We now know that in addition to the being out on bond for two arrests in Coweta County, Dorsey was out on an additional bond for multiple charges stemming from a Feb 2026 arrest in Carroll County.
Those charges included Simple Battery (M), Child Molestation (M), and Statutory Rape (M).
As part of the conditions of the $20,000 bond Dorsey was required to be equipped with an electronic tracking device.
Court records show that he'd been indicted on those charges on August 24th, and was scheduled for his arraignment next week on October 8th.
Full rundown of the incident and case history at https://ncst.link/4EtJ3Io
Additional Coverage
- The Incident ( https://ncst.link/WKpVNZ3 )
- The Suspect ( https://ncst.link/HGKFeMs )
AGENCIES: UNKNOWN
DISPATCHED: October 3, 11:06 PM |
CLEARED: UNKNOWN
NEWS
\\ NPD Officer Involved Shooting - The Suspect Update
Just after 1 AM on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, officers with the Newnan Police Department (NPD) were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) after a vehicle stop off Cliff Circle lead to a foot chase that ended with Zadarious Dorsey, 18, of Newnan being shot by officers and passing away shortly after at Piedmont Newnan Hospital (PNH).
Just after 1 AM this morning, Newnan Police Department units were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting that resulted in the death of the suspect, Zadarious Jahki Dorsey, 18, of Newnan.
Our coverage of the incident includes the following:
- The Incident ( https://ncst.link/WKpVNZ3 )
- The Suspect ( https://ncst.link/HGKFeMs )
- The Suspect Update ( https://ncst.link/4EtJ3Io )
The investigation has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The information in our coverage has been compiled from information immediately available to us, additional information has been requested and additional updates will be provided as that information is received.
UPDATE: October 3, 11:08 PM
Additional Information regarding the suspect in this incident: https://ncst.link/4EtJ3Io
AGENCIES: UNKNOWN
DISPATCHED: October 3, 5:11 PM |
CLEARED: UNKNOWN
NEWS
\\ NPD Officer Involved Shooting - The Suspect
Just after 1 AM on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, officers with the Newnan Police Department (NPD) were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) after a vehicle stop off Cliff Circle lead to a foot chase that ended with Zadarious Dorsey, 18, of Newnan being shot by officers and passing away shortly after at Piedmont Newnan Hospital (PNH).
