Former GA detention officer accused of giving inmates cell phone, vapes in jail

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia detention officer is off the job after the sheriff’s office said he was providing inmates with contraband.

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On Sept. 4, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office said it was made aware of a detention officer providing inmates with a cell phone and smoking vapes in the jail.

That same day, Detention Ofc. Octavious Deshaun King was placed on administrative leave with pay.

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Crawford investigators began a criminal investigation into the matter.

During the investigation, officials said probable cause was determined that King had committed a criminal act. King was terminated.

King turned himself in to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on Friday.

He was charged with one count of violation of oath by a public officer and one count of giving inmates liquor, drugs, and weapons, without the consent of the warden.

King had his first appearance hearing with a bond set at $10,000.

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