Deputy Accused Of Sexual Battery

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A Fulton County sheriff's deputy was arrested on Friday, police said.

Rudolph Stafford was arrested on sexual battery charges. He turned himself in at the DeKalb County Jail, where the incident happened, police said.

Authorities wouldn't reveal many details but said the victim may be a woman Stafford was living with.

Deputy Arrested On Sex Charges

Authorities said Stafford is a veteran in good standing at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. They said he will remain on active duty pending an investigation by the Law Enforcement Office of Professional Standards.

Stafford was being held on $2,000 bond.