Georgia deputy accused of punching inmate several times, GBI says

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. — A Camden County sheriff’s deputy was arrested after officials say he punched an inmate multiple times.

Jacoby Anderson, 25, of St. Mary’s, was charged with a count of simple battery and a single count of violation of oath on May 18.

The investigation stemmed from a March 2023 incident.

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The Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Keith Higgins, asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on May 11 to examine allegations involving a use of force incident between Anderson and an inmate at the county jail.

The GBI investigation revealed that Anderson “hit the inmate several times with a closed fist,” leading to the charges of simple battery and violating his oath.

The deputy was booked at the Camden County Jail on May 18.

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According to the GBI, once the investigation is complete, the case will be given to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

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