Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill arrests ex-deputy who wants to unseat him

[TexasTowelie]

Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill on Monday issued arrest warrants for a potential rival for his job on charges of filing false documentation and violation of oath of office.

Robert Hawes, a former deputy in the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office under Hill who announced plans to run for the office earlier this month, was expected to turn himself into the county jail late Monday.

The warrants come a week after Hill had Hawes’ wife, Gerrian Hawes, arrested and jailed over several emails she sent him earlier this year. Hill said the emails were harassing and that Gerrian Hawes refused to discontinue the communication even after he asked her to stop.

The arrest last Wednesday of Gerrian Hawes was livestreamed by her husband on Facebook. Gerrian Hawes also livestreamed a follow up on the social network after being released Thursday.

Read more: https://www.ajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/clayton-sheriff-victor-hill-issues-arrest-warrant-for-former-cop-who-wants-unseat-him/mUCyc4veQvRGUFwKebIZsM/

[Hermit-The-Prog]

1. not the onion?

This has to be a rejected script from a 1970s tv series. Right?

Now, if they follow Hollyweird norms, the missing Glock will be discovered during a campaign debate, either in the basement of the incumbent or a drug bust in another state.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I was curious when I posted this article.

Search on Sheriff Victor Hill and you'll find that this isn't the first time that he has received unfavorable press coverage:

https://www.ajc.com/news/sheriff-victor-hill-certification-suspended/5FugJlygU8mFwQpEH0K7tJ/

https://www.myajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/clayton-sheriff-chaplain-calls-victor-hill-evil-goes-jail/bhvvz2kzrszyz5fhCg4cWP/

https://www.ajc.com/news/clayton-county-sheriff-victor-hill-charged-shooting/qyVHGT3clMWHWE4vPrsjIP/

[Hermit-The-Prog]

3. lordy

It's inverse Walking Tall!

Not a place I'd want to visit while that guy is sheriff.


Thanks for the links. Those stories border on the bizarre.

[CurtEastPoint]

6. LOL... I live nearby. He's a tiny little shit they call 'Walking Small!'

[Hermit-The-Prog]

7. oh that fits!

From the stories the OP linked, I expected to see a pot-bellied, cigar-chomping, stereotypical Southern sheriff wearing reflector sunglasses. Somebody in casting messed up.

[CurtEastPoint]

8. Nope. Little 5'2" black version of the above. He's a disgrace. "Accidentally" shot a realtor once.

No charges. But that county keeps electing him.

Oh and this is rich: During the final week of his first term, Hill filed for bankruptcy, due partly to the amount of money he owed in damages for lawsuits against him. On his first day in office in 2005, Hill fired 27 deputies, who later sued for wrongful termination. They won their jobs back and settled for $7 million, which was paid by Clayton County.

[Phentex]

9. Yes, he's always in the news...

and has been for many years. Controversy follows him.

[recovering_democrat]

4. Not at all surprising

Lived in Clayton County many years before moving to Florida. Including his election and then the loss of hope and confidence of him by many.

Very sad. But very true. If you thought this was an isolated Incident it isn't. Good example of how bad it can be!

[Submariner]

5. I see the old cell phone to the ear with sunglasses on

is still the dodge used to ignore the news media questions.

Oh oh...If Trump see this he may try the arrest thy opponent strategy in 2020.