The GBI has arrested Austin Bradburn, 26, Blairsville, a former Towns County deputy sheriff, for false report of a crime and violation of oath of office in Towns County. Bradburn was additionally arrested for multiple counts of false statements and violation of oath of office in Union and Hall counties.
His Hall and Union County connections were not disclosed but 97.5 Glory FM will be attempting to confirm those today.
These charges stem report a month ago that Bradburn was shot during a traffic stop on Plottown Road in Young Harris. The GBI says it “conducted a thorough and independent investigation” which revealed information to support the charges against Bradburn.
EARLIER STORY. POSTED DEC. 14: Deputy sheriff shot, wounded