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A Coweta County Deputy is no longer employed following an arrest by the GBI. Deputy Justin Woods is alleged to have hit and tased an inmate that was fully restrained. The investigation is still currently open and GT requests that Coweta County release any body camera or jail camera footage in relation to this incident.
GT Questions if District Attorney Herb Cranford will prosecute or not find enough evidence to prosecute. Deputy Woods was sworn in Coweta County Deputy on March 23, 2020. Two other deputies were also sworn in on the same day. Deputy Debra Found was in the position of a Jail Lieutenant at one point. GT came across her working in the courthouse afterwards. Records were requested for any internal investigations or complaints that would lead a Jail Lieutenant to go down in rank to the courthouse. No responsive records were found.
GBI Press Release:
Newnan, Coweta County, GA (April 4, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged former Coweta County Deputy Justin Alexander Woods, age 29, of Hogansville, Troup County, GA, with Battery, Simple Battery, and Violation of Oath by Public Officer.
On February 24, 2025, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate allegations that Woods used excessive force against an inmate housed in the Coweta County Jail.
The investigation indicates that Woods hit and tased an inmate who was fully restrained during an argument between the inmate and Woods. Assisting detention officers witnessed the incident.
Woods was booked into the Coweta County Jail.
This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI regional investigative office in Columbus at 706-565-7888 . Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Coweta County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
