence where Bryan had a private entrance to his room. Bryan did look outside during the incident and closed the door. Lt. Rann utilized his Public Address (PA) system to issue verbal commands for Bryan to exit the residence with his hands visible. Bryan complied and he was detained in handcuffs by Deputy Singleton and placed in Deputy Singleton’s patrol vehicle.

Deputy Singleton advised Bryan of his Miranda Rights which he stated he understood and would be willing to speak about the incident. See Deputy Singleton’s supplemental for further on interview. Bryan did give consent to search for the rifle in his room. During the course of locating and recovering the rifle and magazines from a black backpack on Bryan’s bed, numerous THC vapes were discovered in the front smaller pouch of the backpack.

Deputy Singleton returned to Bryan and received consent to search the remainder of the room for items related to drugs. A search of the remainder of the room revealed THC gummies and THC wax (dabs) in a dresser. These items were found by Deputy Loftis.

Deputy Singleton spoke with Detective Tabellion on the phone. Deputy Tabellion advised Deputy Singleton to charge with the domestic related charges and log the drug related items into evidence for follow up by him/Tabellion on the next date. Lt. Rann assisted Deputy Singleton with removing the items of evidence from the residence and he/Rann cleared the scene without further incident.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #3 on July 06, 2026]

On July 6th 2026, Detective Tabellion pulled the suspected narcotics out of the evidence room to review them before bringing further charges on Bryan. During the review of the Narcotics, they were identified as cryo cured THC crystals, and a gold and black vape containing a liquid consistent with maple syrup.

Detective Tabellion pushed a cotton swab into the mouthpiece of the vape and twisted it around swabbing it for any liquid. Detective Tabellion then cut the cotton swab off of the stem and placed it into a Scott Reagent systems field test for THC and it did field test positive.

With a positive field test, and a 7.62 mini Draco short barreled rifle being located in close proximity to the narcotics, Detective Tabellion applied for a warrant for O.C.G.A 16-13-30(A)(6) Possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance, and O.C.G.A 16-11-106 Possession of firearm during the commission of a felony. Magistrate Judge Phillips reviewed, signed and approved the charges on warrant number W26-1143.

This warrant was served to Bryan on July 6th 2026 in the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Detention center where he was already being held for Aggravated Assault charges from the night prior.

The evidence was placed into their respective evidence bags, heat sealed, initialed “CT 768” over the heat seal, this process was repeated twice due to the items being sent to the crime lab for a drug analysis. These items were submitted into an evidence locker with a department of forensic science form.

This case was cleared by arrest.

[End of Narrative]