Edwin Perez-Mendoza

Name:
Perez-Mendoza, Edwin Adan

Date of Booking:
12/31/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Terroristic Threats And Acts

Harassing Communications

Probation Violation, Felony

Probation Violation, Felony

Stalking, Misd

Criminal Damage To Property, Business, 2nd Degree

Willful Obstruction Of Law Officers, Misd

Hit & Run; Driver To Stop/ Return To Accident Scene

Fleeing/ Attempting To Elude Police Officer, Misd

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on December 31, 2025]

On December 31, 2025 about 4:24 a.m., Deputy E. Garcia and Deputy A. Davis of the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, in the performance of their patrol duties responded to the residence of [1000 BLOCK] Bonny Oaks Dr to meet with the reporting party [VICTIM #1] for a call of service regarding to a disturbance. In this event Deputy E. Garcia was performing the responsibilities of the primary investigating official as Deputy A. Davis performed as the secondary official providing any required assistance.

Prior to arriving at the designated address, the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center (Dispatch) acknowledged the following: Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised that a pickup truck was doing burnouts. Dispatch also acknowledged that Ms. [VICTIM #1] was being verbal with someone. Dispatch further acknowledged that Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised she had a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) against Edwin Adam Perez Mendoza.

Dispatch also acknowledged that Mr. Perez Mendoza was driving the pickup truck. Dispatch acknowledged that Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised Mr. Perez Mendoza was being verbal with her father, later identified as [VICTIM #2]. Dispatch further acknowledged that Ms. [VICTIM #1] advised Mr. Perez Mendoza left the scene in the pickup truck with a Tennessee tag number.

Upon arrival, Mr. [VICTIM #2] approached Deputy E. Garcia’s patrol vehicle and pointed toward a pickup truck traveling in the same direction. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated that the driver was Mr. Perez Mendoza. Deputy E. Garcia observed Mr. Perez Mendoza accelerate while passing in front of Mr. [VICTIM #2]’s residence. Deputy E. Garcia then reversed and activated the blue emergency lights on the patrol vehicle in an attempt to make contact with Mr. Perez Mendoza.

Mr. Perez Mendoza accelerated upon hearing the patrol vehicle’s sirens. Mr. Perez Mendoza then stopped at the residence located at [1600 BLOCK] Roosevelt Dr, exited the vehicle, and actively began to flee from Deputy E. Garcia. Deputy E. Garcia observed Mr. Perez Mendoza slip while attempting to flee. Mr. Perez Mendoza ran toward the rear of the residence and then laid down on the ground on the right side of the residence.

Deputy E. Garcia detained Mr. Perez Mendoza. An officer from the Dalton Police Department arrived on scene to assist. Deputy E. Garcia and the Dalton Police Department officer transported Mr. Perez Mendoza to the patrol vehicle. Deputy E. Garcia observed that Mr. Perez Mendoza had difficulty walking and was moving his head from side to side. Deputy E. Garcia and the Dalton Police Department officer placed Mr. Perez Mendoza into the Dalton Police Department patrol vehicle.

Deputy E. Garcia asked Mr. Perez Mendoza if he had his driver’s license with him. Mr. Perez Mendoza did not respond. Deputy E. Garcia then asked Mr. Perez Mendoza if he felt okay or if he wanted to be checked by Hamilton Medical Center (EMS). Mr. Perez Mendoza stated that he felt fine.

Deputy A. Davis arrived on scene. Deputy E. Garcia observed a box of Modelo beer located in front of the front passenger seat of Mr. Perez Mendoza’s vehicle. Deputy E. Garcia observed four open Modelo beers along with several unopened Modelo beers. Lieutenant M. O’Mahony arrived on scene and advised Deputy E. Garcia with information regarding Mr. Perez Mendoza. Deputy E. Garcia observed Mr. Perez Mendoza vomit inside the Dalton Police Department patrol vehicle.

At that point, deputies reasonably believed EMS needed to evaluate Mr. Perez Mendoza due to his condition. EMS arrived on scene to evaluate Mr. Perez Mendoza. Deputy E. Garcia reasonably believed that Mr. Perez Mendoza had been operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Deputy E. Garcia ran Mr. Perez Mendoza’s information through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), which returned that Mr. Perez Mendoza’s driver’s license was suspended for failure to appear.

Mr. Perez Mendoza was transported by EMS. Deputy E. Garcia then went to the residence and spoke with Ms. [VICTIM #1], who stated that Mr. [VICTIM #2] had left with a friend.

Deputy E. Garcia spoke with Mr. [VICTIM #2] via phone call. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated that this situation had been an ongoing issue. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza frequently came to his residence and performed burnouts in front of his home and had been doing so for years.

Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated that this night was the first time Mr. Perez Mendoza entered his property and performed burnouts. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated that during one of the passes, Mr. Perez Mendoza reversed onto his property and struck his daughter’s boyfriend vehicle, later identified as [VICTIM #3]. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza then performed burnouts, causing rocks to strike and damage Mr. [VICTIM #3]’s vehicle. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated that he feared for the well-being of his daughter, as she was his only family.

Deputy E. Garcia then spoke with Ms. [VICTIM #1], who stated that at approximately 4:10 a.m., she woke up hearing rocks striking the wall of her residence. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she went outside and observed Mr. Perez Mendoza attempting to leave while trying to get out of a ditch on her property. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza then returned to the residence and began doing burnouts again. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza exited the vehicle while saying, “This is what you want?” Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza began approaching her and her boyfriend.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she stood between them to prevent Mr. Perez Mendoza from getting closer to Mr. [VICTIM #3]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she had previously been in a relationship with Mr. Perez Mendoza approximately seven years ago. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she attempted to obtain a TPO in the past but was unable to at that time. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza had recently been released from jail for driving with a suspended license.

Deputy E. Garcia then spoke with Mr. [VICTIM #3], who stated that he was a heavy sleeper and did not witness the first time Mr. Perez Mendoza arrived at the residence. Mr. [VICTIM #3] stated that he exited the residence when Mr. Perez Mendoza returned a second time. Mr. [VICTIM #3] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza was saying, “This is what you want.”

Mr. [VICTIM #3] stated that he began yelling at Mr. Perez Mendoza to leave the property. Mr. [VICTIM #3] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza yelled at Mr. [VICTIM #2], “I’m going to kill you.” Mr. [VICTIM #3] stated that Mr. Perez Mendoza left again and returned as Deputy E. Garcia was arriving. Mr. [VICTIM #3] stated that repairing the damage to his vehicle would cost approximately $12,000, including repainting and replacing the driver’s door.

Deputy E. Garcia observed tire marks in Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s driveway. Deputy E. Garcia observed a dent on Mr. [VICTIM #3]’s vehicle door. Deputy E. Garcia observed paint damage consistent with small rocks impacting Mr. [VICTIM #3]’s vehicle.

Deputy E. Garcia will upload pictures of the incident as evidence to Evidence.com.

In conclusion of the investigated incident Deputy E. Garcia reasonably believes the state’s violation of criminal damage to property in the second degree, terroristic threats and acts, stalking, hit and run, fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, obstructing or hindering law enforcement officer, driving under the influence of alcohol, open container, driving while license is suspended or revoked and reckless driving was committed by Edwin Adan Perez Mendoza therefore he was taken in custody, handcuffed checking for fit and double locked. Mr. Perez Mendoza was then transported to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.

Mr. Perez Mendoza is being charged with one count of O.C.G.A. 16-7-23 Criminal Damage to Property in the Second Degree, one count of O.C.G.A. 16-11-37 Terroristic Threats and Acts, one count of O.C.G.A. 16-5-90 Stalking, one count of O.C.G.A. 40-6-270 Hit and Run, one count of O.C.G.A. 40-6-395 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer and one count of O.C.G.A. 16-10-24 Obstructing or Hindering Law Enforcement Officers on Warrantless Arrest No. 71065 and tendered with Mr. Perez Mendoza’s criminal history and driving history document to show fact of prior history.

Deputy E. Garcia issued Mr. Perez Mendoza a Uniform Traffic Citation, Summons and Accusation number WC503760 for O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 Driving Under Influence of Alcohol less safe, a Uniform Traffic Citation, Summons and Accusation number WC503761 for O.C.G.A. 40-6-390 Reckless Driving, a Uniform Traffic Citation, Summons and Accusation number WC503762 for O.C.G.A. 40-5-121 Driving while License is Suspended or Revoked and a Uniform Traffic Citation, Summons and Accusation number 503763 for O.C.G.A. 40-6-253 Open Container times four. All citations were include in the Warrantless Arrest number 71065.

Mr. Perez Mendoza was left in the detention’s custody with no other action from the agency.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on December 31, 2025]

On Wednesday December 31, 2025 at approximately 1205 hours, the Whitfield County Communication’s Center dispatched Deputy Ochoa and Deputy Spivey to speak with [VICTIM #1] in reference to harassment via phone call.

While on the phone with Ms. [VICTIM #1], she stated Edwin Perez-Mendoza contacted her phone with messages and calls from the Whitfield County Jail. Ms. [VICTIM #1] mentioned there was at least 5 times he called or messaged her multiple times from 0945 hours to 1235 hours. The phone numbers were [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] mentioned the messages read “What happened. I do not remember. I am sorry. I will forgive you.” Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated she answered one phone call from him to tell him that she wishes him to stop contacting her.

Deputies went to the jail to investigate further. Deputies spoke with Ms. [REDACTED], the person designated to monitor the Inmate’s text messages and phone calls. Ms. [REDACTED] showed Deputies that through the Jail’s text messages and phone call system, Mr. Perez-Mendoza calls Ms. [VICTIM #1] at 1157 hours. Mr. Perez-Mendoza continues to try to converse with Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Ms. [VICTIM #1] told him to stop contacting her. Mr. Perez-Mendoza then continues to send text messages to Ms. [VICTIM #1]. Deputies got a hold of the phone calls and messages that will be put into evidence.com.

Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s phone number was blocked by the jail so that she will not receive phone calls or messages from Mr. Perez-Mendoza.

Deputy Ochoa filed for an ewarrant, Warrant #W25-2149, that was signed by Judge Weaver. Mr. Perez-Mendoza would be charged with O.C.G.A 16-11-39.1, harassing phone calls.

Deputy Ochoa served the warrant at the jail.

[End of Narrative]