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A Fulton County, Georgia, detention officer faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting inmates at the Fulton County Jail on Sunday and then failing to accurately report what happened, officials said.
Detention Officer Demarcus Whatley, 25, is charged with three counts of aggravated assault, three counts of cruelty to prisoners, four counts of breach of oath by a public officer, one count of false statements and writings, withholding of facts, and fraudulent documents and one reckless behavior. He’s behind bars with no bond.
Officials said the prison investigation unit began investigating Whatley after receiving an inmate complaint against him, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
After analyzing video footage, it was determined that he used excessive force against three inmates during an incident on Sunday and failed to accurately report it.
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Detention Officer Demarcus Whatley, 25, is being held without bail at the Fulton County Jail on multiple felony charges related to the alleged assault of three inmates. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office)
“Detention officers have a responsibility to treat those in their custody humanely and with respect,” Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said in a statement.
He continued, “When an officer deviates from this duty, he must be held accountable. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to thoroughly investigating allegations of officer misconduct. As sheriff, I remain committed to transparency and act promptly and appropriately action if those claims are sustained.”
Whatley, who was hired as a detention officer on March 1, has been fired by the sheriff’s office.
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There have been several incidents of alleged misconduct by officers at the Fulton County Jail in recent months, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
In early June, detention officer Monique Clark was arrested after bodycam footage allegedly showed him strangling an Alpharetta police detainee until she passed out after refusing to take a mugshot.
A Fulton County, Georgia, detention officer faces multiple charges of aggravated assault after allegedly using excessive force against inmates and failing to accurately report it. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
In March, detention officer Kawana Jenkins, 36, was arrested after a phone discovered during a shakedown in the prison’s maximum security wing allegedly showed she had an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.
Jenkins was charged with two counts of inappropriate sexual contact by an employee or agent, five counts of breach of oath by a public official, two counts of reckless endangerment, two counts of cruelty to prisoners and one count of obtaining, obtaining or giving of a prisoner. prohibited items without permission.
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In February, detention officer Reynard Trotman was arrested after allegedly assaulting a detainee. He was charged with seven counts of breach of oath by a public official, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of battery, reckless endangerment, cruelty to a prisoner and conspiracy to commit a crime.
All officers charged in recent months have been relieved of their duties.
