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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

Jail Adminirtrdtot
CoioEi Thonas M. Gilb,g

laweme

Chief

Detuq

As sisant I

Roy J. Harris

ail Admintsmar

Melissa S. Kohne

Enforcenent Opetatbrs Admiistratm

lail Opentiats
Major Kimberly c. Middleron

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Assistant Enforcenenr Adminisnat,r

Iail SecuitL
Major Cloria G. Wilson

Major Russell A. Smith

May 8, 2015

Corporal Jason Kenny

Chatham County Sheriffs Office

Corporal Kenny:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the chatham County sheriffs Office.
As you are aware, your actions on January 1, 2015 that resulted in the death of an inmate are under

investigation by the District Attorney and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

| find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment irrespective of the outcome of any
criminal investigation. In addition to termination, please note that the Sheriff will report this mater to
the Georgia Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST) Council.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and
equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. your finar
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. you can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility

for

consolidated omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (coBRA) continuation of group health

coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt of this letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff Al St Lawrence.
Should you have questions, you may contact either the Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or

the County Attorney's Office.

Sincerely.

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Enforcement Bureau - PO. Box 10026 - Savannah, CA 31412

Jail - 1050 Carl cd{fin Drive, GA 31405

5'd-/s

Telephone (912) 652-7634 . Fzx l9lZl 652.7 660

Glephone (912) 652-7650 . Fax (912) 652.7660

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

la.il Adninisttdtor

faurena

Cololel Thoma M. Ciiberg

Detuq

Roy J. Harris

Assisttlnt I ail Admi^istrator

Mel sa S. Kohne

Enforcemnt Operatiors Adninis*ator

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Major Kimberly G. Middleron

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Sr

Cl|.ief

Assista^t E^forceme
Major Russell

Jail Opetutiors

t Ahnir.isnatai
A. Smirh

luil Secuntl
Major Cloria G. Wihon

Corporal Maxine Evans

Chatham County Sheriffs Office

Corporal Evans:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the Chatham County Sheriffs Office.
As you are aware, your actions on January 1, 2015 that resulted in the death of an inmate are under

investigation by the District Attorney and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

I find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment irrespective of the outcome of anv
criminal investigation. In addition to termination, please note that the Sheriff will reoort this matter to
Georgia Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST) Council.

This is to inform you that your employment with the chatham county

sheriffs Department is
terminated effective immediately. The results of an Internal Affairs investigation regarding the
events that led to the death ofan inmate on January t,2ols, which included a review ofyour
conduct, has led to the conclusion that your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and
equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. your final
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. you can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility

for

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health

coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt of this letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff Al St Lawrence.
Should you have questions other than the request to appeal your termination, you can contact either
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney's Office.

Sincerely,

Enfotcement Bureau - PO. Box 10026 , Savannah.

Jail - 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, GA 31405

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31412

Telephone (912) 652-7634 - Fax (9lz) 652.7660

Telephone (912) 652.7650 -Fzx (9rZ) 652-7660

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

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lail Adni^isnabr
Thom M. Gilberg

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Colorel

Ckef Deputl

Assiltant I ail Ahninbtratjr

Melissa S. Kohne

Roy J. Harris
Enlorccmert Opetatbns Adminktraror

Colonel Brian M. Counihan,

lail ODerutbr"

Major Kimbeny G Middleton

Sr.

Assistant Erforcement Adminbtratcn

Iail Sednq

Major RussellA. Smith

Major Gloria G. Wilson

May 8, 2015

Private Eric Vinson

Chatham County Sheriffs Office
Private Vinson:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the Chatham County Sheriffs Office.
find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment. The totality of the circumstances of

your employment, to include but not limited to your actions and inactions ofJanuary
resulted in the death of an inmate, merit your dismissal.

l,

2015 that

The District Attorney is currently reviewing that internal investigation as well as the
investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. lrrespective of whether or not
any action is taken by the District Attorney, I conclude your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and

equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. Your final
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. You can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility for
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health
coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt of this letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff Al

St Lawrence.
Should you have question other than a request to appeal your termination, you can contact either the
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney's Office.

Enforcement Bureau . PO. Box 10026 - Savannah, GA

Jail - 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, GA 31405

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Terephone (912) 652-7634 . Fax (9r2) 652.7660

Telephone (912) 652-?650. Fax (912) 652'?660

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

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lo.il Adminknatur
ColoEl Thotus M. cilbds

Roy J. Hanis

I.!sL\un r I ail Adminis|.Jatot

Melissa S. Kohoe

Enforcefienr OpentiorLt Adminkl:,atot

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Major Kimberly G. Middleton

lail OpefltiLms

A.ssistant Enlorcanett

Adninisttaar
Major Russell A. Smith

Jdil Secrnry

Major Gloria C. Wilson

May 8, 2015

Private Abram Burns

Chatham County Sheriffs Office
Private Burns:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the chatham County sheriffs Office.
find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment. The totality of the circumstances of
your employment, to include but not limited to your actions and inactions ofJanuarv 1, 2015 that
resulted in the death of an inmate, merit your dismissal.

The District Attorney is currently reviewing that internal investigation as well as the
investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. lrrespective of whether or not
any action is taken by the District Attorney, I conclude your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and

equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. your finat
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. you can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any penslon information and eligibility for
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health
coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt ofthis letterto appeal my decision to SheriffAl St Lawrence.
Should you have question other than a request to appeal your termination, you can contact either the
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney's Olfice.

Colonel Brian M. Counihan. Sr.

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Enforcement Bureau , PO. Box 10026 - Savannah, GA 31412
JaiI . 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, cA 31405

Telephone (912) 652-7634 'Fax l9r2) 652-7660

Telephone (912) 652-76 50 - Eax \9121 652.7 660

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

laserce

Chief Deputy
Roy J.

lail Ad'f'iniliabt
Coloael T[ornas

M. Gil]og

lail Administrator
Melissa S. Kohnc

Asststa^t

Hanis

Enforcenent Operariors AdrninLstratar

lail

OperutiorLs

Coloncl Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Major Kimberly G. Middleron

Assiswlt E^[orcement Administratot

Major Russell A. Smith

Jdil Secrn!)
Major Cloria G. t0ilson

May 8, 2015

Private Christooher Reed

Chatham County Sheriffs Office
Private Reed:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the chatham county Sheriffs Office.
find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment. The tota lity of the circumsta nces of

your employment, to include but not limited to your actions and inactions ofJanuary 1, 2015 that
resulted in the death of an inmate, merit your dismissal,
The District Attorney is currently reviewing that internal investigation as well as the

investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. lrrespective of whether or not

any action is taken by the District Attorney, I conclude your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and
equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. Your final
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. You can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility for
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health
coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt of this letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff Al

St Lawrence.
Should you have question other than a request to appeal your termination, you can contact either the
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney's Office.

Colonel Brian M. Counihan. Sr.

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Enforcement Bureau - PO. Box 10026 - Savanruh. GA 31412

Jail - 1050 Carl Grifffn Drive, GA 31405

Terephone (912) 652.7634. Fax \9t2), 652.7 660

Grephone (912) 652.7650 . Fax \9121 652-7660

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

JcLiI

Sr lautence

Chief Depur)
Roy J.

Administratar

Colonel Thoms

M. Gilkrg

Assi,ra t |ail 1lmi^isna@r

Melissa S. Kohne

Hanis

Enforcenart Wario s Administraror

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

lail Operatiav
Major Kimberly G. Middleton

Enfarceme r Adrniflit]'lator

lail Secwitl

^sistant
Majot Russell A. Smith

Major Gloria G. Wilson

May 8, 2015

Private Burt Ambrose

Chatham County Sheriffs Office
Private Ambrose:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the Chatham County Sheriffs Office.
find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment. The totality ofthe circumstances of

your employment, to include but not limited to your actions and inactions ofJanuary 1, 2015 that
resulted in the death of an inmate, merit your dismissal.
The District Attorney is currently reviewing that internal investigation as well as the

investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. lrrespective of whether or not

any action is taken by the District Attorney, I conclude your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and
equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. your final
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. you can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility

for

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health

coverage.
You haveTdaysfrom the receipt

ofthis letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff AlSt Lawrence.

Should you have question other than a request to appeal your termination, you can contact either the
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney,s Office.

Colonef Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Enfotcement Bureau - PO. Box 10026 - Sarannah, GA 3l4r2

Jail - t050 Carl Griftin Ddve, GA 31405

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Telephone (912) 652-7634 . Fax l9l2l 652-766o

"felephone (912) 652.7650 . Fax (9121 652.7660

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHAIHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

AlStl,avmce

lail Administtatot
Colotul fiornas M. cilbds

Chiel Depuq

Assistr;nt

I ail AdminLt:,ator
Melissa S. Kobne

Roy J. Harris

Enforcenmt Ope'anf'x Admink/laror

Colonel Brian M. C,ounihan, Sr.

Major Kinberly C. Middleton

Assiuant Enfofte''.{'!t AdminisnatI.t

Major Russell A. Smith

lail SecuitJ
Major Glorie G. Vihon

lail Opentins

May 8, 2015

Private Frederick Burke

Chatham County Sheriffs Office
Private Burke:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the Chatham county Sheriffs Office.
find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment. The tota lity of the circumsta nces of
your employment, to include but not limited to your actions and inactions ofJanuary 1, 2015 that
resulted in the death of an inmate, merit your dismissal.

The District Attorney is currently reviewing that internal investigation as well as the

investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. lrrespective of whether or not

any action is taken by the District Attorney, I conclude your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and

equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. your final
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. you can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility for
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health
coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt of this letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff Al

St Lawrence.

Should you have question other than a request to appeal your termination, you can contact either the
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney's Office.

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

"-17Enforcement Bureau . PO. Box 10026 - Savannah. GA 31412

Jail.

1050 Carl

Grifftn Drive, GA 31405

6-

Glephone (912) 652.7634 - Fax 1912) 652-7660

Telephone (912) 652-7650 -Eax (9t2) 652,7660

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CTIATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

Sr la@ence

Chizf

JdilAdminiJt'aror
M. Gibers

Colonel TtDmai

Dqtr

Assisrant I atl AdrniflittJ atar

Roy J. Harris

Melissa S. Kohne

O4ations Adminktrarot
Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Enforcement

ld'il Opetutiot:'s

Major Kimberly C. Middleton

Assistant Enforcenmt Administtatot

Jdil

Major Russell A. Smith

Major Cloria G.

Seclrit)

Mlson

May 8, 2015

Private Andrew Evans-Martinez

Chatham County Sheriffs Office
Private Evans-Martinez:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the chatham County Sheriffs office.
find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment. The totality of the circumstances of

your employment, to include but not limited to your actions and inactions ofJanuary 1, 2015 that
resulted in the death of an inmate, merit your dismissal.
The District Attorney is currently reviewing that internal investigation as well as the

investiSation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. lrrespective ofwhether or not

any action is taken by the District Attorney, I conclude your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and

equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. your final
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. You can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility for
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health
coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt of this letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff Al St Lawrence.
Should you have question other than a request to appeal your termination, you can contact either the
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney's Office.

Colonel Brian M. Counihan. Sr.

Enfotcement Bureau - PO. Box 10026 - Savannah, GA 31412

Jail . 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, GA 31405

Telephone (9r2) 652.?634 . Fax (912) 652.7660

Telephone (912) 652-?650 . Fax l9r2l 652.7660

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

siailt
AIS! lrwence

Ja!l AJnin nIr.! !or

colonel Thomar

Chief De\ut)
Roy J. Harris

G,lbeiq

Asrstant Jrrii Adminlstrator

Mcl sr S. Kohnc

Enfarcement apcrations k)ministr attr

lail Opentiotls

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

Assistant Enforc cment

v.

Major KnnbcLly G. Middleton

N)ninktrator

JarlSecanrl

Major Ru$scll A. Snlidr

Maj.r Glffir c. \qikon

May 8, 201s

Private Paul Folsome

Chatham County Sheriffs Office
Private Folsome:
Effective today, you are terminated from your employment with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
find sufficient policy violations to terminate your employment. The totality of the circumstances of
your employment, to include but not limited to your actions and inactions ofJanuarV 1, 2015 that
resulted in the death of an inmate, merit vour dismissal.

The District Attorney is currently reviewing that internal investigation as well as the
investiSation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. lrrespective ofwhetheror not
any action is taken by the District Attorney, I conclude your termination is warranted.
You are directed to turn in your badge, keys, and all other County issued property and

equipment, remove any personal belongings you may have, and exit the premises. your final
paycheck will be mailed to you at your home address on file. you can expect a separate
package from Human Resources regarding any pension information and eligibility for
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation of group health
coverage.
You have 7 days from the receipt of this letter to appeal my decision to Sheriff Al St Lawrence.
Shouldyou have question otherthana requesttoappeal your termination, you can contact either the
Human Resources Director, Carolyn Smalls, or the County Attorney's Office.

Colonel Brian M. Counihan, Sr.

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tsnforcement Bureau - PO. Box 10026, Savannah, GA 31412

Jail- 1050 CarlGrifffn Drive, GA 11405

Telephone (912) 652-?634 ' Fax \912) 652.766A

Telephone (912) 652-7650 - lax (912) 652-7660