An Athens-Clarke County detention officer was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly breaking her oath of office.
The Athens Banner-Herald reported that Karen B. Amaya, 35, broke her oath and faces felony charges after she had a relationship with a male inmate. According to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, the male inmate had been incarcerated since February.
Amaya was hired as a detention officer in March 2021 and was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 10. An investigation led to a warrant, in addition to Amaya’s notice that she would be fired on November 7.
Amaya was booked into the jail and then released on a $2,400 bond.
