SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — The South Fulton Police Department has arrested one of its own on charges of sexual assault.
The department said Patrol Officer Michael Shealey Cockran, 30, has been charged with sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority and violation of oath of office.
Investigators said the assault happened on March 21.
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“No one is above the law. These actions represent a serious violation of the law, department policy, and the trust placed in our officers by the community. The South Fulton Police Department holds its personnel to the highest standards, and we will not tolerate conduct that betrays the badge or the public we serve,” said Interim Public Safety Director, Dr. Alexander.
South Fulton police said Cockran has been fired and is currently being processed in the Fulton County Jail.
The department is holding a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Channel 2 Action News will have a reporter and photographer there to learn more information about this arrest for LIVE updates starting on Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m.
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