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\\ CSA Suspect Gets 25 Years In Prison, Life On Probation In Plea

On October 19th, Brallan Martinez, 25, entered a negotiated guilty plea (NGP) on 5 of 7 counts for which he was originally indicted on November of 2025. For the remaining counts Martinez was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison and once he's released he'll spend the rest of his life on probation.

Investigation

In early November 2024, CCSO investigators were made aware of a possible sexual offense involving Brallan Martinez, then 23, and a female under the age of 16, having occurred at his residence off Derring Circle in Newnan. The investigation would find evidence of multiple sexual encounters between Martinez and the victim, whom he would entice to his residence, during a period that spanned from about August 27th to November 5th.

Arrest and Booking

After several weeks the investigation lead to arrest warrants being sworn out on November 25th, 2024. The next day on November 26th members of the Coweta County Sheriff's Office served those arrest warrants, as well as search warrants, at the Derring Circle residence where Martinez was arrested and transported to the Coweta County Jail. Booking records show he was booked in the early morning hours of November 27th on the following charges.

  • Child Molestation (F)
  • Sodomy (F)
  • Child Sexual Exploitation (F)

Court records indicate that prior to his indictment, Martinez had a bail set at $110,000 with a slew of specific restrictions which included no contact with victim, being barred from entering Fulton County ( the county of residence of the victim ), and a requirement to be outfitted with an electronic tracking device.

Court proceedings show that on April 4th, 2025, seemingly before being appointed a public defender, Martinez sent a hand written "pro se" petition for a reduction in the bond, requesting a hearing. On July 16th, 2025 the proceedings show that Martinez sent an additional letter asking if, and when, he would be getting a hearing on that request. By September 30th, the motion was again submitted requesting a bond reduction however by this time Martinez had been assigned Ricardo Samper, a experienced public defender. In response a hearing was set on the bond motion for October 9th. Having heard the request in person, the presiding Judge denied the motion to reduce the bail. As a result, Martinez was never able to secure a bond and has remained in custody from the time of his initial arrest.

Indictment

On November 10th, 2025 ( Filed on November 11th, 2025 ) a Coweta County Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment on 7 counts against Brallan Martinez. The counts were as follows.

The original Sodomy charge for which Martinez was arrested is reflected in the Aggravated Child Molestation counts. As can be seen below, an act of sodomy elevates the charge from Child Molestation to Aggravated Child Molestation.

  • O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(c) A person commits the offense of aggravated child molestation when such person commits an offense of child molestation which act physically injures the child or involves an act of sodomy.

Count 1 - Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes

The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse BRALLAN MARTINEZ with the offense of Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes (O.C.G.A. 16-6-5) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, between the 27th day of August, 2024, and the 5th day of November, 2024, the exact date of the offense being unknown to the Grand Jury, did unlawfully entice \[REDACTED\], a child under the age of sixteen years, to 136 Derring Circle, Newnan, for the purpose of child molestation, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.

Count 2 - Statutory Rape

The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse BRALLAN MARTINEZ with the offense of Statutory Rape (O.C.G.A. 16-6-3(a)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, between the 27th day of August, 2024, and the 5th day of November, 2024, the exact date of the offense being unknown to the Grand Jury, being older than 21 years of age, did engage in sexual intercourse with \[REDACTED\], a person under 16 years of age and not being the spouse of the accused, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.

Count 3 - Child Molestation

The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse BRALLAN MARTINEZ with the offense of Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(a)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, between the 27th day of August, 2024, and the 5th day of November, 2024, the exact date of the offense being unknown to the Grand Jury, did commit an immoral act to \[REDACTED\], a child under the age of 16 years, by putting his penis in the vagina of said child, with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of himself, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.

Count 4 - Aggravated Child Molestation

The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse BRALLAN MARTINEZ with the offense of Aggravated Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(c)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 25th day of November, 2024, did commit an immoral act involving an act of sodomy to \[REDACTED\], a child under the age of 16 years, by putting his penis in the mouth of said child, with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of himself, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.

Count 5 - Aggravated Child Molestation

The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse BRALLAN MARTINEZ with the offense of Aggravated Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(c)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, between the 27th day of August, 2024, and the 5th day of November, 2024, the exact date of the offense being unknown to the Grand Jury, did commit an immoral act involving an act of sodomy to \[REDACTED\], a child under the age of 16 years, by putting his mouth on the sexual organs of said child, with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of himself, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.

Count 6 - Aggravated Child Molestation

The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse BRALLAN MARTINEZ with the offense of Aggravated Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(c)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, between the 27th day of August, 2024, and the 5th day of November, 2024, the exact date of the offense being unknown to the Grand Jury, did commit an immoral act involving an act of sodomy to \[REDACTED\], a child under the age of 16 years, by putting his penis in the anus of said child, with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of himself, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.

Count 7 - Sexual Exploitation of Children

The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse BRALLAN MARTINEZ with the offense of Sexual Exploitation of Children (O.C.G.A. 16-12-100(b)(8)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 25th day of November, 2024, did knowingly possess a video depicting a minor engaged in oral-genital sexual intercourse, sexually explicit conduct, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.

Negotiated Plea & Disposition

On October 19th, 2026, just weeks away from the tentative start of a jury trial, Martinez agreed to a Negotiated Plea Deal (NGP) that saw him plead guilty to counts 1-4 and 7, while the prosecution dropped, or Nol Pros'd, counts 5 and 6 - two of the three Aggravated Child Molestation charges. As part of that NGP, Martinez and the prosecution agreed upon the following sentencing on the remaining counts.

| Count | Charge | Disposition | Sentence | Concurrent/Consecutive | | ----- | -------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------- | | 1 | Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes | Guilty | 25 Years | | | 2 | Statutory Rape | Guilty | 20 Years | CC CT 1 | | 3 | Child Molestation | Guilty | 20 Years | CC CT 2 | | 4 | Aggravated Child Molestation | Guilty | 25 Years + Life Probation | CC CTS 1, 2, 3 | | 5 | Aggravated Child Molestation | Nolle Prosequi\1 | | | | 6 | Aggravated Child Molestation | Nolle Prosequi | | | | 7 | Sexual Exploitation of Children | Guilty | 20 Years | CC CTS 1, 2, 3, 4 |

CC = Concurrent; CT/CTS = Counts.

Sentence Summary

The Defendant is sentenced for a total of 25 YEARS, \[X\] with the first 25 YEARS to be served in confinement and LIFE to be served on probation; or \[ \] to be served on probation.

The Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody: \[X\] from 11/25/2024; or \[ \] as determined by the custodian.

\[ \] 1. 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.

\[X\] 2. 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.

Probation Information

The following forms contain a variety of additional probation conditions the court can include as part of the defendants sentence.

Inventory of Special Conditions of Probation

Form: SC-6.4(B) Inventory of Special Conditions of Probation.

This is a form used by the court to incorporate conditions of probation to the Defendants sentence by reference. There are 33 pre-defined conditions that can be selected from by the court with a " Other special condition(s) " entry that can be completed by hand. The suspect is required to write their initials beside each condition imposed by the court as well to sign the bottom of the form acknowledging their understanding of the requirements.

Below are the special conditions imposed by the court in this case.

  • The Defendant shall report to the Probation office at \Newnan\, Georgia by no later than \As Directed\.
  • The Defendant is sentenced under the provisions of the Probation Management Act Sentencing Options System with a: \X\ sanction cap of Probation Detention Center or Regional Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.
  • Fourth Amendment waiver. The Defendant shall submit to a search of person, residence, papers, vehicle, and/or effects at any time of day or night without a search warrant, whenever requested to do so by a Probation Officer or other law enforcement officer upon reasonable cause to believe that the Defendant is in violation of probation or otherwise acting in violation of the law, and the Defendant shall specifically consent to the use of anything seized as evidence in any judicial proceedings or trial.
  • Specimen; admissibility. The Defendant shall produce from time to time upon oral or written request by a Probation Officer, a law enforcement officer, or official of a Georgia DHS-approved substance abuse or mental health provider personnel a breath, saliva, urine and/or blood specimen for analysis for the presence of drugs including alcohol. \\\\ The Defendant shall waive evidentiary foundation for admissibility of the laboratory results.
  • Limited or no contact. The Defendant shall: \\\ stay \\\ yards away from \\\ have no violent contact with \X\ have no contact of any kind, in person, or by telephone, mail, or otherwise, with \\[REDACTED\]\ □ or with his/her family members □ and the Defendant shall not enter the premises of \\\\\\\.
  • Records release. The Defendant shall provide a release which allows the Probation Office to have access to all medical, clinical, treatment, attendance or work records, and for driving and criminal history.
  • Curfew. The Defendant shall abide by any curfew established by the Probation Officer.
  • DNA sample. The Defendant has been convicted of a felony offense. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 35-3-160, the Defendant shall provide a DNA sample.
  • Sex offender special conditions. The Defendant is subject to Special Conditions of Probation as a sex offender. These conditions are described more fully on separate pages which are incorporated into this sentence by reference.
  • Offense against a minor or dangerous sexual offense special conditions. The Defendant is subject to Special Conditions of Probation under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-35(b), as a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense against a minor or a dangerous sexual offense as defined in O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12. These conditions are described more fully on a separate page which is incorporated into this sentence by reference.
  • Avoid alcohol, drug use. The Defendant shall:
    • \[X\] not consume alcoholic beverages, and not use narcotics or dangerous drugs unless lawfully prescribed
    • \[X\] not associate with anyone who uses or possesses illegal drugs
    • \[X\] not occupy any residence or vehicle where alcohol or illegal drugs are present
    • \[X\] not consume alcohol and operate a motor vehicle
    • \[X\] not go to establishments that primarily serve alcohol.

Sex Offender Special Conditions of Probation

Form: SC-6.4(C) Sex Offender Special Conditions of Probation.

This is a form with additional, sex offender specific special conditions that can be incorporated into the Defendants sentence by reference. This form has 20 pre-defined conditions as well as the " Other special condition(s) " option allowing for additional to be added by hand. The form requires the defendant to initial beside each condition as well as sign the form acknowledging their understanding of the requirements.

Below are the special conditions imposed by the court in this case.

  • Contact with minors. You shall have no contact, whether directly in person or indirectly through any means of communication, with any child under the age of eighteen (18), including your own children, nor with any person unable to give consent because of mental or emotional limitations. Neither shall you attempt contact with the aforementioned except under circumstances approved in advance and in writing by the Court. If you have incidental contact with children, you will be civil and courteous to the child and immediately remove yourself from the situation. You will discuss the contact at your next meeting with your Community Supervision Officer.
  • Residence with a minor. You shall not reside with any child under the age of eighteen (18), including your own children, unless approved in advance and in writing by the Court.
  • Residence change. You shall not change your residence without receiving prior approval by your Community Supervision Officer.
  • Victim contact. You shall have no contact with the victim, including correspondence, telephone contact, any form of electronic communication, or communication through a third party except under circumstances approved in advance and in writing by the Court. You shall not enter the premises, travel past, or loiter near where the victim resides.
  • Employment. Your employment must be approved by your Community Supervision Officer.
  • Images of minors. Except as authorized by the Court or the Community Supervision Officer, you shall not create, possess, access or control any type of photograph, video, rendering, or digital imagery of any minor.
  • Relationships. You shall not date or marry anyone who has a child or children under the age of eighteen (18), unless approved in advance and in writing by the Community Supervision Officer in consultation with the treatment provider or the sentencing Court. You are required to notify any such person of your criminal history.
  • Sexually oriented material. You shall not possess or subscribe to any sexually oriented or sexually stimulating material to include mail, computer, television, telephonic, electronic, or virtual material, nor patronize any place where such material or entertainment is available.
  • Post office boxes. You shall not rent a post office box without permission in advance and in writing from your Community Supervision Officer.
  • Curfews. You shall abide by any curfew imposed by the Community Supervision Officer.
  • Evaluation and treatment. You shall attend and actively participate in sex offender evaluation and treatment at a program approved by the Community Supervision Officer. You will abide by the rules of the treatment program and successfully complete the program to the satisfaction of the Community Supervision Officer and the treatment provider. You will be financially responsible for all evaluations and treatment unless other arrangements have been made by your Community Supervision Officer or treatment provider.
  • Polygraph/plethysmograph. You shall submit, at your own expense, to any program of psychological or physiological assessment at the direction of the Community Supervision Officer or treatment provider. This includes the polygraph and/or the plethysmograph to assist in treatment, planning, and case monitoring.
  • Release of information. You shall sign releases of information to allow the Community Supervision Officer to communicate with other professionals involved in your treatment program and to allow all professionals involved to communicate with each other. This will include a release of information to the therapist of the victim.
  • Fourth Amendment waiver. You shall submit to a search of your person, residence, papers, vehicle and/or effects at any time of the day or night without a search warrant, whenever requested to do so by a Community Supervision Officer or other law enforcement officer upon reasonable cause to believe that you are in violation of probation or otherwise acting in violation of the law, and you shall specifically consent to the use of anything seized as evidence in any judicial proceedings or trial.
  • Alcohol. You shall not purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Drugs. You shall not take into your body any controlled substance or mind-altering drug except pursuant to a legal doctor's prescription.
  • Drug or alcohol screens. You shall submit to, and if necessary, pay for, breath, urine, blood, or saliva tests for analysis for the possible presence of a prohibited drug or alcohol.
  • Driving log. You shall keep a driving log and make it available to your supervising Community Supervision Officer as requested.
  • Driving. You shall never drive alone through parks, playgrounds, or school property when children are present.
  • Hitchhiking. You shall not hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers.

Special Conditions of Probation For Conviction of an Offense Against a Minor or a Dangerous Sexual Offense

Form: SC-6.4(D) Special Conditions of Probation For Conviction of an Offense Against a Minor or a Dangerous Sexual Offense

These conditions imposed by O.C.G.A. § 42-8-35(b) are hereby incorporated into the Defendant’s sentence by reference. The Defendant is advised that violation of any Special Condition of Probation may subject the Defendant to a revocation of the balance of the period of probation and the Defendant may be required to serve up to the balance of the sentence in confinement.

This form has 4 pre-defined conditions. The form requires the defendant to initial beside each condition as well as sign the form acknowledging their understanding of the requirements.

Below are the special conditions imposed by the court in this case.

  • The Defendant may not enter or remain at victim’s school, place of employment, residence, or \\\\\ at times when the victim is present, nor shall the Defendant loiter or remain in areas where minors congregate, such as child care facilities, churches, or schools as defined in 1: Nolle prosequi (abbreviated nol. pros.) is a Latin phrase, which directly translates to “not to wish to prosecute.” Nolle prosequi is a legal notice or entry of record that the prosecutor or plaintiff has decided to abandon the prosecution or lawsuit.

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