Shane Rathel, Selling Stolen Firearms, Georgia 2016

A shocking case of public corruption has shaken the small town of Miller County in Georgia. Miller County Sheriff Shane Rathel, 42, was arrested on October 28, 2016, by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents at the Albany FBI office on charges of selling two stolen firearms.

According to the complaint filed by Assistant United States Attorney Alan Dasher, Rathel faces a potential maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both, on each count. If convicted, Rathel will have to answer to the law for his alleged actions.

The case against Rathel was investigated by the Albany office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This case is a stark reminder that no one is above the law, not even the Sheriff of Miller County.

Rathel is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken a close look at Rathel’s actions and has brought these charges against him. The court will now decide his fate.

The arrest of Rathel has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing their outrage and disappointment at the news. The people of Miller County deserve to know that their law enforcement officials are upholding the law and protecting them, not breaking it.

The United States Attorney’s Office has released a statement regarding the case, saying that copies of the complaint and supporting affidavit are attached. Inquiries regarding this case should be directed to Pamela Lightsey, Public Information Officer, United States Attorney’s Office at (478) 621-2603.

The people of Miller County will be watching this case closely, and the court will have to decide whether Rathel is guilty of the crimes with which he has been charged. One thing is certain, however: Rathel will have to face the consequences of his alleged actions if convicted.

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