Sheriff Accused of Corruption and Gun Violation | Savannah News

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is facing serious federal charges alleging he took cash to drop DUI cases for five people over nine months in 2021-2022, plus illegally handed a gun to a convicted felon in January 2023. Local officials are calling for transparency on taxpayer spending, while the state process—led by a review commission and Georgia AG—will determine if Williams should be placed on leave. He’s remained silent publicly, though he posted a statement on Facebook; he’s legally innocent until proven guilty as the investigation continues. 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/8d060d062227ee1c