Pickens County Jailer Charged With Custodial Sexual Abuse

GORDO, AL — Investigators have charged a correctional officer at the Pickens County Jail with 16 counts of custodial sexual abuse.

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The charges come after an investigation found evidence of sexual conduct between Pickens County Jail employee Marquita Booker and an inmate being housed at the Pickens County Jail in Gordo.

Booker was charged Friday afternoon and is being held at the Lamar County Jail awaiting a judge to set her bond.

“Investigators with my office were made aware of the allegations concerning Ms. Brooks earlier this week," District Attorney Andy Hamlin said. "An investigation into the matter was conducted and ultimately led to my office seeking warrants and arresting her earlier this afternoon,” said District Attorney Andy Hamlin. “We will carefully review all findings from this ongoing investigation and take further action if necessary.”

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