Austin Scott Flanagan
HALL COUNTY, Ga. - Hall County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on a misdemeanor charge.
What we know:
Austin Scott Flanagan, 30, of Gainesville, is charged with making harassing phone calls, according to the sheriff's office. The charge was brought by the Gainesville Police Department.
Flanagan was taken into custody at Hall County Sheriff's Office headquarters and booked into the Hall County Jail shortly after noon. He was later released after posting a $650 bond.
Deputy placed on paid leave
What's next:
The sheriff's office said Flanagan will remain on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.
Flanagan has worked for the Hall County Sheriff's Office since November 2022.
The sheriff's office referred questions about the circumstances surrounding the charge and arrest to Gainesville police. Additional details about what led to the investigation were not immediately released.