Former Fulton Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Kickback Scheme

A former Forsyth County sheriff’s deputy will spend the next 15 months in federal prison for a scheme in which he allegedly solicited bribes from security officers, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division says.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Reginald Warren, 60, was in charge of contracting City of Atlanta workers to provide security at public swimming pools as part of his duties at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in 2011. After the workers were hired, Warren allegedly demanded kickbacks from at least three of the workers in exchange for continued work. During a three-month period, Warren pocketed thousands of dollars in bribes.

“Mr. Warren’s conviction and sentence are a reflection of our commitment to make sure those who work within the law enforcement community respect and keep the public’s trust,” said United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates. “This former deputy sheriff used his position and badge to extort kickbacks from workers contracted by the City of Atlanta to make the pools safe for its citizens and, consequently, betrayed the people he promised to help.”

J. Britt Johnson, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Atlanta Field Office, stated: “The FBI remains committed to identifying, investigating, and presenting for prosecution those law enforcement officers who would sell their badges for personal gain and today’s sentencing reflects that commitment. The FBI, in carrying out its public corruption mandate, asks that the public report such activity to their nearest FBI field office.”

Warren was sentenced following his guilty plea on May 6. Following his release from prison, he will face an additional two years of probation.