The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2026 term:
Octavious Freeman, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of schedule II controlled substance. He was fined $500 with 8 years, 170-180 days in PDC, bal. prob.; one count possession of marijuana w/intent to distribute with 10 years, 170-180 days in PDC, bal. prob to run concurrent with count one; one count obstruction with 12 months probation to run concurrent with count one - two; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation to run concurrent with count one – three; one count possession of firearm by convicted felon with 10 years probation, 170-180 days in PDC, bal. prob. to run concurrent with counts one – four; Nol Pros on one count possession of firearm during commission of felony. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 8 years to be served on probation. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Clifford Foskey, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of meth. He was fined $500 with 6 years probation, enter and complete rehab; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation to run concurrent with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 6 years to be served on probation. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Duston Osborne, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count child molestation. He was fined $1,000 with 20 years, 12 years to serve w/o parole, bal. prob.; one count child molestation with 20 years probation to run consecutive with count one; one count child molestation with 20 years probation to run concurrent with count two. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 40 years, with the first 12 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 12 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).
Jeremy Fields, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of meth. He was fined $250 with 3 years probation, outpatient rehab. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).
Michael Rushton negotiated a guilty plea on one count aggravated child molestation. He received life; one count aggravated sexual battery with life to run concurrent with count one; one count child molestation with 20 years to run concurrent with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of life. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Michael Rushton negotiated a guilty plea on one count aggravated child molestation. He received life; one count aggravated sexual battery with life to run concurrent with count one; one count child molestation with 20 years to run concurrent with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of life. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Michael Rushton negotiated a guilty plea on one count rape. He was fined $500 with life; one count
aggravated child molestation with life to run concurrent with count one; one count aggravated child molestation with life to run concurrent with count one; one count aggravated sexual battery with life to run concurrent with count one; one count child molestation with 20 years probation to run consecutive with count – four. Defendant is sentenced for a total of life. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of life, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Arshane Austin negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count aggravated stalking. He was fined $500 with 10 years prob., enter and complete inpatient rehab. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 10 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the Conditions of Probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Maccauley Williams negotiated a guilty plea on one count fleeing. He received 10 years to serve; one count DUI with $300 fine and 12 months probation to run consecutive with count one; one count driving w/o license with 12 months probation to run consecutive with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 11 years, with the first 10 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 10 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Emorio May negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of schedule I controlled substance. He was fined $500 with 3 years prob.; one count possession of meth with 3 years prob. to run consecutive with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 6 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the Conditions of Probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Cornelius Peebles negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count aggravated assault. He was fined $50 with 20 years prob., serve 159 days in EmCo Jail CTS. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years, with the first 159 days to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 90 days, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Terry Don Griffin Jr., negotiated a guilty plea on one count aggravated sexual battery. He was fined $50 with 25 years to serve followed by life on prob; one count aggravated sexual battery with 25 years to serve followed by life on prob. to run concurrent; one count child molestation with 20 years probation to run concurrent with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of life, with the first 25 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 25 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Terry Don Griffin Jr., negotiated a guilty plea on one count aggravated child molestation. He was fines $50 with 25 years to serve followed by life on prob; one count aggravated sexual battery with 25 years to serve followed by life on prob to run concurrent with count one; one count child molestation with 20 years to serve to run concurrent with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of life, with the first 25 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian.
Upon service of 25 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Terry Don Griffin Jr., negotiated a guilty plea on one count aggravated child molestation. He was fines $50 with 25 years to serve followed by life on prob; one count aggravated sexual battery with 25 years to serve followed by life on prob to run concurrent with count one; one count child molestation with 20 years to serve to run concurrent with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of life, with the first 25 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian.
Upon service of 25 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the
JayJay Pace negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of meth. He was fined $50 with 3 years probation, RSAT susp. for inpatient rehab. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3 years to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the Conditions of Probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Brian Rainy negotiated a guilty plea on one count trafficking cocaine (possession of cocaine w/intent). He was fined $1,500 with 30 years, 8 years to serve bal. prob.; one count possession of marijuana w/intent with 10 years probation to run concurrent with count one; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation to run concurrent with count one – two. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 30 years, with the first 8 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Upon service of 8 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Zachary Anderson negotiated a guilty plea on one count trafficking meth (possession of meth w/intent). He was fined $1,500 with 30 years, 8 years to serve bal. prob. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 30 years, with the first 8 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 8 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Tanessa Williams negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of schedule I substance w/intent to distribute. She was fined $500 with 15 years probation, 170-180 days in PDC followed by RSAT; one count possession of cocaine w/intent to distribute with 15 years prob., 170-180 days in PDC followed by RSAT to run concurrent with count one; one count possession of drug related objects with 12 months probation to run concurrent with count one – two. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 15 years to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian.
