FBI and GBI confirm that they are investigating Cochran Georgia Police Department
Federal and state authorities are probing allegations of misconduct on the part of Cochran police officers. However, the FBI and GBI have released few details about the investigation.
The Macon Telegraph has the story here.
The GBI reported that the current accusations stem from a 2008 investigation in which two former Cochran police officers were charged with enticing a child and interfering with custody. The two officers were working part-time in Pineview at the time the charges arose.
Brent Powell, one of the officers, was convicted of violation of oath of office and received five years on probation. The other officer’s case is still pending.
The mayor of Cochran, Gene Towns, has commented that no police officers have been arrested or suspended so far.
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