Newnan, Coweta County, GA (June 10, 2024) – The GBI has arrested and charged former Coweta County Deputy James Arthur Broadwater, age 31, of Newnan, Coweta County, GA, with Pointing a Pistol at Another and Violation of Oath by Public Officer. On May 7, 2024, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate allegations that Broadwater pointed a pistol at another Coweta County Sheriff’s Deputy. 

The investigation indicates that following roll call at the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, on May 1, 2024, Broadwater was in a disagreement with another deputy. During the argument, Broadwater pulled his service weapon from his holster and pointed it at the other deputy.

Broadwater was booked at the Coweta County Jail.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI regional investigative office in Columbus at 706-565-7888. 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 Coweta County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Contact

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Deanna Jury

[email protected]