Pubdate: Fri, 28 Mar 2014
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Copyright: 2014 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Contact:  http://www.ajc.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/28
Author: Mike Morris
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/corrupt.htm (Corruption - United States)

DRUG-DEALING NEWTON DEPUTY SENTENCED

A former Newton County sheriff 's deputy who prosecutors said sold 
marijuana from his marked patrol vehicle while in uniform has been 
sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm 
during a drug transaction.

According to United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates, Darrell 
Mathis sold various quantities of marijuana to a confidential source 
who was working with the FBI as well as to an undercover FBI agent 
from May to September 2013.

Mathis, 41, of Lithonia, was arrested on Sept. 19 when he met with 
the undercover FBI agent while in possession of one pound of 
marijuana. He was convicted on Dec. 6 after entering a guilty plea.

"Mathis abandoned his oath as a deputy sheriff, and chose the life of 
a drug dealer," Yates said. "His decision to violate the law also 
violated the trust the public places in law enforcement."
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