Sheriff Under Fire Faces Six Charges | Augusta Georgia News

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is under federal indictment on six serious charges, including bribery to dismiss DUI tickets and illegal firearm transfer — each carrying up to 20 and 15 years respectively. Despite the scandal, some former colleagues recall him as a “pretty good person.” Still serving, he could be removed by Governor Kemp, with Chief Deputy Lee Webster poised to take over. His arraignment is set — and this case could reshape law enforcement in Burke County. 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/a37c1e19774afeac