Clayton County, GA (September 2, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Clayton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Errol Farrell, Jr., age 40, of Lithonia, GA, with Misuse of a License Plate Reader System.

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) asked the GBI to investigate allegations of misuse of the CCSO Flock Safety System. Preliminary information indicates that Farrell used the Flock Safety System for non-law enforcement purposes.

Farrell turned himself in on September 1, 2026, and booked into the Clayton County Jail.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Atlanta Regional Investigative Office in Conyers at 770-388-5019. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Contact

Public & Governmental Affairs Director Sara Lue

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