Deputy Sentenced for Brutal Inmate Assault | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A former Bibb County jail deputy just received a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to brutally assaulting a female inmate during a court escort — an incident that included choking, punching, tasing, kicking, and throwing her into a dorm, with one officer reportedly smiling afterward. The judge also banned him from law enforcement, barred him from owning guns, and ordered him to stay away from the victim. His partner, Quency Barnes, is also facing charges. This case underscores the critical need for accountability in policing and sends a stark message: abuse of power will not be…