FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A metro Atlanta fire department lieutenant will be placed on leave after being arrested for stalking.
Forsyth County Fire Dept. Lt. Patrick Allingham was charged with stalking in Jackson County.
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The fire department said in a statement that Allingham will be placed on administrative leave upon his release from Jackson County authorities.
The department also launched an internal investigation into Allingham as a result of his arrest.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Allingham was charged with aggravated stalking, but said the charges themselves were from the Hoschton Police Department.
Channel 2 Action News is still working to learn more about the case.
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