Antonio Dickens, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on February 26, 2025, in Chatham County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) – MAGGRAVATED ASSAULT – FOfficer’s Narrative:[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]On February 26, 2025, at approximately 19:20 hours, I responded to a report of a physical domestic disturbance at [1000 BLOCK] W Victory Drive.Upon my arrival, I made with Mr. Antonio Dickens, who was conversing with other officers (Ofc. T Graham and Corporal Contreras) on the porch. I entered the residence and made with Ms. [VICTIM ] who was inside the house with her son, Mr. [WITNESS ], and her daughter, Ms. [REDACTED].Although I did not obtain a formal statement from Ms. [VICTIM ] regarding the incident, I noted the presence of petechiae around her eyes and a scratch on her neck. Petechiae were observed by identifying red spots on Ms. [VICTIM ]’ eyes. I requested emergency medical services (EMS) to assess Ms. [VICTIM ]; however, she did not wish to go to the hospital.Throughout my presence and with other officers there, we ensured that Ms. [VICTIM ] and Mr. Dickens remained separated and out of earshot from one another.My shift supervisor, Corporal Hunter, requested a Family Violence detective. I remained in the residence with Ms. [VICTIM ] until the detective’s arrival. The detective conducted interviews with Ms. [VICTIM ] and her son, Mr. [WITNESS ], followed by a conversation with Mr. Dickens outside. After completing the individual interviews, the detective informed me of the following charges against Mr. Dickens:Aggravated Assault DVA: OCGA 16-5-21Battery DVA: OCGA 16-5-23.1I then placed Mr. Dickens under arrest, a incident to arrest was performed and he was secured in a fully marked patrol vehicle. I transported Mr. Dickens to Memorial Medical Center, where he was evaluated and medically cleared by medical staff. Afterward, I proceeded to transport him to the Chatham County Detention Center (CCDC), where he was formally booked.Ms. [VICTIM ] was issued a Case Report Number (CRN) and was informed about the resources available to her, specifically regarding a safe shelter. Although she did not wish to go to the safe shelter, she was informed that she could at a later time if she changed her mind.[End of Narrative]. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Name of Accused:
Dickens, Antonio Elliot Latroy
Date of Arrest:
02/26/2025
Charges For Arrest:
BATTERY-FAMILY VIOLENCE (1ST OFFENSE) – M
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – F
Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
On February 26, 2025
, at approximately 19:20 hours, I responded to a report of a physical domestic disturbance at [1000 BLOCK] W Victory Drive.
Upon my arrival, I made with Mr. Antonio Dickens, who was conversing with other officers (Ofc. T Graham and Corporal Contreras) on the porch. I entered the residence and made with Ms. [VICTIM ] who was inside the house with her son, Mr. [WITNESS ], and her daughter, Ms. [REDACTED].
Although I did not obtain a formal statement from Ms. [VICTIM ] regarding the incident, I noted the presence of petechiae around her eyes and a scratch on her neck. Petechiae were observed by identifying red spots on Ms. [VICTIM ]’ eyes. I requested emergency medical services (EMS) to assess Ms. [VICTIM ]; however, she did not wish to go to the hospital.
Throughout my presence and with other officers there, we ensured that Ms. [VICTIM ] and Mr. Dickens remained separated and out of earshot from one another.
My shift supervisor, Corporal Hunter, requested a Family Violence detective. I remained in the residence with Ms. [VICTIM ] until the detective’s arrival. The detective conducted interviews with Ms. [VICTIM ] and her son, Mr. [WITNESS ], followed by a conversation with Mr. Dickens outside. After completing the individual interviews, the detective informed me of the following charges against Mr. Dickens:
Aggravated Assault DVA: OCGA 16-5-21
Battery DVA: OCGA 16-5-23.1
I then placed Mr. Dickens under arrest, a incident to arrest was performed and he was secured in a fully marked patrol vehicle. I transported Mr. Dickens to Memorial Medical Center, where he was evaluated and medically cleared by medical staff. Afterward, I proceeded to transport him to the Chatham County Detention Center (CCDC), where he was formally booked.
Ms. [VICTIM ] was issued a Case Report Number (CRN) and was informed about the resources available to her, specifically regarding a safe shelter. Although she did not wish to go to the safe shelter, she was informed that she could at a later time if she changed her mind.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
More Arrests in Chatham County on February 26, 2025
No other arrests found on this date in Chatham County.
