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GBI charges ex-Athens cop with sexual exploitation of a child in Commerce
An Athens-Clarke police officer was fired Tuesday after warrants were taken in Commerce charging her with a crime against a child.
Former Athens-Clarke County officer arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of children
COMMERCE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Amber Nicole Ferguson, a former officer with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, on two counts of sexual exploitation of children. Ferguson, a 33-year-old from Commerce, Georgia, surrendered to authorities at the Jackson County Jail on Monday, Jan. 15 at 8 a.m.
Former Athens-Clarke County police officer accused of taking sexually explicit photos of child
A family member filed a complaint against Amber Nicole Ferguson, 33, of Commerce. According to the GBI, Ferguson a former officer with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department was accused of taking sexually explicit pictures of a child. A 16-year-old south GA murder suspect was on the run for weeks. Here’s how he was caught
Commerce woman, former Athens officer, arrested for sexual exploitation of children
A Commerce woman and former Athens-Clarke County Police officer is facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation of children.
GBI: Former Athens-Clarke police officer charged with sexual exploitation of children
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested a former Athens-Clarke County police officer on two counts of sexual exploitation of children on Wednesday morning, according to the agency.
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Suspects in custody after armed robbery, chase ends in gunfire in Athens, authorities say
Both suspects in the armed robbery and pursuit were taken into custody, authorities said. Medical treatment was also given.
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