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Originally posted by jennym
I thought this was interresting.
SOPERTON — A cousin of Treutlen County’s convicted sheriff has been appointed to run the sheriff’s department.
Jeff Hooks, who has been a full-time deputy for 18 years, became interim sheriff Tuesday. He’s the third cousin of Wayne Hooks, who was found guilty Friday of using excessive force at a jail after arresting two men.
Probate Judge Grace Proctor appointed Jeff Hooks despite his relationship to Wayne Hooks.
‘‘I picked Jeff Hooks on the merits that he has been a deputy all these years,’’ she said. ‘‘He knew everything that was going on in that department, and I figured everyone could work together.’’
Jeff Hooks will run the department until a special election can be held.
‘‘I’m not Wayne Hooks and I’m not trying to fill Wayne Hooks’ shoes,’’ said Jeff Hooks. ‘‘We are here as a team to try to hold this sheriff’s department together.’’
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Yeah man, I was in jail when that fucker went down. Don't you think it's kind of odd that they want to be hauling my ass in at the same time that trial is going on?
That county is corrupt as can be!