Crime & Safety
Atlanta Police Chief's Son, a Firefighter, Arrested on Shoplifting Charge at Douglasville Walmart
Fire department awaits disposition in case.
The Atlanta police chief's son,Β a current firefighter, is facing a shoplifting charge for an incident in Douglasville in which he's accused of trying to steal underwear, water bottles, flashlightsΒ and batteries.
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Firefighter Thomas Turner was arrested on Feb. 28,Β according to WSB-TV, which obtained the police report. Thomas TurnerΒ is the son of Atlanta Police Chief George Turner.Β
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The arrest occurred at theΒ Walmart in Douglasville.
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Channel 2 citedΒ a report that said Turner was watched by a Walmart loss-prevention employee who calledΒ 911. When officers arrived, the report states, officers found Turner with the goods, with a retail value of $38.28,Β stuffed in his pockets.
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When Channel 2 contacted the Atlanta Fire Department officials, they said they are aware of the arrest and released a brief statement:
"Firefighter Turner has returned to work and has been reassigned to a non-safety-sensitive position. The Departmentβs Office of Professional Standards is awaiting the results of the courtβs disposition of the case before making a decision as to any departmental action."
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