Rockdale County's top law enforcement agency spent Monday dealing with trouble in its own ranks, after two Sheriff’s Office employees were arrested in separate cases and quickly pulled off duty. One employee is a certified deputy accused in a domestic-related surveillance case, the other is a detention deputy now facing serious use-of-force allegations tied to the Rockdale County Jail. County officials said both were arrested Monday and placed on administrative leave by the agency’s Office of Professional Standards, and both are being held at another facility while criminal and internal investigations move forward.
Arrests and charges
According to the Office of Professional Standards, the certified deputy was charged with peeping tom and eavesdropping in connection with domestic-related actions and remains on administrative leave. The detention deputy, who had been working as a probationary employee, was terminated and charged with aggravated assault, battery and violation of oath of office. Those details were reported by 95.5 WSB.
Sheriff's response and detention
Sheriff Eric J. Levett has been quick to stress that his office will not look the other way when it is his own staff under investigation. Speaking to WSB‑TV, Levett said, "Every case of misconduct by any employee of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office will be investigated thoroughly, with transparency." The station also reported that both employees are being detained at another facility while authorities press ahead with criminal and administrative reviews. Internal probes will be handled by the Office of Professional Standards.
Department under scrutiny
The timing is not ideal for the agency. The arrests come as the department is already under heightened scrutiny following an officer-involved shooting in April that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing. Earlier this year, local coverage focused on a jail escape and an internal review that raised questions about procedural lapses, according to the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution.
What happens next
The Office of Professional Standards will continue its internal inquiry while prosecutors weigh potential criminal charges, and any indictments or court dates will be set by the district attorney. Officials emphasized that the employees are entitled to due process and that the investigations are still active, according to reporting by 95.5 WSB.
Authorities have not yet released booking or court schedules, and the cases will enter the local court system as investigators and prosecutors complete their reviews. We will continue to track public filings and records for developments.
