COBB COUNTY, Ga. —
A Cobb County deputy has been stripped of his law enforcement title and arrested after the sheriff's office said he violated his oath and brought controlled substances into the adult detention center.
Last week, the Cobb County Sheriff's Office discovered contraband in the facility and opened an investigation, connecting the 30-year-old to the case. The sheriff's office said a criminal investigation and internal investigation are still in progress.
The deputy was put in handcuffs Monday, authorities said. He is currently facing four felony charges which include crossing guard lines with a controlled substance and violating his oath of office. The agency said his employment was immediately terminated. The deputy had been with CCSO since September 2021.
"Sheriff Owens remains committed to transparency at every level and will swiftly hold to account any employee who violates their oath of office and the public’s trust," the office said in a news release.
