Detention Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Jail
On Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., as a result of an investigation that has spanned several weeks, Sheriff Stacy Williams placed Detention Officer Brandy “Joelle” Guthrie under arrest and immediately terminated her from employment with the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. Guthrie, who had begun her employment with the Sheriff’s Office in October of 2020, has been charged with Crossing a Guard-line with Contraband and Suspected Drugs and Violation of Oath of Office, both of which are felony charges. Shortly after taking office at the beginning of the year, Sherif...