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MARTA police employee faces criminal charges
Glenn Bellamy was arrested by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office on criminal charges
ATLANTA - A MARTA police employee was fired following his arrest in Paulding County.
Reserve Sergeant Glenn Bellamy was terminated Monday due to “pending criminal charges” against him, a MARTA spokesperson confirmed.
The Paulding County’s Sheriff’s Office arrested Bellamy on Dec. 14 on charges of simple battery and cruelty to children
MARTA release a statement Monday which read in part:
“MPD will not tolerate any criminal misconduct. Officers will be held accountable for their actions whether on or off-duty.”
No word on if Bellamy has retained legal counsel or when his next court appearance is scheduled.