Augusta Press · Jul 15, 2026 · Susan McCord

Federal grand jury indicts Burke County Sheriff on extortion, gun charges

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams was indicted on five counts of Hobbs Act extortion and gun charges for allegedly taking money to dismiss DUI citations.

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