Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Bureau of Investigation

GBI charges ex-Athens cop with sexual exploitation of a child in Commerce
An Athens-Clarke police officer was fired Tuesday after warrants were taken in Commerce charging her with a crime against a child.
Former Athens-Clarke County officer arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of children
COMMERCE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Amber Nicole Ferguson, a former officer with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, on two counts of sexual exploitation of children. Ferguson, a 33-year-old from Commerce, Georgia, surrendered to authorities at the Jackson County Jail on Monday, Jan. 15 at 8 a.m.
Former Athens-Clarke County police officer accused of taking sexually explicit photos of child
A family member filed a complaint against Amber Nicole Ferguson, 33, of Commerce. According to the GBI, Ferguson a former officer with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department was accused of taking sexually explicit pictures of a child. A 16-year-old south GA murder suspect was on the run for weeks. Here’s how he was caught
Commerce woman, former Athens officer, arrested for sexual exploitation of children
A Commerce woman and former Athens-Clarke County Police officer is facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation of children.
GBI: Former Athens-Clarke police officer charged with sexual exploitation of children
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested a former Athens-Clarke County police officer on two counts of sexual exploitation of children on Wednesday morning, according to the agency.

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