Peach County teens charged as adults granted bond

Three Peach County teenagers, all 15, were indicted as adults on charges including aggravated sexual battery, aggravated assault, and multiple counts of cruelty to children in connection with an incident in March involving a BB gun and a broomstick-like object used without consent. Two of the defendants, Landon Gillis and John David Lane, were granted $75,000 bonds with strict conditions such as house arrest with ankle monitors, no contact with the victim or witnesses, and 500-yard distancing from the victim, while a third defendant, Trey Sumner, remained without bond at the time of their appearances. Prosecutors argued the bond could risk intimidation of the victim and witnesses, but defense attorneys highlighted the defendants’ lack of prior criminal history and involvement in school and church activities. In addition to the core charges, an adult relative, Sharon Gillis, faces related allegations including providing alcohol to minors and additional cruelty to children charges. Local coverage notes the indictment lists eight felony counts per teen and details the court’s restrictions, which include no drugs, no social media access, and prohibitions on firearms for involved families. The case has drawn ongoing attention as the court weighs safety concerns for the victim and witnesses against the teens’ stated youth and character.