Jailers

On June 14, 2023, Sonja Jean Goodin pleaded guilty to one count of Violation of Oath of Office and one count of Procuring Tobacco Products for Inmates. She was sentenced to five years to serve the first year in prison and the remaining four years on probation.

On June 26, 2023, Brandy Joelle Guthrie pleaded guilty to one count of Violation of Oath of Office and one count of Procuring Tobacco for Inmates. She was sentenced to serve the first year in prison and the remaining four years on probation.

This is a case that began in 2021 shortly after Sheriff Stacy Williams took office. The investigation about the smuggling of contraband including drugs into the Haralson County Detention Center was conducted by Captain Edwin Ivey, Investigator Heather Mecillas and two Detention Division Sergeants, Heather Browning and Callie Chambers. During the over month-long investigation, it was found that two Detention Officers, several outside contacts and two inmates were in on the smuggling scheme. Warrants were secured against 11 individuals including the Detention Officers, one of which had quit before being charged and the other who was fired and charged.

“I am proud of the work put in by those at the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office during this difficult case. Within weeks of me taking office, the information that started this case came to light, and the investigation was started,” states Sheriff Stacy Williams. “I said it then and I say it now, those who conspire and attempt these criminal acts will be charged and prosecuted. This administration and our employees will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism. I would like to thank the District Attorney’s Office for their work to prosecute the individuals involved in this case.”