Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Taking "Inappropriate" Photos Of Woman

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- A Bartow County sheriff's deputy is accused of taking inappropriate photos of a woman while on duty.

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have arrested Joshua David Nelson, 31, and charged him with violation of oath of office, possession of methamphetamine and sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority, all of which are felonies, the agency said.

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office reached out to the GBI on Monday, May 9 to "investigate allegations that deputy Nelson abused his authority as a sworn officer."

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The female victim told authorities that during a non-custodial transport, Nelson allegedly took "inappropriate" photos of her, the GBI said. The sheriff's office initiated an internal investigation, and subsequently asked the GBI to launch a criminal probe.

Nelson has been employed with the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office for six years and 10 months. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Cherokee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Rosemary Greene for further action.

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