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Muscogee County public defender arrested on drug related charges
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Key takeaways
- Public defender Sirena Saunders arrested December 22 on methamphetamine and firearm possession charges.
- Arrest occurred at location of morning shooting that injured two people in Muscogee County.
A Muscogee County public defender is behind bars today in connection to drug related charges.
According to jail records, 43-year-old Sirena Saunders was booked into the county jail on December 22, 2023, around 2 P.M., on possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime, and possession and use of drug related object.
CNAW2News.com has confirmed that Saunders was arrested at 1721 Rollins Way, the same location at this mornings shooting scene which left two people injured. Saunders works as an assistant public defender in Muscogee County.
This remains a developing story.
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