(GA. NEWS NETWORK)
*Nine Bibb County Jail inmates are now facing felony murder charges after one man died in a fight. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office officials say Breele Jahiem Johnson died and five inmates suffered injuries from this incident a month ago. Eighteen inmates are facing possession of prohibited item charges. Sheriff David Davis says we’re grateful “all inmates involved in this incident are being held responsible.”
*DeKalb Police say they’ve uncovered an extensive lawn equipment theft ring. So far, over a hundred stolen items have been recovered like chainsaws, weed trimmers and other related equipment. A victim tracked their equipment to a home Tuesday in Chestnut Hill Circle where officers uncovered an area “packed with suspected stolen items.” One person has been arrested and is facing felony theft charges.
*GBI is accusing a former payroll specialist in Troup County of embezzling over five-hundred thousand dollars. Wesleigh Gaddy was arrested last May. Court documents reveal a sheriff’s deputy had reported last April a discrepancy in his paycheck. Investigators found deposit slips made out in the deputy’s name for funds he never received. The missing money dates back two years. Authorities say “misappropriating public funds is a betrayal of the public trust” and all will be held accountable.