Sheriff Charged with Extortion and Gun Violation | Augusta Georgia News

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams faces serious federal charges after a grand jury indicted him on two counts: extortion under color of official right and illegally transferring a firearm to a prohibited person. Allegedly, between August and September 2021, he accepted cash from five individuals in exchange for dismissing their DUI citations—an act that impacted interstate commerce under the Hobbs Act. Separately, in January 2023, he allegedly gave a Glock to someone with a felony record, violating federal gun laws. The county commission has called the allegations troubling and is coordinating with state officials to investigate thoroughly while maintaining public safety. Sheriff Williams confirmed receipt of the indictment, plans to appear in court, and has asked for privacy as his legal team handles the case, while expressing faith in his support system. 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/e5da8cc282337d5b