Bleckley County sheriff wanted on sexual battery charges in Cobb County, turns himself in

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — According to the Cobb County Sheriff jail website, Bleckley County Sheriff Kristopher Coody was booked into custody just after 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4.

Coody was arrested on sexual battery charges stemming from an alleged incident that happened at the Renaissance Waverly hotel on Jan. 18 during a convention.

Coody has since been released, according to the jail site.

He has not made any statements about the arrest, but his office issued a statement in regards to the allegations.

Here is the full statement from the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office:

“The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the outstanding warrant regarding Sheriff Coody. Sheriff Coody is currently participating in a church sponsored mission trip outside of the State of Georgia that has been scheduled for nearly a year.

“Sheriff Coody has been a law enforcement officer for more than two decades and has tremendous respect for our court system. He is taking these allegations seriously and will meet with the appropriate authorities as soon as he returns.

“The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office has always and will continue to believe in complete transparency. However, we will not comment any further on these pending criminal charges to allow the investigation to continue without interference.

“Sheriff Coody will provide more information at a later date as he is able to do so. We appreciate your questions and your concern and understand your requests for information. Thank you for your support and patience.”

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