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Name:
Saavedra-Morales, Saul
Date of Booking:
09/28/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Battery, Other Weapon
Battery
Officer’s Narrative:
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On September 27, 2026, at approximately 2240 hours, Deputy N. Woods responded to [2000 BLOCK] Upper Ridge Road, located within Whitfield County, in reference to a physical domestic dispute.
Upon arrival, Deputy Woods made contact with the reporting party, [WITNESS #1], victims, [VICTIM #1] and [VICTIM #2]. Deputy Woods also made contact with the witness, [WITNESS #2].
The following are brief summaries of statements provided by Mr. [VICTIM #1] and Mr. [VICTIM #2]. Refer to Deputy Woods’ body-worn camera footage for additional details.
Due to Mr. [VICTIM #1] being unable to speak English, Ms. [WITNESS #2] translated his statement for Deputy Woods.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated he exited the residence to meet with the alleged offender, Saul Saavedra, and Mr. Saavedra’s brother, [WITNESS #3]. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated Mr. Saavedra began physically attacking him without provocation. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated Mr. Saavedra struck him in the face multiple times, causing swelling and discoloration around his left eye. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated Mr. [WITNESS #3] intervened and pulled Mr. Saavedra away from him.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that after the physical altercation ended, Mr. Saavedra picked up a piece of wood, approximately a 2×4, and threw it toward him. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated the piece of wood struck Mr. [VICTIM #2] in the left shoulder, causing visible injury. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated Mr. Saavedra and Mr. [WITNESS #3] then left the scene.
Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated everyone was inside the residence when Mr. [VICTIM #1] exited the residence to meet with Mr. Saavedra. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated he began hearing a disturbance outside the residence. Mr. [VICTIM #2] and Ms. [WITNESS #2] then exited the residence and observed Mr. [WITNESS #3] pulling Mr. Saavedra away from Mr. [VICTIM #1].
Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated Mr. Saavedra then picked up a piece of wood, approximately a 2×4, and threw it toward Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated the piece of wood struck him in the left shoulder, causing visible injury. Mr. [VICTIM #2] stated Mr. Saavedra and Mr. [WITNESS #3] then left the scene.
Deputy Woods photographed the victims’ visible injuries. The photographs will be uploaded to Evidence.com.
Sgt. C. Sharpe subsequently located the alleged offender, Mr. Saavedra, at his residence located at [1500 BLOCK] Antioch Road, within Whitfield County. Deputy Woods then relocated to the residence.
The following are brief summaries of statements provided by Mr. Saavedra and Mr. [WITNESS #3]. Refer to Deputy Woods’ body-worn camera footage for additional details.
Mr. Saavedra stated he and Mr. [WITNESS #3] had a disagreement, which caused him to become “triggered.” Mr. Saavedra stated he pushed Mr. [WITNESS #3] but was unsure whether any punches were thrown. Deputy Woods advised Mr. Saavedra of his Miranda Warnings. Mr. Saavedra stated he wanted an attorney present prior to answering any further questions.
Mr. [WITNESS #3] stated he was giving Mr. Saavedra a ride to [2700 BLOCK] Upper Ridge Road to visit his children. Mr. [WITNESS #3] stated Mr. Saavedra and Mr. [VICTIM #1] began verbally arguing. Mr. [WITNESS #3] stated Mr. Saavedra then began physically attacking Mr. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. [WITNESS #3] stated Mr. Saavedra subsequently picked up a piece of wood, approximately a 2×4, and threw it in the direction of Mr. [VICTIM #1].
Deputy Woods placed Mr. Saavedra in handcuffs and double-locked the handcuffs. Deputy Woods checked the handcuffs for proper fit before escorting Mr. Saavedra to the rear seat of his marked patrol vehicle.
Deputy Woods transported Mr. Saavedra to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, where he was turned over to Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Booking Staff without incident.
Deputy Woods charged Mr. Saavedra under Warrantless Arrest Number 71602 with the following offenses:
- O.C.G.A. 16-5-21 – Aggravated Assault
- O.C.G.A. 16-5-23.1 – Battery
[End of Narrative]