Warner Robins man sentenced to eight years for domestic assault

WARNER ROBINS — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to eight years in prison recently for domestic violence charges, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office.

Antonio Stern, 36, pled guilty to multiple counts of aggravated assault, including family violence, battery-family violence, two counts of third-degree cruelty to children, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 

The charges stem from two incidents occurring in Sept. 2024 and Jan. 2026.  

On Sept. 20, 2024, Warner Robins Police Department was dispatched to a domestic dispute at 1118 Kathleen Bynum Drive. 

Stern got into a verbal argument with his live-in ex-girlfriend. He attacked her in front of two young children, hitting her multiple times in the face and putting his hand around her neck. 

The victim escaped Stern and promptly called 911. Officers on scene noticed injuries to her face, body, and neck. Stern ultimately fled the scene and warrants were obtained for his arrest. 

In January 2026, Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputies noticed a minibike affecting traffic on Highway 247. Deputies then pulled over Stern.

Stern fled the traffic stop, nearly colliding with other vehicles as he drove on the wrong side of the road. He then stopped and tried to flee on foot. Shortly after, deputies caught Stern and found a firearm on him. 

Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Smith prosecuted the case. He said the DA’s Office will always “seek to eradicate domestic violence in our community”. 

District Attorney Eric Edwards said family violence is not a private matter and these situations create a lasting effect on those who witness it and could lead to even more serious violence.