27 DUI Cases Dismissed Over Trooper Absence | Savannah News

Twenty-seven DUI cases in Chatham County were tossed last week after four fired Georgia State Patrol troopers vanished from court — and they’re not just gone, they’re ghosting the justice system. The DA’s office says this isn’t an isolated incident — over 150 more cases may be up for dismissal if these troopers keep skipping subpoenas. These officers were let go after being caught in a shady scheme: filing bogus personal injury claims against drivers they’d PIT-chased, pocketing nearly $100K for fake “anxiety” and “soreness” claims — even though they never saw a doctor. The DA warns that without law enforcement in the courtroom, prosecutors can’t prosecute — especially in a county already drowning in DUIs thanks to its booming tourism. They’re scrambling to find replacement witnesses, especially for repeat offenders, while still trying to reach the fired troopers. And while the DA stresses this is an extreme outlier — not reflective of most officers — she’s holding off on criminal charges until the internal probe wraps up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bab1f32aa8537c8