SAVANNAH, GA — The grimy underbelly of law enforcement corruption was exposed as current Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Buck William Aldridge, 42, from St. Mary’s Georgia, was hit with a stunning thirteen-count federal indictment.
The charges against Aldridge include deprivation of rights under color of law and falsifying records, allegations stemming from his time as a Deputy Sheriff with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
According to the grim details, Aldridge is accused of using excessive force on arrestees four times. But that’s not all; he also faces charges for preparing misleading CCSO reports to justify his actions.
The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Tara M. Lyons for the Southern District of Georgia and Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown of the FBI Atlanta Field Office, both making it clear that no badge is above the law.
Aldridge could face up to 10 years in prison for each federal civil rights violation and a staggering 20 years for each false report. A federal district court judge will determine his sentence after considering all factors.
FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown emphasized the FBI’s commitment to investigating civil rights violations, stating, ‘No badge puts anyone above the Constitution.’ The Brunswick Field Office is leading this investigation, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia is prosecuting the case. Remember, an indictment is just an allegation; Aldridge is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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