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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Escaped Clayton inmate stole officer's keys when she fell asleep, sheriff says
An inmate who managed to escape from a Clayton County hospital on Saturday got free because an officer fell asleep, the sheriff's office confirmed. Sheriff Levon Allen says a correction officer fell asleep and James Beasley took her keys and got out of Southern Regional Hospital. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Beasley got out of his handcuffs and shackles, changed into civilian clothes and got on a MARTA bus to College Park. Channel 2's Tom Jones spoke with a woman who says Beasley pretended to work at a College Park recreation center before hopping into her truck and driving off. 'I was like, 'I know this joker ain't stealing my truck,'' Veronica Mason said. TRENDING STORIES: Crash on I-75 SB in north Georgia shuts interstate down for hours GA student taken into ICE custody after traffic stop pulled over by mistake, police say Georgia AG announces Brookhaven woman convicted in $305K Medicaid fraud scheme The sheriff's office says Beasley then led deputies on a chase and was arrested after crashing the truck. The officer, who has not been identified, faces a termination hearing this week. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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‘I got something for you:' Correctional officer accused of attacking Clayton inmate
A Clayton County correctional officer is being accused of attacking an inmate inside the jail earlier this week. Sheriff Levon Allen told Channel 2's Tom Jones that the inmate told now-former Officer Darius Roberts, 'I got something for you.' That's when they say Roberts repeatedly punched the inmate, slammed him to the ground and Tased him. What Jones saw in video footage of the incident, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 5:00 p.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A probable cause affidavit says several employees had to restrain Roberts to keep him away from the inmate. Sheriff Allen confirmed that Roberts has been fired and charged with battery, simple assault and violation of oath of office. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Convicted killer mistakenly released in Clayton County coming back to GA after his recapture
The convicted murderer mistakenly released from jail will soon be headed back to Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Kathan Guzman was in court Tuesday in Florida where he did not oppose extradition. The victim's mother told Channel 2's Tom Jones she is relieved Guzman is coming back to Georgia to start his life sentence. Guzman was convicted in October of killing his ex-girlfriend, 19-year-old Delila Grayson, and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Christina Grayson, Delilah Grayson's mother, lives in Florida and said she didn't feel comfortable with her killer being so close to her. She wants to make sure he doesn't come back to Clayton County Jail, where he was mistakenly released March 27. Sheriff Levon Allen said his workers released him from the jail due to a paperwork error. 'First of all, I haven't received sufficient enough answers on the mistaken release, even though Sheriff Levon Allen did reach out and call me,' she said. U.S. Marshals recaptured him near Orlando on April 11. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Clayton Co. Jail experiences complete power outage after severe storms
The Clayton County Jail is experiencing a complete power outage after severe storms swept across North Georgia. Though the jail is equipped with emergency power generators, Sheriff Levon Allen said it was unclear what systems, if any, are operating. The outage began at approximately 4 a.m. Allen said the only light available inside the jail are the illuminated exit signs. Kitchen operations are down, preventing meal preparation. The coolers and refrigerators are off, which is concerning to jail staff regarding how long food can be preserved. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The infirmary is without power, which affects inmates who require breathing machines and other critical medical equipment. All computers, phone lines, and internet service is down, limiting communication inside and outside the jail. Officers and medical staff are on high alert. Staff are arranging for alternative meal plans and medical accommodations. Allen said the jail building is the responsibility of the owners, the Clayton County Board of Commissioners. TRENDING STORIES: Traffic stalled in South Fulton after motorcyclist killed in crash Sheriff says there are 'some peculiarities' in case of missing teacher on Lake Oconee Fulton County Schools employees on leave as 'redirection' of funds investigated [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
