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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSheriff wanted for sexual battery hasn't been arrested cuz he's on a religious mission out of state
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Adam Klasfeld
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"Sheriff Wanted on Sexual Battery Charge Isn't Under Arrest Because He's 'Participating in A Church-Sponsored Mission Trip' Out of State: Deputies"
A sergeant wouldn't comment to @colinkalmbacher about whether he was in the U.S.
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/sheriff-wanted-on-sexual-battery-charge-isnt-under-arrest-because-hes-participating-in-a-church-sponsored-mission-trip-out-of-state-deputies/ @lawcrimenews
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Sheriff Wanted on Sexual Battery Charge Isn't Under Arrest Because He's 'Participating in A...
A Georgia sheriff is wanted on sexual battery charges for allegedly groping a judge's breast at a hotel bar late last month, but his own deputies say he's not in custody because he's currently on a...
2:35 PM · Feb 4, 2022
Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
"Sheriff Wanted on Sexual Battery Charge Isn't Under Arrest Because He's 'Participating in A Church-Sponsored Mission Trip' Out of State: Deputies"
A sergeant wouldn't comment to @colinkalmbacher about whether he was in the U.S.
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/sheriff-wanted-on-sexual-battery-charge-isnt-under-arrest-because-hes-participating-in-a-church-sponsored-mission-trip-out-of-state-deputies/ @lawcrimenews
lawandcrime.com
Sheriff Wanted on Sexual Battery Charge Isn't Under Arrest Because He's 'Participating in A...
A Georgia sheriff is wanted on sexual battery charges for allegedly groping a judge's breast at a hotel bar late last month, but his own deputies say he's not in custody because he's currently on a...
2:35 PM · Feb 4, 2022
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/sheriff-wanted-on-sexual-battery-charge-isnt-under-arrest-because-hes-participating-in-a-church-sponsored-mission-trip-out-of-state-deputies/
A Georgia sheriff is wanted on sexual battery charges for allegedly groping a judges breast at a hotel bar late last month, but his own deputies say hes not in custody because hes currently on a church trip out of state.
An arrest warrant out of Cobb County, Ga., was issued last Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 for Bleckley County Sheriff Kristopher Coody. The two counties are two and a half hours apart.
According to the Cobb County Police Department, the now-wanted sheriff was at an event in the Atlanta metropolitan area when the incident occurred on January 18th. Investigators were called to the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly the next day and told by several witnesses that Coody placed his hand on the breast of the victim without her consent.
In a statement, Bleckley County Sheriffs Office Chief Deputy Daniel Cape provided a reason for why his boss was not yet in custody over the charge:
Bleckley County Sheriffs Office is aware of the outstanding warrant regarding Sheriff Coody. Sheriff Coody is currently participating in a church-sponsored mission trip outside of the state of Georgia, that has been scheduled for nearly a year. Sheriff Coody has been a law enforcement officer for more than two decades and has tremendous respect for our court system. Hes taking these allegations seriously and will meet with the appropriate authorities as soon as he returns. The Bleckley county sheriffs office has always and will continue to believe in complete transparency- However, will not comment any further on these pending criminal charges, to allow the investigation to continue without interference. Sheriff Coody will provide more information at a later date, as he is able to do so.
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Sheriff wanted for sexual battery hasn't been arrested cuz he's on a religious mission out of state (Original Post)
Nevilledog
Feb 2022
OP
And so the rest of the states are going to be happy that a sexual predator is on the loose in their
SWBTATTReg
Feb 2022
#2
If you are a RW pig or a RW priest, odds are good you are a paedo rapist and/or a rapist of adults
Celerity
Feb 2022
#10
As long as he's in deep shit when he gets home, not sure the wait to arrest is of grave concern ...
Hugh_Lebowski
Feb 2022
#11
I'm guessing it takes a lot of ethanol to make groping a judge seem like a good idea
paulkienitz
Feb 2022
#12
How many more women will he assault while on his "church-sponsored mission"?
Solly Mack
Feb 2022
#13
Baitball Blogger
(46,709 posts)1. .
SWBTATTReg
(22,124 posts)2. And so the rest of the states are going to be happy that a sexual predator is on the loose in their
state?
multigraincracker
(32,682 posts)3. Professional Courtesy.
Very common in law enforcement. Not legal or Constitutional, but common.
Nevilledog
(51,104 posts)4. He assaulted a judge.
multigraincracker
(32,682 posts)6. But he took care of a cop.
Nevilledog
(51,104 posts)9. Wut?!
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)5. He's in a missionary position?
Bev54
(10,052 posts)7. Is he coming back? Or did he pack up his house for this mission?
Tickle
(2,520 posts)8. He's piece of work, he allowed a 12 year old girl to drive his patrol cruiser
LOL somethings you just can't make up
Coody worked for the Georgia State Patrol from 1988 until 2007, when he was terminated. A case summary details two allegations of improper conduct including a domestic dispute between Sheriff Coody and a friend. According to agency documentation, The argument became a pushing and shoving match and it escalated in volume and violence.
The same case summary also indicates that Sheriff Coody allegedly allowed a 12-year-old girl to drive his patrol cruiser. According to agency documentation, An independent witness confirmed seeing the child driving the patrol unit on the highway while this officers brother rode in the passengers seat of the marked vehicle.
Celerity
(43,379 posts)10. If you are a RW pig or a RW priest, odds are good you are a paedo rapist and/or a rapist of adults
Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)11. As long as he's in deep shit when he gets home, not sure the wait to arrest is of grave concern ...
People sometimes do really stupid shit when they're drunk in bars, doesn't necessarily mean they're otherwise an outright menace to society.
MHO.
paulkienitz
(1,296 posts)12. I'm guessing it takes a lot of ethanol to make groping a judge seem like a good idea
I wonder if this guy should also be checked for sobriety on the job, as a side investigation.
Solly Mack
(90,767 posts)13. How many more women will he assault while on his "church-sponsored mission"?
Sounds to me that they had the warrant locally, didn't serve it, then allowed the sheriff to go on his trip, and then used the excuse he was out of town as to why they haven't served it yet.
They throw in the "church-sponsored mission" bullshit line as a way of saying his character is good. Because, you know, those church going folks never do bad things.
Boomerproud
(7,952 posts)14. Coody... apt name don't you think?
keithbvadu2
(36,806 posts)15. Is the church speaking up or ignoring it?