Crime & Safety
Deputy Faces Sex Trafficking Charges, More In DeKalb County
A DeKalb County deputy has been charged with sex trafficking, child molestation and rape.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A 34-year-old DeKalb County deputy has been arrested on multiple charges that include sex trafficking, child molestation and rape, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Stone Mountain resident Derrick Gardner was arrested Sunday by the DeKalb County Police Department. His employment has been terminated.
Gardner was charged with Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Rape, Child Molestation, Cruelty to Children in the First Degree, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes, and Aggravated Sexual Battery.
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He’s being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail.
The DeKalb County Police Department released the following statement:
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On Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 the DeKalb County Police Department responded to a 911 call and report of a rape. As a result of the investigation, Derrick Gardner was arrested and charged with Rape, Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Child Molestation, Cruelty to Children in the First Degree, Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes and Aggravated Sexual Battery.
During the course of the investigation, Lakreshia Brookins was also arrested for Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree.
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