Chambers County deputy on duty arrested on drug charges
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A Chambers County deputy is facing charges in a drug investigation.
Chambers County Deputy Sheriff Mark McManus was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (liquid form of anabolic steroids and Pregabalen) by members of the Chambers County Drug Task Force on January 11, 2023.
At the time of his arrest, McManus was on duty in a marked patrol unit. The arrest took place in a business parking lot in the 3700 block of 20th Avenue in Valley. The investigation is ongoing.
McManus was transported to the Chambers County Detention Facility and booked. He was later released on a $10,000 bond. McManus tendered his resignation as a deputy sheriff following the arrest.
“Sheriff Sid Lockhart would like to thank the members of the Chambers County Drug Task Force for their professional efforts in this and all investigations,” the press release added.
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