Warm Springs police officer arrested in Hogansville domestic dispute
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- Warm Springs police officer Kevin Worthy arrested in Hogansville domestic dispute Friday; charged with assault, battery, terroristic threats, elder abuse.
- Worthy placed on administrative leave; department conducting internal investigation with additional charges expected.
A Warm Springs police officer is now in jail after a domestic dispute in the city of Hogansville.
The dispute happened around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2025, in the Village area of the city. As the investigation by police began, officers arrested Kevin Worthy.
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Worthy, an officer with Warm Springs Police Department, was arrested and charged with simple assault and simple battery under the family violence act, along with a terroristic threats and an elder abuse charge.
Warm Springs Police Chief Guy Spradlin placed Worthy on administrative leave effective immediately after Chief Spradlin responded to the scene and collected all department-issued equipment from Worthy.
Warm Springs police is conducting its own internal investigation regarding this matter in accordance with departmental policy and professional standards.
“The Hogansville Police Department remains committed to transparency and accountability,” according to a statement from the department.
As the investigation remains ongoing, additional charges are expected.
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