Augusta Press · Jul 29, 2026 · Staff Report
Sheriff Williams loses arrest powers, launches legal defense website

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams lost his arrest powers after the Georgia POST Council suspended his certification following his federal indictment.
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- WFXG · Jul 28, 2026Burke County Sheriff's certifications suspended following federal indictment(opens in new tab)
- WJBF · Jul 28, 2026Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams' POST certifications suspended due to indictment(opens in new tab)
- WRDW · Jul 28, 2026Burke County sheriff’s certifications suspended after indictment(opens in new tab)
- Augusta Press · Jul 28, 2026Alfonzo Williams publicly declares innocence, blames politics, racism for federal indictment(opens in new tab)
- WFXG · Jul 27, 2026Burke County Sheriff Alfonso Williams claims innocence on local radio show(opens in new tab)
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