Tonya Crittenden

Name of Accused:
Crittenden, Tonya Michelle

Date of Arrest:
09/21/2024

Charges For Arrest:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On September 21, 2024, I DS Smith, T responded to a call-in reference to unknown trouble at the Red Roof Inn.
Upon arrival, I spoke with [VICTIM #1] DOB: [REDACTED BY AGENCY]/1979, who stated that his wife and him were trying to find a hotel to stay at and spoke with manager, but when he had a complaint about the ratings of the place, the manager replied “well then don’t stay here.”
[VICTIM #1] stated that when he went back to his vehicle to leave, the manager, Crittenden, Tonya DOB: [REDACTED BY AGENCY]1974, approach his truck and trailer and blocked him from leaving. [VICTIM #1] stated that Crittenden started yelling obcene language at him and his wife while they were inside the vehicle and then reached inside of the truck striking [VICTIM #1] on the arm and face numerous times with her headphones and cell phone.
[VICTIM #1] stated that he had the altercation recorded on his phone and allowed DS Smith, DS Lamb and DS Weber view the recording. The video recorded was also recorded on Body Worn Camera’s.
[VICTIM #1] stated that he did not want to press charges because he did not want Crittenden to lose her job. After running Crittenden’s OLN, NCIC came back that she had a warrant out of Franklin, Ga. I DS Smith had Coweta911 confirm the warrant. Once confirmed, I DS Smith, T took Crittenden into custody, placing her under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and the vaild warrant.
[End of Narrative]