This afternoon, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department learned that the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office obtained two felony warrants against ACCPD Officer Robert Britt for Terroristic Threats-Family Violence. Britt was booked on these charges this evening at the Athens-Clarke County Jail.

In accordance with ACCPD policy, Britt has been placed on administrative leave pending a preliminary review of the facts in this case.

Any questions concerning the criminal investigation should be directed to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office.