‘We don’t play games.’ Macon man resentenced after probation violation
A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he violated his probation to commit serious crimes, the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office said Friday.
Qadarrius Redding had his probation revoked after he had allegedly participated in multiple serious offenses, according to prosecutors. He had been ordered to serve eight years in prison, followed by seven years of probation in 2017 for pleading guilty to aggravated assault and street gang terrorism and prevention.
Redding pleaded guilty under the First Offender Act in Georgia, which “allows those with no prior felony convictions to avoid a permanent criminal record if they complete their sentence without violations,” prosecutors said.
However, after his release, prosecutors alleged that Redding:
- Conspired with known gang members to deliver K-2 into the Bibb County Jail in February 2024.
- Unlawfully entered his ex-girlfriend’s home, refused to leave, and attacked her in July 2024.
- Attacked his ex-girlfriend again as she attempted to get into her car in August 2024.
- Attacked an inmate with the help of others while held at the Bibb County Jail in October 2024.
Though the charges he got while on probation remain pending, Redding was resentenced for his prior offenses and was ordered to serve 20 years in prison, followed by 20 years of probation. He pleaded guilty to violating his probation.
“The First Offender Act gives people a genuine second chance, and we support that opportunity,” said District Attorney Anita Howard. “When offenders squander that second chance by violating their probation, we don’t play games. We will hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
