A former probationary detention officer has been fired from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and arrested.
According to a release from the sheriff’s office, 18-year-old Jayden Antwon Cole was fired from his position at the jail after an investigation into alleged misconduct while off-duty. Cole is facing charges including violation of oath of office, battery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
“The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office holds our team to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct,” said Sheriff John Q. Williams. “As sworn officers, we must uphold the law, maintain public trust, and ensure the safety and security of the community we serve. We will not tolerate conduct that damages that trust. Violators of the law will be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent.”
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is leading the criminal investigation.
Additional details will be released as permitted by the ACCPD.
