Walker County, GA (October 23, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged former Walker County Sheriff’s Deputy Amadou Diaw, age 33, of LaFayette, GA, for Unauthorized Disclosure of Criminal History Record Information, Computer Theft, Computer Trespass, Violation of Oath of Office, and Misdemeanor Obstruction.

On September 30, 2026, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate allegations that Diaw misused GCIC to improperly obtain criminal history information. During the investigation, agents determined that Diaw illegally accessed and obtained criminal history information from GCIC. The investigation also revealed that Diaw distributed body cam footage and photographs from active investigations.

Diaw was arrested on October 22, 2026, and booked into the Walker County Jail.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the GBI Tipline at 800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile application.

Once the investigation is complete, it will be turned over to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Contact

Special Agent in Charge Dustin Hamby

[email protected]