Saturday September 28th, 2024 3:22PM

Gwinnett County Jailer arrested and terminated on Simple Battery charge

By Logan Landers Anchor/Reporter

A press release from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office stated that accusations of an alleged jailer misconduct incident were reported to the Jail Investigations Unit on Thursday, September 26.

While conducting the investigation, it was determined that Jailer Master Theresa Bell was found to have violated multiple Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office policies. 

The investigation also determined that Bell, a five-year employee, committed the offense of Simple Battery. 

She is currently detained at the Gwinnett County Jail with bond. 

Bell has also been served with an intent to terminate and placed on administrative leave. 

Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor stated “Conduct of this nature will not be tolerated by our staff. I want the community to know that we hold our employees to the highest standards of professionalism. Employees should treat everyone they encounter with respect and dignity.”

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